Thursday, May 1, 2014

FOND MEMORIES VINTAGE ATB

Hello vintage lovers and welcome to my blog!

My fellow Creative Guide, Terry is hosting this bi-weekly challenge at A Vintage Journey.  The theme she chose is "Fond Memories".  Ahh ..... don't you just love the sound of that?  It conjures up so many memories of my childhood and family. So I decided to capture some of my "fond memories", those precious moments in time, on this very vintage ATB block.


Appropriately titled "Where I Come From," every side of my block focuses on my precious parents and grandparents.  They truly are where I come from and I am so proud of how they lived their lives and were such a huge part of who I am today.

Let me share my memories with you as I guide you through how this ATB came to be. 
I'm not sure if there is a "correct" format for an ATB or not. I guess it really doesn't matter ... as long as it's a cube, right?  So, strap on your seat belts and let the creative journey begin!


 Since I didn't have an Eileen Hull 3 D Blocks/Cubes die cut, (has three sizes of blocks included in the die cut), I used my We R Memories Gift Box Punch Board and kraft cardstock to create a 3 1/4" box. It went together so easily!

 Then I reinforced all of the seams with structure strips. You've seen me use these before.  They are 1" strips of paper, scored down the center at the 1/2" point.  Double sided 1/4" Scor Tape is added to either side of the strip and these are used to reinforce joints, seams or corners. I distressed all of my edges with Gathered Twigs and Black Soot Distress Inks to create an even more vintage look.


 The next step is to decide on my background papers for all of the sides of my block.  I have chosen these gorgeous images from Tim Holtz' new Wallflower Paper Stash.  I cut them from the 6" squares section from the stash.  I inked around all of the edges with Gathered Twigs and Black Soot to give them a more worn, old look as well.
 I decided that each side of my block was going to pay tribute to my beloved parents and grandparents.  I went through family photos saved on my computer.  I sized them to fit my blocks and the little special features I wanted to do on each side.  In some instances, I cut around the people instead of using an entire photograph.

 
 A perfect example of this is on the top of the block.  This is a photograph of myself at age 2. I still have this little dress that I was wearing! I I decided to cut out my picture and pop it onto the top because I loved the background paper and thought that the photograph and the paper worked well together. "Where I Come From" is computer generated, distressed and glued onto the top. "Collector of Memories" across the bottom of my photograph is from Tim Holtz' Words Remnant Rubs and I thought it perfect for this block as I am a collector of memories and proudly display them here.

The photograph is printed out on semi-gloss photo paper.  I colorized the little dress with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink and my hair is lightly tinted with Scattered Straw Distress Ink.  I will remind you how to colorize black and white photographs later in this journey. I edged the photograph (and all of my paper and photographs) with Gathered Twigs followed by a touch of Black Soot.

Moving away from the top, let's start with the side dedicated to Roy and Maeme, my paternal grandparents.


He was in the Army during World War I and her family immigrated to the US from Sweden before she was born. They were simple people who lived their lives for their family. Possessing very little money but having a strong faith, they loved and nurtured two growing boys ... the youngest being my father. Sadly, they both passed away while I was very young but I still have wonderful memories of walking with my Grandpa to get a Popsicle from the store on the corner every Saturday.  Grandma always had on a apron and I loved having delicious family meals in their sunlit breakfast room that Grandpa had added on to the back of their modest home.

The photos above are the beginning stages of what would end up being a gate fold presentation.


I added the two side panels with Tim's Tissue Tape and two Ring Fasteners that would serve as pulls to open up the gate fold. The back of this center piece would glue directly onto my ATB. 


I loved the florals of the background of the center portion so I decided to cut out the images of my Grandpa, Grandma and myself. I also wanted to have a little pocket where I could store some of my memories of them. So, I picked a small clear glassine envelope that I had and cut off most of the backside of the envelope, leaving tabs that after adding 1/4" Scor Tape, created a pocket I could attach to the background. I colorized my little dress and Grandpa's shirt to bring more warmth and "life" to this very special picture of me with my Grandparents.


