Tuesday, September 06, 2011

One Year Ago...

On FaceBook last night, I wrote "One year ago today...love and miss you so much, dad..." and the loving words of support from my friends (even the ones that lurk! lol!) poured in. WOW. Thank you - I needed that. I have to say the power of FaceBook is amazing :0)

I posted A Tribute to My Dad last September and it was a nice reminder of what my dad was all about. Also in that post, I included a picture of him that I took the day I left for home - it was the only picture during my stay that he looked his best. Today I'd like to share an ATC I created using his picture from his school days (I think junior high or high school) in the late 1930s to early 40s...

Dad by Margie Higuchi
Supplies Patterned Paper: Donna Salazar; Dies, Punches (dad) and craft foils: Spellbinders™ Paper Arts; Embellishment: Advantus; Adhesive: ScraPerfect

We had a small family memorial service at home - it's handy to have a Buddhist priest as your hubby! LOL!! The rest of the family held the memorial service at the family temple in Japan so he was "covered" on both countries :0)

Never created an ATC with a picture in it. Have you? I like this idea and plan to use it more often!

Thanks for stopping by!

13 comments:

Mary Pat Siehl said...

this is beautiful margie! What a wonderful project!

Becky Conley said...

Very cool project Margi!

Connie Mercer said...

Your ATC turned out amazing! You favor your dad! I don't make to many ATC's but you rocked this!!!

Pamela said...

Very cool ATC! And I agree, Facebook can be amazing sometimes.

Mariangeles M said...

A big hug from Spain in this difficult day ♥

Mary Jo said...

That is such a great idea!!
And what a great photo :)

Pam said...

((((HUGS)))) It was just over a year ago that I lost my dad. I love the picture of your dad on the ATC. Very nice tribute.

Murphy's Law said...

Hugs and prayers my friend. I love your ATC - its a lovely tribute!

Ursula Schneider said...

So hard to see people go. You're ATC is lovely. I hope it brings you much joy when you look at it. Love the metal accents especially.

Anita Scroggins said...

Great ATC - love how you managed to work a photo into such a small space!

Tracy said...

Such a beautiful tribute to your dad.
I too lost my dad a year ago.

As for the picture on the ATC I have yet to even try my hand at making one.

Mona Pendleton said...

What a wonderful project Margie in memory of your Dad :) Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers :)

Holly - Wild Wyoming Art Cafe' said...

Love this Margie. hugs