Grandma's Apron
This is a book honoring my grandmother who
passed away in 1958. She always wore an apron.
Both photos on the cover are her, but in the lower
photo (shown with her sister) is how I will always
remember her--wearing an apron.
The photos in this book are real, but all the "apron
pocket" treasures are from local flea markets. I don't
really have anything that was hers. I built the book
around a poem I found on the internet. The author
was listed as unknown, so if you recognize this poem
and the author, please let me know so I can give
credit where it belongs.
A close-up of page 2 shows earlier photos of my
grandmother & grandfather. In the black frame
on the pocket I included a little history about my
grandmother.
Page 3 close-up: The apron pocket holds a picture
of her children, with my mother on the far left. The
first paragraph of the poem reads:
"Stored in a trunk in the attic
Forgotten for many a year,
I found Grandma's big checkered apron,
So familiar to me and so dear."
Pages 4 and 5.
Close-up of page 4. The apron pocket holds photos
of my grandparents. I hand stitiched around the
pocket and apron tabs with embroidery floss.
I included a little of my granfather's history on the tag
with his photo. On the back of the other tag is the names
of their children, when they were born, and where.
Close-up of page 5. The apron pocket holds a photo
of canned peaches, a peach preserves recipe, and a
handwritten one I found in an old book. The old jar
ring was found in a flea market by my friend Lynn.
The 2nd paragraph of the poem reads:
"I still see her sitting and peeling
The peaches and pears that she canned,
Then screwing the lids on the glass jars
with a corner of it in her hand."
Pages 6 and 7.
A close up of page 6 is about 2 of her sons that
served in World War II. I found a page from an
old torn up songbook titled: Song of the Soldier.
The matchbook is another flea market find.
Page 7 close-up: Pocket holds some vintage
buttons and an ad advertising "Fancy Gingham
Aprons." The 3rd paragraph of the poem reads:
"Made from a square of checked cotton,
Practical, simple and plain,
It was handy on many occasions
And served her again and again."
Pages 8 and 9.
A close-up of page 9: The apron pocket holds
a hair net and hair pins (grandma always used
hair pins like that to keep her hair up), a cookie
cutter and some recipes. The poem goes on to
read:
"Not only while cooking and cleaning,
But also for carrying things
Such as apples or kindling, or kittens.
Or flowers that summertime brings."
Pages 10 and 11 features more photos of Grandma's family.
Close-up of page 10.
Close-up of page 11. The poem reads:
"Or gathering eggs from the henhouse,
Shooing away a mad bee,
Flicking the crumbs from the table,
Or shining an apple for me."
Pages 12 and 13.
This is a close-up of page 12. It displays some
photos of my mom an dad when they were first
married. I stitched a big heart on mom's photo.
Close-up of the tags in the pocket on page 12.
Page 13 close-up. The poem continues with:
"And two of its comforting functions
Were drying a crying child's eyes
And wrapping him up in it's vastness
While she cuddled away his hurt sighs."
Pages 14 and 15.
Close-up of page 14 displays the most current photo
I have of Grandma and her family. I found another
page from the torn songbook titled: My Saviour First
of all and included it in the apron pocket. Both of my
grandparents loved God and served Him with all their
hearts.
Page 15 close-up. The end at last! I hand-stitched
the pockets. I found an old greeting card and cut
around the flower for this page. The flower opens
up (see photo below). I thought it was perfect for
the last page of this book honoring my Grandmother.
The last paragraph of the poem reads:
"Now back it will go where I found it,
It's edges all neatly aligned.
But the memories stored in it's sweet folds
Will endure for all time in my mind."
Will endure for all time in my mind."
Panorama
Brilliant rust and scarlet cloaks
are weighing down the arms of oaks,
are weighing down the arms of oaks,
While up and down the dusty road
Lie mounds of aspen's lovely gold.
The birches white and stately stand,
Lending their glow on every hand.
Orange and flame are the maples' crowns,
Fragile and light, fluttering down.
But the pines remain unchanged, serene,
Forming the background of evergreen.
~Carolyn Melbye
Lie mounds of aspen's lovely gold.
The birches white and stately stand,
Lending their glow on every hand.
Orange and flame are the maples' crowns,
Fragile and light, fluttering down.
But the pines remain unchanged, serene,
Forming the background of evergreen.
~Carolyn Melbye
October Designers Challenge Club
This was the first Designer's Challenge at Scrapbook
Generation. A month ago, we picked up our club kit for
the project. Besides what we got in the kit, there was a list
of other things we could use as well as things we couldn't.
We got back together with our finished projects October 15.
What fun! I could not believe all the great ideas this group
had! If you would like to see the other entries, please visit
Scrapbook Generation's Blog.
Club Kit.
This was my club submission:
Mini book "My Sister." You can't see it very well
in the photo, but I finished off the scalloped edge
with beads. A little time consuming, but fun!