And here is the finished interior of my gate fold page.  I added Tim Holtz' Borders Industrious Stickers (arrow and stars) to my Grandpa's side and sweet little German scrap flowers and metallic Dresden trim to my Grandma's side.  In the center, you can see the glassine pocket behind my Grandpa in his Tumbled Glass colorized shirt, me in my Tattered Rose colorized dress and my Grandma. 
** To colorize these images, I simply used a Cut N' Dry Craft Nib with a chosen Distress Ink color and lightly colored in the item that I wanted to highlight.  When finished, I used my Ink Blending Tool and Antique Linen Distress Ink and gently pressed over the images.  Antique Linen softens the look and "sets" the colors.


 Here is the front of the gate fold section.  I added more of Tim's Tissue Tape to the outside edges and a piece of ribbon through the Ring Fasteners to serve as a pretty closure. I added another piece of Picket Fence washed Tissue Tape to the front and heat embossed "family" using Black Embossing Powder. To the left is a small Mirrored Star.  Isn't that paper just beautiful?  Very vintage looking!

Moving to the front of my block is a flip out section featuring my maternal Grandparents.


The whole idea for this section came from this ... I loved this "Received of" image that was a part of one of the 6x6 Wallflower paper sections.  This piece actually measures about 2 1/2" across ... not quite wide enough for what I wanted to do with it.  So I added some kraft paper behind it, distressed the edges using a Tonic Paper Distresser and Gathered Twigs and Black Soot. I also left a 1/4"  tab on the right that I could use to create a little binding for a mini album that I could then glue to the block background. 


 Here is the backside of my "Received of" cover. This is a photograph of Claude and Edna, my maternal Grandparents.  They married very young and had two daughters by the time my Grandma was 18.  They divorced when my mother (the youngest of the girls) was very young but my mother always remained very close to both of her parents. Grandpa was one of the smartest men I ever knew; which was quite an accomplishment considering he had to quit school in the 8th grade to help with his family. He was a veracious reader and I think he knew something about everything.  Grandma was a sweet young girl who modeled and always loved fashion.  I remember my mother telling me how she used to sit and watch her mother get ready for work or a date.  She thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world.  Unfortunately, my Grandmother passed away when I was only three and I really don't have a lot of memories of her.  But I do remember her laugh and her big brown eyes.  That is something that she passed down to my mother and my mother passed on to me. 
I added a piece of Tim's Tissue Tape to the left and a "together" Chit Chat onto the photograph. The little "2" is a Number Brad and behind the photograph is a piece of vintage lace.


Here are the photographs that I used to create the other "pages" for my little photo album.  All were mounted on kraft cardstock and all have a tab on the right.  This is where I double side taped the photos together to create the album. (The back of the center photograph has another photo of my Grandfather using a metallic oval frame that you will see in a future photograph). 


 Here is the album put together.  The photo on the left was taken of my Grandma and Grandpa in 1926, probably not long before they separated.  It is sort of a sad story because my Mother showed me letters that her Father had sent her over the years telling her that he would love her Mother until his last breath but that they just were not good together.  When Grandma passed away at the young age of 51; my Grandfather was heart broken.  Such a sad love story.  Flipping the page ...


The photo of my Grandfather is framed by a Tim Holtz metallic Industrious Frame. I love the vintage quality they add. I also added a cream pearl flourish to the left of my Grandmother's cabinet card photograph. The background of her picture is what I glued to the block. 

  
To provide a pretty closure to my album, I added a Mini Paper Clip and a Heart Charm. It works perfectly!


And here is the finished side celebrating my maternal Grandparents. I added a "tell your story" from Tim's Words Remanent Rubs and a metallic "C" from Tim's Cirque Industrious Stickers. I slightly altered the pewter looking metallic "C" with some touches of a Gold Paint Dabber.
Now it was time to move to the side reserved for my Mom and Dad.


For this section, I wanted to use several photographs. So I decided to create my own "accordion folder" that could store the additional photographs I wanted to include.  I created the folder from a 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" piece of Wallflower paper.  This allowed me to have 1/4" tabs along the bottom and sides that would fold under.  I also created two 2 1/2" x 3" accordion sides out of kraft cardstock.  I scored the two sides every 1/4" to create the accordion folds. I distressed all of the edges with Gathered Twigs and Black Soot.


Next, working on the backside of the folder, I attached my two accordion sides using a piece of double sided 1/4" Scor Tape. 


With the one end of the accordion side attached to the front of the folder, I simply lined up the bottom of the paper that would be background paper glued onto the block to the bottom of my folder front. I made sure the outside edges also lined up and then pressed the back tab of the accordion side in place on the back of the paper.


