Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Father's Day

Since these challenges were designed to be for a shadow box and for a Father's Day gift, I decided to combine them into one project and use them for both challenges (a shadow box for my mom to give to her father). Ok, she asked me to do this for her and I accepted the challenge! My grandpa is full-blooded Italian and I decided to add a touch of culture to this project to honor his Italian heritage. My mom found this great photo of her dad and her when she was just a little girl. I added current pictures of them. In the middle you can see the words to the song As the Years Go By.
The background for the project is green, white, and red, the colors of the Italian flag. The sentiment says, "Loyal Father," "I Love You" in Italian. I used the Gypsy to weld the letters using the Gypsy Font Cricut cartridge. I added hearts from the Plantin SchoolBook Cricut cartridge and the pasta and fork using From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge. My grandfather is known for his wonderful cooking skills and his pasta feeds:) I hope he loves this!
~Madison

14 comments:

  1. Wonderful blog and projects :) I'm a new follower :)

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  2. This is amazing!! What lovely personal touches. Thanks for playing along with us at Fantabulous Cricut:)

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  3. Amazing! I love it, it is perfect. The lettering on pops along with the pictures and colors used. Very nice!

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  4. Madison, you never cease to amaze me with your creativity! I can remember the Easter Sunday (1962) the picture was taken of your mother shown above when she was two years old, complete with the Easter bonnet and patent leather shoes! She was so prim and proper! Thanks for the memories this brought back to me.

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  5. You have done your Grandmother proud with this special project. It's stunning!
    Thanks for playing along with us at Peachy Keen. Good luck! Viv xx

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  6. How special, the memories won't be forgotten.
    http:cheryl-gibson.blogspot.com

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  7. WOW, THIS IS PERFECT!! Thank you for joining us @ Peachy Keen!
    Big Hugs
    Emma;)

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  8. This is a wonderful gift! So thoughtful. Perfect for Dad! Thanks for playing with us over at Fantabulous Cricut!

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  9. This is amazing!! What lovely personal touches. So thoughtful and such wonderful history. Thanks for playing along with us at Fantabulous Cricut:)

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  10. What a wonderful gift! Very detailed...you did a great job. I love the pasta you added ..being Italian also that is a Staple in our house.
    Best of luck in winning the great prize this week over at Peachy Keen Stamps.

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  11. This is wonderful! I love it, and I am sure your Grandfather does too! Thanks for playing along with us at PKS! Good luck!

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  12. This is absolutely adorable! I really enjoy the layout and concept! Good Luck with the Peachy Keen Challenge!
    -Samantha

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  13. What a great idea, and wonderful gift! So happy you could join us at Peachy Keen Stamps!

    Hugs,
    Lorie

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  14. congrats on your card win over at fccb and I love your blog I am now a follower.

    www.scraphappenswithRhonda.blogspot.com

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