Grandpa

Nearly a year ago I lost my Grandpa. This was really difficult for me as my Grandpa had been a part of my life since I can remember. He built us our first sandbox and helped me learn to drive. I even lived with my grandparents for a short time after highschool. His hard work ethic and his love of people are traits that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. My Grandpa was a man of character and the world is a better place because he was in it!

So as you can imagine I wanted to great a tribute page for my Grandpa that would be special. It took me forever because I wanted it to be absolutely perfect. This page was a labour of a weeks worth of love. I would do bit by bit when I was inspired and when I didn't know where to go next I sat the page down. I didn't want to rush the process. I also used one of Anam's amazing sketches from twisted sketches and a challenge from SkrapnChat.

Here's what I ended up with. Thanks for looking!

7 comments:

Myrna said...
February 27, 2011 at 9:52 AM

This is such a great page. My dad was my everything. He was also my daughters hero.
It is funny how your sentiment tied in with what I was thinking this morning. We don't need to hold onto the material things when we have the memories.
My dad has been gone a very long time now but he is still as clear in my mind as yesterday.
Myrna

Sheena said...
February 27, 2011 at 10:49 AM

What a beautiful Lo and heart touching sentiment x
Many thanks for taking part x
Sheena x
Twisted Sketches

Auntie Em said...
February 27, 2011 at 4:29 PM

Your tribute page for your Grandpa is beautiful! I love the impact the monochromatic blues and the great choice of embellishments.
Thank you for sharing! :) {{{hugs}}}

Kim Sonksen said...
February 28, 2011 at 10:53 PM

Your tribute page is wonderful - you have done the memory of your Granddad proud.
Lovely colours and the picture is so sweet.
Thank you for joining us over at TWISTED SKETCHES

Lynnda said...
March 1, 2011 at 2:46 PM

Such a great page...Tribute page for your Grandpa is beautiful!!!...Love it... Thanks so much for playing along with US over at Twisted Sketches... hugs..xoxo

Anonymous said...
March 2, 2011 at 12:46 AM

It is great to know that you got also inspired with the sketch and layouts of the DT. I am sure that your layout also inspired others ... great tribute to grandpa

Anna said...
March 6, 2011 at 5:33 AM

Such a lovely layout and a lovely tribute..thanks for joining us this week at Twisted Sketches. Anna

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