Recalling the past is central to the heart of scrapbooking and the products we design on behalf of the hobby. We thought it only right to highlight the subject further by dedicating a feature limited to just 'memory keeping' with the help of our talented CP Gals and Crate's various eye-catching collections.
Today, Jill Sprott scrapbooks about her loving grandfather using the everyday collection, Notes & Things.
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How do you recall a time that you really can't remember?
This is the question that came to mind as I studied a photograph of my infant self in my grandfather's arms. I have no memory of the moment, being far too young at the time, but just looking at the photo causes warmth to well up within me and brings a gentle smile to my face. What I remember is that my grandfather loved me, and I feel that love to this day; it is alive in the love that I share with others.
The Notes and Things palette of pastels mixed with a few brighter hues is right at home on a page featuring my tow-headed baby self, while the florals in the collection enliven the page and represent continuity.
To soften the floral 'Be Kind' background paper and make it more welcoming for the layers to come, I placed a sheet of 12" x 12" vellum over the page and stitched around it. Over this, I arranged a series of rectangular blocks, which include embellished patterns, journaling cards, tags, and a photo and frame. The title block features metallic gold letters from a sheet of Notes and Things accent stickers. I love the way that the letters shine when the light hits them just so.
One of my favorite items in the Notes and Things ephemera pack is the stitched pink half-envelope, which I used as a pocket for journaling.
My words reflect on the legacy of love that is at the heart of this page and at the heart of a memory that I cannot fully recall, but will never forget.
What a gorgeous layout ♥
Posted by: Bernii Miller | September 25, 2014 at 02:50 PM