Monday, September 19, 2011

Crafty Secrets DT Challenge: Retro!

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Hello, my friends!

I LOVED the theme this month—one of my favorites—Retro!  How can you not love all the fabulousness of Retro???

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I immediately thought of kitschy kitchens, aprons, housewives from the ‘40’s & all that goes with them…and decided on making a family recipe book.

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{images from Crafty Secrets’ “Homemade” Images & Journal Notes booklet}

All the fun retro paper patterns I used in my recipe book are found in Crafty Secrets’ new “Creating with Vintage Patterns” CD…

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What is it about a chunky board book that’s just so appealing?!

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I decided to choose recipes from several generations of the women in my family…

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…my great-grandmother Anna’s “Cream Cheese Tartlets”…

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{images from “Domestic Goddess” Creative Scraps}

Just a fun page here…no family recipe, but one for “Fairy Cake”…couldn’t resist!

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I just love these “buttons” printed from the CD…they really look like the real thing!

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Adorable recipe card printed from the CD, along with my mother Karen’s “Creamy Pork Chops” recipe…

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{image from “Domestic Goddess” Creative Scraps}

This fun kitschy kitchen image accompanies my grandmother LaPriel’s “Pinto Bean” recipe…I make a big pot of these at least once a month (and always think of her when I do…)

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{image from “Girlfriends” Creative Scraps}

My grandmother Velda’s “Party Lemonade”…she and my grandfather loved to entertain, so I’m sure they used this often…

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Another of the cute recipe card designs printed out from the CD…this one features my great-grandmother Estella’s “Quick Spanish Rice”…delicious!

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This sweet, motherly image from the “Kitchen Time” Vintage Cuts illustrates my “Scottish Shortbread” recipe…

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And another page left blank…just ready for another retro family recipe!  I used another recipe card image from the CD, and a perfect vintage soda popcap I had on hand…

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Just for fun, another little Retro Kitchen project….a card for a friend with the recipe theme… “What’s Cookin’?”, it says…love those colors together!

Well, that’s it for me today!  Hope you enjoyed your morning dose of retro…if you need a bit more to get your day started, stop by and visit the rest of my friends on the Design Team—you’ll find SO much to inspire you!

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Crafty Secrets Blog

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See you soon with something new…

Julie

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26 comments:

  1. HI! I'm TabithaSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    dont you just adore crafty secrets... i know i do
    hugs

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  2. Lynn StevensSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Julie your Retro recipe book is just darling and even more so to include family recipes!!!
    What a heirloom!
    hugs Lynn

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  3. Jan HenningsSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Now that's one gorgeous recipe book! I know you'll have the best recipes to tuck inside. Your recipes always make my mouth water..LOL

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  4. Linda DSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I agree with Jan, my mouth was water for the Cream Cheese Tartlets :) they sound so good. As always your project is stunning, and sure to become a family heirloom.

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  5. Celestial CharmsSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Hi Julie,
    Fabulous recipe book, and all the more darling that you included those treasured family recipes. That is the one thing I'm lacking, family recipes handed down. :( However, I do remember some of the types of meals, and often search for recipes that are a close second to the family originals. Have a wonderful week!
    Maureen

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Super CUTE Julie! Darling darling little album! Vic

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  7. Privet and HollySeptember 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    This just made
    me smile; if anyone
    is up to a Retro
    challenge, it's
    YOU, sweet friend!!
    FUN : ) !!
    xx Suzanne

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  8. NanSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I love all of this Crafty Secrets stuff so darling and you do it up so well!!

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  9. donnaSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Your recipe book is so cute and what a great idea. Love all your retro.
    Hugs
    donna

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I love this Julie!!!
    so many recipes and
    wonderful memories as well.
    I adore the crafty secrets
    images...they're the best!
    BEAR HUGS
    ~victoria~

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Beautiful book Julie, so fun!!

    Pam Hooten

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  12. Tammy RobertsSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Awesome projects Julie!!!!

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  13. DortheSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Julie,This book is a real family treasure- in the way you added recipies from way back-till now,-- such a wonderful idea- and filled with sweet images.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  14. Karen S BoothSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    WONDERFUL post Julie and I LOVE Retro too, as well as your atmospheric images ~ it always a pleasure to visit you here.
    Karen @ Lavender and Lovage

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  15. ImagiMeriSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    How cool is that? You did an amazing job. I made one similar for a class I taught at a local scrapbook store many years ago. I made mine retro and based on the old line: why did the chicken cross the road? I included all kinds of answers and chicken recipes.......it's hilarious.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  16. CharleneSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    You chose all the right papers!!! They worked perfectly for you cookbook. Another treasure for sure. The buttons added just the right POP! Have a great week.
    HUGS!
    Charlene

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  17. My Vintage MendingSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Julie these are beautiful and vintage charming. Love how you layered all of this...smiles...Renee

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  18. koraleeSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    What a fun project my sweet friend...I love this idea..you are always one buy bee and your results never cease to amaze me. Hope your month is going well. Hugs and love to you

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  19. debiSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I know what you mean about chunky board books. They just seem to say 'touch me'. Love them!!

    Your recipe book is adorable! Love the fun pages, those graphics are so cute. And how fun to have your favorite family recipes all together in such a special book.

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  20. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Julie, I always love your projects - and now I may have to come back and snag some of your recipes! Beautiful work!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  21. Creative GrammieSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Aloha Julie,
    I absolutely love your retro recipe book! Everything is so well put together; it just gels.
    TFS, I really enjoyed it.
    Warm hugs to you.

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  22. Kathy/NorthCarolinaSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    You created an heirloom~

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  23. Sheila R - Blessedanddistressed.blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Love your retro recipe album! Too cute!

    Have a wonderful week.

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  24. CynthiaSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Such a fun retro recipe album. Thanks for sharing, Julie!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    A homeowner will not need much interior designing of the kitchen countertops. Being able to choose different granite shades makes it easier to pattern or tailor with the overall color motif of the home.

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  26. Marie RaynerSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Julie, this is absolutely gorgeous! I just love it. You are so very talented!! xxoo

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