Wednesday 18 November 2009

Moments in Time-Childhood memories mini album


This mini album was inspired by a visit to my local museum.......on the wall is an enormous canvas.......printed on it is blown up black and white photos taken in the town and on the beach........mainly in the 50s and 60s......I have some very similar photos........some taken in the same places.......I decided to take them out of their neglected box......and put them in an album.










I've used the original photos.......all in good condition......my brother [the photographer] would call that heresy.......but why use cheap imitations.......when the real thing can be enjoyed.
I may add some journaling later.....for my children.......but for now they are complete.
You can click on the pics to see in larger format.

13 comments:

Becky said...

What a beautiful album. I just love the papers you have used - they really do justice to the photos.

pinky said...

Beautiful album Jacky, your chosen colour is perfect with the black and white images. Very nostalgic and so like pics of my own childhood. A real treasure for your kids some day.
Pinky

humel said...

It's gorgeous, Jacky :-) Love the colours!

JO SOWERBY said...

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ALBUM. I LOVE FAMILY HISTORY ETC AND FIND LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS FASCINATING. WE HAVE PICTURES OF VICTORIAN WEDDINGS WHICH UNFORTUNATELY NO-ONE IS ABLE TO TELL US ANYTHING ABOUT ANYMORE.
JO XXX

Cherry said...

This is so beautiful Jacky and such an innovative way to treasure those family moments. The colours you've chosen go so well. I'm rather ashamed to say I use the default setting on my blog - I think it's Times and in small - hope this helps. You may have inspired me to alter it. Hugs Cherry XXX

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous Jacky Love your colour scheme x Janet

debby4000 said...

Oh WOW what a stunning album, beautiful colours.
luv
Debby

Maria Ontiveros said...

Oh my gosh! That's beautiful! Fun to see your style transferred from cards into a mini album. I'm beginning to think of doing a mini soon (about DS All Star summer), and I have a bunch of heritage photos to scrap.
Rinda

libby said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. LOVE the album. I always worry about using colour with older photos but this looks fabulous. Love your cards too - you're a very talented lady.

Libby

Rach said...

this is a gorgeous album. such a wonderful keepsake.
beautiful colours and details hun..

the snowfall on my blog?

http://www.bloggerbuster.com/2008/12/simple-snow-effect-widget-for-blogger.html

sorry i can't remember the html link at the mo.. brain drain!!
just copy and paste and it'll take you to the widget you need to add the falling snow to your blog..
Hugs Rachxx

Anonymous said...

Wonderful album. Be sure to leave some journaling; I've just recently scanned a lot of photos from my childhood and have quite a few questions, but no one to ask!

Anonymous said...

This is such a beautiful keepsake. I love your blog. So much intersting journaling.

Tilly said...

I love this album, beautiful colours really accentuate the photo's, what a lovely way to share with your children xx