TITLE: Reader Rock Gardens
SWAP: Vintage Spring/ ATC'S FOR ALL
I researched Historic Houses in the Calgary area from at least 85 years ago to make the sources Vintage. Calgary was only declared a city -of 4000 souls- in 1884; so most Vintage homes are of the 1885-1925 era.
Couldn't help throwing in a famous cowboy's homesteader's cabin about 150 km from Calgary, though!
I also tried to match the era of the house with flora and fauna that would likely have either naturally grown or been planted in the area at the time.
THE HOW:
I designed the cards digitally in layers; then printed the underlying house layers on adhesive cotton that went over a base of a green floral print which I had distressed.
A layer of waxed paper went under a transparency printed with a floral overlays.
Constructing a card that way is quite new to me; so I've learned a bit from the experience..know better what to do next time around!
AS OF APRIL 30, 2010 , THERE IS STILL SNOW ON THE GROUND HERE...WE WERE HIT BY A SLEET STORM THE DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY, AND SNOW YESTERDAY MORNING!
THAT'S CALGARY!
I was in Calgary many years ago and would love to visit again. This is a wonderful vintage ATC that captures a scene that is historical and speaks to the region. Thanks for your visit to my blog and your lovely comment!
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