Teneale Williams

After much waiting and drama’s along the way I am finally an Aunty again to a beautiful little girl named Ebony Rose she was born 7:30pm on Monday 19th October 2009. She is SO cute and such a good baby, Mum is doing really well and her big sister Bailey {who is 3 years old} is very proud, I was looking after Bailey when Ebony was born, It was one of the most special moments I have experienced, I had not told Bailey that her mum was having Ebony that night but she knew that her mum was in hospital because they were checking on the “baby”, once I received the call that Ebony was born I told her and Bailey’s little face just lit up and she clapped her hands and said proudly “guess what Aunty… I am big sister now” It was just so precious. Now whenever she is with Ebony she says “it’s ok Ebony, big sister is here”…

I have taken so many photos over the past few days of Ebony and I am back into my Scrapbooking so I have Scrapbooked a photo of little Ebony Rose from Monday a couple of hours after she was born and it was the first time my sister held her. The layout was inspired by a quilt that was made for Ebony by her Aunty Lucy and I just LOVE this quilt SO much, I took elements from the quilt like the damask design, the polka dots and blocks of pattern to create the layout. I even added a little stitching detail along the bottom. I was really happy with my page and even happier with having another CUTE niece.

Here is another photo of little Ebony Rose on the quilt that inspired my page.

Materials used:
Stamps: Fifth Ave Floral, Friends 24-7 and Baroque Background
Ink: VersaMark, Basic Grey and Pink Pirouette
Paper: Sweet Always DSP, Regal Rose DSP, Whisper White CS and Pink Pirouette CS
Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Scallop edge, Chipboard letters, Watercolour Crayons, Blender Pen, White Taffeta Ribbon, Pink Pirouette Button.

October is Breast Cancer awareness month, It is amazing to see how many people are getting involved in different ways to raise funds, Increase awareness or showing their support to ladies going through treatment. I am doing a few things through October in aid the McGrath Foundation. One of the projects is making 6 x 6 pages for a book of inspirational quotes, sayings & feelings that will be displayed in the reception area of the Westmead Breast Cancer Clinic and the McGrath Foundation office waiting room. The idea is for the book to provide positive thoughts to the patients, their families & visitors who have been affected by Breast Cancer.

I NEED your help.

If you could spare the time to create a 6×6” layout that would be greatly appreciated. The colour scheme is trying to be kept in line with Think Pink October, whether it be the pale pink of the Breast Cancer Foundation ribbons or the cerise of the McGrath Foundation logo. In Stampin’ Up talk I am looking for Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red or Purely Pomegranate, But you don’t have to use Stampin’ Up! That is just to give you a better colour guide. They are due quite soon so you will need to work quickly, You have until Monday 12th October and email me for my mailing address {mail@tenealewilliams.com.au}.

I have not Scrapped in SO long it took me forever to make this layout but I am pretty happy with it, It was made with love and I guess that is important. The longest part of this page was finding the quote but I really love this one. Just in case you can’t read it in my photo:

There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter.

Then suddenly, the spirit will emerge through the lives of ordinary people who hear a call and answer in extraordinary ways.
-Mother Teresa

Sometimes I find Scrapbooking a little scary… I think it is partly the journaling side of it, I love journaling on Scrapbooking and I do believe its important but I always spend hours thinking about what to say and then end up using quotes. I am very proud of myself with this layout because I journaled from my heart and feelings. I journaled about “what I am…” and not about what I am not… I did this page a little wait ago at a stage in my life were I needed to remind myself what I am to others and what I am to myself…..

Click on the below image if you want to read my journaling.

The “flowers” around my self portrait are layered scallops and circles stamped with Big and Little pieces, The leafs are clips from Hodgepodge with cardstock behind them.

All Stampin’ Up! Materials used besides my Cricut.
Stamps: Big and Little pieces
Ink: River Rock, Choc Chip, Always Artichoke, Old Olive, Mellow Moss
Paper: Brocade Background, River Rock, Choc Chip, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Other: Simon lower chipboard T, All the circle punches, Scallop punch, Vintage brads, Hodgepodge, daubers and Stamp-A-Ma-Jig