Today I would like to share my layout for the OUS challenge.
This is the sketch
and my take on it
My journalling is the why I scrapbook, document and love photographs. Warning it's a bit long.
Visiting my brother recently he gave me this photo of My Aunt Vera, My cousin Norma, who is also my godmother and Mum with my Eldest Brother Patrick in the little white sailor outfit ( what was Mum thinking! I do love her bag though)
I have always
loved Photo's , I love the fact they capture a celebration, beautiful scenery,
everyday life, holidays and images of far- away places, a fleeting moment, our
history , our heritage. Since losing my Mum and Dad in the past few years I
have become even more interested to document and preserve our history. These
days find me seeking more information from my Aunts that are still here, as to
the stories that will be lost if I don't enquire and document it for my family.
How will my children know that their grandmother was quite stylish and a bit of
a stunner and their grandfather tall and handsome. That their Great
Grandparents raised big families in small homes with lots of love and were
largely self -sufficient. That one of their Great grandfather's only had one
arm and how that came to be, if I don’t document these old photos?
So this is why I scrapbook and why I love photo's so much, they all have a story to tell.
So this is why I scrapbook and why I love photo's so much, they all have a story to tell.
The PP is a BoBunny
Satin Seam binding and loopey braid from Craftqueen
It is a little hard to see here but the word Vintage is stamped onto a Chalkboard file tab from StudioFourteen40
Thank you so much for popping by.
Love and Peace
Mary x
3 comments:
Looks lovely Mary, what a precious photo too!
Wonderful, wonderful page - LOOOVE your journaling & it's all so true...that bg paper works a treat & the 'vintage' title looks fabulous...sooo happy you joined us at OUAS this month:):) And you've probably already FB'd it...don't forget...if I can't win that giveaway, I'd like to think one of my mates has a chance:):)!!!!
LOL - I had a good giggle at your comment about the outfit. Funny how we look back at MANY photo and wonder that same thing. At the time it was highly fashionable. The only thing that brings some consolation is that it will always be that way no matter what the year.... This is why I love scrapbooking and yes... losing parents and not knowing the stories is so much harder and I think it also makes you realise how important it is to document our lives for our kids, and grandies. Love this vintage layout Mary. Thanks for playing along with us at OUAS this month.
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