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Thursday, 6 February 2014

A different kind of love...

Hello everyone and thanks for taking the time to visit here today.

It's my turn to share a project over on the Calico Crafts Blog.
I created a vintage heritage mini album, to honour the wonderful women that have shaped my life.

Here's a little corner of the cover:

To see the rest and some of the inside pages please click HERE.
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Thanks for taking the time to visit I hope you are having a creative day!

29 comments:

  1. Hello Astrid,
    I left a comment over on their Blog, you do beautiful work,I am always impressed.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  2. Been and Seen. I was so overwhelmed by the beauty and art of this creation Astrid. Hugs Rita xxx

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  3. absolutely amazing, such rich and velvety colors and totally exquisite xoxo

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  4. Ohhh Astrid,
    THANK YOU so much for sharing this little gem.
    You have created a beautiful album and wonderful keepsake, it is absolutely adorable and its clear to see that you have put soooo much love in to the project - the character of each special lady really shines through in these gorgeous photos. As always you have used you magic to incorporate such delightful detailed embellishments. You are amazing.
    Warmest best wishes,
    Susanne

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  5. Oh my Astrid this us one beautiful work of love and art. You have created the most wonderful vintage album that holds such special memories through those stunning photos of your mum and grandmother and of course the colours, techniques and decorative elements bring it all to life. Stunning is the word xx

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  6. Such a beautiful book with wonderful ideas on the pages

    Chrissie x

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  7. From the little peek it's looks lovely Astrid, will go look at the whole piece. You must be a real asset to Steve and Helen, some years now since I demoed for them.

    B x

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  8. Wow this is great work. I really love the flowers with the white on it.A gorgeous creation. Thanks for showing Anneke.

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  9. Beautiful project Astrid, this is a keepsake to treasure! Valerie

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  10. what an amazing artwork Astrid!
    I also scrolled - missed a few new pieces - I am in love with all this fantastic designs .... just AWESOME!!!

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  11. Wow, just been to see the whole project. A gorgeous book to hold special memories.
    Yvonne

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  12. Oh Astrid this is sooo beautiful! So much blending to achieve the rustic look going back in time! Love some of those papers and that wonderful rusted
    heart - oh to have a little stash of these. I have some wooden ones which I dyed brown and look OK.
    All in all beautiful work. I really can see you in your mother's images!
    You always make it look so easy!
    x Suzy

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  13. stunning work Astrid - amazing xx

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  14. A wonderful tribute to your Grandmother and your Mother ... beautifully done!

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  15. What a fabulous memory album, Astrid! It's beautiful, with your usual wonderful texture and elements. It's a gorgeous tribute to the women in your life!

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  16. A completely beautiful project, from the thought behind it to the finished album - wonderful!
    Alison xx

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  17. You really have created the most wonderful album Astrid and a beautiful tribute to those lovely ladies! Anne xx

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  18. It is the most gorgeous album, I´ve seen for a very long time Astrid. Your work is just always soooooo beautiful and sooo well done and looks fabulous.

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  19. A great little book, dear Astrid! So romantic and adorable.
    And what a beautiful memory of your lovely Grandmother and Mother. Truly magical!

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  20. so beautiful! I like it to much!
    bye from France
    Pitchoune

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  21. Just beautiful! I absolutely love it!!

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  22. Looks fabulous Astrid! Off to see the rest of it!

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  23. Looks fabulous off for a closer look... Hugs May x x x

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  24. I went there, and saw your album and fell in love. Your album is gorgeous and I do appreciate you sharing some of the tricks of your trade. I love your pictures and your description of each lady. They have passed on some pretty remarkable genes and memories to you Astrid.
    Sandy xx

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  25. Looks gorgeous, Astrid, am off to have a look. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  26. Well I am intrigued and will rush right over! Happy Weekend! Hugs!

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  27. I have visited and as I said over there, an exceptional piece of art that touches the heart.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  28. Wow, stunning Astrid! I love the way you are using colours and flowers!

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  29. Hello Miss Astrid, I was just over there, WOW,WOW,WOW, that tag book is FANTASTIC full of wonderful photos, is is a treasure, each page is fantastic, thanks for sharing..

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