Saturday, March 22, 2008

Whitby



We are all travellers in the wilderness of this world
The best we can hope to find in our travels
Is an honest friend
Robert Louis Stevenson

This is a part of a regular challenge project sponsored by Louise of Beachys Cape Cod Cupboard based on photos from a 1930’s English photo album.
Louise has the most wonderful creations in her etsy shop and often giveaways on her blog.

Whitby is a beachside town in Yorkshire England. To add authentic charm to this creation we used a heart earring to circle the name on an old map of the area and shells collected from the English Channel.
Other additions are an embroidered hanky and souvenir spoon stamped Sheffield on the back. On the front of the spoon is a crest with the words ‘Live in Truth & Love’, the best we can wish for any friends we meet in our travels.










If you are in the mood for more scented and soulful creations, check Jill’s Bittersweet blog for her March giveaway. The Bittersweet handmade soap range is a delicious treat.


Happy Easter Everyone

25 comments:

FlipFlop Mom said...

OHHHHHHHHHH that's BEAUTIFUL!!!! I know my daughter would just ADORE THAT!!!

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU AND YOURS!!

Cape Cod Washashore said...

Oh my gosh - what you've done with that photograph is just beautiful! I'm having so much fun with these challenges!

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU!!!

mborrero said...

love this beauty you are sharing with us

Linda Manning Findley said...

Mandy another lovely treat for the eyes ..... such super work ... Linda F

Mandi Johnson said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm glad you did cause I got to meet yours! :) OH annnd we have the same name. :)

Nancywithajones said...

OH THIS IS FREAKIN AWESOME!!!

DebW said...

beautiful stuff!

cinnibonbon said...

Hey ...it's been awhile. I know hope all is well.
You've got some gorgeous layout going on around here.

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Beautiful job!
Now I have to hop over to the CapeCod Cupboard

Felicia said...

So pretty :)

Sue McGettigan said...

Wow - totally gorgeous!! Love all the vingtage bits and the maps in this piece, just lovely! Your blog banner is really fab too - bravo!

Naturegirl said...

Beautiful absolutely charming!hugs sunkissed NG in Arizona

Penny said...

I've just found you through the 2Peas stamping board and gosh, where have I been?? I can't believe I hadn't come across your blog before as it's WONDERFUL ! This little treasure is so amazingly beautiful.

I am subscribing right now so I don't miss any more :)

LW said...

What a lovely idea, a beautiful keepsake...

Louise

Linda said...

I love what you have created, wonderful idea putting in the map with the heart around Whitby. Great job.
Cheers Linda

kari and kijsa said...

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for all of your kind words!

Have a blessed day!

smiles, kari & kijsa

Unknown said...

This is so beautiful. And what a gorgeous blog you have. Thank you for stopping by, and this creation is so lovely. Karen

vintage girl at heart said...

Beautiful and so original!!! Love it and the colors. The red is amazing!!!

Unknown said...

Hi, love the box you made...really creative and pretty.

Lynne Laura

Betty said...

I love what you did for Louise's challenge. What a beautiful memory box.

Cowboys and Custard Mercantile said...

Thank you so much for your kind comments ..
I love the way your imagination has created this version of Whitby 1935..
Utterly charming work!

Warm regards
Michele

roseroomnz.com said...

Wow, that is fabulous! Rachael

Scrap for Joy said...

What a beautiful assortment of momentos. Your art is beautiful!

bluemuf said...

Mandy, What a beautiful presentation. I love it.

Karen

Lilla said...

G'day down there.
Did I tell you the project in a tin is wonderful? It is so delightful. The closeups are so good. Congrats. aloha Lilla