I have become an artist! Yes, I have sacrificed my loathing of glue, textas and cardboard to create this book for Meg.
Each page of our mother’s 80th birthday book is covered in smudges, ink lines, childish coloring in of edges (me) grandchildren’s quotes, stark photos, and the gooey glue of love.
I got the book bound last week then thought of other stuff to include – argh!
One of the most beautiful and poignant off-shoots of this ‘project’ is to read and re-read our mother’s journal of our childhood. The humor and hilarity is contagious and the love of a mother and grandmother and great-grandmother is oceanic, a purring, imperfect, enormous wave!
Okay, back to the glue~
jmgoyder 
wonderful.. c
So sorry to have lost touch with your blog – will catch up soon! BTW don’t forget to call in here on your way home.
The fact it is hand made will add just so much to the gift…. wonderful
Yeah I didn’t want to do digital or a scrapbook so I guess it is a bit of a hybrid?
It’s going to be beautiful….it’s been a real labor of love… Diane
I am not into arts and crafts so it’s been a challenge!
There’s a metaphor here – your mom is the “glue” for the family. That’s why everyone is sticking together! (I guess I found a pun after all). Wish I could see that scrapbook – it sounds lovely.
Very PUNNY!
Such a very good idea, well done for making an unique record of your mum’s life so far.
I have become ridiculously sentimental, Susan!
Brilliant gift Julie, brilliant. I hope we get to see a picture of the great gift after she gets it!!!
It is very smudgy due to my old printer – alas!
I bet no one sees the smudges. 🙂
I love your way with words–you are truly a good writer which sometimes we take for granted
There is no better gift than love. ❤
What a wonderful celebration of a wonderful person’s life! I’m sure all will savor your efforts. Hope you are feeling better!
Worthwhile project.
A Treasure!! 🙂
It’s so wonderful of you to put aside your loathing of glue to create this for your mother! I understand the sacrifice. I also loathe glue and all the crafty scraps needed for paper projects. Your mother is going to love it!
What a great idea!! You can have loads of fun with this
Fun!
I like the idea of glue and scissors in this digital age. It makes the book more personal.
What a beautiful project and gift Jules 🙂
such a wonderful gift, Julie. I made a video for my parents’ 50th a year or so ago and it was really fun to take a “walk down memory lane” during its compilation. I’m sure your mom will LOVE her book…
Been traveling back in time, and antsy for pictures, Julie! But then, if you posted the pictures there wouldn’t be a surprise for the 80th, would there? LOL! Love what you’re doing!