Thursday, August 4, 2011

"Grandma's Attic" is Full of Treasures

By looking at the first pictures posted in my flickr swap group for the Grandma's Attic swap, I can see that a lot of us are old souls.
There are some stunning designs and lots and lots of vintage treasures being shared. If you'd like to take a peek, click HERE.

For my partner Gerri The box is covered with vintage inspired newspaper ads. I then layered a vintage doily, textiles and lace. I dug through my cartes de visites (those are the antique photos that are a smaller, chunkier version of a cabinet card) collection and found that sweet "grandma when she was a little girl" photo to grace the top of the box. I finished it off with some amazing beaded trim and a piece of jewelry I recently picked up at an estate sale.

Tucked inside the box is a stash of Grandma's goodies!
I'll share other swappers pics when more are posted. Stay tuned for the next swap announcement very soon.......
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16 comments:

  1. TerryAugust 4, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    JoAnne, this box of vintage greatness is gorgeous! Love how you layered all the wonderful finds. Truly beautiful!

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  2. Marie Lost Bird StudioAugust 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oooooooh,simply gorgeous!!!
    Lucky Gerri.TFS.
    Have a wonderful weekennd.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  3. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsAugust 4, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    JoAnne, this is so heartfelt, the box the enclosures....how wonderful.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    beautiful vintageness.
    Hugs June xxxxx

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  5. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    super vintage goodness
    lucky lucky Gerri :D
    love matchboxes :D
    BEAR HUGS
    ~victoria~

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  6. Mixed Media/ Altered CraftsAugust 4, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the layering Very Much!

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  7. Gerri HerbstAugust 4, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Your pictures do must do your incredible piece justice! I adore my swap piece. So happy you went into the attic to find those treasures! take care, gerri

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  8. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Your book cover is absolutely gorgeous! I love the way you handled the placement of the lace and other goodies, beautiful!

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  9. JenW!~August 4, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Oh what a gorgeous box and such wonderful goodies inside.

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  10. GARAGE SALE GALAugust 4, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Very nice!!! Can't wait to hear about the next swap.
    Deb :)

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  11. AnnAugust 4, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    vintage perfection!!
    gorgeous!

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  12. JaN's ArTy JouRneYAugust 5, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Wow!! Your altered matchbox is a vintage treasure, I adore it, wonderful embellishments and the goodies are fabulous - Lucky Gerri :)
    Jan x

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  13. Sugar Lump StudiosAugust 6, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    what a gorgeous box and vintage treasures! I love it!

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  14. UnknownAugust 7, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Stunning this is! Love the colours and theme! :)

    Hugs,

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  15. margits bastelstubeAugust 7, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    hi joanne,
    this box ist very beautifil. i like it!
    greetings from austria
    margit

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  16. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    What a precious piece and additions. You always create the most heartwarming gifts. I can always see the love and care you place in all of your creations. Have a wonderful week, my sweet friend.

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