As this photo isn't in good condition, I wanted the page to have a time worn look and started off on a gessoed page with Old Paper and tattered Rose Distress stains, before using DecoArt Crackle paste through TH Doily and Lace stencils. When the lovely cracks had appeared I smudged Antique Linen Distress crayon over and took back slightly with a baby wipe. Some random script and floral stamping done with Frayed Burlap and the words are cut from a TH stamp.
Alice is written on the back of this photo, so I'm thinking she could be the mother of my Great Aunt Alice whose picture you can see here.
Thanks for calling in and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Avril xx
15 comments:
This is a gorgeous spread in your vintage journal. The photo is lovely, and the beautiful background complements it well. Have a nice evening, hugs, Valerie
Beautiful effects with the crackle paste, Avril. The photo is beautiful. You are so blessed to have such old family photos - you're creating the perfect family keepsake. What a treasure!
Cath x
So delightfully vintage:-) I think I'll stick with today's more comfortable fashions lol.
Sally
This is so gorgeous!! I love the texture and the beautiful picture!! It's vintage perfection!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
Lisa
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An artistic way to use family photos! Amazing spread! Happy new week !
Hugs, Susi
The pages look just as antique as the photo. This vintage journal will be a keepsake for future generations to treasure as well.
I love your gorgeous vintage journal spread Avril. A wonderful photo again and the textures and colours you added look great. It did look a fabulous dress.
Yvonne xx
LOVE your journal Avril, the old photos really make this a true vintage style.xx♥
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Hi Avril, so pleased to be able to get back and look at your beautiful journal, so gorgeous, love that photo and it's so good to see old pics shown in such a lovely way....
Thanks for your comments, really appreciate it...xx
What a great page...wonderful style.
Hugs Carola
Beautifully vintage. I love the soft shading and the texture on the pages. What a fab photo too xx
Such a lovely way to preserve your family faded photograph surrounded with it's lacey textures. Although the fashion may have been uncomfortable I often wonder what it would have been like to wear such garments each day as they always look so elegant. A little like the modern day stiletto ouch!!
Creative wishes for the week ahead Tracey xx
You have made such a lovely spread for this photo! The dress does look beautiful! Hugs, Chrisx
Gorgeous textures, and a lovely vintage setting for that wonderful family photo.
Alison x
Love it Avril - I am really into journals lately!! As soon as I am well enough I am going to start making some!!! You sure are lucky to have some old family photos.
Sandy xx
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