Fingers crossed that this works because this is a new thing for me to try. Quite a few months ago, I volunteered to be part of a Pass The Page organised by Julie. I sort of forgot about it for a while because I was one of the last ones in the list but then I received this gorgeous layout just before Christmas. I would love to enlarge it but for some reason it gets very blurred even slightly bigger than it is but I'm sure you will head over and visit Jemma if you haven't already, and see it in its larger glory.
I took a lot of the inspiration from this layout because I loved so many parts of it. I used similar colours, several small photos and the band across the middle design.
The journalling reads "Little Alfred came into the world rather early at 26 weeks. The only unit that could take them was in Portsmouth, 1.5 hrs from their home in Poole. I was the closest of Anna's Open University friends so I called in to welcome him on behalf of all his "aunties". I'm glad I was there for one of his first photos and to support Anna. I'm also glad she had her Faith. He is a miracle."
Alfred is now 9 months and he is once again poorly and causing concern but I am sure he will fight through again. Anna's faith has helped her so much and I admire her strength and courage through this incredibly difficult journey, which is far from over.
And talking of journey's, the next stop on this hop is Deb. Just in case you get lost or started here anyway, here is the list of all the people involved in the Pass The Page.
Candace: wannabescrapbookaddict.blogspot.com
Lizzie: http://lizziemade.blogspot.com
Deb Clark: http://debisjoy.blogspot.com
There is a prize for one lucky commenter to be drawn next Friday. So leave a comment on each of the pages and you could be in with a chance to win. And don't forget to see my previous post about the challenge over at S J Crafts where there is another prize on offer.
I'm looking forward to seeing where the designs started and ended and I hope you enjoy looking at all the different layouts. Its been great fun to be part of something longer term and with some old and new blog friends.
Happy hopping!
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Oh my goodness, I love how different they are ending up! Fab work!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely page and the papers you chose are so nice for this subject. I do hope your friend's little lad will be well again soon.
ReplyDeleteA great page about a rather moving story.
What a truly beautiful layout
ReplyDeleteI spent a week in special care when George was born. I felt a bit of a fraud because he was 6lb but he had pneumonia. Some of the other babies were so tiny.
Wish your friend all the best from me
Jakix
Great page...I'm loving watching this LO 'morph'. I do hope little Alfred is improving
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
I hope Alfred is improving again - you will let us know, won't you? It's a beautiful page - I love the colours, but my favourite part is that this is an important page with real meaning! It's heartfelt as well as being lovely to look at. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSoft and pretty-love the papers, and the fiber is the perfect soft touch!
ReplyDeleteA lovelypage and an inspiring story. I'm really enjoying this Blog Hop
ReplyDeleteReally loooove the birdies on a branch background paper, so cute! I hope all will be well x
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet page!
ReplyDeleteVery touching page, and hope little Alfred will keep pulling through ... I love your interpretation, and especially the placing of the little brads/gems on the lettering and journalling spot.
ReplyDelete26 weeks, WOW, a proper little miracle - I hope he gets better soon.
ReplyDeletelovely clean layout :-)
Great take on the original page! I like the elements that you used from it :)
ReplyDeleteGoregous page - really love the way you've used colour and pattern and texture. Perfect title for a miracle baby - hope he's keeping up a good fight!
ReplyDeleteLovely page, I hope Alfred grows from strength to strength.
DeleteI love that yellow paper and your stapled trim. He really is a miracle - hope he gets better soon :)
ReplyDeleteI love your linear take on Jemma's skecth!
ReplyDeleteLove your layout and I hope Alfred is getting better.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely LO Lisa-Jane, about a wondrous event - a little miracle. I hope little Alfred keeps on getting stronger & bigger.
ReplyDeleteI really love this page style of yours, & of course used this as the basis of my page too, plus your colourings too are lovely - blue & browns.
Thanks for hopping along together. xx
How sweet! Love that birdie paper!!!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting that by using landscape photos instead of portrait, like Jemma, you've completely changed the look. Great page Lisa-Jane :o) I hope little Alfred is getting stronger every day.
ReplyDeleteFiona xx
a fab page Lisa-Jane - cute papers and a lovely story
ReplyDeleteLove your page and the added texture (note to self to get some staples for my stapler - I keep forgetting until I want to staple something to a LO and then can't!). The colours are so clean and fresh.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part and hope little Alfred is better soon.
that is a beautiful page in so many ways, the story, the papers, the style and the little touches like adding gems to your letters. Sending positive vibes and wishing him all the best xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, I do like your layout. The linear design and colours are just awesome!
ReplyDeleteAnother great take, and again, so different.
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