The Scrapbook Garden - Men At Work

This is my 3rd design for the Scrapbook Garden from this months

design kit.

As soon as I saw this paper in the Basic Grey Sweet Threads paper pack i knew exactly which photo was going to match it. Although the pack on first glance seems to be filled with the most delicious feminine papers you would be wrong as they work equally as well with masculine pages too making them a great addition to your stash . The handy size papers can be used for layouts cards or other projects.

This paper reminded me of a flat cap, with its distinctive check.

I added it to some 12 x 12 Dovecraft cardstock in Whipped Cream

and it matched perfectly you can find a range of Dovecraft cardstock here

its great quality and lovely to work with.

I stamped up some matching images using distress ink

to help give it that aged feel i also embossed them with Distress embossing powder.

The picture I chose was one of the Joiners and Builders

who used to work for my Grandfather and Great Grandfather

in Boldon many years ago. They are nearly all sporting their flat caps.

I used a wood grain paper to mount the photo and for the title

as the page was about joiners I thought wood should be in there somewhere.

I added some measuring tape and some little metal tool charms.

I added a metal disc which has the word 'Lifetime' on it as I

think alot of these Men spent their Lifetime in this little village

being born here , working here , and then sadly dying here.

There wont be any of them left alive now as this picture was taken in the early 1900's

Im pleased with my layout and Im glad I have this photograph of the men who worked hard for my Grandfather and Great Grandfather, and who helped to build schools , churches and houses in Boldon. As well as the joiners who helped out making coffins for my Grandfathers Funeral business.

If you havent been why not pop over to the Scrapbook Garden and have a look at all of the goodies they have for sale theres some great stuff.

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