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Wednesday 15 October 2008

Bath Time!!

I apologise at the start that this post is sooo long!! I just have so much to make up!!

I promised you pictures of Bath and I have just had time to make some bits for a layout of the Roman Baths that we visited there. I wanted the layout to look a bit Roman..don't know if I succeeded but I had fun doing it. It's not often I make time for making my own pages...my photos normally end up waiting patiently until they are nearly vintage, lol!!

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Credits: All items by me, Font: Mistral

Here are a few of the photos that I haven't had time yet to scrap that may give you a flavour of Bath.

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This is the street opposite the baths and Pump Room. It has wonderful columns and and a real Regency feel!!

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How's this for a perfect Autumn day on the river? The sun was shining brightly but the warmth was gone and only the brightness remained.

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Imagine walking by the river along this covered walkway on a rainy day in the early 1800's.

Bath was really beautiful, it had an elegant but slightly worn look, not surprising considering how long it has been there!!It must have been striking when the buildings were new and the stone was bright and clean...before pollution and age came along and tarnished it. (I know how it feels, lol) Shabby chic perhaps but certainly a stylish "old lady".

Now it's time for me to focus!! Not easy at the best of times, lol!!

You can download Part 2 of the retiring kit, Little Blossoms here

Here's an other look at the preview for those of you who missed it.

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Today there are more great layouts to share. I am amazed at the standard of the pages that people send me and the ones from the CT girls. I am not the worlds best scrapper and I really admire so many of the pages, they make me vow to try harder!!!

The next two layouts are from Linda and it is like a walk back in time!! In the first one Jasmine looks just like she has walked out of a book and the papers have that soft faded look, elegant but faded with time. I love how the photo is framed it gives a great contrast and makes it pop!! A lovely layout and terrific work!!

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Her second page is so romantic!! Look at that word art and the stitches are a great touch!! The heart with their initials really personalises the layout and adds to that romantic feel. These wonderful photographs have found a great place to live on in Linda's album to remind the next generation of two important family members. I love it Linda, a perfect heritage page!!

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Credits for both layouts: Kit Forgotten Dreams by Cen's Stuff,

Fonts Used - Vivaldi and Vivaldi Old Typewriter

And finally to let you see how versatile this kit is, have a look at Melanie's page. I love the way she has some of the photo's colour and some black and white/tinted, it works so well and really has a dramatic effect...great contrast!! The torn paper mat is a clever touch too! A beautiful page Melanie!!

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Credits: Kit Forgotten Dreams by Cen´s stuff, Fonts: Lucida Handwriting and Stencil

Before I go checkout the CT girls blogs, they have some great goodies for you all.

Kim's has some great new freebies for you! on her blog! She has two recipe cards and check further down for her great word art too!!

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I also forgot to tell you that Linda had some great butterflies on her blog too. Drop by and snag them!!

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And if coffee is your passion, head over to Tracy's blog as she has a terrific coffee tag up for grabs!!

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Well....that's me done folks for today!! I hope you enjoyed the layouts as much as I did!! See you soon!!

 

9 comments:

Unknown said...

What lovely pictures that you took of Bath. A place most people only get to dream about visiting :) I love the layout that you made as well! All of the layouts on here are FANTASTIC today! I hope that things are settling down with your shoulder. Thanks for posting my freebies as well :)

Sharon aka Scrapcat4914 said...

AWESOME pics from Bath!!!!!!
LOVE the LOs!!!!!!!
TYFS them!!!!!!!
TY also for the FANTASTIC 2nd DL!!!!!!!
HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glynis Peters said...

What a lovely LO! thanks for the comment on my blog, I have put something on today that mentions you again :0 , while you were on 'holiday' I bought your blossom kit and others, yes I am sticking with digiscrapping.

Anonymous said...

Bath looks absolutely breathtaking! You are so lucky to see something so nostagic in person. Your Layout is perfect!

Cindyrelly said...

Hi June, Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time on holiday ;) I was just watching a movie version of the Jane Austen novel, Persuasion, and they kept talking about going to Bath and then there were lots of scenes in Bath. Very Romantic looking place. Thank You for the pretty papers and emblies! Have a Great Day :) Cindy

makeyesup said...

Awesome pictures of the roman baths, don't know how I missed that when I was there. Thanks for showing your photos. And thanks for the little blossoms kit. the colors are happy ones.

Elaine said...

Thank you for day 2. Love your photos & LO of Bath! What a wonderful place to visit & take awesome photos.

Anonymous said...

A very cool layout June and I love the photos. Ahhh, the memories. Bath is definitely on my list of places I have to return to.

Anonymous said...

I saw the street with the columns in a movie recently. It was from a Jane Austen novel!