Gli anni sono passati velocemente e mi sembra ieri che era una bambina allegra e già dall'animo gentile.
Ho creato un album delicato e romantico come lei, non da bambina e quasi da donna. Potrà inserirvi a poco a poco le foto di momenti importanti della sua vita e spero che la accompagni lungo la sua strada.
Nel prossimo post vedrete il biglietto d'auguri.
I created this album for one of my nieces, a mature responsible girl. She is very beautiful and she loves studying.
Years have gone by so quickly and it seems just yesterday when she was a joyful child and she already had a gentle soul. I created for her a delicate and romantic album, just as she is, not childish and nearly for a woman. She will put little by little inside of it the photos of important moments of her life and I hope it will accompany her along her way.
In my next post you will see the birthday card.
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L'album è composto da sedici pagine che formano otto tasche. Dentro ogni tasca c'è un altro cartoncino su cui potrà incollare delle foto. Su ogni lato di questi fogli c'è un timbro che lo decora.
The album is made of sixteen pages that form eight pockets. Inside of each pocket there's a square cardstock on which she can glue some photos. On each cardstock there's is a stamped decoration.
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Qui potete vedere le prime libellule di quest'album.
Here you can see the first dragonflies of this album.
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Alla fine del post vedrete come ho creato questo fiore e le farfalle.
At the end of the post you will see how I created this flower and the butterflies.
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Di nuovo delle libellule. Le ho timbrate e poi vi ho passato sopra le Perfect pearls.
Again dragonflies. I stamped them and then I put on them Perfect Pearls.
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La pagina 13 è doppia. Ho aggiunto un secondo foglio con l'effetto legno.
Page 13 is double. I added another wood-like sheet.
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Qui ci sono di nuovo delle libellule.
Here there are more dragonflies.
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Ho creato anche una libellula grande, ma non l'ho incollata. Mia nipote potrà metterla dove vuole, anche nella sua camera. Questa libellula è libera di volare.
I created also a big dragonfly, but I didn't glue it. My niece can put it where she prefers, even in her bedroom. This dragonfly is free to fly.
Se ho messo tutte queste libellule nell'album c'è un motivo. La libellula è il simbolo del pensiero libero, della maturità, ma anche del sogno e del contatto con le persone che amiamo e che sono in un altro mondo. È il simbolo dei cambiamenti che sperimentiamo nella vita e della nostra identità. Della nostra capacità di vedere oltre i limiti umani. Ho trovato delle informazioni molto interessanti in rete e in particolare qui. Sono questi i motivi che mi hanno spinta a regalare a mia nipote una libellula.
Ma c'è anche un altro motivo, più concreto. Quando era piccolina le piaceva guardare "Il segno della libellula", con Kevin Costner. Certo, non un film per bambini, però bellissimo.
There's a reason why I put all these dragonflies in this album. The dragonfly is the symbol of free thought, of maturity, but also of dream and contact with people we love and who are not anymore in this world. It is the symbol of how we change during life and of one's own identity. Of our ability to see beyond human limits. I found many interesting information in the web and especially here. These are the reasons why I decided to give my niece a dragonfly.
But there's another reason too. When she was alittle girl she loved watching "Dragonfly", by Kevin Costner. Well it's not a movie for children, but it is amazing.
Per fare questo fiore e le farfalline ho usato i pennarelli acquerellabili, ho creato delle sfumature e poi li ho fustellati.
To make this flower and the tiny butterflies I used water markers, I created some shades and then I die cut them.
Ho usato lo stesso metodo per le libellule, ma ho aggiunto anche le Perfect Pearls per farle brillare.
I used the same method to make the dragonflies, but I also added Perfect Pearls to make them shine.
Fare tutti questi fiori è stato molto divertente!
Making all these flowers was very funny!
Qui potete comparare le loro dimensioni.
Here you can compare their size.
Le scatole le faccio sempre io su misura.
I myself always make the boxes.
