Birthday Card - More Than Words Challenge

Hi

Like I mentioned on the More than Words Facebook page I made the tag below to enter the 

More than Words Mini Challenge

I used a piece of scrap of white card stock and cut it down to size.
I then started to practice some of the techniques I learnt at The Vintage Chicks Club Stradbroke Retreat where we were lucky enough to have Di Garling teach us some wonder tips and techniques. 

The card is for my Father-In-Law who will be turning 86 in a few days 

Wishing him a Happy Birthday and many more. 

Grandfather

Hi Everyone

This is the first layout I did this month for More Than Words Challenge

As I said earlier it was exciting as it gave me the opportunity to use the photos of such people as this beautiful man - my grandfather. 

Unfortunately, I never met the man but from the stories I was told by both my Mother (his daughter) and my Father I think I see traits from him in all my children. 

 For this layout I used Kaisercraft paper for the background but couldn't go past the 49 & Market flowers and their wonder new laser cuts. 

My grandfather was a carpenter by trade and because of this I used the 49 & Market laser cut of the building and put it behind his photo.  I also used old embellishments that I had of an Hammer and Pliers.

Auntie Emma

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Challenge

This month's Challenge from More Than Words

I got really excited with this challenge as I have all these wonderful photo of my grandparents or relatives from England. 

The first layout I did was influenced by these wonderful photos of my Auntie Emma from Grimsby in England. 

She was a wonderful women who lived her life supporting the community around her.  The portrays the feeling of days gone by - yesterday . . . . . .

But I also remember the story of her home in Grimsby which was still lit with Gas lights and woodfire stove - no electricity - ah those were the times. 

 The layout was created with beautiful 49 & Market papers and flowers and have really helped me create this wonderful layout which is a little shabby chic but shows of years gone by.