First of all I have to say....I AM HEADING TO CHA IN A COUPLE OF DAYS! This will be my FIRST TIME to go and I am excited beyond description! All of the incredibly talented designers, product developers and new products that I will be seeing there are AMAZING! I am sure I will be on CREATIVE SENSORY OVERLOAD...but I will be like a big sponge...just soaking in every minute of it!
Here is my entry into this week's Simon Says Challenge - A Childhood Memory. I made a series of blocks titled "FAMILY". One block for each letter. This is part of the "M" block that I share with my husband. This particular side is my side of the block devoted to my younger self.
It is a simple wooden block that is covered in different papers on all sides. Each side is then finished out in pictures and elements and tells its own story. My idea was to have a family album that is on blocks rather than in a book that gets put on a bookshelf and no one ever looks at.
On this side, I attached a "pull out" using some G45 cardstock that serves as a matting for my pictures. It is folded into 3 equal sections. I then sized my pictures to fit in the sections. I added a little Vintage Photo Distress Ink to the pictures and black photo corners to the edges. I love the black photo corners with the sepia tones of the photographs. I was trying to achieve a real vintage and heirloom feel with these blocks.
Finally, I added various metal letters to spell my name and a metal heart hanging by a paper clip on the other side. The paper clip and the heart serve as an embellishment when the pictures are folded out. When the pictures are folded in, the paper clip holds the pictures together.
Have a wonderful week and take time to play! It's SOUL FOOD!
Oooh this is fabulous Candy and such a great idea, brilliant. Have a great time at Cha, am sure you will lol. Annette x
ReplyDeleteHi Netty!! Thank you so much for posting a comment! I love these blocks. They are such fun to hold and feel all the textures as you look at all of the pictures. I can't wait to go to CHA!! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI do love those blocks. Have a great time @ CHA & soak away
ReplyDeleteSo, so, very cute!
ReplyDeleteLinda
I am also a mum whose chicks have flown out of the nest....and enjoying the creativity,,,only i am staying at home and you are going to CHA you lucky fish!! enjoy enjoy and tell us all about the experience
ReplyDeleteAwww...thanks Lolo. :) I love ya, girlfriend!! I'll be soaking up the creative vibes so I can come back and show you some cool stuff!!! haha
ReplyDeleteThank YOU, Linda. :)LOVE your work and can't wait to see it IN PERSON at CHA!!! I hope I get a chance to meet you! I am truly a fan!
ReplyDeleteOh Zeffy...I know! I am so excited to be able to go! I've always heard such wonderful things about it and now I get to go experience it for myself! Can't wait to see EVERYTHING!!!
ReplyDeleteHow in the world do you keep coming up with one fabulous project after another! This is amazing and I love the idea. Thanks for playing along with Simon Says Stamp & Show challenge blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy!!! You always make me feel so good with your posts! I am counting down the minutes until CHA!!!! We are going to have a blast!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, every piece you create is better than the last. Amazing piece!Have a great time at CHA
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy! You are so sweet! Congrats on your win on the challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is really fantastic, Candy, a very special tribute to your memories, indeed! Love the G45 paper. Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori! I really appreciate your comments.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool - I love your creativity!!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great time at CHA!
Nancy...thank you so much! It is Sunday night and CHA is over for me. Oh my gosh! I had such a wonderful time! AMAZING creativity!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! I really appreciate it!!!