So I have been slowly coming up with my own memorials that I can create to sell to other baby loss mommas. I am thinking of starting a blog dedicated to these items. Hoping that it may help others find ways to remember their children with my help. I will put the items on my website and my etsy store too but I thought it relevant to start a blog related specifically to BLM items. I'm thinking of calling it "Too Beautiful for Earth: Memorial Art" or something along those lines. Any suggestions would be appreciated about the name - comment away ;) !!!
So here are my items I want to sell so far:
Customized bracelets...
Angel plaques - with name and date baby grew wings...
Finished examples I made for my angels...
Accordian books - shown closed. (4.5 x 4.5 inches when folded!)
Accordian book (I made for Peyton) it opens up and lays flat...
Two sides to decorate...
Accordian book (I made for Riley) will be premade and/or made to order - mommas will then be able to decorate the books themselves....
two sides to decorate....
and then it folds up...
Frames with quotes of any kind...
Canvas paintings...
More frames...
Plaques like the ones below except with "grew wings" above the dates...
I am also going to think of other ideas as time goes on I am sure. SOO what does everyone think? Is this a good idea? Would anyone actually find any of these items to be a good idea? A few said from the last post they liked the bracelet.... I would appreciate a comment from anyone who reads this! It would be really helpful to me! THANK YOU LADIES!
Making these items, doing Heaven's Doves (I had a new entry today but I will mention it again when she gives me her blog title so you can all send her some love), and reading blogs and writing my own really gets me through the day to day of my grief journey. Thank you to ALL you lovely ladies. You are a true blessing....
BRING ON THE COMMENTS! I need them!
On a side note: My friend had her baby as scheduled (on Riley's due date)... it's bittersweet. I am THRILLED that she had her third child safely and all is well. Glad that some good could come of such an awful date. But at the same time - of course - it's gut wrenching...because it's not Riley that was born. Her boy is beautiful in the photos they posted today...perfect. I see those pictures and wish that was me. Wish that was Riley. Happy that someone can have a baby but I wish it was me. I am so so so happy for her and of course would never wish such grief on anyone. But it was a reminder of all I lost with both my children. Moments I will never experience. Firsts I will never have. Weight I will never hold against my chest. A reminder of such huge losses. Losses that can never be regained. Children I will never see on this green earth. The sadness is unbearable sometimes. Tiring. I told Nate yesterday that I wish I was exhausted and sleep deprived and I smelled like baby spit up right now. I wish that Riley was crying and keeping me up. I wish that the apartment was a mess and I was drained.... because I wish I had Riley. All those things may be happening IF I had Riley. And it would all be worth it. I hope to be a spit up smelling, sleep deprived momma one day soon. While I am sure when that day comes I will complain about being tired, etc.... I KNOW that I will be thrilled to have a baby. To have a child to rock and sing to... to have a baby here on earth. If my friend is reading this please realize I am so so happy for you and I can't wait to meet your little one but we spoke of this before when you told me of the scheduled c-section so I know that you understand. Thank you for that...
Mommy and Daddy love you Riley and Peyton! I hope that through my art I can help others remember there little ones the way it has helped me remember you both. I think of you every day and I always will. I wish you were with us now, that things were different but that's not that case. You are forever loved and missed! I love you both so very much!
You are SO creative! I love love love all of your ideas. I am one of the most uncreative people around, so I am afraid I don't have any additional suggestions. But I can tell you that I think each of the items is beautiful! The art you are creating for others is such a perfect memorial for your angels. Sending you lots of encouragement!
ReplyDeleteAlso...I am happy for your friend but know how hard it must be to be without your sweet babies when she is with hers. An old friend of mine is having twins near Drew's due date. As happy as I am for her, it breaks my heart that my son is not still with me.
Thinking of you!
Jessica!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a WONDERFUL idea! And I would wager a bet that a lot of momma's and daddy's out there would love to have any of your pieces. I am partial to your painting and your angel wing plaques. But everything you did was lovely. I think a blog is also a good idea. I am toying with the notion of doing one for Jack's Day. It just seems good to keep some things separate from your place to vent and or let out emotions. I also wanted to tell you I really like the grass leaves you have with your babies names on them. I think that is really creative. :)
On another note, I know how you feel about your friends baby being born. A friend of mine just had her little boy last Wednesday, just about one month after we were supposed to have Jack. And I too am happy for her, for her baby and his health but my heart is breaking too. So, we can be sad and happy together you and I.
And thank you again for the award. It really made my day. :)
Love to you!
Emily
Emily - those leaves of grass were actually done by Mary at Micah's Gift so check it out and she can do one for Jack :)
ReplyDeleteJessica, those are wonderful memorial artwork. I say, go for it. BLMs out there would love to have them as keepsakes to remember their little ones. And they would be especially meaningful since they are made by a fellow BLM. I think the title is very appropriate. Or you could also tie it with your Heavenly Doves request blog. Just my two cents. I like the Angel plaques and Canvas Art pieces, btw. :) Goodluck!
ReplyDeleteJess,
ReplyDeleteI think all of your work is beautiful! I also think that people would really like to have it. I think it would bring them comfort and healing. The name is perfect too. I really hope you can get it up and running soon. I would love to see more:)
Love,
Mary