This is an even numbered challenge and that means the Sponsor this time is the lovely Linda Coughlin of the Funkie Junkie and Linda is offering one lucky winner a $25 voucher to spend in her on line store.
Tim and Mario have also generously donated a large prize of Tim goodies for one person chosen by the Curiosity Crew, as their favourite.
My lovely paternal Grandparents lived their whole lives in Aberdeen, Scotland and apart from wartime they had never travelled outside of Scotland. In 1960 they won a large sum of money on the Pools, which allowed them to visit their youngest Son who lived in England (shown in the photo with is beautiful wife) and their eldest Son, my Dad who lived in Canada. I decided use my favourite photo of them on their travels.....
....to make this scrapbook page, using Tim's Distress Photo Tinting Technique. Grandad always worn a dark brown cloth cap, no matter what he wore - and yes, he always had a cigarette stuck to his bottom lip too... The stamping on the photo below says ' it's all perspective '
A close up of the tinted photo, I cannot give you details of how I achieved this, as it would not be fair on Tim.
The page relates to their trip from Scotland to Canada, you may just be able to see the map of the UK and North America.
This image shows ephemera that they might have collected along the way.
To create the page I used Kraft cardstock, burlap, lots of Tim's Ephemera, a die cut postage stamp frame coated with Clear Rock Candy Distress Paint), die cut leaves to represent early Autumn in Canada, an Idea-ology metal word frame (capture life's moments) and lots of Remnant Rubs. The map backing page is from Tim's Collage paper pad.
Thanks for looking, my apologies if I have not got round to visiting you this last week or so, I have just been a little under the weather. Take care and I hope to see you soon. Hugs, Anne xx
Oh Anne...what a wonderful family keepsake. I love how you've taken that photograph and mounted it on such a very cool canvas with so many beautifully displayed and collaged ephemera pieces. What a great backdrop for that beautiful family picture. I love that you used an actual family photo. They mean so much more, don't they? Your grandparents were so cute! Beautiful job on the photo tinting. I love the "life" you breathed into that photograph!! The placement of the word band and the sentiment on it are perfect! Thanks for joining us and sharing your lovely art with all of us at CC3C. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great family photo to choose and you've done it justice with your colouring. I'm from Notts so I know they were stood in front of Nottingham Castle - been there loads of times! Hope you're feeling better soon. Elaine xx
ReplyDeletefabulous make Anne...a real trip down memory lane...love the photo of your Grandad...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo to start the project with Anne, this is a lovely memory of their trip. The brown cloth cap and cigarette made me laugh, that is how I remember older members of my family too. How observant of Elaine to notice where it was taken, I guess that may be Robin Hood in the background then?? Mo x
ReplyDeleteExcellent Anne. What a gorgeous way to preserve a photographic memory. Everyone looks so happy. Have a fabulous weekend and hope you're feeling much better now ((hugs)) xxx
ReplyDeleteAh, my friend, even feeling under the weather, you created an extraordinary work of art! You've made the photo come alive with your tinting and your telling of their story!! And your burlap frame and all the ephemera are spot on perfect!! I hope and pray you feel better soon, Annie!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWhat is it they say Anne? every picture tells a story! You have certainly captured your family's life moments with your lovely Scrapbook page. Love your photo tinting, and all the ephemera you added to make this such a special keepsake. Sorry to hear you have been feeling under the weather Anne, I do hope you are soon feeling better.
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Lottie x
I love the story behind it and I hope you have journalled somewhere behind one of the items for your family to read later. Our memories fade with us. I wish I had written more down when my gran was alive. What a lovely tactile page you have created for your photo.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading your story Anne and how wonderfully you have achieved such a beautiful piece
ReplyDeleteLovely layout and a wonderful keepsake . Love the vintage feel and your gorgeous photo tinting. Love all the layers of interest too. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteAww lovely reading your story Anne and this is totally gorgeous lots of huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteStunning memory page. I have loved this challenge as it has breathed new life into our old photos. I like the hessian background, brings life to your grandfathers hat and your red maple leaf is so apt.
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WOW, Anne, This is amazing... what fabulous family memories...Love the colours that brought this fab photo to life....Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteAnne, your DPT is so heartfelt and gorgeous as can be. I love the story and memory that will always be a treasure. The postal frame for the photo is so cool. Love this. Have a fabulous weekend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne! What a wonderful story and a gorgeous vintage make! Love the tinting technique! i hope you feel better soon! Big hugs,
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This really is laden with love Anne. Gorgeous elements supporting the beautiful and beautifully tinted image. Superb page and wonderful heirloom. I hope that you are feeling much better very soon Anne. Big hug from Nicola x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and very special photo Anne. Your design is wonderful, all your detailing is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been unwell, I hope you are feeling better now.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about my published cards too, you are always so supportive and I really appreciate your kindness.
hugs Sue xx
Oh, what a wonderful photo, and it looks great in the tinted version. Lovely to see your personal history getting the full Tim treatment… all those ephemera work so well to frame it. Do hope you're feeling better now - big hugs!