I chose this photograph of my parents on their wedding day for the front of my folder.  Calvin and Loretto were married on October 19th, 1946. Little did they know when they started playing tennis together in high school that they would fall in love and marry, have two children, five grandchildren and so far, seven great grandchildren!  After the end of World War II, Daddy came home from being a radio man and gunner in the Navy.  Mom had an office job but always loved "artsy" things.  Their love deepened while he was away and upon his return, they decided that they wanted to live out the rest of their days together. Daddy graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute but knew he would not be able to provide for a family as a "starving artist".  So, he worked as an advertising manager his whole life. I still have some of his art from his art institute days and I am amazed at how gifted he truly was. Mom never met a stranger.  She was so full of life and loved every second of it. They are both gone now but I cherish everything they taught me, all of the purely selfless love they gave me and I will thank God for the rest of my days that he blessed me with my parents. 


Here are the photographs of my parents that I included in my folder.  I colorized the first photograph with Tumbled Glass and Tattered Rose. I have added photo corners to the photos and mounted them on either torn black cardstock (reminiscent of photos being torn out of old scrapbooks) or kraft cardstock. They are "filed" into the mini folder and can easily be removed.


Here is a photograph of the finished side.  I ended up clipping off the paper tab I'd left at the top of the folder and I added a File Tab with the caption "dreams".  I thought this was so appropriate for this wedding picture and all of their fulfilled dreams that lie ahead.
And finally ... the last side of my block.  One that I dedicated to some of the very strong women in my life and a photograph that means the world to me ...


Four generations ... my maternal Great Grandmother, Emma (far right), my maternal Grandmother Edna (far left), my Mother Loretto (center) and me sitting on her lap.

I colorized this photograph with Mustard Seed, Tattered Rose, Tumbled Glass and Shabby Shutters and went over it with Antique Linen. 


I added photo corners and wrapped the photograph with twine and a Word Band. I colored the letters by running Salty Ocean Distress Paint over the band and then wiping off the surface, leaving the blue paint in the letters. "Capture life's moments".  Yes, we should all do that by photograph but especially in our memories!  I then added Tim's "4" Numeral that was covered with Tissue Tape, lightly colored with a Worn Lipstick Distress Paint. When dry, I distressed the edges with Black Soot and coated the number with Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint.  Underneath the "4" I added "GEN" (to represent "generations") using Tim's Label Letters

Thank you for sharing my fond memories with me as we journeyed through the construction of this vintage ATB.  I hope that I've inspired you to share your own fond memories with all of us at A Vintage Journey by entering our challenge. Please tell us what of Tim's products or techniques strongly inspired you to create your piece.  At the end of our two week challenge, all of your Creative Guides will choose the project that speaks to us the most to receive our most generous sponsor's £10 gift voucher to 


http://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/

Thanks for sharing a bit of your day with me!  I can't wait to read about your fond memories!

 

78 comments:

  1. Candy...I've seen a lot of these ATB's, but this one takes the cake! I love the way you've turned it into a memory album to honor your family. It is so precious, and all the photos and papers work so well together. Your gatefold album is a show stopper! Wow....such a clever design and so beautifully embellished. I love the photo of you on top of the cube...you have the same sweet face today. What a gorgeous project...I love every little detail. You really are amazing!

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  2. Thank you so much Candy for sharing this beautiful and special memory box. A great keepsake for your family who am sure will treasure it, hugs Annette x

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  3. Candy this is just STUNNING!!!!! Wow wow wow! Who would have thought you could do all that with a little cube! I am sure I shall be back to have a look at it again. Have a lovely weekend xxx

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  4. Oh Candy this is such a wonderful keepsake of memories . Thanks for sharing this piece of art . Your creativity still amazes me . It is so wonderful that you have been blessed with such loving memories. Hugs

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  5. This is stunning Candy.............wonderful details beautifully pieced together. I loved the wonderful memories and photographs you shared with us too. An amazing treasure.

    TFS and crafty hugs

    Annie x

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  6. What a SPECTACULAR project, Candy! Holy Cow! A lot of love went into that! Thanks so much for sharing it! Thanks too for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment. It really made me smile. :-D

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  7. Oh my what a gorgeous piece you've created. Very vintage. Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Karen.x

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  8. Well I do believe this jaw drooping beauty is a total work of art, Candy! I am in total awe over this ATB and have been so trying to resist the temptation, but you may have pushed me over! Wow, the details on every angle and the accordion photo holder are simply incredible. So much to love here and what a wonderful way you have captured those fond memories. Hugs!

