In the August/September 2007 Issue of Somerset Memories – “Rememberance” section.
I have had the “creepy crud” for the past week. I missed two days of work and am still operating at about 70%. I think it turned into a sinus infection. We also are suffering from “virus” crud on our main computer. My scraproom computer does not always cooperate with the wireless connection so this has resulted in very little computer use the past week.
I did however complete a project during this time. I made a cigar box tribute to my Dad from a photo I found after his death. I love this photo of Dad – he looks so handsome and like a movie star. My theme for this box was one of the last things he said before he passed (or should I say sung)…
“When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano” is an old Ink Spots tune.Dad loved them and it was one of the many songs he would sing and hum.
I used bird eggs, stones, a swallow print, and various papers to create the collage. I also printed out the lyrics to the song and adhered them along the box edge and the back of the box.
When the swallows come back to CapistranoThat’s the day you promised to come back to me;When you whispered farewell in CapistranoTwas the day the swallows flew out to the seaAll the mission bells will ringThe chapel choir will singThe happiness you’ll bringWill live in my memoryWhen the swallows come back to CapistranoThat’s the day I pray that you’ll come back to me
So fabulous!!!!
hugs
Sanja
merci pour ta visite sur mon blog.tres jolies realisations que tu fais ….
that's beautiful!!!
i hope you (and your computer) feel better really soon!
(i love your new profile pic!)
I thought that was a movie star before I read on! What a gorgeous piece! I love the colors, with the light teal and the nest.
Even "crud" can't keep you down, but I hope it's gone soon and you feel 110%
love your art! love your blog! love the music playing! what a happy place you have here :)
xo ~Izabella
Oh Nancy this is just so special… I love that you celebrate your love for your father with such wonderful ART..
I do hope you feel better, and that you sort your computer probs.. hugs, Gillxx
I really love your boxes. This is so special.
Beautiful tribute Nancy. TFS
Nancy this is gorgeous!
I hope you and your computer are healthy very soon!
Nancy, this is so wonderful! I have been to Capistrano to see the swallows return and it is quite a sight.
This is so totally cool Nancy!
I love the bird and the nest added so much!
very pretty!
How beautiful Nancy! Love all the bits you used to create this precious tribute.
Nancy………I LOVE THIS PIECE! For some reason it reminds me of my father:) Such great memories:) THanks for all your comments on my blog! I love your work and consider your comments valuable:) Thanks again!
oh, Nancy – this is just beautiful! Your dad was sooo handsome – I agree, he does look like a movie star!
Hope you're feeling better and on the mend – take care!
Wow!!! This is fab! And you're right. Your dad does look like a film star in this, photos from era are so elegant!