Tuesday 31 July 2012

Margaret's Dream

Good afternoon to everyone. Now I will warn you from the beginning this is about to be a bit of a long post but hope you will stay with me while I guide you through this one.
Do you remember a while ago I joined in with a new challenge "The "whatevers" where you tell the story of the photograph given? Well it's time for challenge 2 and a new photo.
Let me introduce you to Margaret and her dream. I have put this tag onto a collaged background which is all made onto an envelope for a journal page.The front (here) includes various stamped and distressed  pieces collaged.
This is the back of the envelope:
I have decorated the back and wrote the story on here. this is how it reads:
MARGARET'S DREAM
Another after dinner talk.
Places they have been and treasures they have seen.
One day I will get away from here and travel the world.
No more after dinner talks. Just the freedom to go where I want to.
PARIS - I think would be my first stop.
Wonder if they would even notice if I had gone.
One day I will travel the world.


If you are still with me here is a close up of the tag. I have made this tag using calico fabric as the base and Tea dye distress stain to age it. Various stamped images using black archival ink have been stamped on to it . The photo was attached and some lace and buttons embellishments added. A bit of sewing on the machine tied it all together.

I am entering this piece into the following challenges:
The Whatevers challenge 2
Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge - what do you say
Love to Create challenge #26 - Add a tag(TOP 5)
Incy Wincy designs challenge - Anything but a card
Tuesday Throwdown challenge #109- doodling(story writing on the back) 
Make it Monday #100 with scrapbook sisters - linky party

Well I thank you if you are still here and hope it's not been too long for you. Thanks so much for visiting me and hope you enjoyed a bit of story time!!
Bye for now(need a rest after all of that!!)
x Catherine

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50 comments:

  1. Catherine31 July 2012 at 15:14

    This is beautiful, LOVE it!

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  2. Clare Lloyd31 July 2012 at 15:25

    i love what you have done with your layout and story. fabulous! x

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  3. WeirdCat31 July 2012 at 15:40

    This is beautiful, love the vintage style
    Ruth x

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  4. Lindsay Craftymonster8131 July 2012 at 15:47

    Really gorgeous, I love the vintage images, the tag is gorgeous and the layout and colours are gorgeous, those vintage globes look fab too
    Lindsay xx

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  5. Zoe31 July 2012 at 16:39

    This is really stunning Catherine, love all the Vintagey bits and bobs xxx

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  6. Gail31 July 2012 at 17:03

    Wonderful story & project!

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  7. May31 July 2012 at 17:26

    Gorgeous project... love the vintage feel.. O my word your layout is simply Perfect... (Margaret would be proud) Hugs May x x x

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  8. Words and Pictures31 July 2012 at 17:34

    Catherine, this is completely lovely - I went with you on the story of her dream all the way, and the card's such a wonderful creation of that dream, from the photo (where she's clearly yearning!) to all the travel details in the papers. Beautiful vintage distressing, and altogether a lovely post, which I've enjoyed reading as well as looking at!
    Alison x

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  9. Debs M31 July 2012 at 18:19

    this is fabulous x

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  10. CuteNCrafty Mommy31 July 2012 at 19:11

    So vintage. I love this!!! Great job:)

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  11. Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries31 July 2012 at 19:51

    What a great card Christine, lovely vintage...the use of colors is so subtil (is that correct English?) Love the brown border, it makes it even more special

    greetings, Alie :-)

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  12. xxxtglxxx31 July 2012 at 20:16

    Awww, Catherine its great how these challenges have inspired you to get so immersed in your creation - it really brings it to life! :)

    Gorgeous image and tag and a wonderful vintagey style too!

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  13. Sandra31 July 2012 at 21:42

    Gorgeous card! Love the vintage look and feel of it! That picture is beautiful, she looks like she is dreaming the night away! My stop to Paris is in two days! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra

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  14. Unknown31 July 2012 at 22:11

    Love the story behind your creativity - super work again.

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  15. PinkyLisasInkyCrafts1 August 2012 at 00:00

    What a wonderful piece of art (it's more than a card)!!! I have to admit I adore vintage and this has been put together so so well. I love all the different elements.
    Love Lisa xxx

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  16. Mila1 August 2012 at 00:07

    Realmente precioso.

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  17. karalschuknecht1 August 2012 at 01:39

    Very beautiful. I popped over from MIM to see it up close

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  18. Vicki Chrisman1 August 2012 at 02:59

    SO so beautiful!! Thanks so much for playing along with us!

