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The Whatevers #2 or Today

Are you ready for the second Whatevers? If you missed the what the Whatevers is all about…check it out here.

Click here to see what Cat made out of this photo and which story she tells

Click here to see what Vicki made out of this photo and which story she tells

Here is my take on it

TODAY

“Women cannot be trusted” he had shouted and ended the discussion why women should not be able to vote. She was so tired of this – maybe she should join Virginia, Mary and France to the next Suffrogette Meeting! If he would ever get done with taking the photo?

Her Name: Myrtle – Mother of Maria and Mathias

You can see how I created the background for the pages and the supplies I used in this Post: Sgraffito

added some ripped Donna Downey Prima Canvas and 7 Gypsies Tags and Tape.

And here is the photo for you:

Here is how it works if you want to play along:

Vicki, Cat and I have made a one-year commitment to each other and picked twelve photos with Whatevers whom we will give a story.
Every month – if possible always on the 15th – each of us will do a post with an individual story that goes along for us with the same photo.
If you want you can play along and we will have the photo for you – just right click on it to safe it to download and show us your version of The Whatevers.
There is no rules to the story itself- it can be funny, sad, uplifting, breathtaking- WHATEVER
There is no rules on the length or the form of the story– it can be a short sentence, an essay, a poem or a soap opera – WHATEVER
There is no rules on the artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal page – WHATEVER
Here is a rule though: if you take the photo you have to link back to us andshow us your story.
These pictures are from our personal stash and are for personal use for you only! If you want to use them for a publication whether a book or magazine in print or digital form please ask for permission!
If you want to participate we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

You can grab the blinkie here if you want to add it to your sidebar

You can share your work with us by submitting here:

Nat

Comments (9)

penny4thoughts

August 3, 2012 at 8:03 pm | #

Terrific story to go with your wonderful vibrant background. It’s so bold that it shouts at you like the start of your story. I love seeing all the layers and textures in it.

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AnnaB

July 19, 2012 at 10:20 pm | #

I really love this concept Nat! And I love your story and your colourful background! So cool!

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Vicki Chrisman

July 16, 2012 at 6:06 am | #

whoooops! I posted my comment in the post below. duh! I LOVE THIS NAT~!

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Lisa Flaherty

July 16, 2012 at 12:16 am | #

What a great story, Nat! Totally grabs the reader with an emotional jolt with that first sentence! I love the juxtaposition of the vintage looking ephemera and your bright modern sgraffito–Myrtle WILL make it to that meeting, and cannot be staid!

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Clare

July 15, 2012 at 7:02 pm | #

i really enjoyed the last whatever and so will get my thinking cap on for this new photo. your page is gorgeous such bright and vibrant colours, the sgraffito is fab!

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Sue Clarke

July 15, 2012 at 4:47 pm | #

Myrtle’s story goes so well with her facial expression. Fun and bright colors that I’ve come to expect from you Nat. I’m sorry to hear that your time with Cocoa Daisy is almost up, but thanks for leading me to that kit club.

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Catherine (scared of gold paint) Scanlon

July 15, 2012 at 2:21 pm | #

You always have the most beautiful colors, Wow. I love this and Myrtle, she is awesome!! xoX and see you soon!

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- nathalie-kalbach
  
  July 15, 2012 at 2:23 pm | #
  
  see you soon babe. getting ready for my last class in toronto today huge hugs nat
  
  Sent from my iPad NEW Website: http://www.nathaliesstudio.com
  
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Martha Richardson

July 15, 2012 at 1:31 pm | #

Love Myrtle & her fighting spirit

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The Whatevers #1 or The Bow

Are you ready for the first Whatevers? If you missed the post of what this is all about- check out yesterday’s blogpost.

Click here to see what Cat made out of this photo and which story she tells

Click here to see what Vicki made out of this photo and which story she tells

Here is my take on it

THE BOW

Seriously, a photo with his sister? She always found a way to tease him. Just before Dad was going to take the photo of them, she made fun of this stockings. He didn’t like stockings anyway. Maria, always uptight and orderly – just look at her white stockings – puh! But ha…this time he got her back – pulled her ridiculous big bow on the head. Looks all crooked now. She almost cried, but Dad told her to hold still for the photo. Her crooked bow will be forever banned on a photo – so there Maria…You are NOT perfect!

