In January, we made these Bamboo Skewer Spine books in class. I knew I wanted to use one of them to make a book with photos of my mom as a young girl. Do you remember THIS MESS I had to sort through?? Old family photos and memorabilia?? Well.. I thought even though it was now nicely sorted, it wasn’t doing much good in boxes, so I went through 2 boxes and color copied several dozen photos to put into a book. I made one for my brother, too. It’s really nice to remember my mom this way.. it will be a comfort to me to look at whenever I need a "lift". This book covers photos from her birth (1929) to her wedding day (1955). Enjoy!
I used the Tie the Knot Simply Scrappin’ kit for this project, with a few rub-ons added.
Hope you have a FABULOUS weekend! GO STAMP! 🙂
Fabulous, Patty! It would take me forever to do anything like this – you are soooooo talented. It is definitely in the genes!
Oh Patty – What a beautiful book you created. It will be something to cherish forever.
I have to say – you look like your mom. By the photo on your blog and your moms early years I see a lot of you in her.
Thanks so much for sharing such a personal album.
What a nice book, Patty. And it is so nice that you made one for your brother, too. Family is the best!
Another beautiful and loving tribute for your mom, she must be sitting on a cloud somewhere grinning from ear to ear. Your brother, I’m sure, will treasure the book you made for him. Yep, family is what it’s all about. Thank you for sharing something so personal and dear to your heart. ej >^..^<
Wow Patty…those photos of your Mum are just brilliant…you have scrapped them beautifully too….a lovely keepsake.
Just beautiful…what a great book that will surely be treasured by many for generations to come.
Oh Patty that is just beautimous!!!
The papers and all look like it could have been made back in-the-day! I love that scrap kit. Your mom is so beautiful!
Look how CUTE they are in the 3rd to the last photo!! Adorable!
What a great memory book!!
Oh it is gorgeous. My mom was from the same era and I would love to do something similar. I am off to hunt down all the old photos!! Thanks for sharing.
Oh it is gorgeous. My mom was from the same era and I would love to do something similar. I am off to hunt down all the old photos!! Thanks for sharing.
what a treasure patty! simply beautiful.
WOW these are just absolutely gorgeous! I love old photos and the way these are layed out on these beautiful pages is really great. TFS.