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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

A Girl’s Pictorial Journal of Years Past

Worn and Torn but Still Lives


It has been several years since I have tried to use textures, but I’ve decided it is time to reteach myself. This is my first attempt, and it certainly leaves a lot to be desired. Still, I have to start somewhere. This album belonged to my children’ father’s mother. It is filled with pictures, newspaper articles, and notes from her friends spanning from high school through college. It is truly a treasure.
"Tonight, as I looked out my window
At the snowflakes, lovely and white,
I thought of the days of my childhood
Long past, all so happy and bright,”
~Gertrude TooledBuckingham, “The First Show of the Season” (1940s)

This post is linked with Little Things Thursdays over at Kim’s blog, Little by Little
and 
NF DAM ~ Digital Art Meme
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16 comments:

  1. Stewart MNovember 25, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    I wonder what people will make of all these blogs at some future point?

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  2. AndyNovember 26, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Yes... a true treasure.

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  3. OhmydearestsNovember 26, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    Beautiful image. And I do like that little poem! Have a nice day!

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  4. LeaNovember 26, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    What a treasure!
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Lea

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  5. NatureFootstepNovember 26, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    I love your story and your work. It is beautiful. Do you know I have a meme for things like that?
    NF DAM.
    If you are reteaching yourself you should link up ;) Check it out at
    nfverk.blogspot.com
    :)

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  6. abriannaNovember 26, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Indeed that is a treasure. Happy Thanksgiving!

    I would be happy to share my cranberry orange recipe with you:

    2 large oranges
    1 12 oz. bag cranberries (this equals three cups)
    1 cup sugar
    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Squeeze juice from oranges-should give you 1 cup. Make up the amount with water if needed. in a 2 quart saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce to a nice simmer stirring occasionally, cooking until cranberries pop. Should take between 5-8 minutes but can be longer if needed. Mixture will thicken as it chills. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Will keep up to 4 days.

    Honestly mine never lasts 4 days :).


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  7. Elizabeth EdwardsNovember 26, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    very cool. happy Thanksgiving!! thankful for our friendship. ( :

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪November 26, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    You know something. Your photo is great.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 26, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Beautiful texture, Genie!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 26, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Hm, don't know if my comment came through ... a beautiful texture! - and I love any kind of paper! Happy weekend:)

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  11. Su-sieee! MacNovember 26, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    I like what you did. There's a calm vibe to it.
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  12. nicol2carmNovember 27, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    Wonderful story and work!

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  13. MollyNovember 27, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I think you did a great job with the editing, I really like it

    Mollyxxx

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  14. Gemma WisemanNovember 27, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    The textures and tones enhance the beautiful ageing of this priceless little treasure. It's gorgeous and so is the photo.

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 28, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Oh wonderful! What a treasure for the whole family!

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  16. Kim Cunningham November 30, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Textures are so much fun. You did well! Thanks for joining us this week at Little Things Thursday!

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