Scrapping older photos can be a challenge, especially when you don't have clear memories about the pictures. Here's how I solved that problem.
This photo, taken back in 1964, inspired me to tell the story of the birth of my brother. I honestly don't remember what it was like adjusting to a sibling, but my mother recorded the story in my baby book. I used her words on my journaling strips.
For more ideas on giving old photos and stories new life, check out this article over at Get It Scrapped! The topic this month at Masterful Scrapbook Design is Scrapbooking Old Photos. If you have a collection of heritage photos, now would be a good time to subscribe. There is a brand new 6-month subscription option and Debbie has some great topics coming up in 2013!
Sue, what a fabulous layout! So great that your Mum recorded that in your baby book!
ReplyDeleteLove the journaling strips and the embellishment clusters.
love all the different alphabet stickers! great job
ReplyDeleteGreat layout! I love how this turned out. The title work is fab and I love that you added your Mom's words to the page. It's a great story! :)
ReplyDeleteI just love pages with old photos - they are definitely my favourite because of the way you can build up the atmosphere on the layout. This is a fine example of what I mean! Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove that you included your mother's journaling on the layout!
ReplyDeleteAwesome layout! I love that you included your mom's story. The way you did the title with the mixed lettering is so cool.
ReplyDeleteGreat page! I like all of the journaling strips used on this layout.
ReplyDeleteThese colors are perfect for your vintagy photo!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh...this is priceless! I LOVE your title and adding your mother's words is so perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou are very lucky to have those memories, I only have a few photos from my childhood I think that's why I started scrapbooking so my kids would have these wonderful memories
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this one Sue...the Simple Stories papers, long title, and typed journaling strips!! It looks fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteoh, this is so fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome of your mom to record those details. Its great you had something to look to. My mom lost all our family photos from water damage. They were stored in boxes in a garage during a transition move. We pretty much lost everything prior to my marriage...boohoo
ReplyDeleteI really like this. I only have a few items recorded in my baby book, but I would like to use those words on some layouts - great idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.... I love it Sue.... neat and stunning as always.... hugs...xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour title really made me laugh. That is so sweet that your Mother captured these first impressions. Perfect embellishments.
ReplyDeletehow cute is that!
ReplyDeletelove it! :)