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:

  1. Netty7 March 2012 at 20:47

    Great images and a smashing album Petra, x

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  2. Cath Wilson7 March 2012 at 21:17

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

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  3. trisha too7 March 2012 at 21:58

    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.

    :)

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  4. Cheri7 March 2012 at 22:46

    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).

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  5. Robin7 March 2012 at 22:51

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

    Hugs,
    Robin

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  6. Ali Manning8 March 2012 at 02:38

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

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  7. Lynn Stevens8 March 2012 at 05:56

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

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  8. Valerie-Jael8 March 2012 at 07:22

    Great little book and love the photos! Valerie

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  9. Shelley8 March 2012 at 13:23

    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.

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  10. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 14:30

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

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  11. Alexa8 March 2012 at 22:30

    Beautiful and reminiscent of days gone by - lovely.

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  12. Michele9 March 2012 at 03:19

    oh my goodness, totally awesome! xo

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  13. 2amscrapper9 March 2012 at 15:51

    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!

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  14. Unknown9 March 2012 at 19:35

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

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  15. Cathy L. Calamas9 March 2012 at 20:55

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

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  16. Алексровер Анна9 March 2012 at 22:14

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

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  17. Marjie Kemper9 March 2012 at 22:23

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

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  18. Anonymous10 March 2012 at 12:45

    Wow! Stunning inside and out! Gorgeous!

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Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leaving a comment, this is very much appreciated. Have a wonderful day, Petra.