The first page says: "My Sister" and I used a quote
by Sara Corpening, "How do people make it through
life without a sister?" Page two is a picture of my
Sis when she was a baby and another when she was
probably a year old. This paper (Flutter Butter Collection
by BoBunny) featured great design and was easy to add
bling to. I used brown glitter and coordinating rhinestones
throughout the book.
Page 4: I used a couple of pics of us as we were
growing up with the caption "Such Fun." On this
page, I also used a quote by Marion C. Garretty
"A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never
be lost."
Sis was "So Caring" when my first daughter was
born--always there with a helping hand and lots
of TLC.
"Great wife and mom." I also used the quote
"Husbands come and go; children come and
eventually they go. Friends grow up and move
away; but the one thing that's never lost is your
sister" (author unknown). On the next page I made
a pocket out the paper by cutting around the design
and gluing it down leaving an opening at the top for
the tags.
I found this great poem for the end of the book:
"We shared many secrets, the same mom and dad,
We shared lots of good times, don't think of the bad,
Our memeories we'll cherish, with love without end.
I'm glad your're my sister, I'm glad you're my friend."
~ author unknown
I titled the last page "Love 4 Ever."
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Generation. A month ago, we picked up our club kit for
the project. Besides what we got in the kit, there was a list
of other things we could use as well as things we couldn't.
We got back together with our finished projects October 15.
What fun! I could not believe all the great ideas this group
had! If you would like to see the other entries, please visit
Scrapbook Generation's Blog.
Club Kit.
This was my club submission:
Mini book "My Sister." You can't see it very well
in the photo, but I finished off the scalloped edge
with beads. A little time consuming, but fun!
The first page says: "My Sister" and I used a quote
by Sara Corpening, "How do people make it through
life without a sister?" Page two is a picture of my
Sis when she was a baby and another when she was
probably a year old. This paper (Flutter Butter Collection
by BoBunny) featured great design and was easy to add
bling to. I used brown glitter and coordinating rhinestones
throughout the book.
Page 4: I used a couple of pics of us as we were
growing up with the caption "Such Fun." On this
page, I also used a quote by Marion C. Garretty
"A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never
be lost."
Sis was "So Caring" when my first daughter was
born--always there with a helping hand and lots
of TLC.
"Great wife and mom." I also used the quote
"Husbands come and go; children come and
eventually they go. Friends grow up and move
away; but the one thing that's never lost is your
sister" (author unknown). On the next page I made
a pocket out the paper by cutting around the design
and gluing it down leaving an opening at the top for
the tags.
I found this great poem for the end of the book:
"We shared many secrets, the same mom and dad,
We shared lots of good times, don't think of the bad,
Our memeories we'll cherish, with love without end.
I'm glad your're my sister, I'm glad you're my friend."
~ author unknown
I titled the last page "Love 4 Ever."
Art Retro
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Retro Style is a recent designation for the period in the forties when large scale, stylized geometric forms, drapes, bows or ribbons were all the rage. The Retro style was strongly influenced by its predecessor: the Art Deco style. Using the same type and language of geometrical shapes but with bolder heavier lines, shapes and stones.
Typical for the Retro style is its imitation of three dimensional folds of fabric with the ribbon bow as its most popular motif, often highlighted in the center with a calibré cut ruby or sapphire knot (mostly lab-produced stones were used (see also Verneuil rubies and sapphires) and diamonds in various cuts as white accents.
That gold regained its popularity during the Retro period was due to the fact that platinum was not available to the goldsmiths and jewellers since this was being used for the war effort. This was the main reason that during the Retro period different colors of gold became popular - yellow gold was combined with rose gold and green gold in striking combinations. In France goldsmiths worked with no less then 27 shades of colors of gold.
Click the picture to see a close-up of this strong design retro brooch.
Antiqualy yours,
The Adin team
www.adin.be
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New Post from Tim
Take a minute and visit the Tim Holtz blog (if you haven't already)
and look at his Halloween tags! They are awesome! Above is just
one of several--each one very nice!
Emma, Aspiring Artist!
My granddaughter, Emma is showing some of
her Pipe Cleaner Art. I think she may be developing
a love for "unique" mixed media and altered art.
One of the joys of life...
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Cherry picking in the Garden of Adin!
Click the picture to see a close-up of this elegant brooch.
Antiqualy yours,
The Adin team
www.adin.be
P.s. Perhaps you know someone who might be interested in receiving our mails? Forward them this mail and they can subscribe themselves at:our subscription page
See our:
latest acquisitions
complete inventory
or read our explanations on:
extensive antique jewelry glossary
antique jewelry style overview
OCTOBER
O hushed October morning mild,
Thy leaves have ripened to the fall;
Tomorrow's wind, if it be wild,
Should waste them all.
The crows above the forest call;
Tomorrow they may form and go.
O hushed October morning mild,
Begin the hours of this day slow.
Make the day seem to us less brief.
Hearts not averse to being beguiled,
Beguile us in the way you know.
Beguile us in the way you know.
Release one leaf at break of day;
At noon release another leaf;
One from our trees, one far away.
One from our trees, one far away.
~ Robert Frost