Monday, February 18, 2008

Monday Layouts!!

Thought I would dig deep into the files and share a few more projects that I have done in the past, since I have been busy putting the finishing touches on my Buzz and Bloom project for the month.

This is a layout I did for Buzz and Bloom some months ago. It is my Great Great Aunt and her husband. She was Cora Brooks, marrying Fred Gibson. It was not a family photo, either, as my next door neighbor had it for the Gibson side! What a treasure I found. I was so glad she let me copy it!




This second one I did for my father many years ago. Growing up on the farm, this ribbon, article, and photo were always on display...When Mom and Daddy moved off the farm, I took the goodies to preserve them in a way that could be displayed in their new home. In the article, it describes how my father won the ribbon and beat out his older brother. It was a memorable occasion! When I was originally doing the layout, I asked Daddy if he remembered what the cow's name was, and he immediately blurted it right out! "Maple Grove Sylvia"!! After 50+ years, he remembered that name! A memory like a steel trap!


Happy Monday, and if anyone is off like us, have a great vacation! Keri

5 comments:

Andi (RrlScrapGal) said...

Keri!
I used to be the County Fair Manager for 5 consecutive fairs... I just LOVE the layout commemorating your dad's Grand Champion! It is very special... I love how he remembered his cow's name... definitely a memorable event! So cool! The fonts on your titles are awesome... Love that look!!!!!
PS... 9 degrees this morning... dang!

Anonymous said...

I love these layouts....I love the antiqued looks

Babsarella said...

Hey Keri
Love the great layouts. So cool that your Dad remembered the cow's name!! Hope you had a wonderful President's day!!

tina said...

Keri, these are gorgeous heritage layouts, I especially love the story about your Dad and the cow!

Michelle Pearson said...

love both of your layouts....the aged look goes so well with them!