I wanted to share a very special layout with you today. I lost my Grandpa recently. He was a highly decorated World War II veteran, and while at his memorial service while looking at all his amazing old war photos I knew that I wanted to do some layouts to commemorate him. This is the first one. This is also the first layout I did with my BRAND NEW gypsy! That is still a work in progress :) Here is my layout:
I actually got a bit emotional while putting this all together, which was a really strong reminder of why I love this hobby so much and why it is so much more than just a 'hobby'. It's a beautiful thing to be able to make a visual tribute of someone you love to remember them. Now to the fun stuff! I started with a piece of kraft paper and misted some navy smooch spray. I debated using some vintage style patterned paper, but when I saw this 4th of July paper from Bo Bunny's Liberty collection I loved how the distressing fit with my military theme. I distressed all the papers a little more with a nail file and Vintage Photo distress ink. All the cuts except the title are from Stand and Salute. I made a banner of medals to represent all of the medals he had been awarded.
I used some small letter stickers from Bo Bunny's Etc. kit to spell out his rank and some of his medals.
I tore the paper back in a couple places and secured one end with an eyelet.
There's my layout- I hope you like it, and can see how proud I am to be the granddaughter of such an impressive man!
Supply List
Kraft Paper: Oriental Trading Co.
Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny (Liberty)
Letter Stickers: Bo Bunny (Etc.)
Cartridges used: Doodletype (title), Stand and Salute
Eyelets: Eyelet Outlet
Border Punch: American Crafts
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Vintage Photo)
I am entering this in the following challenges:
Frosted Designs - brads or eyelets
Friday Mash-up - Shabby Chic or Vintage
Shopping our stash - metal
Crafts and Me Challenges - Distressed
Crafty Catz - Favorite Things (Mine are: spray ink, die cuts, vintage style, distressing)
Heather, what a wonderful tribute and way to honour your grandpa. Lovely layout and fabulous photo.
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Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Friday Mashup DT
Heather, What a beautiful layout. Your grandpa would be so proud of that you are saving his and your family memories. This is truly beautiful and great tribute to your papa.
ReplyDeleteHeather, I'm sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. You did a fantastic job on this page. It really captures the era, and his accomplishments specifically!
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Heather, I am sorry for the loss of your Grandpa. You did a fabulous job with this LO. It is perfect. I love the way the smooch spray looks on you LO. Congrats on your gypsy, have fun with it:) Thanks for sharing such a special piece of work with us. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWonderful layout, beautiful memory of your grandfather!
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome layout. I love it. Many grateful thanks to your grandfather. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! What a great tribute and great layout!!! Perfect color combo!!! Great Job!! Thanks for playing along with The Friday Mashup, GD Diane
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layout hun and i'm sure your grandpa would have loved it too, it sounds like he was an amazing man you must have lots of lovely memories. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me this week. luv gina xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your Grandfather. You have done a wonderful job :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful. What a lovely wasy to remember a special man in your life. Love the whole feel of the project. Happy you could play along at The Friday Mashup :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful layout. I'm so sorry for your loss, you've made a wonderful tribute to your Grandpa. The banner of medals is awesome, every detail is just so special. Thank you for sharing it with us at Frosted Designs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous way to commemorate your grandfather! Fantastic layout & I'm sure he'd be proud! Thanks for joining us over at SOS this week :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us at the Friday Mashup.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful (in every sense!) and inspiring layout! really amazing, and a great use of metal elements for the SOS challenge! ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to honor your grandfather. Your layout looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at The Friday Mashup.
This is so stunning and heart-warming! What a tremendous tribute to your grandfather! Looks like he was a real hero! Thanks for joining us st the Friday Mashup!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great layout!! This is perfect for commemorating photos like that. This such a fun hobby.. Thanks for sharing this with us this week at the Friday Mashup. I can't wait to see more of your layouts.
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Friday Mashup DT
Great project! I really like the way you used eyelets, and I love the Eyelet Outlet, too! I hope you'll join us again at Frosted Designs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to remember your grandfather. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous page for sure. Thanks for sharing with us at The Friday Mashup.
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