Per finire, voglio lasciarvi una canzone che quando ero piccola mi piaceva tantissimo e sentivo già di capirne il significato e la malinconia. È "E intanto il tempo se ne va" del grande Adriano Celentano. Ascoltatela ad occhi chiusi.
I leave you a song that I loved listening when I was a little girl. I felt I already understood its meaning and its melancholy. It's "Meanwhile time goes by" by great Adriano Celentano. I'm going to translate the lyrics for non-Italian speakers. These are words a father tells his teenage daughter.
Where did that dress came from?
That's so impressive to see you wearing it.
If your mum sees you
tonight we'll get into troubles.
It's strange but this is just you,
fourteen years or a bit more,
it's a longtime you don't play anymore with your Barbie doll
and you walk as a woman by this time.
That's always a secret when you talk on the phone,
how many words whispering,
and I would like to ask you who is he
but I know you're embarrassed at talking with me.
Your room's door half-closed and you
the mirror, make-up and pulling up your breast,
and you are going out tonight,
these nights I will never sleep.
And meanwhile time goes by
and you feel you're not anymore a baby.
You grow up quickly at your age,
I hadn't realized that before.
And meanwhile time goes by
with dreams and worries,
Stockings have already replaced socks.
Becoming a woman is just normal,
but your own daughter is something special.
Maybe you have a boyfriend,
sometimes you have cried for him.
Your skirt shorter and then
malice in some of your gestures.
and you are going out tonight
these nights I will never sleep.
And meanwhile time goes by
and you feel you're not anymore a baby.
You grow up quickly at your age,
I hadn't realized before.
And meanwhile time goes by
with dreams and worries,
Stockings have already replaced socks.
la la la la...
Sfide / Challenges:
Acreativeromance, Challenge#35, Pink
Addicted-to-stamps-challenge, Challenge #89, ATG
Artbymiranchallenge, Challenge #17, ATG (Handcoloured flowers at page 14)
Asyoulikeitchallenge, 23rd October challenge, Favourite style - cute or elegant - and why (elegant, not for a child, almost for a woman)
Brownsugarchallenge, Challenge #117, ATG
Bunnyzoescrafts, October challenge, Animals
Craftcreatoins, 13th-25th October challenge, ATG
Craft-deebowz, 1st October challenge, ATG and include a handmade bow
Craftingbydesigns, October challenge, ATG
Craftmylife, October challenge, All crafts
Craftycalendarchallenge, October challenge Bingo, (Flowers-pink-sparkle, Pearls-sentiment- die cuts, Flowers-pearls-embossing dry or heat, Embossing-sentiment-sparkle)
Craftycreationschallenges, Challenge #274, Thinking of you
Craftyourpassionchallenges, Challenge #236, Bingo (Flowers-gems-die cuts)
Creativecardcrew, Challenge #73, Bows
Creativefingers, Challenge #54, ATG
Fan-tastic-Tuesday, Challenge #58, ATG w/twist Add some flowers
4kraftygirlzchallenges, Challenge #29, ATG
Gloriadesignschallenge, Challenge #18, Layer it!
Inthepinkchallenge, Challenge #55, Spots and/or stripes
Letscreatechallenges, Challenge #98, Animal antics
Lovetoscrap, Challenge #40, Seeing dots!
Melonheadzfriends, 12th October challenge, Lots of layers
Memascrafts, October challenge, Tic tac toe (Ribbon + lace-flowers-die cuts + punches, Flowers-pearls-glitter, Ribbon + lace-pearls-dry and heat embossing, Rubber stamp-glitter-dry and heat embossing)
Notjustcardschallenges, Challenge #4, ATG
Pennyschallenges, Challenge #200, Polka dots and pearls
Pictureandscrap, Challenge #84, Use flowers
Pileitonchallenge, Challenge #42, Cheerful/Uplifting message
Pinspirationalchallenges, Challenge #126, Picture (I was inspired by flowers)
Reasonableribbon, Challenge #105, ATG with ribbon, lace or trim
Scrapbookstampsociety, Challenge #52, Anything goes w/option Use the colour orange
Scrapitgirl, October challenge, Embossing folders (Pocket at page 3, flowers at page 5, another pocket at page 9, big dragonfly)
Scrappers-delights, Challenge #34, ATG or Halloween
Scribbleandscrapcrafts, Challenge #29, ATG
Sisteractcardchallenge, Challenge #80, ATG
Sparklensprinklecreativechallenges, October challenge, Glitter, embossing powder and/or flocking
Stampwithsarahkay, Challenge #223, No card
Stamplorations, October challenge, Stamps and embossing (Embossing: pocket at page 3, flowers at page 5, another pocket at page 9, big dragonfly)
Suzypantssmarty, Challenge #51, ATG w/twist Add pink
Ttcrd, 21st-27th October challenge, ATG
Useyourstuff, Challenge #158, Pet/Animal
Wordartwednesday, Challenge #155, ATG
Fantastic projects! Thanks for sharing it on the Craft-Dee BowZ challenge!
