Brooke's mom sent the yellow and green sheets to decorate. Fortunately I had some October Afternoon papers that matched really well and highlighted Brooke's love of cooking. It was so fun going with the kitchen theme.
The right page is the title page, "Pearls of Wisdom from the Kitchen." I generated the title on the computer using Diner Script. I also designed the recipe cards that I printed and slipped in behind Brooke's pictures just to add to the kitchen ambiance. Brooke loves to bake, and even has a bread-making business.
The left page contains my "pearls." We were asked to verbally share the group what we designed. I explained that the rolling pin is a significant symbol of all the wisdom shared by my own grandmothers as I helped them in their kitchens (I was probably more of a spectator than a true helper), but I now have both of their rolling pins. Both grandmothers made wonderful pies with these now precious keepsakes. One of them was my inspiration for designing the image. I colored the handles with Copic markers. Then I matched with "pearls" to the kitchen elements. You can click on the image if you want a larger view.
The pages were a fun way to share with Brooke on her special day. I'm so glad I could be a part.
3 comments:
This is a lovley meaningful peice of work. I love the rollingpin story, it's those details that can get lost if not shared with the viewer. The papers where a good theme match, love it when that happens.
Hi Diane :) im a poor poor blogger lately as you have seen, though posted 2 days in a row ... LOL
Loving what you have made here :)
I hope you are doing well and I apologise that I haven't got around to replying to your email :(
will soon, hugzz xx
What wonderful memories...that paper you chose could not have been more perfect!
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