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  9. Why, Candy Colwell! you never cease to blow me away with your amazing projects! This one really speaks to me as I LOVE old family photos and vintage projects! It is so well done! Love it! You are so blessed to have those wonderful photos!

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  10. This is beautiful, Candy! I love how you used all of those photos.

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  11. I always love your art Candy, this is indeed a fond memory. Your posts are always full of great photos and so much wonderful detail. Thanks for sharing the tutorial with us.

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  12. Oh my goodness. This is the best thing I have seen in a long time. I love, love, love this. I have to make one of my own. Amazing.

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  13. I absolutely LOVE this, Candy. It is the sort of item I would like to make for both myself & my sister as we lost our mum when we were young children & it would be nice to put a collection of photos together to be displayed. Must buy that die!
    I didn't take part in the last challenge because nothing came into my head but I do have ideas for this one & as it is a Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK I have some extra time to play along. Just got to go to work first, which is in another town & takes me away from home 11 hours :( :(

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  14. Oh Candy, this is just amazing. I love ♥ it. So different to anything I've seen before and what a beautiful place to keep those so special photos. xxx

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  15. I found your wonderful post very moving Candy... you put so much love into creating this fabulous ATB and it really shows. I love how you turned an ATB into a mini album to house such fond memories of your family. It is a wonderful story, happy and sad all at the same time. This really is a wonderful piece of art - and a very treasured one! Hugs, Anne xx

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  16. Oh my gosh Candy, you have done it again, - this is such an amazing and inventive version of an ATB!!!! So very clever in it's construction and totally beautiful at the same time! Thanks for the great step by step too, love the interactive aspects of it and those photos by themselves are such a wonderful collection already, and what a genius way to store them, just brilliant!!

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  17. Oh my Candy, I don't know where to begin! Absolutely stunning in every way, your story of your family is beautiful and how you've captured everything is just gorgeous. What a perfect piece of art to remember your family. Sue C x

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  18. This is so wonderful! The stories, the pictures... I just love your little creation & your love of family really shines through.

    Sally

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  19. This is gorgeous Candy and such a clever alteration to the ATB too. A magical tour of your family, wonderful memories and the most awesome make! Brilliant! Chris xxx

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  20. Gorgeous Candy, what a wonderful keepsake and fabulous way to treasure those fond memories. I love the touches of colour tinting and the concertina section is fabulous. Aren't they great fun to create. Adore the images and beautifully embellished too. Tracy x

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  21. Stunning. Love all details... Beautiful pictures and memories. Love your post a lot.
    Joanna

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  22. You are great Candy! this is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your high quality piece of artwork

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  23. Stunning. Beautiful box. Love all details. Beautiful pictures and memories. I love your post a lot!
    Joanna

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  24. Candy!! This is A-m-a-z-I-n-g!!!....So many wonderful vintage features, old photos and creativity to get lost gazing at!! LOVE it!! Off to have another look! ;) Jan x

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  25. This just takes the cake Candy!!! Such incredibly imaginative ways to extend the storage possibilities with this little vintage ATB, with every element designed and finished to your impeccable standards. I adore this completely. Jenny x

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  26. TOTALLY Amazingly Awesome project, as are ALL your ideas!!!
    I've only been following your blog a short time (think I linked here from Tim's), and so glad I found you :)
    Thanks for sharing such Inspiration, and your creative talent!

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  27. TOTALLY Amazingly Awesome project, as are ALL your ideas!!!
    I've only been following your blog a short time (think I linked here from Tim's), and so glad I found you :)
    Thanks for sharing such Inspiration, and your creative talent!

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    1. I can't find a blog or email address for you but I wanted to say thank you so much for your very sweet comment. You made a big smile come to my face. <3 Candy

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    2. Nope, don't have a blog, but had to have another peek at this Beauty, and see if my comment posted :)
      I'm going thru old family pics right now!
      VickiR in OH (USA)

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  28. This is really fabulous Candy! Your attention to detail never ceases to amaze me. Your ATB is most memorable indeed!

    Amy*

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  29. So delightful and creative, Candy! I love this!
    The vintage look and attention to detail is amazing!