RispondiEliminaWhat an amazing work of love! Kim, DT at Craft Your Passion
RispondiEliminaEach page is a distinct work of art. Such cleans stamping and die cuts. Each page had a beautiful layout. Thank you for posting your beautiful art with us this week during our 155th challenge at Word Art Wednesday. I’m praying for sweet sunshiny days and I’m sending happy hugs to all. Carole, Encouragement Coordinator
RispondiEliminaWhat an amazing scrapbook and so many nice details !
RispondiEliminaThanks for joining us at Crafty Creations Challengeblog,
Hugs
Willeke
Ma che bello questo album!!!! Davvero favoloso, mi piace un sacco!! Ci sono tanti particolari bellissimi oltre ai tuoi mitici fiori e alle libellule: mi piacciono tutte le taschine, le tag, i timbri.... (anche io invidio i tuoi timbri... :-)) ) e pure la splendida scatola con quella carta meravigliosa...
RispondiEliminaLe rose sono spettacolari e molto realistiche, con che fustella le hai tagliate?
Utilissimo il punch "taglia e embossa", è un'altra cosa che mi manca e vorrei avere...
(e già si scatena la sindrome da acquisto compulsivo.... :- O )
Mariangela, hai fatto un lavorone!!!
RispondiEliminaMi piace molto, ci sono un sacco di dettagli bellissimi per non parlare dei fantastici fiori!!!!
Che pazienza....!!!!!!!! O_O O_O
Kisssssssssssssss ^___________^
Another amazing album, your work is truly beautiful. I'm sure she will cherish this book for ever. Thank you for sharing it with us at Craft My Life.
RispondiEliminaBeautiful album....
RispondiEliminaThanks for joining us at Card and Scrap challenges
Che lavoro meraviglioso e molto impegnativo, molto accurato in ogni minimo dettaglio! I fiori sono bellissimi (sono una fan degli handmade flowers!). Molti molti complimenti e grazie per avere partecipato al Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge. Spero di rivederti anche nelle prossime sfide.
RispondiEliminaIleanaxx
Pretty project, thanks for joining us at Brown Sugar this week
RispondiEliminaNice album. Thanks for playing along with Mema's Crafts.
RispondiEliminaVery nice album with plenty of layers. Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
RispondiEliminaSei bravissima Mariangela. Così attenta ad ogni particolare e al significato degli elementi da inserire. Anche a me piacciono tantissimo le libellule danno proprio il senso di leggerezza. Tua nipote deve sentirsi fortunata ma anche tanto amata. Queste creazioni acquisiscono un valore in più quando c'è dietro l'affetto per la persona a cui verrà donato. Grazie anche per mostrare sempre le tecniche per creare. Il tuo blog è una sorta di corso per me! Ti abbraccio Giorgia ♥
RispondiEliminaWow, Awesome, lovin all the handmade flowers and butterflies and gosh.... just wow
RispondiEliminaGorgeous papers too!
Thank you for joining us at Scribble & Scrap
Huggsss, Angelique
EngelDesignsScrap
Scribble & Scrap Store
This is too cute, so much pretty detail. love it
RispondiEliminaWow, this is gorgeous! So much work and love has gone into this for sure! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
RispondiEliminaWhat a labor of love! Your handmade flowers are so beautiful, and so many thoughtful touches, too. I love the little handmade butterflies. This is truly lovely! Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
RispondiEliminaFantastik projekt!
