My husband died last month and I"m thinking of what art I may do to save part of him. Has anyone done a book like htis? would trying to do this right be too big a chunk to chew for my first time out?
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Re: Memorial Books
Mon, January 16, 2006 - 12:58 AMSorry to hear about your loss. I think that would make an excellent book. Art that is personal is always more interesting to me. Do what feels right to you. Last year I had a major surgery and worked through a lot of my emotions in a book. Art is good therapy.
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Re: Memorial Books
Fri, January 20, 2006 - 7:44 PMDoing an altered book memorial is a great idea. My grandma past a little over a year ago and I decided to do one in memory of her because we were very close. It may seem like tackling a whole book will be difficult, but it took me almost a year to narrow down the memories I wanted to add. If you're still worried about the project, I suggest putting drawers in your book. I did little matchstick box drawers and in each of the three I arranged little miniatures of things that remind me of her.
I'm sorry for your loss and I hope this book will help with your grief.
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Re: Memorial Books
Thu, February 16, 2006 - 7:02 PMThe first big book I took on was a memorial book of my 11 year old nephew who died tragically after playing the choking game. He died on Oct 7th. The next week after his funeral the book "This Boy's Life" by Tobias Wolfe was on the shelf at the thrift store that I go to daily. I bought the book that day knowing that it was there for a reason, also knowing that I needed some time before I could start it. Now, 4 months later, I have only one page left to do. The book evolved from pages of the tragedy of Dylan's death, to pages of my pain, to pages that an 11 year old adventurous boy would love. It has been very cathartic. At first I was worried about doing it wrong. Then my sister reminded me that there was no wrong and I wasn't doing this for her, but for me. So after that long-winded answer I say...just start. It will evolve. As time goes on, each days sucks just a little less than the day before. Hang in there.
