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Monday, December 19, 2011

Making Memories Last


When is an ornament more than the sum of it's parts? 
When it's old and well loved is one answer. 
When it's a vintage treasure is another.
Or when it's handmade from something so precious it is priceless to you.
  That is the case with these ornaments CC and I made with sheet music last night. 
Our Granny had asked me to donate our late Papa's music or keep some for CC. 


I kept a book of songs Papa sang in church.
We loved sitting next to Papa and hearing him sing.
He often performed solos and had a strong low voice.


The music inside these plastic bulbs {the glass ones were sold out} holds wonderful memories of Papa's voice for us.


I know you may be shocked I crafted but I can rise to the occasion when necessary. 
Thanks to the blogger  
who thought of using sheet music this way.

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Happy Christmas
Olive 








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30 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosDecember 19, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Those are very sweet Olive! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeDecember 19, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    what a great sentimental idea...you know I love it!
    Merry Christmas! thanks for always visiting me and leaving kind comments.

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  3. RazmatazDecember 19, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I think that is so lovely... a great tribute to your pappa.

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  4. Honey at 2805December 19, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    The ornaments are so sweet, Olive. What wonderful memories they hold!

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  5. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEDecember 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    What a wonderful keepsake! and great idea! Merry Christmas!

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  6. Pam KesslerDecember 19, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    That is so sweet that you put his music in them. They're going to be treasured ornaments from now on.

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  7. LindyLouMacDecember 19, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    What lovely memories these will be for many years. Have a good Christmas and New Year I look forward to following you in 2012.

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  8. LindaDecember 19, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    What a wonderful idea! What a great tribute to Papa:0)
    Merry Christmas!!

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  9. MollyDecember 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    How lovely to keep those special memories. Olive, Happy Christmas to you, Joe and your family.

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  10. Grandma Barb's This and ThatDecember 19, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    What a great idea. Those will hold special memories for you for years to come.
    Warm Christmas Wish for you and your family.
    Barb

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  11. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Oh, Olive, what a sweet thing to do. You'll always have your dad's music with you! I love this idea.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  12. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Olive,
    What sweet memories those ornaments hold. And now a new special memory of time with CC.
    Wishing you all a blessed Christmas!

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  13. SouthhamsdarlingDecember 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    What a truly beautiful idea, Olive, to use your Papa's music like this. You will have wonderful memories of him for years to come. Love this post!

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  14. BabsDecember 19, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Lovely and how sweet to keep the memories of your Papa's love of music. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas. I'm following. Thought I had followed you before, but I am now "fur sure". :)

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  15. KathyDecember 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Now this is wonderful! LOVE the use of something that brings a loved one to your memory! Perfect! I hope you have a blessed day,
    Kathy

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  16. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love this idea Olive.

    Merry Christmas!

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  17. Alison @ The PolohouseDecember 19, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Such a fantastic idea. Olive!
    I recently saw the back of an ivory hutch wallpapered in layers of old sheet music. Such a cute idea.

    Merry Christmas!
    xox
    Alison

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  18. CaroleDecember 19, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Your papa would be so proud that you used his music to make these. You did rise to the occasion. You crafty girl you.

    hugs
    Carole

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  19. xinexDecember 19, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Oh what a sweet idea, Olive. A wonderful memento and tribute to your dad....Christine

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  20. Janette - The2SeasonsDecember 19, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Thanks for stopping by our little blog. I think Jordan did a great job on her decorations, too. i am sure she will appreciate your kind comments.

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  21. Low Tide High StyleDecember 19, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    What a wonderful idea, and such a sweet way to honor him!

    Kat :)

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  22. Town and Country GalsDecember 19, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Olive,
    how wonderful that you found a way to make special ornaments out of his music so you will have them to enjoy year after year! Most of the ornaments on my tree have a special memory or place attached to them, it's such a joy to bring them out each year and "remember"!
    Merry Christmas
    Rebecca

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  23. Special 'K'December 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    That is so touching. I can imagine you will treasure it forever. Thank you so much for sharing. I will follow on my way out so as I would love to visit again. I hope you will find the time to come visit my place and do the same. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to engaging and supporting your blog in the New Year. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  24. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeDecember 20, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Perfect. So special and such a fabulous way to save and cherish such wonderful memories. I love it. Hugs, Marty

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  25. GailDecember 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    What a beautiful way to hold on to memories Olive! I just love this idea!! Merry Christmas to you and your family and a Happy 2012.

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  26. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Oh, Olive, this is so precious. You're making me cry now. I am so inspired to do something similar with a memory of my dad, who went home to be with the Lord in 2004. I love this. By the way, I think the plastic ones are better. I have the glass ones and I've broken two this year and cut myself really badly so I don't think I'll be getting too many more glass ornaments. :)
    Thank you for stopping by and leaving your kind comment. RN for prisoners...wow...I could see how you would repeat those verses.
    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  27. MelissaDecember 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Pretty little idea.

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  28. SueDecember 20, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Filling clear balls is always fun, but you've made them special, using sheet music from your grandfather. See, you're a crafter! hugs, Sue

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  29. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsDecember 20, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    How wonderful to honor your Papa's love of music this way. I'm sure they will be treasured keepsakes from now on. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  30. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 23, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Olive, What a sweet and wonderful idea! I hope you have a very merry Christmas.
    xo,
    Sherry

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

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