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  19. Stamping Shanni1 August 2012 at 07:45

    Lovely story and gorgeous project Catherine. So involved but well worth reading. Thanks for sharing. I saw this on MIM.
    Stamping Shanni

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  20. Marjorie1 August 2012 at 08:01

    Oh Catherine this is just beautiful..and your tag is just stunning..lovely story too!
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  21. Kathryn1 August 2012 at 08:36

    How fabby x it's just stunning and I love your story lol

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  22. coops1 August 2012 at 10:54

    so beautiful catherine.really stunning design and i love the vintage image :D

    xx coops xx

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  23. Unknown1 August 2012 at 11:25

    Gorgeous creation! Jo xxx

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  24. downrightcrafty1 August 2012 at 11:44

    Just beautiful
    hugs Kate
    ps I have candy if you are interested and have not already celebrated with me :)

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  25. Catherine1 August 2012 at 12:06

    Your creation is absolutely fantastic ! I love the different elements and the layout and Margaret's dream is just perfect for the image ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

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  26. Kay Dalton1 August 2012 at 13:09

    that is so so beautiful i love everything about it

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  27. Keep It Sweet and Simple1 August 2012 at 13:29

    Wow! This is amazing. What a great story and the details you've included match it perfectly.
    How's your house hunting going? Sorry - ours isn't a bungalow ;-)
    Caroline xxx

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  28. Mrs.B1 August 2012 at 14:14

    Hi Catherine, This is a fabulous piece. Love the collaged background for your gorgeous tag.
    I can just imageine her sitting there and dreaming of travelling one day.
    Avril xx

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  29. Donna1 August 2012 at 17:59

    I absolutely love this card Catherine, you do vintage so well and always come up with such clever ideas. Beautifully done hun :) Donna ♥ x

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  30. Faye1 August 2012 at 19:39

    Oh Catherine, this is a fantastic project. Loving the soft feel it has. xx

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  31. Sue1 August 2012 at 21:28

    Catherine, the lace is such a pretty touch to you tag to go with that beautiful vintage picture. Very nice.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  32. Donna Mosley1 August 2012 at 21:51

    Ooh! Catherine, this is wonderful. Love the story behind it all and I'm sure she would be missed. A fab idea to make a calico tag and I love the cute lil' charm.

    Donna x

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  33. Shelby2 August 2012 at 04:39

    Absolutely brilliant creation! You've created a beautiful story from such a great image.

    Shelby

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  34. Cumbrianlass2 August 2012 at 16:47

    Wonderful, the whole thing, so much to look at
    Janet

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  35. Trish Latimer2 August 2012 at 19:48

    Wow, fab creation, and what a wonderful story too!!

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  36. Shannon White3 August 2012 at 02:45

    Wowie Catherine! This is Just Beautiful! Love all the Vintage images and details! Lovely story too! So glad you could join us at Tuesday Throwdown! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  37. Vee Cassidy3 August 2012 at 11:06

    A beautiful project, Catherine love the vintage elements. Vee xx

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  38. Sandy3 August 2012 at 13:35

    A gorgeous project, love all the fab vintage elements and that lovely tag.
    Thanks for linking up with MIM this week.
    Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
    Sandy DT

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  39. Inkypinkydelights3 August 2012 at 20:51

    Catherine this is absolutely amazing! I love the Vintagey feel to it. Judy x

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  40. Julia4 August 2012 at 18:21

    I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS! My entries are: #84, #129, #157, #158 and #277.
    I would love to have you visit my blog!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  41. Starr4 August 2012 at 18:46

    Catherine, I love your style and the image is lovely! Thanks so much for your blog visit. I just found MIM, it's such a delightful site!

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  42. Kathleen4 August 2012 at 21:49

    Great card Catherine, such an elegant image and design.
    Hope you have a great weekend
    Hugs
    Kat xx

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  43. Debbie5 August 2012 at 07:36

    Hi Catherine...this is just beautiful. I love the vintagey feel and all your gorgeous details.
    Hugs Debbie x

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  44. Faye5 August 2012 at 13:25

    A beautiful vintage style piece Catherine. Have a wonderful Sunday. xx

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  45. Pat5 August 2012 at 18:28

    Beautiful project Catherine, love the gorgeous tag, photo and all its embellies. Lovely background colours and papers and such a great story.

    Pat xx

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  46. Jackie Randolph5 August 2012 at 20:11

    Gorgeous!! Love the vintage touch! Thanks for joining us this week at "Add A Tag" at Love to Create Challenge

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  47. Emily Lauritzen6 August 2012 at 16:36

    Gorgeous creation. Thank you for joining our doodling challenge at Tuesday Throwdown!
    <3 Emily

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  48. Martha Richardson13 August 2012 at 13:22

    Stunning...loe your approach to The Whatevers ;)

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  49. lena-dailyscrap13 August 2012 at 18:54

    Beautiful tag! Great idea to write the story on the back!

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  50. Gunn (MsPlum)13 August 2012 at 20:49

    Love the tag and the colors. I sure hope she did get to go to Paris!

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