Our children who have died as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS and other tragic pregnancy losses are still a part of our family unit. There are so many beautiful ways to keep their memories close to our hearts through the art of many crafts. Remember your angels by creating something just for them.
Poems, sky journals, zodiac signs, music, the season, nature, and other elements can help you tell and preserve your child’s story. Share your feelings as a family and participate in the creation of this special and unique keepsake forever treasured, honoring your baby.
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Suggested Scrapbooking Supplies to Start Your Babies’ Memorial:
- Scrapbooking adhesive (glue, dots, tabs)
- Scissors or razor blade and surface to cut on
- Colored Cardstock (the colors of your child’s essence)
- Pen to journal with (scrapbook safe- will last longer)
Other Embellishments could include:
- Glitter
- Gemstones
- Ribbons
- Decorative Cording
- Brads, Eyelets, Flower Pins
- Yarn
- Buttons
- Patterned Papers
- Colored Ink
Before Starting your Child’s Keepsake, Gather Everything in One Place:
- Mementoes
- Shower Invitations
- Pictures or Fingerprints of Other Family Members to include
- Piece of Baby Blanket
- Lyrics to a Special Song
- Letters to Your Baby
- Dried Funeral Flowers
- All Relevant Dates
- Positive Pregnancy Test (or picture of)
- Sonogram Pictures
- Lock of Hair or Sachet of Ashes
- Journal Entries
- Note the Sounds and Fragrance Reminding You of Them
- Wedding Photographs
- Religious Keepsakes
- Sympathy or Congratulation Gifts or Cards
After looking through craft, card or scrapbooking magazines, choose a design that may help organize your son or daughter’s story. You are welcome to copy a design on this site too. Will the memorial have straight lines or will you tear the paper, creating soft edges? Will it have a combination pictures and words? Can other children help? Will your spouse contribute? Do you have animals to include?
Take some time to cry and reflect on your baby. This activity cannot be completed in a day or not recommended. I feel very connected to Tanner after a good cry because his spirit seems to be inside of me, just the very place his life began . I hope you will find an ounce of peace creating your sweet babies’ scrapbooking memorial.
Peace Love and Hugs from Above www.justacloudaway.com
Diana
