Sunday 31 January 2010

Altered clipboard - Florida Dolphins

In 2005 we went on a family 'holiday of a lifetime' to Florida......the first week was spent in Orlando doing all the usual touristy things..........theme parks, shopping malls, fast food restaurants........my mind still boggles at the 'buffet breakfasts'. The second week ' chillin out' in Naples.
The highlight of our week in Orlando was a visit to Discovery Cove........where the girls swam with dolphins......a dream come true for them......I took loads of photos........but we also had some 'official' photos taken.....and one of those is the main picture in this clipboard. 
Again this clipboard has been painted with acrylic paint and the small chipboard frames given a 'distressed' look with paint.
The photo has been mounted on torn paper.........ribbons and fibres have been woven through mesh to try and give a watery feel.
The clay numbers at the top are the year........there's some bottle tops....and sticker words 'cherish memories', 'wonder' and 'beautiful'.
DD, who usually hates any scrapbooking I do of her, actually likes this!!

19 comments:

AuroraDawn said...

Gorgeous clipboard(s) Jacky, no wonder DD loves the one done of her it really is fabulous!!

furrypig said...

I still need to do something with our pics from swimming with dolphins and this looks wonderful!

Margi said...

Jacky! You are just too klever! This is the kewlest clipboard ever! Love it.

Sian said...

It's stunning! You've really given it a marine look. Wow! Do you make these often? Because you should!

Rachel Brett said...

Wow, I love it Jacky!

Jane said...

really gorgeous, compliments the photo perfectly.

debs14 said...

What a great idea, I've never seen anyone scrapbook on clipboards before. So original!

pinky said...

This one is brilliant Jacky, love all the nautical embellishments, really looks watery and dolphiny (is that a word lol).
Pinky

Cherry said...

Lovin' these clipboards Jacky - great idea. Love the details in the dolphin one and I'm not surprised DD loves it. Great colours. Hugs Cherry XXX

Maria Ontiveros said...

Fabulous dolphin photo! I loved when my kids did a dolphin swim. You picked the best colors for your clipboard.
Rinda

Debs said...

another stunning creation!! love it..reminds me of when i swam with the dolphins a few years ago in orlando......Debs x x

Lauren Hatwell said...

Awwww, I wanna swim with Dolphins.... Gorgeous way to remember such a momentous event. I love it. Lauren x

Lauren Hatwell said...

Awwww, I wanna swim with Dolphins.... Gorgeous way to remember such a momentous event. I love it. Lauren x

humel said...

Oh, fantastic :-) Such a cool way to display such a special shot! x

Unknown said...

What a fab experience swimming with dolphins! Your clipboard is great.

Clare Lloyd said...

jacky, another brilliant project. wow, lucky them swimming with dolphins. Clare X

Amy said...

So she should! The main photo is spectacular - what a great holiday for you all :-)

Kathyk said...

A fantastic way to record a fantastic holiday.
Kathyk

Ila said...

This is an Amazing project and So Gorgeous!!....Fantastic!!...Hugs, Ila