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such a wonderful photo Anne - I love that statue and have a picture of my girls in front of it - not been keeping up with the CC3 challenges since Shaun's heart attack but this looks amazing - I love the look of the technique and will check it out when I'm next in the attic. Big hugs to you Anne and hope you're okay my dear friend xx
ReplyDeleteWhat are Pools??? I gotta know how they won the money!!! LOVE the cigarette and hat...so indicative of the time! Looks like a fun day too, and love the color on the photo! Great layout...love the burlap! Thanks so much for joining us on the Distress Photo Tinting Challenge at CC3Challenge!!!
ReplyDeleteAw Anne, hope you are feeling better now hun x GOrgeous photo and I love your LO, so perfect with the link between the two countries... and what a lovely story about the Pools win! Thanks for playing along with the CC3 Challenge and hope to see you again soon x
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, sorry to hear you've not been quite yourself and hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteLovely story and photo. This is an interesting technique and not a new one. We have a photograph of parents when they were young and it had been tinted in exactly the same way, by hand (obviously before they had coloured film).
Hope you have a great weekend and happy crafting, Angela x
The beautiful personal story behind this makes it even more special Anne and your tinting is really sensitively done to compliment the image. Elaine's right with spotting the location and Robin is still there in Nottingham, looking pretty much unchanged since your Grandparents' photo was taken! Hope you get some benefit from this week and you both have a good week ahead. Jenny xxx
ReplyDeleteLOVE the story behind your stunning project! OMG, a Canadian connection! Oh ya, we're almost family. You've captured so beautifully the journey they made. Love the photo you chose. I have been saving photo's from my husband's side of the family. His Aunt has 1000's of old photo's considering his family left England to help settle Fort Victoria in Beautiful BC. She has photo's before the famous Empress Hotel was built. Love how crafting inspires lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story attached to your post Anne. Love the photo and the layout is fantastic. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteA lovely story with lovely memories showing lots of bits of life. Thank you for sharing Anne x
ReplyDeleteWonderful LO Anne. I just love all the texture and detail that you have used - fabulous.
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What a fabulous photograph Anne, and a beautiful keepsake to treasure. I love the colour you've added, it really brings the picture to life. Hope you're feeling better hun ..... take care Linda xx
ReplyDeleteLovely page Anne and a very interesting story. I love the picture and am struck by how modern your uncle and his wife look ! Haven't joined in this fortnight , have had a cold and got a bit 'crafted out' this week ! Got my worn cover at the ready for next one ! Have a good weekend toni x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful page, so neat that you used the photo of your grandparents.
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I hope you are feeling better Anne. From this project, it looks like you are feeling quite well :) This is wonderful. I love this photo ( I can see why it is a favorite) and how you colored your grandfather's hat. It draws attention to a face that already has such amazing character. And all the fantastic travel goodness ... perfect way to display this cherished photo. Wishing you much healthier days. Thanks for sharing this wonderful make with us.
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I love this Anne and it's such a beautiful keepsake. Father and son are very like one another. They must have been beyond thrilled to have won the pools and to make that trip was pretty special.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you and David x I hope you are feeling much better.
Hugs Annie x
Hi Anne it's a beautiful day here with the sun splitting the sky. I hope it is the same where you are as the sun shining always makes me feel better and I hope it is the same for you.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading your beautiful nostalgic story with a stunning altered photo to go with it. The travelling paraphernalia of bits and bobs surrounding the photo is a gorgeous addition.
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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Anne, this is beautiful, as was the story behind it, which was lovely to read. I love the result of the tinted photo and the keepsake you have created is gorgeous. I'm hoping to get the book for Christmas, so I'll find out how it's done then! Sorry you've been poorly, feel better, hugs Carole Z XX
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful family heirloom to capture the history of your family, Anne! You've shared your cherished family memories in spectacular fashion and I'll call it now--CC3 #12 WINNER :) Fabulous, Anne!! :) XOXO-Shari T.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo to use for this technique Anne - love the story of your grandparents - hope you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteSure hope you're feeling better now Anne! I'm a little late to the party, but just wanted to say how wonderful this is! You really included a lot of fabulous little vintage elements to accent Tim's vintage technique! Love it! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteHello Miss Anne, what a TREASURE you have created with that fantastic photo of your family, I love, love how you tinted the photo, and you embellished it just perfectly, love the burlap backing, fantastic heirloom you have created, thanks for sharing it...
ReplyDeleteAnne, this is a wonderful treasure you've created that I hope you will display for all to see rather than hide away in a scrapbook. I LOVE that photo and your tinting is great. It's such a joy to share in everyone's stories as we go through this challenge. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful layout! Such a special photo, and lovely tinting.... the blue sweater really pops! Thanks for sharing your page with us at CC3C.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Anne - I have got some old photos which have been tinted, and they have the same other-worldly feel about them. This is a great technique! I love how you've used it just on parts of the photo, to draw attention to lovely bits of family history. Such a great idea. You've made a very nice layout too. Isn't it nice that these days we have the opportunity to do something with our old family photos and give them a new lease of life and hopefully for the new generations to enjoy, rather than just sticking them in a drawer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and your lovely comment - I'm so glad you like my recent projects! The felt poppies are now sewn together and fixed to a hair clip, and they have some shiny gold transparent beads in the centres which really sets them off! Blog post and photos to follow shortly. I am so enjoying the felt making!
Shoshi
Fabulous layout and tinting! I love the way you put the whole piece together! Great job on the tinting!!! wink...big hugs.
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