Wednesday 7 March 2012

Granny's Photoalbum

What a challenge and treat! The Gingersnap Creations challenge for the Chestnut Theme Challenge is: Granny's Photoalbum which gave me another opportunity to create a little book (stab binding style) - a photoalbum. I enjoyed this one SOOOOO much
The front and back cover is corrugated card covered with BoBunny patterend paper. I decorated the cover page with stamps (Lily of the Valley), vintage button, lace and charm. The inside page are made from black card separated with traditional photoalbum paper which I rescued from a broken album ...
 The album tells the story of Grandparents, Sisters and Granchildren, hope you enjoy looking at the old photos ....
All images are from art-e-zine/Vintage Resources - Adopt an Ancestor. All words are printed and various embellishments (Victorian scraps, flower charm, old book page cutout, lace) added.
I hope you can join us at Gingersnap and show us your Granny's photoalbum, Petra.

18 comments:

Netty said...

Great images and a smashing album Petra, x

Cath Wilson said...

Wonderful, Petra - I love stories like this and it's so beautifully done x

trisha too said...

Petra, oh yes, you know I love handmade books, and yours is awesome!!! art-e-zine, I have a soft spot in my heart for them, too--participated in my first swap with them years ago.

:)

Cheri said...

Petra this is an amazing and creative book! I love how you arranged all those photos from Art e-zine (one of my favorite sources for vintage images).

Robin said...

This is such a wonderful photo album! Those instant ancestors sure do come in handy.

Hugs,
Robin

Ali Manning said...

Fantastic project, Petra - it looks like you had a lot of fun with it!

Lynn Stevens said...

WOW Petra, you went all out on this one. You did the entire album! Fabulous!!!
hugs Lynn

Valerie-Jael said...

Great little book and love the photos! Valerie

Shelley said...

Wow, this is really fantastic! The cover is wonderful, and the pages, oh the pages. Makes me want to look up these peoples lives and learn more about them.

Anonymous said...

Petra this is a stunning creation and so satisfying to actually create your own book from scratch.
Wishes
Lynne

Alexa said...

Beautiful and reminiscent of days gone by - lovely.

Michele said...

oh my goodness, totally awesome! xo

2amscrapper said...

I love the cover and the inside is perfection for that old timey feel. I'm a sucker for old photos, so yes, I did enjoy looking at yours. What a story they could tell!

Unknown said...

What a lovely idea Petra. Hope you're feeling better x

Cathy L. Calamas said...

Love this!! Your cover is wonderful. I may have to join this challenge.
Thanks for stopping by my blog, too!

Алексровер Анна said...

Your blog is full of unusual ideas, I admire your own spesial style, how you compare colours, etc. thank you! Best wishes from Russia!!!

Marjie Kemper said...

Great album, Petra! Love the pops of color throughout.

Anonymous said...

Wow! Stunning inside and out! Gorgeous!

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