this month marks the sixth year since my mother’s passing…
in some ways it seems like only yesterday and yet…
I am extremely grateful to have had a wonderful relationship with her with so many fun times and no regrets other than selfishly wishing she could have lived forever…
still inspired by my mother’s painting on the step stool I shared earlier this week here… 
I printed out several copies of photos I had taken doing lots of cutting and layering…
I painted several shades of red on top of the heart I gessoed in the center…
I am pleased with how these pages came together and am sharing them for Linda’s “Fifty Shades of Red” challenge over at Art Journal Journey…
“Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” -Robert A. Heinlein
Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz 
Beautiful!
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Lovely pages Patty….and I always enjoy the way you frame the views from your windows.
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Your page is such a complement to your mother and your memories. And that beautiful stool too! You really caught the feel of it, and I love seeing more of the stool. And your house. More of that fabulous looking renovation you did. Happy weekend from here in snowy NH. Hugs-Erika
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A beautiful tribute to your Mother Patti…..our mothers can be the best friend a woman has other than her hubby. Thanks for sharing….Judy
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I’ve always been impressed with the stool your mother painted, and your replicating it in your altered book pays homage to that. I can tell you still feel the loss, although I’m sure it is at least lessening to the point of memories by now. It’s a lovely AJJ entry and beautiful memory of your mother.
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Beautiful pages Patty and a beautiful remembrance of your mother 🙂 ~Sophia
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Patty, one never gets over the loss of a mother, especially if you had a close relationship. I miss my mother every day. You have created such a beautiful tribute to her. I have to believe she is smiling down on you. ❤️
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What a wonderful idea to take the lovely step stool your mother painted in such a beautiful way and bring it to a spread — not only a beautiful journal entry – an amazing spread to honour your mum ! it’s nearly four years meanwhile that my mother passed away – we will have them in our hearts forever. I always say to myself that people that are in someone’s heart or thoughts are still alive and not dead.
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What a wonderful spread you made for Linda’s RED collection again!
You ROCK!
Thanks a lot dear liebe Patty!
Happy weekend to you and Mr.Magpie!
love from
Susi
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Beautiful pages, and am happy to hear that you have good memories of your Mother to stay with you, that is worth so much. Alles Liebe Patty Und ein schönes Wochenende! Here it’s snowing! Hugs, Valerei
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It looks wonderful so well done you
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Oh wow your painting looks very good and I just thought that you should paint the seat of the chair exactly in that way. You are talented like your mother in making this special kind of painting we call “Bauernmalerei“, means “Farmer’s Painting“. It is a special kind of furniture painting we have
in southern Germany Form where your mother came from.
Big Hugs
Sabine
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I’m always entranced by the photographs and mosaics you give us. I would have made the first two photographs an entire blogpost but you are so prolific there is so much more. I just love the pansy heart on the orange patterns and the pink fluffy heart on the music.
That is such a lovely idea to make a piece inspired by your mother’s painting. both are so lovely, old-fashioned in the best possible way and heart-warming.
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How wonderful to have these happy memories, and your mother’s beautiful art to inspire you Patty! I love your pages! Xxx
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Its so good to have special memories like you have of your mom. They may have left us but they are still in our hearts.
Its a fabulous page and the paintings from the step have made a beautiful and romantic page.
Yvonne xx
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Oh Patty, the first two months of the year are full of remembering loved ones which means you have given us such stunning heartfelt posts that share such happy memories – thank you 🙂 . The pages you have created show the beauty of your mother’s painting perfectly! You can see all the love you have poured into this beautiful page and how closely you hold her in your heart! Your collection of “Love” bits and pieces call to my heart too, they are so pretty and poigniant. Sending you love and wishing you peace and light dear Patty! J 🙂 x
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I have a feeling that these pages may be two of your most special. I remember when that happened, so I’ve been following you a long time. The healing takes such awhile but we never forget those days when lives changed and I’m grateful you commemorated that day here. What love. Sending hugs, as always.
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Mothers are forever… Never forgotten and eternally loved and… always missed. I lost mine I was 25, many decades have passed since then, she is deeply missed every single day… oxo
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It is so wonderful how you covered your journalpage with the painting of your mother and finished the great heart with shades of red – full of your memory!
I also like the black heart as holder for the needles, and all your other beautiful photos!
Wish you a lovely weekend!
Rike oxo
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Dear Patty, your pages, looks just like old wall paper, -stunning, how you have given it that same feeling by painting and cutting together your copies, I wish the book was such a sample, for me to order a sheet, lol- And such a lovely tribute to your mother, Patty . xoxoxo
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♥♥♥ Blessings to you!
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Such pretty touches of vintage and red about. Your right how sometimes a loss can seem like so long ago yet at times not. Your gorgeous pages remind me of old wallpaper and i would be most happy to have it in a room somewhere. Really lovely post all around.
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I just checked my mailbox and found the darling heart and flowers card I found inside an envelope addressed from YOU. You are far too kind, and I am most appreciative. Thank you, thank you, thank you for thinking of me on this special day,
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Hello chère Patty, ravissant et quel bel hommage.
Bizz
MAPY
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It’s been 8 years since my Mum died and it certainly doesn’t feel like it! I often wish that we could have shared some craft time together – I only really started after she died although a lot if things I do make me think about her! I love the journal page that has memories of your mum! Hugs, Chrisx
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ooh patty,your pages are wonderful,great idea you used of your mums chair.
your mum is for ever in your heart.
thanks so much for your kind comment for my hubby,big thank you dear patty.
lovely weekend.
hugs jenny
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Beautiful post, lovely images. Thank you.
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Mothers are always in our thoughts no matter how ld we grow. Beautiful sentiment in your blog today.
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such a wonderful tribute to your mother…I can feel the love in that red heart!
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A beautiful tribute indeed! Love this! And love, love, love the layers of red!
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This year marks 30 years since my mother’s passing. And like you, in some ways it just seems like yesterday. My mother was an artist, too, and I have a few of her paintings which I treasure. I often wish we had had more time to spend creating together. Your page is a beautiful tribute to your mother.
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What a fabulous idea… your mother’s painting is so lovely and l really love that nice step stool! A wonderful page and an adorable post!
Mar 🙂
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Love how you were inspired to recreate this painting in your journal.
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Hi Patty, I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved mom. But your memory of her is shared so beatuifully here. WOW! I just love the work of art you created using the stool as your inspiration.
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And you should be pleased with these pages! Yes, they did come together beautifully~Your pages inspire me dear friend!
Jackie xoxo
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She a lovely post Patty – like you, your Mother was quite talented. You are so very lucky to have had a good relationship with your Mother – I envy you!
Love the stool!
sandy xx
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What a wonderful tribute to your Mom. Mine has been gone eighteen years and I do miss her.
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