My dad is in a nursing home due to a stroke. I spent several hours there with him going over all the old pictures and getting as much history as I could. Now, I'm making copies of the images and scrapping them in a new way to put in a book for him to enjoy all over again! I know he'll love it; he seems to be fascinated by all the embellishments and papers. Of course, this shouldn't surprise me. He always enjoyed art and woodworking.

Anyway, enough about Dad and my love of vintage photos -- on to the page!
First, I'll share the 3 challenges that inspired me!
Color My Heart: Bamboo, Black, and Champagne (white optional)

123 Get Scrappy: Gems, 3 different Patterned Papers, and Stamped Image

CTMH CS, Fabrics & Papers: For Always (retired), Champagne, Daisy White, Fundamentals Bamboo and Champagne, and Black.
CTMH Inks: Bamboo, Champagne, and White Daisy Pigment Inks; Black Archival Ink
Paints/Gesso: CTMH Create a Shade and Liquitex Gesso mixed with rubbing alcohol for the splatter on the bird.
Cricut Cartridges: Artiste, Artbooking, and Heritage.
Embellishments: CTMH Black Epoxy Bubbles and Black Shimmer Trim; pearls from stash
I added paint to give more and texture to the bird cage and key. |
CTMH Stamps: Pick a Posey, Amour, Sweet & Lovely, and Fabulous You.
I machine basted and gathered the fabric under the key. |
This little guy is speckled with Gesso mixed with alcohol. |
This was such a great project for me! It's nice to be up in my craft room remembering fun times with my grandparents. I still need to get their wedding date and pen that into the right hand bottom corner of the white journaling spot, but then it will be ready to put into the book for Dad.
Thanks for coming by today! If you need any CTMH goodies, visit KatiesCorner and see what is going on there!
Gorgeous layout perfectly vintagy! Thanks for joining us at 123 Get Scrappy
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous vintage layout, love what you did with the sketch and how you embellished your page! Thanks for playing along at Stuck?!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful page! Thanks for joining us at Stuck?! and 123 Get Scrappy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful layout. I love the fabric details you used. Thank you for inspiring us at Color My Heart Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteLovely layout Katrina! The details are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove all the details that you shared! Amazing vintage layout! Thanks for playing along with Stuck?!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many wonderful details in your beautiful layout! This is one of my favorites, so far. Thanks for joining us at Color My Heart Color Dare.
ReplyDeleteLovely layout! My hubby is making an album for his father who is 89 and in the hospital as well. They really love it don't they? It's nice to be able to share and connect about family history. Thanks for joining us at Stuck?!
ReplyDeleteA lovely layout, beautiful embellies and wonderful photos! Thanks for joining our challenge at 123 Get Scrappy :)
ReplyDeleteSo totally vintage! Love it! Thanks for playing along with us over at Stuck?! Sketches!
ReplyDeleteGreat layout! Totally cohesive feel with the photos and the vintage elements! Love the flourishes and the birdies! Thanks for joining us over at 123 Get Scrappy! Hope to see you in February too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layout!!! Thanks for joining us at 1~2~3 Get Scrappy!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layout! Thanks for sharing your work with us at 1-2-3 Get Scrappy ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing with us at 123 Get Scrappy. Hoping to see you with us again in February!