My grandfather, Howard Johnson, was always a very dapper man. He always dressed very nicely and I have two old photos of him which show that. I created this layout with them and originally was hoping to enter it into the DT call at Twisted Sketches, but because of problems with my computer I couldn't get it in by the deadline last night :(. I had wanted the photos to be in the same tone, but I did not have the negatives and could not seem to scan them and get a decent looking copy to alter. After a few tries, I gave up trying to scan the black & white photo and change it to sepia, and just went with the original photo's I had.
Anyway, here is the layout:
And here is the sketch. The Twist to this sketch is "Vintage" - whichever way that word moves you to create - it can be in the title, the feeling from the photo, product you used on your layout - whatever goes!
Some close-ups of my rosettes, one is from fabric paper.
Supplies used: cardstock kraft, burgundy, core'dinations Black Magic Collection; patterned paper - Life's Journey Green Stripe Flat Paper by K & Co.; Mixed Mini Stripe, A Proper Gentleman Borders from A Proper Gentleman Collection by Graphic 45, Red Houndstooth by Jenni Bowlin, linen fabric cardstock; brads - Making Memories; rosettes made with Tim Holtz Alterations dies by Sizzix; journaling tag - Jenni Bowlin; Glubers by Cosmo Cricket; Letters cut with Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge at 2" and 1 1/2"
Thanks for looking!
Excellent Job ! Wonderful use of all elements-photos, background and embellishments. A beautiful tribute to your grandfather !
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent...What a tribute to your granddad.. Love those rosettes...
ReplyDeleteTerrific job! Grandpa was quite dapper and pretty darn funny too! Great layout showcasing a wonderful man!
ReplyDeleteHi Esther, Great LO and tribute to your grandfather!
ReplyDeleteI also stopped by to ask you something... could you please email me at scrapabookaholic at hotmail dot com? Hugs, Gaby
Wow Esther - very nice layout and tribute you did a very nice job thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWOW BEAUTIFUL job with this one to!I LOVE all great paper and details!!:)
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