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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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! :-)
I've never done that but it sounds a good idea, think I may well try it.
I sometimes start with a wordart piece.
Another great card - love the word 'dapper' I too had a great uncle who was dapper
I don't think I've ever started with an embellishment....it's something to think about.
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.
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.
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.
I like the memory cards. No picture required and they tell your story. Great idea.
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 :)
The fan is adorable
Very visually pleasing mix of elements on your card - well done.
Love this card...well done!
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