Nostalgic mini album in box

This is a nostalgic album which I made for my mother. She and her friend from have known each other for 60 years. Her friend originally comes from Vienna and as a child she participated in a sort of exchange programme in the early 50´s. She stayed with family of my mother and since they were about the same age, the adults thought it would be fun if the girls would meet. They were friends right from the start and ever since...

I have used echo park "For the Record" papers and a bit of Cosmo Cricket circa 1934. The two combine perfectly!! Originally the box was packing material which I decorated with dessinpapers and a representing nostalgic Dutch landscape.

In the summers when she was in Holland, they used to go rowing and picknicking and singing.... The fence is made with icelolly sticks and wooden coffee sticks as well as the roadsign. The plastic cows and the grass are me and my brothers old toys that we used to play with.

The lid of the box closes with magnets.

Here are some of the pages; I cut them 9x30 cms and scored at 17 cms. Folded this to create pockets. Inside ther are journalling cards, my mother will complete these with her memories.

 

Since I combine many different patterns, I decided to hold back on decorations and embellishments. I only used some crystal swirls which I cut in tiny peaces and flower, branche and butterfly punches. So the focus will remain on the photo´s.

 

 These are some pics from typical Zaandam buildings and surroundings.

 

 Verder heb ik niks meegemaakt...