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  30. Candy- wow! What a cool way to chronicle your family's photos and history. I love how you added the accordion pocket and other hinged and surprise elements. What a treasure! Love this and thanks for the die shout out too :-) Looking forward to visiting your blog again!

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    1. Eileen...I am honored that you took the time to stop by my blog and Facebook and leave such a nice comment. Truly honored. :) Your genius in creating new dimensional due cuts is unsurpassed. <3 Candy

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  31. I don't even know how to tell you how amazing I think this is. Every detail is loving and perfect! I loved reading your stories and watching your process, thank you for sharing your stunningly gorgeous project with us.

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  32. This is so wonderful! I love all the memories and family history packed into this ATB.

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  33. so gorgeous!!!!! this is beyond creative! a vintage paradise ^.^

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  34. Magnificent, Candy... I'm absolutely on the floor with admiration! What a stunning tribute to all those treasured memories. I adore the fold out spread with the fussy cut images of you and your grandparents, and that wonderful concertina wallet on one side of the block. Brilliant use of the papers, of course - an altogether jaw-droppingly brilliant creation, and so full of love too.
    Alison xx

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  35. Absolutely a Work of Art! I LOVE every little stinkin' detail! BRAVO!

    ~Linda

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    1. Hello Linda! Thank you so much for leaving your thoughts. That means a lot to me and encourages me more than you know. <3 Candy

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  36. This is such a cool project Candy! I knew in a second that the little girl was you! You look just the same!

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  37. Unbelievable, fabulous, I can't find enough words to say what I think of your ATB.

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  38. Candy, this is a beautiful tribute to your parents and grandparents. I am little late with saying thank you for the kind message you left on my blog. I am on holiday so getting on the net has been limited to a few minutes here and there when there is a connection. It meant a lot to me to read your sweet comments - thank you.

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  39. Oh my goodness, That beautiful box is absolutely gorgeous.

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  40. This is truly a family heirloom, not only because of your family's photographs, but because of your unique vintage style. Blessings!

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  41. Hello Miss Candy, I love cubes and this one is OUT OF THIS WORLD, you've turned that ATB into a MASTERPIECE, Full stop...The photos are a freaking fantastic,loooooove the accordion pocket, gorgeous papers, this is so BRILLIANTLY CREATIVE, thanks for sharing and all this inspiration, I want to make more... Hope you have a wonderful week, ((( BIG HUGS )))...

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  42. Oh WOW! This project was beyond inspirational. This brought tears to my eyes, seeing something so beautiful and personal put together in such an amazing way. You are truly talented and your family and friends are lucky to have you as their memory keeper. I can not only see the love you have for your family, but looking at this piece of art allows me to actually feel it too. Thank you for sharing this project with all of us, it is truly beautiful.

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  43. Candy, Candy, Candy, wow, wow, wow. I am quite new to all this as you know and have seen a few ATB projects online. This however is ATB 5star plus! I cannot believe all the little bits you have added so brilliantly, the gate fold, the concertina things.... I could keep going. And then all the decoration and photos. Simply stunning. I hope you are going to keep this , what a great way to remember your loved ones. Nikki xxxxx

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  44. Dear Candy, I am so very delighted to see this lovely ATC keepsake you have created. I love your colors and all the pretty details that you have decorated them with. You have done a fabulous job on this! This is gorgeous!

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  45. Oh my not only is this absolutely gorgeous but what a beautiful treasure to pass down the family line! Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog, I really appreciate the encouragement. ~Diane

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  46. You are the most clever crafter girl! THIS IS GENIUS!!!! You amaze me! I love the expanding folder...just a WOW!!!! PINNING!

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  47. Oh, Candy! This one is such a treasure for so many reasons! I am just blown away by how you use your creativity and artistic vision to preserve precious elements of the past and to show off the ones you love. You truly realize the importance of history and I just think your ancestors are so lucky to have you telling their stories so beautifully. This piece is drool-worthy, from its brilliant structure to its gorgeous images. You've really made me proud of your family with this and I'm not even related!! Brilliant and inspiring, as always!

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  48. Oh my word Candy you are the vintage queen! This project is absolutely amazing as are you!!

