Fond Memories at AVJ

Hi Everyone......its Friday again and time for another new challenge at AVJ. Our challenge host is the lovely Terry, who has chosen the theme 'Fond Memories'.

You can see the details of Terry's challenge theme by clicking HERE. We are a Tim Inspired Challenge so please make sure you check out our Challenge Rules to qualify for entry  to our prize, which is sponsored by Country View Crafts.

Below you can see my DT project..........a fond memory of my Nana ( maternal grandmother) who was an inspiration to me  throughout my childhood and teenage years. She is always on my mind, but more so recently as my son has just got engaged and we are looking forward to his wedding in 2015. She would be so proud of him as he is such a fine young man.  

                                                                                   
I started out with this box, which  previously contained a candle. I decided to cover it in Tim Holtz French Industrial Papers. Once I cut the papers to size I adhered them with Ranger Multi Medium inside and out.

 Once dry I took Vintage Photo DI to distress the edges of the box and lid.

 I then took Tim's Tattered Florals Movers and Shapers Die and cut out more of the FI papers, inking them with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I so love these Roses :-) ( Tutorials for the Roses can be found on You Tube)
Some Vintage lace was adhered with Ranger Wonder Tape and pearls added with Ranger Glossy Accents

 I scanned my Nana's photograph and adhered it to a die cut frame, decorated with a rusty heart, button and Tim's chit chat sticker. More lace and a little butterfly cut from some lovely ribbon from my craft friend Anita H. ( Thank You Anita)

The Photo Frame was coloured using Tim's Distress Markers  ( Shabby Shutters and Barn Door) and Vintage Photo DI.

 More lace ribbons and buttons were applied to complete the look as well as some twine and a small tag.

 I hope you like my Fond Memory and if there's anything you want to know just email me using the button on my sidebar x

For more inspiration you can pop over to AVJ blog and view the fabulous projects created by my DT sisters.

Looking forward to viewing your entries but most of all have fun.

Huge hugs xx