Thursday, July 10, 2008

Theme Thursday - Love, Romance, Weddings


I sometimes think about using vintage photographs of people like I thought about playing with paper dolls when I was young. I look at them closely and I try to imagine what their lives were like at the time of the photo, before it was taken and after. Were they happy, sad? Did they have difficult lives? Posing for a photograph usually, but not always, requires a smile and a semblance of happiness. This is a round robin page that I created and it is my entry for this week's Theme Thursday challenge.

19 comments:

Sandy said...

Wow this is absolutely romantic.
Love the amazing background.
Awesome.

joanne wardle said...

it's really lovely, and I know what you mean about trying to think about the lives of the people in the photos

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Heather! Love the colours and all the elements you put together

Heather said...

So sweet! There is just something about old photos that make it seem like every day was romantic. And I want that house too! Wonder if its still around...

Rosie said...

At last! Somebody else who makes up stories! Beautiful work Heather.

Faye said...

Such a gorgeous work of art, Heather. Sometimes the photos don't show smiling brides, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. (see my entry). One of my favorite wedding photos is of my uncle and aunt back in the early 30s. She looks scared to death.

Kris Dickinson said...

Fabulous collage' Heather! Just beautiful!

Sarah said...

I think this couple will be happy...I forsee 3 children standing by a white picket fence in front of a lovely house....oh, that's your layout!! LOL Nice, bright, cheery collage, Heather!

Gayle Page-Robak said...

What a gorgeous card, Heather...the colors are wonderful!

Sherry said...

Oh I used to do that too!! I'd sit with the Eaton's or Simpson's catalogues (seems like 100 years ago since we had those catalogues! Collectors items now!) and before I'd cut my "family" I'd decide who looked like they belonged together..and then I'd choose their furniture the same way!! What a great memory Heather!

Char said...

Great color. Love the couple. Very cute.

Sherry said...

Just a quick note Heather to wish you a happy weekend and to tell you I've left something for you on my blog today ♥

cafegirl71 said...

I enjoy the depth of the collage. The layers really bring it all together. So nice!

My name is Cindy said...

Love your page and your work Heather.

"pappi puikoissa" said...

I like those colours, and it's wonderful, that you have that story for it, too!

Lorraine said...

really love this piece..I always think that of photos as well especially the really old ones you find in flea markets where the sitters had to look miserable mind you they probably had very hardworking lives compared to us..thanks for your comments on my blog

Heather said...

Hey Heather! Just wanted to let you know that your collage put on her skates and is headed up north to you!~

Julie said...

I have awarded you a "Brillante Weblog Premio-2008" award because l think your blog is great! Come by my blog when you have time and pick it up!

Julie

Fannie said...

Very nice work. Beautiful blog.