I have been working on a few things this month and am trying to get some things organized and cleaned up. It seems to be a constant thing with me. Sometimes I feel like all I am doing is moving piles of stuff around and not really being successful in any of it.
I found a stash of cards I had set aside that my mom had made and sent to me. She was my inspiration when it came to making cards and one of her favorite kinds to make was iris folding. Iris folding is done by arranging and layering strips of paper or fabric in a spiraled pattern that resembles the iris of a camera lens–that’s how this craft got its name. The results are really pretty cards. My mom was a pro at making them and even sold some in the gift shop at Copeland Oaks where she lived.
I discovered this one in the pile I had saved and decided it was worth sticking in a little frame because it was a teapot and kind of goes with my theme, right? It is currently in my kitchen.
When I opened it I found the perfect message my mom had written me and knew that I wanted to save it somehow.
A quick Etsy search led me to Oh For Keepsake JHT and after a brief exchange she assured me she could recreate my message and provide me with an amazing keepsake. I received it this week and absolutely love it.
Isn’t it perfect? The perfect reminder of my mom’s love for me in her handwriting. I love how easy it is to create the perfect keepsake with the help of others. Have you ever thought about preserving something of a loved one like this? Tell me about it in the comments and Comment for a Cause for Power Up.
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Leave a commentOh! That’s so perfect! I have a few letters my mom wrote to me over the years. I would recognize her handwritten ‘love, Mom” anywhere. I’m so glad you have these framed!
How precious! And comforting!
That is so sweet and such a wonderful memory and reminder of her love for you. ❤️
Oh, my goodness…. I love this!! That’s neat to know about having that handwritten message saved. That’s a beautiful card: both of these are true treasures. I have some brooches that belonged to my paternal grandmother, who passed away before I was born. And a cross-stitched stickpin that Mom made. I need to put them in a shadowbox!
I just made shadow boxes this week— I imagine a post is coming on those!
What a dear find…I would have held it to my heart for a bit…glad you found a way to display it so you can smile daily when you read her sweet words.
This is wonderful. Our moms left us messages to let us know they are always thinking of us. I love that you framed the lovely card and the message.
Oh, Beth Ann, what a great idea to forever keep this message from your mom. So much love. To have those cards still and those handwritten notes, what a treasure. Last night I was reading through my mom’s first diary. I have decades to read through. I’m learning a lot. What a gift to have these journals of her life. In her handwriting.
I have my mom’s diaries as well but haven’t read them. 😀 she said she wanted to get rid of them but I urged her not to do that.
I love that card! I’m so glad you had it framed. My parents did not make many cards but our daughter made us cards for every occasion. I have 2 albums of cards she made for us that make me smile every time I read them.
Thanks for sharing!
Those keepsakes are precious!
What a wonderful way to share these memories for ever.