Thursday, September 20, 2012

Scraps of Darkness "MY GUY" Kit Project #3

Hello...hello! Today I'd like to share with you another project I created for Scraps of Darkness using supplies from the September kit "MY GUY".  It revolves around a picture I've wanted to scrap for a very long time.

The photo is of my Dad and his father working in there Gladiola farm in Bath, NY. My grandfather was a professional photographer {specializing in postcards} but in the 1920's stock market crash his business ground to a halt. So what had once been a hobby for him turned to a source of income, selling flowers at a roadside stand. My dad was in his early teens and I believe this photo was also hand colored by my Grandfather. There are still postcards of his photos floating around the Finger Lakes region of NY.



Kit Ingredients used:
Authentique paper ~ Academic
Kaisercraft paper ~ Sears & Son collection
Prima Craftsman paper
Kaisercraft  Sears & Son Die Cuts
Tattered Angels Chalk Glimmer mist
Tattered Angels Natural Elements paint kits ~ Aged Mahogany ~ Granite
TCW Gear stencil
Helmar Acid Free Professional Glue ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Ribbon
Sulky Thread
Janome Memory Craft 6300

If you are looking for a kit club to subscribe to I suggest you take a look at Scraps of Darkness...if grungy & alternative isn't your style there is also Scraps of Elegance for the romantic souls!

Thanks for spending some time with me. I would love to hear your thoughts.

Have an ARTSY day!


7 comments:

  1. Wow!! This is amazing!!! I love love love that photo, the story and loveeeeeeeeeeee the ties!!! I am from that area... I wonder, did he ever pursue a career with Kodak? My entire clan worked there ... and my Mom and Dad met there :)

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  2. Martha what a great story, I love your page and the colors are fantastic with your photo! Simply amazing, would love to see some of those postcards!

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous photo and love the story! Your layout is fabulous. I love your banner! :)

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  4. A beautiful LO Martha and a lovely story. I love all the ties! What a great idea.

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  5. Wonderful story, Martha. And the card is beautiful. Great project!

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  6. I love the nostalgic look of your project- very nicely done!

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  7. Martha, you are just wonderful. I love everything about this; the story, the soft colors, the wonderful dimension you created! Superb

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