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  49. Oh Wow! this is awesome Candy! what wonderful photos of your family and such a wonderful keepsake... fabulous to have all those lovely memories together in this wonderful creation… I absolutely love it! :-)
    Hugs Sue B xx

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  50. This is absolutely lovely! Lots and lots of wonderful details and space for images of dear relatives - anyone of the family should be overwhelmed to get such a memory piece. I also like the little stories of your family - this is what makes this project so very unique beneath all the usual professional techniques.
    hugs serafeena

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  51. This is a truely gorgeous project Candy, with so much detail. I'm sure your family will love
    going through this, such wonderfull memories in there.
    Happy crafting, Angela x

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  52. Hello Candy,
    Thank you for visiting my blog whilst I was on holiday, I do appreciate it.
    Your box is beautiful, I love all the old photos and it's so beautifully put together.
    Hugs Teresa xx

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  53. Soooo utterly brilliant and adorable, Candy!
    LOVE all those beautiful photographs and that you made your ATB a historic piece. The accordion fold pocket is just brilliant as is the gate fold presentation of that lovely image of yours with your grand parents!

    Absolutely lovely, imaginative and sooo lovingly and cleverly done!
    Big hug,
    Claudia x

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  54. Candy, this is one of the most amazing projects I have ever seen. What a great way of celebrating your family and your history. All the photos you included are so special and precious and as always you added wonderful details. Love that great accordion idea to add more photos! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

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  55. Oh! My! Word! Candy this is beyond ..... AMAZING!!
    So precious, all those fantastic images, hard work and wonderful design.
    Love, love, love everything about your beautiful creation
    Happy crafting

    Patricia x

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  56. I'm really speechless! I am very late with the comments this week and I apologize, the work is beautiful, breathtaking, not only for the perfection of the details and all the ideas in the structure of ATB, but also for its emotional content! Fantastic as always! Thank you for your wonderful tutorial! BArbarayaya

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  57. Oh my Candy this is such an incredible make, I just love what you have created here. So many beautiful photos included in the fabulous pockets and all vintaged so beautifully. TFS all the process steps and sharing your creativity with us in this way xxx

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  58. Candy I have been back to have a look at this several times and I have been trying to think of the words to give this justice and I think they go like this AMAZING, PERFECT, BEAUTIFUL, ORIGINAL, BREATHTAKING, and I am sure there are many more. I absolutely love this. Thank you so much for sharing the steps. Mo x

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  59. This is so beautiful and the memories you have shared are delightful. A really great inspiring piece of art - ooh I so love those Wildflower papers! X

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  60. I am glad I discovered your blog today, because I am a vintage lover. Your blog is gorgeaous and so are all your creations!
    Lia xx

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  61. OMG Candy I am blown away by the awesome design of this truly wonderful memory block, I have so enjoyed looking at the way you constructed it as well as the amazing pictures. I love anything vintage so I have been in my element reading your post. I have become a follower so I do not miss any more of your, out of this world, creations.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  62. I'm speechless, Candy! Such a gorgeous way to display the whole history of your family. It's reallly a treasure. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  63. I'm missing words, that's an outstanding piece of art.

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  64. What a wonderful memory box Candy! I particularly love the accordion folder - so very creative!!

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  65. I'm blown away again!! What a beautifully told and illustrated family artpiece and heirloom. Totally STUNNING and BRILLIANT Candy! Nicola x

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  66. I just love visiting your Blog and enjoy looking at your gorgeous creations! This piece is absolutely stunning, Candy. Every detail is just perfect... delicious eye candy!

    Hugs,
    Gaby

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  67. This is simply amazing-so much work went into this beautiful ATB-it is stunning, and so beautifully vintage-a feast for the eyes!

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  68. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful tribute to your family, it is beyond beautiful! I have TRULY been inspired to make one of my own. One only needs to see this to know it was a true effort of love!

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  69. Spring maiden is absolutely stunning!

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    1. Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Jo Gamma! I couldn't find an email address for you so hopefully you will see this reply. <3 Candy

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  70. Liebe Candy, ich bin schwer beeindruckt von diesem wunderbaren Familienalbum, das mit so viel Liebe gestaltet wurde. Es ist eine hervorragende Arbeit, mein Kompliment!
    Liebe Grüße, Bärbel

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  71. This is so awesome! I absolutely adore that little folder with the photos. I want one! haha I have spent an enjoyable morning scrolling through your fabulous art works. You are a must follow blog! Your work is so inspiring.

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