Wednesday, 4 August 2010

Broken Heart

I love working with clay, the only problem is it's so fragile. I made a few hearts a while ago and have used them in lots of projects, and found a broken one the other day. It reminded me a Jimmy Ruffin balad, 'What becomes of the broken hearted'? which took me back to years gone by. This is a journal page prompted by the lyrics.

I broke another heart to add as extra embellishments.The faces were stamped on tissue, stuck on then chalked. I ripped pages and added accent beads to the ripped border.

This is another background in preparation........

I've got loads of stuff sorted out to sell before I move into the bungalow, (I must learn how to use Ebay), and while I was sorting I came across a couple of real old Basic Grey collection packs, Sweetpea Jack and Sweetpae Alyssa. I used 'Jack' for a 'card' for Josh, would you believe he is ONE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I made an accordian style card, it simply ties at the side with a broad ribbon.

and opens up to reveal just a few photo's of his growth from the day he was born till today. I have left a space on the last page for a photo of him on his first birthday, so we can compare.

We will be calling round to Faye and Ash's tonight to take his presents and grab a cuppa and a bit of cake with them all.

Just look at him on these next few photo's, he has just shot up.


He loves sitting with his books and turning the pages.

And something tells me Paul enjoys it too.......
I will be back later hopefully, with some photo's of the Birthday Boy!!!!!
Sue x

18 comments:

ARTful Wings said...

Wow Sue - the page is stunning - you use so many techniques yet it looks so WOW :O) (I know what I'm trying to say)!!

Happy Birthday to Josh - can't believe a year has just passed by so quickly!!! Have a lovely party with him see you soon

Polly xx

Sandra Hall said...

Happy Birthday Josh! Hope you enjoy the party Sue! Your little birthday book is fantastic - you ought to make one every year - they would definitely be milestones to rememeber!

downrightcrafty said...

waste not want not, love the way you have used the broken heart and they both look quite stunning on your layout. What more can I say than gorgeous
Birthday Wishes to Josh, love the last photo, he looks so knowledgeable
Hugs Kate xx

Zoechaos said...

Happy Birthday to Josh he must have had a wonderful day LOL. Journal page stunning, love the whole idea, theme and pieces xx Zoe

flutterbycrafter said...

Gosh where has the last year gone to, seems only yesterday that he was born. Happy Birthday Josh. I love your journal page and the birthday book is a fantastic idea. xx

Tonje said...

Such a stunning page you have made! Great accordian card for Josh! Happy birthday to him!

angelwhispers said...

Happy birthday to Josh, time fly's so fast only seems like yesterday when he was born.

Love the hearts on your journal page it looks fabulous and Josh's birthday book is just the perfect gift. Love Chanelle xx

Tracy Evans said...

Your page is gorgeous and love all the techniques, very creative. Happy Birthday to Josh, he is adorable and those photographs in that accordion are lovely. Have a lovely party. Tracy Evans x

Abby's Garden said...

Sue your journaling pages with the broken hearts is so beautiful! I wish I had the talent to create journaling pages like yours:) Thanks so much for visiting my blog and sharing my excitement on my most recent finds!

Abby:)

nessy said...

amazing book and just love all your creative details!!
hope josh had a wonderful day
vanessa xx

Lesley said...

Josh is such a poppet! Where has that year gone?

Happy Birthday Josh!

You have made him such a wonderful keepsake for his memory box. He'll treasure it always I'm sure.

Your journal pages are just beautiful! So inspiring!

Lesley x

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Sue,
Wow...this is gorgeous!! AND big congratulations for being in the magazine--it is fabulous news!!! And your grandson is precious!!!
Hugs,
Cindy
xoxo

Lynn Stevens said...

Gasp...Oh be still my heart your page is Fabulous and to think to use the broken heart, well so creative!
Happy Birthday to Josh, the years pass much to quickly don't they!

Thank you Sue for your sweet words and best of luck in my giveaway!
hugs Lynn

Julie said...

just love your journal page looks fabbo

LazyKay said...

Love the inspiration for the broken heart. Lovely work as always.

Your young man looks very interested in his reading!

xxxxxxxxx

Debbie said...

awww that book is lovely, its really nice, and Josh is lovely too.

Piddawinkle said...

sorry to repeat everyone but that page is stunning, and the new one is that Dyan famous vine I spy!!! :)

IsaNorris said...

your journal page is amazing!!!!!