Sweet Shoppe Designs

We Are

~*Liz*~ — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:51:08 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: Layout done with A Better Me by the Sweet Shoppe Designers Alpha on the top half is from Flying High by Misty Cato (recolored) Top half by ~*Liz*~ 1 circle frame 1 rectangle frame 4 flowers 1 leaf 1 ribbon 2 bows 3 buttons 1 paper scatter 1 string 1 doodle 1 chevron stamp 1 paint smear 1 scallop border 1 star border 1 piece of tape 1 star sequin (used twice) 1 flag 3 stitches 8 labels 1 clip total = 35 Bottom half by nowens 1 circle frame 1 rectangle frame 2 tape pieces 1 circle stack 1 flower with butterfly 1 flower with button 2 buttons 1 circle tag 4 stapled file tabs 5 labels (1 used twice) 2 ribbons 1 ricrac 3 star sequins 1 white stitch 1 green stitch (used twice) 1 heart scatter 1 arrow paint 1 paint splat (used thrice) total=29

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The Reward

~*Liz*~ — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:01:16 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: Using Now and Then by Jenn Barrette https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23911&cat=515&page=1 White lace piece from So Awesome by Jenn Barrette

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3 Beautiful Princesses

~*Liz*~ — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 02:19:09 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: the Uneven Bars Pink Damask paper, Cream Paper, leaf, coral flower, "So thankful for this" and "beautiful" labels from Cherish the Thought by Sugarplum Paperie Alpha from My Everyday Memories by Jady Day Studio Lace from Summer Cottage by Melissa Bennett Background paper, yellow string and wooden butterfly from So Awesome by Jenn Barrette 2 gem butterflies and light teal flower from Sweet Little Things by Zoe Pearn Circle Stitches, dark teal flower and teal ruffle from So Sweet by Zoe Pearn Leaf cluster and light pink flower from Wildflower by Kristin Cronin-Barrow Ribbon from Lil Lady by Meg Mullens Dollie from A Better Me by SSD Designers

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The Decision

~*Liz*~ — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:07:34 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: Lace from Summer Cottage - Melissa Bennett Cream Paper from Sunny Daze - Mari Koegelenberg Everything else from the kit - Wildflower by Kristin Cronin-Barrow https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23041&cat=0&page=4 Journaling reads: September 5th 2007, it's a day that will never be forgotten. It's the day I made the decision that changed the lives of so very many, and left me with a memory that I wish I could wash away from my mind, burn to ashes and forget forever. But I can't- so It haunts me. Not every single day, but more of my life than I care to truly admit. It all started the last week of August 2007- The feeling set in, and I just KNEW life was coming to an end for my mother. She was busy doing her last goodbyes, preparing everyone in subtle ways- and telling my brothers and sisters all that she wanted to in the short time she had left. No one seemed to take notice to what was really happening though, and I didn't have the heart to sit down and just ask her. So I silently tried to prepare myself mentally I talked to Joe, I tried to shake the feeling tried to ignore my instincts. When she stopped to take the kids and me out for breakfast, I made an excuse not to go. I didn't want to hear it, I thought if I didn't let her say goodbye to ME, then it couldn't happen. I kept my distance, I found other things to occupy my time and mind. I just couldn't bring myself to go with my gut and let her let go. Sure she had been sick for years, but she always fought it, always bounced back- Why not this time- Why not now. That was what I told myself. I Lied. September 3rd came. Early that morning my sisters knocked on my door, said mom's sugar was acting up and that they needed me. Dad was sick, and couldn't take her to the hospital- But she needed to go, so me and Joe got her in the van and made the trip. She wasn't talking, but it didn't seem like any other time we had taken her for her sugar- Except that feeling. It was strong. I took her inside, they loaded her in the trauma room and prepped her for a central line. Blood pressure was 50/30 and sugar was over 1800. The doctor looked at me and asked me to leave the room so they could get a line in- so I waited outside the closed door. And I waited. Code Blue and my heart stopped. She was leaving- I could feel it all around me. I called my dad, told him he NEEDED to be there NOW. When the doctor came out, I said I already know- but don't stop. My dad is on his way and if he comes, and you are not trying, it will kill him too. I don't care if it's hopeless- DON'T STOP! PLEASE! The longest 15 minutes in my life, I didn't even walk in the room- I stood outside waiting for my dad. When he got there all I could say was that I was pretty sure this was it, and to prepare for the worst. I stood by his side and walked in the room. 20 minutes had passed since she coded, no pulse, no breath, no life. And he whispered in her ear "Please don't leave" He grabbed her hand, and there was a heart beat. She only needed to have a reason - something to hold onto. She was put on life support that evening, the time down was too much and she couldn't do it on her own. That night, I had a vision, a visit, my mom. We argued- for our last conversation we argued, because she said to let go. The next morning the brain scan showed only a tiny flicker. We were told she would be a vegetable more than likely if she recovered, and I- ME- I told my dad to sign the papers and let her go. She had done the same with her mom a few years prior and told me- If ever I had to- NOT to stay in the room with her. She made me promise. I broke it. After everyone said their goodbyes, I stayed behind and held her hand. I should have listened, my last memory, last sight Haunts me This Day- I can't take back. This day never leaves. What's done is done and it can't be changed. It's only human to think what if. I just wish that I could stop thinking about these. Fonts used are Flemish Script and Trixie Plain Using the directions : Forward -Inward - Twisting - Armstand -

