Thursday 31 January 2008

Crafts Beautiful - Photo Challenge

The lovely Kate over at Crafts Beautiful challenged us to make a card using a photo. This is a photo of my mum, it's the earliest she has of her and it was very small so I thought it would be a nice surprise for her if I enlarged it, cleand it up and made a card out of it for her.I printed two photos, and used one to make another layer -decoupage style. I've also added some mini brads for buttons, a paper flower for her button hole and, of course some rosey cheeks.
Somebody said that they could see the family resemblance, what do you think?

16 comments:

Marlou McAlees said...

how fabulous Louly, what an excellent idea!! :) there is an award on my blog for you :) xx

Marlou McAlees said...

ps, forgot to say you really do look like your mum :)

Shirley said...

very sweet. I have loads of old photos of family on my computer...ideas now...

And yes you do look like your mother

Jessi Nagy said...

this is gorgeous! your mom was so pretty!
great job
have a great weekend.
jessi

Leann said...

This is gorgeous Louly :)

Sarah C said...

Definately a family resemblence there. This is really lovely and I'm sure she'll love it xx

Scrappy Moments said...

I love The Layering & Buttons, what a Creative Idea. Beautiful!


Angie

Kim Costello said...

Beautiful use of an old photo they always look stunning, like the extra details with the flower and brads.

Cazzy said...

Lovely Card Lou!

This is also to let you know that you have been tagged, last but not least!

See my blog for details.

Cazzy x

Anonymous said...

What a brilliant idea. Your mum will be thrilled. :)
Vanessa.

Dawn Wheeler said...

wow these are gorgeous what a beautiful idea ,Dawnx

LAZY-TROUT said...

Seen this on the Crafts Beautiful Forum - fabulous idea.

Just to let you know I have tagged you ;0)

Debbie said...

Hi Louly, have just tagged you - visit my blog for all the details. :)

Love this card of your mum - really beautiful and i do think you look like her. :) :)

Debbie x

Kim Costello said...

Just a quick note to congratulate you on your double page in Crafts Beautiful!

What great silk projects, it must be wonderful to see your work in print! you should be proud & feel fantastic!

Well done, Kim x

Courtney said...

Oh my goodness.. I completely missed this post. How wonderful is that card??? Your mother is so lucky to have such a thoughtful and crafty girl!

Mellie said...

Like this Lou. I did photos cards for my inlaws using photos of them as children last year for their 65 birthday(s) and they loved them.