Welcome to It's a Small World blog hop!! You just visited Meighen at http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/ . If you would like to start from the beginning, click here.
My projects today focus on the Islamic New year and Christmas. I was born into a Muslim family and I gave my heart to Christ 5 years ago. My family and I call each other on special occasions for both faiths and I thought I would honor that today.
First project:
Islamic New Year - This was celebrated this year on December 7th. It marks the day when Prophet Muhammed began his journey from Mecca to Medina in the Islamic year 1.
The New Year to me symbolizes new beginnings, growth, new promise... I made this project for a close Muslim friend of mine who is going through some tough times and I wanted her to believe in the promise of what the New year will bring for her and to believe in the miracle and wonder of life and her purpose in it - thus, a flower necklace was born.
Flowers Die
Felt
Glue Gun
Rubber Cord
Clasp
Rubber O-rings
Crimp Beads
Wire
Second Project:
Christmas - Celebration of the birth of Christ.
This holiday was always special to me, even on a subliminal level when I was a Muslim... How significant was the birth of this one man who walked the earth and lived in the moment...
My recently deceased grandmother-in-law was a very special lady. She was a pistol, let me tell you! She would always say "I go to bed at 6 in the evening and wake up at 6 in the morning. Do you know why? I don't want to miss out on life!" I made this album below for a two special girls in my husband's family. It is to record their favorite moments over the next year.
Paper
Chipboard (for the cover)
Paper flowers
Embellishments - brads, lace, ribbon
Envelopes
Various glues and adhesives
Hope you enjoyed the projects!
The next stop on the blog hop is: Linda over at www.krazyquilling.com
much love
PS. Below is the list of bloggers in case you want to hop around :)
Jess - www.kinderstampo.com
Christine Wilson-Dunbar - http://chrisscreations.blogspot.com/
Shelley - http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
Vickie - http://twochicksonalimb.blogspot.com/
Sigrid - http://lovescrapreflect.blogspot.com/
Meighen - http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/
Mariam - http://mariamsatchell.blogspot.com/
Linda- www.krazyquilling.com
Madison- http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/
Pam - http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
Christine Hatchell - www.scrapbookingtechnique.blogspot.com
Jessica-Creative Stamper - Www.thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com
DDscrafts- http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Gaby - www.gabycreates.com
Lisa - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Nicole - http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/
Martha - http://dreamofcrafting.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://www.lizspaperloft.blogspot.com/
Jessica Baker - http://www.thatzuneek.blogspot.com/
Cheryl - http://cheryl-gibson.blogspot.com/
Jess - http://www.kinderstampo.com/p/its-small-world-blog-hop.html
63 comments:
Mariam ~ I love your projects, especially the personalness of each one. TFS!
Vickie
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What a wonderful way to celebrate your heritage and religions. Love both projects!
Great projects...I love the paper you used on the album...wonderful!
Sorry to hear about your grandma.
So very pretty, really love the album.
shanasewing at yahoo dot com
very pretty thanks for sharing a new tradition (to us)
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Your projects are both beautiful and touching! TFS
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
kathlee154@gmail.com
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What wonderful ideas...TFS!!!
reanie@valornet.com
Mirmiam, I love your projects, they amazing! I am glad you came to know Christ!
Love your projects! What a wonderful way to let the people you care about know that you do.
Debbie Flowers
happiscrapper@xipline.com
I LOVE your projects!!! The necklace is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing the Islamic New Year with us!
Chris
chrisbrown1973@hotmail.com
I think I am recognizing the tattered flowers in your necklace, it is so pretty! The envelope album is lovely.
Wow Mariam, your projects are both stunning. I love the album. It is my favorite.
HUGS
Meighen
Great projects! TFS! I'm already a follower. Happy Holidays!
