Thursday, October 30, 2008

Theme Thursday - Vintage

I hope this qualifies as vintage. The soldier is my father and the photo was taken in 1915 before he left for three years helping to fight in a war in the Middle East. Nothing has changed it seems. Young men and women have taken his place there - ninety three years on.
My father lived to the age of 102, passing away in 1996.
Backgrounds and window Lorie Davison, pedestal stamp Katie Pertiet.
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24 comments:

  1. KOctober 30, 2008 at 9:38 AM

    this is gorgeous! what a great way to remember your dad!

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  2. Donna B. MillerOctober 30, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    What a beautiful piece to honor your father. I love the subtle colors.

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  3. indybevOctober 30, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    This is beautiful, Marie. Understated, and just lovely. Kudos!

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  4. VirginiaOctober 30, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    Marie..this is wonderful.The colours, stamps and the picture are perfect...

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  5. Gayle Page-RobakOctober 30, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    What an awesome tribute to your father, a very handsome gentleman and soldier. Beautifully presented!

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  6. SandyOctober 30, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Oh Marie this is really stunning.
    So great tribute. Fantastic work.

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  7. KreativgeschwafelOctober 30, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    that's a wonderful tribute to your father!!

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  8. vintage wilOctober 30, 2008 at 7:42 PM

    really beautiful vintage card,
    great image.

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  9. StempelfroschOctober 30, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    Wow, what a fantastic vintage card! Great!

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  10. RikaOctober 30, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Fabulous piece!

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  11. AinoOctober 30, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    How nice to see something different. Great work.
    Mine is here: http://www.einontytar.vuodatus.net

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  12. TaluulaOctober 30, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    A beautiful tribute to your Dad, and lovely muted colours Marie.

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  13. http://truutske.blogspot.comOctober 31, 2008 at 1:10 AM

    What a very very nice and lovely picture. Great card and great artwork.

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  14. Astrid MacleanOctober 31, 2008 at 3:48 AM

    Oh wow, your dad was sooo handsome! Fantasic card, the background is brilliant!

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  15. CharOctober 31, 2008 at 5:31 AM

    Fabulous picture of your Dad. And you just made it even better. Love it.

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  16. FayeOctober 31, 2008 at 6:03 AM

    What a fabulous picture and what a super vintage piece of art this is! To live through most of the 20th century must have meant he saw phenomenal changes in the way people lived. Think of all the inventions that came around during his lifetime. This is a grand tribute to your father.

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  17. Shelly HickoxOctober 31, 2008 at 10:27 AM

    This is just wonderful! My favorite piece I've seen. Perfect.

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  18. CaroleOctober 31, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    That is a wonderful piece.

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  19. RubyMayOctober 31, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    what a beautiful memory piece you've made....very special x

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  20. SimoneNovember 1, 2008 at 4:35 AM

    Very nice card. Thank you for sharing the story of your dad.

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  21. For the life of meNovember 2, 2008 at 12:25 AM

    wow fab i love it xx

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  22. JaqiNovember 2, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    This is absolutly out of this world, I bet your dad would be so proud to now be a piece of art.

    I love the colours and the background is stunning, you use some wonderful things. Your work is stunning, Jaqi

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  23. UnknownNovember 2, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    Fabulous work Marie and what a lovely keepsake X

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  24. FlippinpestNovember 6, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    Really fantastic, great project!

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