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The Decision

~*Liz*~ — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:07:34 +0000

Just Another Typical Day

~*Liz*~ — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:28:36 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: Just another typical day in our household. "Punch" of color- Orange "Punch Out" - circle in the middle and "Morning,Afternoon, Evening, Night" Top Left: Bring on the Sunshine - Eva Kipler "Sunshine" label and Newsprint paper - Sunny Daze - Mari Koegelenberg Bright blue paper - High Flying - Misty Cato Top Right: Sunny Daze - Mari Koegelenberg Chevron paper and Check marks - Embrace the Everyday - Traci Reed Orange ribbon and polka dot ribbon - High Flying - Misty Cato Circle label - A Better Me - SSD Designers Center: "Just" - Font MaSexy and Blue paper from High Flying - Misty Cato "Another" - Font Trixie Plain- Brown paper from Wildflower - Kristin Cronin-Barrow "Typical" - Font- Accidental Presidency- paper from Pinocchio - Lliella Designs "Day" - Scrabble Alpha - Traci Reed "at" - High Flying Alpha - Misty Cato "Home" and chrome house- No Place like Home - Meghan Mullens Blue stitched ribbon and Green Paper - Embrace the Everyday - Traci Reed Heart and Leaves - Lost & Taken - Zoe Pearn Yellow Gingham paper and White Flower- Bring on the Sunshine - Eva Kipler Bottom Left: Lost &Take - Zoe Pearn Brown wood grain paper - Pinocchio - Lliella Designs Scallop Trim - No Place like Home - Meghan Mullens Bottom Right: Wildflower - Kristin Cronin-Barrow Fonts used : Accidental Presidency, Trixie Plain, Ma Sexy

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The Scene Cut

~*Liz*~ — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:41:46 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: Trim, Bow, Date Label, Zipper flower and leaf from "Embrace The Everyday" by Traci Reed Everything else recolored from "A Better Me" by the SSD designers Font used is Trixie Plain Pattern Papers - 5 Solid Papers-2 Pinwheel-1 Banner -1 Ribbons-1 Flowers- 1 Leaves- 1(used twice) Button-1 Trim-1 Scallop-1 Labels-3 Tape-2 Sequin-1 Scatter-1 Paint-2 Doodles-2 Stitches -2 (one used twice) Alpha-1 Font-1 my partner's page: https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=242463&title=drama-queen&cat=657

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Curiosity

~*Liz*~ — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:46:21 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: Cookie Decorating 101- #54 Miss Roxy being curious at her birthday party. Every chance she had, she tried to peek at her presents before it was time. Template by Bree Clarkson based on layout by Samara Gugler Kit- Hawaiian Sunset by Zoe Pearn

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Curiosity

~*Liz*~ — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:46:21 +0000

With All My Heart

~*Liz*~ — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:49:08 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: My fiance of 5 years Joe. After visiting Kasia's gallery I was inspired to scrap the least often subject for layouts in the family. I love him so much and would be lost without him. Scraplift of Kasia's- [URL="http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=72118&ppuser=2168"]You In My Heart[/URL] Kit- Modern Romance by Sweet Digi Scraps and Amanda Geils

With All My Heart

~*Liz*~ — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:49:08 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: My fiance of 5 years Joe. After visiting Kasia's gallery I was inspired to scrap the least often subject for layouts in the family. I love him so much and would be lost without him. Scraplift of Kasia's- You In My heart http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=72118&ppuser=2168 Kit- Modern Romance by Sweet Digi Scraps and Amanda Geils

She Is

~*Liz*~ — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:27:40 +0000

by: ~*Liz*~

Description: My Youngest daughter Stevie Rae playing outside. Kit- Hawaiian Sunset by Zoe Pearn https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82&products_id=3574