have you ever taken a series of pictures that you just LOVE, all of them similar, but yet each one makes you happy and you want to use them all?
sometimes it could just be the message and the meaning behind the photos that you want to capture.
lets say these photos for example...
just an impromptu, fun, flirty husband and wife moment...a moment to capture and remember.
with our anniversary only several days away i thought this 4x6 canvas album would be a cute way to celebrate it. i wrote a lot to my cute hubby, most of it personal stuff. each page of journaling i typed with the typewriter and slid inside a page protector between each canvas page. here is an overview.
although i cant share the personal sentiments, i can share the other pages.
hand wrote the quotes on the backs of the pages in india ink and brushed a wet brush over watercolor crayon to fill in the loops in the letters.
Gorgeous! What a great way to celebrate your relationship.
Posted by: twitter.com/2becreative | September 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM
I love it, what a cool idea for an anniversary gift or Mother's day would be cool too with mom and kid photos. Thanks for sharing .. you two are sooo cute !!! :)
Posted by: Cim Allen | September 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Donna, this is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on the upcoming anniversary! It gives me such hope and happiness to see couples still so much in love after lengthy trials and opportunities in life... Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Olivia | September 14, 2010 at 01:06 PM
it's beautiful!!!! Is that a pen you use for the writing, if so what kind??
Posted by: Lara | September 14, 2010 at 01:22 PM
lara i use this pen http://www.donnadowney.com/shop/product.php?productid=1137&cat=0&page=1 and this nib http://www.donnadowney.com/shop/product.php?productid=1138&cat=0&page=1
Posted by: donna downey | September 14, 2010 at 01:25 PM
I had a series of photos I took of my girls last year that I just couldn't print 1 or 2 so I printed a bunch and made a mini-book.
I see you used the wrong kind of brown hole tags that Bill bought you in a book for him. Thought he'd enjoy them? LOL!
Posted by: TracyBzz | September 14, 2010 at 01:25 PM
AWESOME!!!
Posted by: cindy b. | September 14, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Wonderful!
Posted by: Daniele Valois | September 14, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Such a beautiful and meaningful gift for your anniversary. :)
Posted by: Erika Martin | September 14, 2010 at 01:57 PM
Gorgeous! Loved your written sentiments. Must check out the pen you used.
Posted by: Melissa | September 14, 2010 at 02:03 PM
Oh good gawd... you made me cry with those quotes!!!! Another creative, touching project Donna... thanks for sharing! And Happy Anniversary!!
Posted by: Jennie Clarke | September 14, 2010 at 02:15 PM
That is such a sweet book. So funny because I just started one of your 6 x 12 albums of me and mine because I don't really have anything of just us and I thought I really need to do this because there are days when I just think My God where would I be without him! : ) so sweet happy anniversary!! You guys make a sweet couple and so glad to hear that you are still that much in love!
Posted by: Sherry Bullard | September 14, 2010 at 02:20 PM
Happy tears, beautifully created on all levels. Happy Lifetime Together!
Posted by: Melissa | September 14, 2010 at 02:21 PM
WUNDERBAR!!!
GREATGREATGREAT!!!!
I LOVE IT!!!
Greetings from Germany
Imme
Posted by: Imme | September 14, 2010 at 02:31 PM
donna
great book!!! ok - truth - who or what do you love better - bill or the ipad!?!?!?!?!
only kidding
hugs and more
peggy
Posted by: peggy forma | September 14, 2010 at 02:40 PM
I love this. I have a lot of pictures similar to that with my husband. They are all really goofy though (because that's just the way we are). I think I might do something similar to this for Christmas for him. Thank you so much for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Casey | September 14, 2010 at 03:49 PM
Oh, I heart this one, very much!!!!! Congrats!
Posted by: Danyale | September 14, 2010 at 04:15 PM
what a wonderful album. those pictures of you two say it all.
the quotes are great.
:)
Posted by: Sandra Lomas | September 14, 2010 at 04:32 PM
This is really sweet and pretty at the same time!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | September 14, 2010 at 05:35 PM
Such a sweet, touching album, Donna!! Beautiful!! And I think you and Bill are adorable!!!
Posted by: Jen Clark | September 14, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Love all those sayings! So very sweet :o)
Posted by: Kelli | September 14, 2010 at 06:29 PM
SHUT UP! This is awesome! I love it!
Posted by: Maryann | September 14, 2010 at 07:13 PM
Love, it!!! Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Tiffany Gruschow | September 14, 2010 at 08:43 PM
from a Philly girl, love that you are Eagles fans.
Posted by: melloub | September 14, 2010 at 09:43 PM
what a beautiful expression of your love. you two are so lucky to have each other. and you are an adorable couple. Happy Anniversary!!
Posted by: ida | September 14, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Hi Donna. Happy Anniversary!! :) I love the book you made for Bill. He's going to love it. This would make such a wonderful gift for lots of occasions. I love all of the quotes you used. It actually made me get teary eyed. You and Bill are such a cute couple. Have a great week, Jenny L :)
Posted by: Jenny L | September 14, 2010 at 11:24 PM
I love it! Simply divine!
Posted by: Heidi | September 15, 2010 at 01:05 AM
Whaouh it's really beautiful... what awesome. I love it
Posted by: lilouscrap | September 15, 2010 at 02:54 AM
Happy Anniversary!
What an amazing gift! I love it :-) Can not wait for fun with fabrics to start so that I can learn some of your secrets!
Siri
Posted by: Siri | September 15, 2010 at 04:55 AM
Thanks for your awesome work, and I have to say that I really appreciated the Monday Vlog. I actually had 5 minutes to sit quietly in front of the computer sipping my HOT coffee and it felt like I was catching up with a friend across the kitchen table from me! So thanks for the Moments as well as the Inspirations.
Posted by: Anina | September 15, 2010 at 09:03 AM