Saturday, September 15, 2012

Master Forger's Challenge #1

Over at the CKCB blog, we were challenged to :

Challenge #1: Pick an OLD item from your stash and use it on your project. Don't be shy!
So, this is the page I made:

Even though it is not technically perfect, this photo is special to me, because it was taken at Christmas at my house last year, one of the last few times my family got together before my dad passed away this spring. He had just been goofing off and teasing my mom, and I got a quick snapshot of them laughing afterwards.
I mixed old and new in this layout. Items that have been in my stash forever: brads, stickers, and my sewing machine (I have had one for 12+ years, but just recently made myself start using it!). I used papers, punchouts, and stickers from Jillibean soup's Homemade 6 Bean soup collection, and I added in some aqua washi tape and Studio Calico Mr. Huey's mist.
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12 comments:

  1. Heather LandrySeptember 15, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I love the stitching and the wonderfully sentimental photo. This is truly a beautiful page! Loving the washi!

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  2. LisaSeptember 15, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    well done on using up some of those forgotten items. your page is lovely and certainly makes the most of that special photo

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  3. LCSmithSAVEDSeptember 15, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Great way to use up those brads! The quilt paper is so perfect for the cozy photo.

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  4. JimjamsSeptember 15, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    The stitching and the colourful frame are brilliant. I love the brads around the flower shape too - great idea. A really beautiful page.

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  5. Rebecca at How I BurbSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    I tried to use som jillibean, too :). Very pretty page for this special photo!

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  6. Julie Ann Rachelle Interior DesignSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I'm sorry for your loss Margie, I think this is such a special page!!!! Beautiful and I'm not sure what you mean by not technically perfect? I love it! I think it's lovingly thought out! xoxo

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    1. MargieSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:45 PM

      Aw, that's so sweet, Julie Ann! By not technically perfect-I was refering to my photography skills-I am always very self critical about lighting and other things I should be aware of while taking picture. But it is a special memory for me, so everything else just melts away...

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  7. SusanneSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    What a sweet page - love your little touches - glad you dug those items out of your stash.

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  8. glorygirlSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    What a precious memory! It is so beautiful. Love the stitching and the quilted background. It gives it such a homespun feel. Just lovely!

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  9. Sassy BreeseSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    You have truly honourd your father and your family with this touching layout.

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  10. ClairSeptember 25, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    It doesn't matter that the photograph isn't technically perfect - it's a beautiful, touching layout! x

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  11. TriciaSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    This is such a beautiful page and memory!!

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