Monday, May 23, 2011

Aunt Anna Mary and Uncle Tony (CKC minichallenge #3)

The Counterfeit Kit Club has issued a Mini-Challenge to go with this month's kit.  The challenge (see post here) is to start with an embellishment and plan a card or layout around it.  I started with this pair of chipboard embellishments from my counterfeit kit:
They inspired me to take out my circle cutter and create a round embellishment for the Houston Memory card (see explanation here) at the top of my post.  The design was so elegant that I decided to write about my Aunt Anna Mary and Uncle Tony (Anthony).   My mom adored her oldest brother - my Uncle Tony - and I have a layout planned for him to be completed soon.  Here's a picture of how I remember them:
Inside the card I wrote, "Aunt Anna Mary and Uncle Tony were the oldest of my aunts and uncles.  They were always very sophisticated - he was dapper and she was elegant.  I remember she made beautiful porcelain dolls that she would turn into lamps. She gave us one with a purple dress and black hair."
I had a lot of fun starting with an embellishment and using that as an inspiration.  Do you ever do that? 

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12 comments:

  1. AmyMay 23, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Oooh, I think I can comment - this is the first in a while!

    Anyway, I often work around a paper choice or a colour choice, maybe not an embellishment - sometimes - I think it is good to mix things up a bit and change the process, keeps it all fun! :-)

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  2. Mary BMay 23, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I've never done that but it sounds a good idea, think I may well try it.

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  3. helenaMay 23, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I sometimes start with a wordart piece.

    Another great card - love the word 'dapper' I too had a great uncle who was dapper

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  4. scrappyjackyMay 23, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I don't think I've ever started with an embellishment....it's something to think about.

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  5. SianMay 24, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I start with an embellsihment I love quite often, usually it's a favourite piece from a kit.

    These two certainly are an elegant couple and I am loving your family stories. A lot.

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  6. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    I've loved catching up with your blog this morning. I was particularly interested in your summer reading list. The Hummingbird's Daughter is definitely on my list. Two friends have finished it and loved it. I have a book review post planned, but am having trouble finding the time to get the blogging done. I took 1100 photos on our trip and am going through them to find the ones I want to edit. It's taking a while. I'm also trying to do a bit of crafting every day as I missed that while I was away.

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  7. laurieMay 24, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    you have great vision to start with an embellishment and create a whole piece around it! i love the old photos you share - your aunt and uncle look so happy.

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  8. Jen CroMay 24, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I like the memory cards. No picture required and they tell your story. Great idea.

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  9. GingerMay 24, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I cannot say that I start with embellies it's usually a patterned piece of paper. I have a hard time remembering stories from so long ago but I enjoy the ones you are telling about your aunts & uncles :)

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  10. ms.schwietMay 24, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    The fan is adorable

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  11. SusanneMay 27, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Very visually pleasing mix of elements on your card - well done.

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  12. Tara OMay 30, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Love this card...well done!

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