HAPPIEST MOTHER'S DAY
May 12, 2013
Hi, Everyone
this is a
PARTIAL
RE-RUN....
and my photos leave a lot to be desired.
Back when I didn't know squat about a camera I was using and didn't have
a clue
how to turn off the flash..
That's MY mother in her flapper days...she was as cute as a button.
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I had so many nice things that belonged to my children's great-great grandparents as well as things from their great grandparents and grandparents. So many of the items were small and I was afraid that , over the years, they would be lost.
I decided to make them each a
ROOTS MEMORY BOX
to hang on their wall.
I bought the box frames at MICHAELS
and covered the back of each in the red print fabric.
That pretty piece of crochet, the crochet hook and the picture belonged to my mother-in-law. I found the crocheted purple rose in her sewing machine drawer after she passed away.
My mom, as a young "flapper"....her glasses and some of her lovely jewelry....
The lady and gentleman in the left, top corner, are my children's great-great grandmother and grandfather...the glasses in the area beside them belonged to her and the glass bottle stopper is from a bottle that was in his saloon, so many years ago.
The two gentlemen holding that PRECIOUS baby girl...in the right corner...that's both my grandpa's and they are holding ME !! :)
The sewing notions on the bottom left were my mother's.
ROOTS....
they are so important!
I decided to make them each a
ROOTS MEMORY BOX
to hang on their wall.
I bought the box frames at MICHAELS
and covered the back of each in the red print fabric.
That pretty piece of crochet, the crochet hook and the picture belonged to my mother-in-law. I found the crocheted purple rose in her sewing machine drawer after she passed away.
The watch belonged to Mr. Sweet's dad..
I had a brass plaque engraved with ROOTS.
I had a brass plaque engraved with ROOTS.
My mom, as a young "flapper"....her glasses and some of her lovely jewelry....
That's my dad and some of his pocket knives and a silver dollar he had for years and years....I even put his nail clippers in there. :)
The lady and gentleman in the left, top corner, are my children's great-great grandmother and grandfather...the glasses in the area beside them belonged to her and the glass bottle stopper is from a bottle that was in his saloon, so many years ago.The two gentlemen holding that PRECIOUS baby girl...in the right corner...that's both my grandpa's and they are holding ME !! :)
The sewing notions on the bottom left were my mother's.
they are so important!
Hang onto them with all your might.....
they really are
A THING OF THE PAST
and what made you who you are today.
♥
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to
my beautiful STACY...
and to sweet daughter*in*law,
KATHY
to JESSICA, a grandgirl...
and
especially to my mother, HELEN, up in Heaven....
and
TO ALL MOTHERS EVERYWHERE.
A THING OF THE PAST
and what made you who you are today.
♥
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to
my beautiful STACY...
and to sweet daughter*in*law,
KATHY
to JESSICA, a grandgirl...
and
especially to my mother, HELEN, up in Heaven....
and
TO ALL MOTHERS EVERYWHERE.
SEASONAL SUNDAY
SUNDAY BEST
SUNNY SIMPLE SUNDAY
That's so special BJ, love the memory box idea! Happy Mother's Day-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day BJ. I love your memory box. Both my parents are gone my mother more recently. I haven't been able to go through their things yet. I have alot of keepsakes that mean so much... You did a beautiful job on your box. Thanks for explaining all the things. Especially the bottle stopper.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Your day tomorrow. Blessings, Becky
Oh BJ what a beautiful post and what a creative thing you have done. Love that idea. I guess you just glued the heavy things in. Happy Mother's Day to you and all the mothers in your life.
ReplyDeleteQMM
What a beautiful tribute to your "ROOTS" ... just love how you put this memory box together. A lovely thing to pass on to the next generation. Hope your Mother's day will be extra special
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Audrey z. @ Timeless Treasures
Hope you have a fabulous Mother's Day, too. Sally
ReplyDeleteBJ, that memory box is so special. What a wonderful job you did. May you have a wonderful Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and trust the younger folks appreciate them in time to come. So many now days are not interested in what was. Just living the good life now. May you have a great and blessed mother's day. Going to church and then to my son's for a good meal.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a memory, or Roots box, BJ and will be copying it one day soon for each of our children. Happy Mother's Day to you and all your girls.
ReplyDeleteA memory box! What a wonderful idea and yours is very special, you did a great job. This really inspired me. Your mother looks and sounds like she was a very spunky!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to you and all the mothers in your family.
XO,
Jane
Your memory box is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
Beautiful idea to make the memory box!
ReplyDeleteI hope your Mother's Day is as awesome as you are.
This is a terrific idea and one that I'm going to try to do! Love it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to you!!
The memory box is a great idea, BJ.
ReplyDeleteHappy mother's day to you.
blessings,
Diana
I would love to make something like that.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to you!
What a lovely idea! I would love to have those things together, so that I could see them more often. You did a beautiful job and, perhaps, have inspired the rest of us to make something similar!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mothers Day BJ! I was so excited to see your note on my blog about living in Lubbock. I live in Clovis, NM...100 miles. Let's exchange info and we"ll meet sometime! hiphi46@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHugs, Penny
Such a beautiful idea that it makes my gears turn and my eyes light up. I'm afraid that many of these things have already been passed on to those who might enjoy them, but I like this idea even better. Happy Mother's Day, Dear One!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea on how to display memories! Happy Mother's Day to you dear BJ, BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to display your memories. Have a blessed day and Happy Mother's Day to you. Madeline
ReplyDeleteI vaguely remember this post from before but I'm so very glad you've brought it up again, so I can examine it in detail. What a touching tribute to those who came before you, BJ! I'm going hunting to see if I can come up with some little treasures to do the same.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing & "Happy Mothers Day" to you & your girls, too.
fondly,
Rett
I love the memory box! I think I'll start collecting items to do one about my Mom!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
Happy Mother's Day, dear BJ. I love this!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will share this post for Mother's Day Pink Saturday.
Happy Mother's Day, dear friend. I hope you have the best day yet!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
Fun to see this, BJ. Thanks for sharing it again. Happy Mother's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteBJ,
ReplyDeleteI adore the idea of a "Roots" shadow box!!! I'm always looking for ways to utilize family heirlooms in such a way that they will be handed to the next generation with care and meaningful admiration!
Thank you for sharing this amazing rememberance with us!!!
Fondly,
Pat
BJ,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post!! I hope you had a wonderful mother's Day!! Tahnks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
What wonderful treasures! I certain your family will cherish these keepsakes and pass them along to the next generation. The brass plates add a special touch.
ReplyDeleteDebra