My Mum and Dad met and became engaged at this time, marrying in 1943 so I made a photograph of them, from that time, the focal point of a scrapbook page. I worked in Craft Artist 2 and used some embellishments from a Serif kit called 40's Wartime.
Friday, 29 March 2013
Artful Readers Club - Three Women of Liverpool.
My book this week is by Helen Forrester and I thoroughly enjoyed it, read late into the night to finish it. It is another story set in the time of the second World War. This one is about the air raids on Liverpool which began on May 1st 1941 and in particular the effect they had on the interwoven lives of three women. As in my last read it is the courage of these brave women which stands out in the face of adversity. The ability to find happiness among such horror and destruction is amazing.
My Mum and Dad met and became engaged at this time, marrying in 1943 so I made a photograph of them, from that time, the focal point of a scrapbook page. I worked in Craft Artist 2 and used some embellishments from a Serif kit called 40's Wartime.
My Mum and Dad met and became engaged at this time, marrying in 1943 so I made a photograph of them, from that time, the focal point of a scrapbook page. I worked in Craft Artist 2 and used some embellishments from a Serif kit called 40's Wartime.
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They look so cute together. How wonderful to have photos from that period in time! To me it seems so long ago...
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed this months read! :)
Just my sort of book! I am fascinated by stories from WW2, especially the social history aspect. I am constantly amazed by the people's fortitude and courage to have lived through such a dreadful time. Your scrapbook page is gorgeous and agree that it must be lovely to have photos of the time.
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Janet xx
Well done, Jen! Your scrapbook page is wonderful...and a very personalized representation of the book. SOunds like a great read. It amazes me how strong some women/people can be when they need to be. I guess you never know 'til you're faced with the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed hearing about this book. I am a big history buff, and I remember reading about how the British suffered during the air raids. It sounds like an impressive story from a very dark time in history.
ReplyDeleteYour scrapbook page is marvelous. It's always so much better when you can tie artwork back to something of importance in your own life.
What a lovely spread it looks so much fun making a scarp book. I only tried it once but I found it hard to put everything together. This looks so personal too it must have been great to do it. Great review too.
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That is an awesome scrapbook page! Do you print them out and make them into books, or just store them on discs?
ReplyDeleteIt never fails to amaze me how people survived with hope and love through such awful times as those. Glad you enjoyed the read :D XXX
I only have an A4 printer so the ones I make in Craft Artist I print as 8 by 8 then mount them onto 12 by 12 card stock for my album. I add extra embellishments to link the two bits together.
DeleteJen x
what a fabulous photograph to have, you made a wonderful scrapbook page there. Great details, I have my Grandmothers ration book from the war, just can't believe how they managed.
ReplyDeleteMy husband was from the outskirts of Liverpool during WW2 and started work in the devastated city in 1949, so he was very affected by the raids and their effects. It was years before the city was put back together. He wanted me to mention also the bravery of those searching for survivors in the rubble.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll get this book for him for his birthday in a few weeks - he'll enjoy the settings of the streets, etc. and then, as a plymouth war child, I'll read it too,so thankyou.
Your artwork is superb, and got the thumbs-up from Dev for stirring memories with the ration book etc.
I've just been and bought it on Amazon, so that's a start on presents for him, thanks. The first book I have actually bought as a result of a review!
ReplyDeleteSearching for people in the rubble is a HUGE element in the book. He will love it, such heros.
DeleteJen x
Thanks for the review, have added this one to my list. Love your art work, I must look into this craft artist programme!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen. Look forward to your next choice.
ReplyDeleteAloha Jen...Thank you for sharing that lovely photo of your Mum & Dad...what an interesting story of these three courageous women. I treasure the stories my parents told us about living/thriving through Pearl Harbor WWII.
ReplyDeleteAfter serving a decade in the military during war time, I thought I had completely lost my taste for war literature. Then I figured out that the ones I couldn't stand were the books depicting the massacre of the front lines (most of them very inaccurately). However, books written from the perspective of individuals who fought at home (the wives, moms, children...) those books I love. It is the reason why love The Book Thief, and now it seems like I'll pick up Three Women of Liverpool, too ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove the art work, and the "ration book" tag reminds me of MREs lol
What a way to commemorate your parents. .) Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour scrapbook page is beautiful. Loved reading your review, a couple of years ago I was in Liverpool and we visited the WW2 houses down by the docks. They are real show pieces as to what life was like then. I may well be popping this book on my to read list.
ReplyDeleteLove your digi scrapbook page, and the book sounds like a really interesting read
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely LO and you make the book sound like a "must read".
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
A great scrapbook page ... I love CraftArtist!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely scrapbook page Jen - I love the ration book peeking out behind the photo of your parents.
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