Making Mom Proud Layout

There was a challenge I wanted to participate in at Scrapbook.com that required the use of the word "mom," so I pulled out some photos for my youngest kiddo's school scrapbook and used the opportunity to reflect on how proud this mom was of her son. I kept my journaling basic, but this kiddo went from being malnourished and having a diagnosis of mild mental retardation (erroneous, IMHO) when he first came to live with us, to a healthy, happy, and extremely curious and smart kindergartner just two years later. It's been a blessing to see him flourish and become a permanent part of our family!

My son is the handsome guy in the suit in the top photo!

Recipe:

Blue Ribbon, Victory & Love This stamp sets

Tickled Pink papers

Crystal Blue, Blush, Sweet Leaf & White Daisy cardstock

Crystal Blue, Blush, Sweet Leaf, Twilight & Bamboo ink

Twilight marker

White gel pen (Sakura)

Crystal Blue, Blush & Twilight brads

Sweet Leaf craft button

White Daisy embroidery floss
Blush ribbon

Lagoon Check washi tape
Clothespin
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: tag, tickets, hearts
Cricut Design Space: title (used Class of . . . image set plus Chloe font)
Spellbinders flower die

Pattern: Sketch-n-Scrap Birthday Bash sketch (rotated right)

Challenges: Heart 2 Heart Angel Mother challenge (this was doubly appropriate because my son's name is Angel!); Use Your Stuff #398 Patterns (I chose to use two patterned papers); The Paper Girls #200 All About Boys (there are lots of other kids on the layout, but the focus is my little boy)