Boy Near Cincinatti OH 1942- Scraps of Darkness

Created with the Scraps Of Darkness True Romance Kit. 
This month's kit is filled with warm  rich colors and interesting embellishments. 

This is a photo I used from the Library of Congress Flickr project.  The kind folks there released the copyrights on a significant collection of photos. There are thousands of photos in the Library, however this may well be my favorite.  It's riveting to me with his pure and gentle spirit. 

I love the hat and the coveralls.  Just really dig the innocence of the photo and the darling boy and the creamy colors. What are you thinking sweet 'lil man?

Someone asked me why I was scrapping someone else's photos.  Was I plumb outta my own photos to scrap?  Heck no.  BUT my darlin boys give me attitude when I try and take their photos.  This sweetie pie did not.  You can guess who I'm gonna scrap. 

Plus the photos released by the Library of Congress share a little bit of America as it was back "when".  I am enjoying a step back in time and a chance to scrap images that are beyond my scope.  I have always been fascinated with history since I was a scrawny young child.  Still am (fascinated I mean....not scrawny) hahaahaa - and what can be better than to incorporate an interest with my scrappy passion?

I also used Mistra Hoolihan's July Sketch from Dusty Attic for this page. 

I used the  Dusty Attic Pocket Watch DA0393 and Dusty Attic Chicken Wire Panel DA0177.  The pocket watch has a coating of crackle accents and inked edges.  I also added a little Stickles in platinum.

 I accidentally dribbled some white paint on the pocket watch.  Normally I'd get all weirded out over it but I had to let it all goooo.  He's a boy for cryin out loud.   He was probably messy at times as boys can be.  I'm betting he'd appreciate the little mess. 

Boy Near Cincinnati OHIO, 1942 or 1943

Vachon, John,, 1914-1975,, photographer.  This was obtained at the Library Of Congress Flickr project.  The photos are historic and have all been released from any copyrights.  

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Forsythia Branch - Scraps Of Darkness

Dusty Attic and Scraps Of Darkness and Tutorial

I took this photo of some kind of cool looking bush in the spring  as I happened to wander into my neighbors yard at, ohhhh, about 6am with camera in hand.  The interesting bush just glowed.  Now it's not a forsythia bush, but I am going to pretend it is because it's all I know.  

Back to the photo... my husband said boooooring.  Dont' like.  So I set aside until I received the 7Dots paper in my Scraps Of Darkness Kit and my little eyes lit up.  Ohhhhh goodness gracious a perfect match.

I used the Dusty Attic Bamboo #3 DA0705 and transformed them from bamboo to a forsythia branch.  You can see my mini tutorial here. 

This sketch was created by Mistra Hoolahan.  Thanks for continuing to inspire us with your creativity, Mistra.

Thanks for looking.  I appreciate this a great deal.

Forsythia Branch Tutorial

Forsythia Branch - Scraps Of Darkness

I created this using the Scraps Of Darkness June Kit which featured the amazing 7Dots Wonderland Collection.  I paired it with the  Dusty Attic newly released Dusty Attic Bamboo #3 DA0705 and transformed them from bamboo to a forsythia branch. 

Wanna see how I made my forsythia branch? 

Step 1.  

I grabbed some dark brown floral tape and twisted it around the Dusty Attic creating the branch part of my bush. 

Floral tape is very interesting stuff because it is inexpensive (yeah), available at just about any craft outlet, AND self sticking.  You just rip off some and start winding.  great for making your own vines too. 

Step 2. 

I used a water pen to wet my petals so that I can peel apart the layers of the chipboard.  You can use a paint brush, wet wipes or even water applied to your finger tips.  But you will need to get these wet somehow so that the chipboard layers start to peel apart. 

Do not stick them under running water because the floral tape will also peel apart. 

Step 3.

Start to work the petals apart into layers without totally separating from the Dusty Attic.  Try to keep them attached.  Then a blast with your heat gun will stiffen them right back up.

Step 4.Start applying your color.  I used some Adirondack paints in Sunshine Yellow and Lemonade.

Step 5. 

This is the glitter and glam stage.  I used some Stickles in Yellow and some yellow glitter I had in my stash.

I also used a little Stickles in Paprika on a few tips of my flowers to mimic the photo. 

Thanks a ton for looking.   Please consider stopping by Scraps of Darkness and Dusty Attic.

Girls with Sailboat -Prima BAP July 2012 and Scraps of Darkness

Prima BAP (Build a Page) Sketch - July 2012

(as seen on the Prima blog)

I used the July Scraps Of Darkness kit to create the Build A Page sketch for Prima.  I used an image from the University of Washington's digital library.  There are no restrictions on this image.  The image is placed between 1929-1932.

The second image is the Vanite from the Library of Congress Flickr project.  The kind folks there have released several images from the early 1900's - since the copyright has expired.

Vanitie from Library of Congress Flickr

Bain News Service - 1910-1915

Two young girls reaching for a toy sailboat, Seattle, Washington

Two young girls wading in the water at Laurelhurst Park and reaching for a toy sailboat, Seattle, Washington, ca. 1929-1932 - Photographer: Gorst, Vern C.

Prima BAP Sketch - July 2012 

Here is the wonderful sketch by Jennifer Matott for Prima. 

Thanks for looking