RispondiEliminaThank you for participating ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge
Welcome back.
Terv.Kaija DT-member
Wow, what a project..love all your flowers! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
RispondiEliminaE' un regalo stupendo, complimenti! =)
RispondiEliminawhat a very beautiful album you have made great decorations too.
RispondiEliminaThanks for join us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge.
Greetings Karin DT Coördinator
A beautiful album and matching box. What a gorgeous keepsake this will be . Thankyou for sharing with us at craft My Life. hugs Mrs A. (D.T.)
RispondiEliminaYour photo album and box are amazing! Love all the wonderful details you've added. I can tell lots of love and hard work have gone into this project, but well worth it. SO glad you shared it with us for the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge.
RispondiEliminaThis is such an amazing project. I am sure your niece absolutely loved it. Thank you for sharing it with us at Let's Craft and Create for our latest challenge.
RispondiEliminaThis is a beautiful album made with a lot of love. I am sure that your neice will just love it! Thanks for joining us at UYS and hope to see you again.
RispondiEliminaTammy DT
This is lovely...Thank you for joining us at Penny's Paper-Crafty, and good luck.
RispondiEliminaCaz xx PPC DT
Wow, this is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for joining us at CYP for our BINGO challenge. Hugsxx
RispondiEliminaFabulous album. Love all the details. Thanks for joining us at Melonheadz Friends.
RispondiEliminaWhat a GORGEOUS project! Thanks so much for sharing with us, and please stop by again soon. I can't wait to see more of your amazing art.
RispondiEliminaBlessings,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
P.S. This and anything else with ribbon can also be shared here in this fun challenge:
http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2014/10/rrr-challenge-105-anything-goes-with.html
Very lovely. Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew. Good luck. Maggie, DT
RispondiEliminaThis is so beautiful and will be treasured for a very long time.
RispondiEliminaThanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew.
Mari
A stunning creation!
RispondiEliminaThanks for sharing at In The Pink - good luck and hope to see you enter again soon!
Christine x
Hola Mariangela! He visto tu álbum y me ha entusiasmado, es precioso con tantos detallitos tan lindos. Tu sobrina estará encantada.
RispondiEliminaAbrazos, Mar
What a work of art, and a fabulous keepsake for your niece. Thanks so much for joining in at STAMPlorations!
RispondiEliminaWOW! What an awesome project :) Thanks for playing along this time at Creative Fingers! Hope to see you next time too! ♥ Tindaloo
RispondiEliminaWow, what a lovely project! Thanks so much for sharing at Stampavie and More Challenge!
RispondiEliminaHugs, Marja
Stampavie and More DT
Such a beautiful projects. Fantastic and cute. Thanks for playing along with us at Scrap It Girl!
RispondiEliminaAn amazing creation - I bet she loved it.
RispondiEliminaThanks for joining us at the Crafty Calendar Challenge.
Helen x
This is a gorgeous album! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Scrap It Girl! :)
RispondiEliminaWhat a gorgeous project! Love all the details. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrap It Girl! :)
RispondiEliminaoh my, what an amazing album. The work you have put into this is sensational and it looks fantastic! Thanks so much for playing along at STAMPlorations xx
RispondiEliminaA wonderful project!
RispondiEliminaThank you soo much for taking part in our "Polka dots & pearls” challenge…
Hope to see you again in our next challenge as well…
Hugs,
Melanie
(DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
(DT Creatalicious Challenges)
(DT Come and Get It)
(DT Allways Something Creative)
PS: Sorry for the late comment. I really had a busy week…
What an amazing labor of love! This project is just so full of details and great colors. The flowers are PERFECT. Thanks for sharing tutorials as well. Thanks for playing along with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
RispondiEliminaWaw really really pretty! thank you for joining us at As You Like It Challenge! hugs! Mojca
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