Terrie Barroso
terriennz@att.net
crafteecards.blogspot.com
love your work, thanks for sharing. kimbob27@hotmail.com
love both projects, the necklace just blew me away.
thanks so much for sharing.
hugs,
Liset
hailemnat@gmail.com
love both projects, the necklace just blew me away.
thanks so much for sharing.
hugs,
Liset
hailemnat@gmail.com
Very thoughtful projects. Love the necklace. TFS
Thank you so much for sharing something so personal. I'm so sorry for your loss.
The album is beautiful and I think it's a fantastic idea. TFS
How thoughtful of you to think of both religions. That is the way it should be. LOVED both projects. Martha C.
mcaballerobrito@hotmail.com
I love your flower necklace
Gill
Great projects. I especially love the felt piece!
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Miriam what a wonderful story you have and your recipients are very lucky to have you in their life. Thanks for the spiritual and crafty inspiration.
love it!
This was a beautiful post. I loved both your projects. I am becoming a follower;-)
Jessica
http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com
Great projects! TFS!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
Love both of your projects - very heartfelt and meaningful.
qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca
Both of your projects are beautiful!!! The album is absolutely perfect! Very special, TFS!!! :)
Celeste B.
ccscards.blogspot.com
I love the projects!
very pretty!!
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believedreamcreat.blogspot.com
love this.
rhelm@tampabay.rr.com
Love your projects!
Minta
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http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/
Wow awesome job on both.
annadowdy at gmail dot com
OK Mariam, visiting your blog today provided me with the same experience I get when I watch a favorite movie... you made me smile, laugh and cry! wonderful! that I paid more attention to the story than the project! love your mother in law!! But I scrolled back and saw your projects and love them too!!
love your project! Sorry about your loss.Dinaarm1997@msn.com
Great projects. Glad that you and your family accept both traditions.
Love your projects and your shared story.
cureta2@yahoo.com
Beautiful projects!
Tanya
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
Mariam, It was very nice of you to make this beautiful necklace for your friend and I hope it brings her the warmth and guidance to allow things to get better.
The book is amazing and someday I will make one for my children.
TFS
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Meriam I love your projects! They are so unique and special...lovely creations.
Hugs,
Linda K.
I really enjoyed your post. The thoughtfullness and love that you put into your projects for your loved ones is precious. Your work is beautiful.
...and He was one special baby!
Both of your projects are lovely. I'm sure the recipients of them will be truely touched by your thoughtfulness.
well all I have to say is just beautiful
Both of your projects are lovely. I am saddened to hear of your Grandmothers passing.
I love it and think you are so talented. TFS :)
Happy Scrappin'
Sue B
http://susanascorner.blogspot.comching
Very pretty projects :)
So cool, and such a great job!
jpshirley@ymail.com
Wow, you learn something new everyday! Not only was your project beautiful but the story behind the islam flowers and the holiday there was very interresting thank you!
HAPPY HOLIDAY"S Hopping around making new friends and now you are one! Thanks to KinderStampO!
Very nice and very interesting!
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Bonnie C
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Mariam -- I really like the way you have honoured both faiths in your projects. The girls will appreciate the book now and even more in the coming years. How kind of you to think of them and of your Muslim friend.
Beautiful projects. Thank you for sharing.
Your projects are absolutely beautiful!
Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
LOVE that necklace! The flowers are so pretty! And that album is gorgeous too, love all the details!
Mariam,
I am a long time fan of your work and truly appreciate these projects you shared. You always put your whole heart into everything. :)
Shelley
shelldian@hotmail.com
Great job on both projects!!! TFS!!!
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Rexann
Very adorable book!
tfs
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I love your projects. Thanks you sooo much for sharing :)
Beautiful necklace and book...thank you for sharing!!!
very pretty! thanks for sharing and thank you for reminding me to use felt!
liz :o)
Fabulous projects!! LOVE the necklace!!
F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!
TFS
Jess B.
thatzuneek@gmail.com
Your story was very interesting and your projects very colorful and meaningful. Thank you for being in the hop and for chances to win great products.
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oh my...just gorgeous ! TFS !
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Love your projects! They turned out great!
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