Scrapbooking History

When you live half a century you get to see this timeline of history unfold.  

A few biggies since I was born:

Berlin Wall built between East and West Germany

Berlin Wall demolished

We went to the moon

JFK was elected president and was assassinated

Space shuttle challenger exploded with the first teacher, Christa McAuliffe, in space

Vietnam War

Cuban Missile Crisis

Berlin Wall built between East and West Germany

Margret Thatcher becomes prime minister in England

Nelson Mandela becomes president of South Africa

9-11 Attack

Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered

Inventions that changed the course of history

so on and so forth….

Do you scrapbook history?  I had my first paper publication (Scrapbook Answers) scrapbooking the fall of the Berlin Wall.  I was at the remains of the Wall just a few months after the incredible events that lead to the demolishment of the Wall by the people.

The Story
Jim, Jacob, and I had the privilege of watching a WWII B-25 raised from Lake Murray.  Although the photo shows the plane in pieces it was intact when it was brought up from the lake.  They took it apart to transport it.  We found out the history behind the B-25s and it was amazing that only a few intact B-25 still exist.

The Layout

What I Learned

• I’ve had these photos on my desk for a long time.  They are so busy I wasn’t sure what to do with them.  I just decided to go for it.  It requires a bit more concentration to take in the photos but I’m glad I finally did it.
• I had 10 photos I only used half and then I THREW the rest of them away.  Yikes!  They showed the same scene over and over again.  It was hard and I nearly freaked out doing it, but I’m glad now.
• I used original photos.  More importantly I cut original photos with no backup.  Hey, I took a chance I could get it right!  I used what I call the Donna Downey principle:  cut away everything you don’t need and then some.  LOL
• I wanted the layout to be more masculine so I pull out my gears from Tim Holtz’s Idea-ology line.  To the gears I added Epiphany Crafts round (#14) cap.  I used some left over paper from this same line, and added the blue star caps that fit perfectly with the gears.  I used the tool to cut out the paper shape for the other gears.  I have to tell you I’m lovin’ my Epiphany Crafts tools.
• I struggled to layer my paper or add to a layout already crowded in my opinion.  I kept it simple but I did add the strips of coordinating paper to add to the design.
• Titles are hard when you have so many photos to work around.  I had so many fun titles picked out, but they were too long.  “then & now” fit, so there you go.
• Remember when I had just one small photo on the page, the design was around the photo and the rest of the paper was just blank?  I do.  I’ve got to revisit that style soon!  LOL

Event
I am hosting the second annual Orange Blog Hop October 1^st and 2^nd.  The participants are all creative and talented Fiskateers.  You are invited to hop with us.  If you are a Fiskateer you can sign up to participate by sending me an email at debbysdare@gmail.com.  

Have a Crafty Day!

Gratitude List
1.       not sore this morning
2.      how a baby’s smile can make your day so bright
3.      love of a wonderful, unique, loyal husband
4.      my niece, Meghan
5.      God’s rich mercy in my life