Their names: Mathias and Maria

Supplies: tissue paper, Liquitex Heavy Body gel Medium, various Acrylic Paints, Maya Mists, Dylusions Stamps, 7Gypsies Tag, Lace, transparent tape I found at a french market, 7Dots Paper, 7Gypsies Paper Tape, Prima Resins, Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze, Canvas Fabric, Gerstaecker Gesso, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Letters, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Power Tape

Here is our first photo:

Here is how it works if you want to play along:

Vicki, Cat and I have made a one-year commitment to each other and picked twelve photos with Whatevers whom we will give a story.
Every month – if possible always on the 15th – each of us will do a post with an individual story that goes along for us with the same photo.
If you want you can play along and we will have the photo for you – just right click on it to safe it to download and show us your version of The Whatevers.
There is no rules to the story itself- it can be funny, sad, uplifting, breathtaking- WHATEVER
There is no rules on the length or the form of the story– it can be a short sentence, an essay, a poem or a soap opera – WHATEVER
There is no rules on the artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal page – WHATEVER
Here is a rule though: if you take the photo you have to link back to us andshow us your story.
These pictures are from our personal stash and are for personal use for you only! If you want to use them for a publication whether a book or magazine in print or digital form please ask for permission!
If you want to participate we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

You can grab the blinkie here if you want to add it to your sidebar

You can share your work with us by submitting here:

Nat

Comments (20)

Graciela Paganini

July 16, 2012 at 1:18 pm | #

One question? I’m on time for this poryect?? Sorry my english , I try to write in that language . I’m from Argentina , i LOVE this proyect. Kiss

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Stella W (scraptella)

July 15, 2012 at 10:07 am | #

Ich habe vor 2 Tage meine Version gemacht! was für eine Erlebnis!! ich warte schon das nächste Foto!

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Clare

July 6, 2012 at 8:45 pm | #

fabulous project ladies, loving all your work! pondered this challenge and decided to give it a go…i really enjoyed it. thanks. x

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penny4thoughts

June 23, 2012 at 6:49 pm | #

I LOVE your story and the whole art journal page!! This project is such a great idea and such fun!

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Milagros

June 21, 2012 at 7:11 pm | #

Hi Nath!
today I miss the presentation on my blog of the Whatevers, I’ve also submitted for the project covers and tomorrow I’ll upload the link pages of the first photo. Here the link of the presentation http://cleoscrap.blogspot.com.es/2012/06/whatevers-narracion-creativa.html
hugs

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The Rock Chic

June 20, 2012 at 10:42 am | #

Tee hee – that story is so fun. Love it!
And the layout is great

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Donna Collier

June 16, 2012 at 4:27 pm | #

Such a fun concept! What a great way to stretch our imaginations and be inspired! Loved your story and wow, what creativity in your journal! Love the journal!! :) Can’t wait to watch this project grow and grow!

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Gunvor

June 16, 2012 at 11:17 am | #

Love your story Nat and your pages! I’m going to join this and am already thinking about what to create. Thanks for thinking this up!

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Peggy Lee

June 15, 2012 at 10:56 pm | #

This is soooo perfect for me! Cause I am a twin, I can so relate to this photo…hahahahahah loved your story Nat. this is going to be soooo cool-love all your textures , colors….thanks for sharing.

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Vicki Chrisman

June 15, 2012 at 4:30 pm | #

Oh seriously Nat.. this is so fun! I LOVE your page AND your story! Your use of color, texture and design… always amazes me!

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Marsha.

June 15, 2012 at 4:17 pm | #

:-D!!!
Nat, this made me think about something I read yesterday… Have you ever heard about Erik Kessels? He’s a Dutch creative director and he collects old photo albums (Found at fleamarkets etc). It’s fascinating! He is actually preparing an exhibition at FOAM in Amsterdam: http://www.foam.org/press/2012/erik_kessels I’m definitaly going to see it, it looks so cool!

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Sue Clarke

June 15, 2012 at 3:47 pm | #

Just love your creative story and can so see it happening that way!

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Cat

June 15, 2012 at 3:09 pm | #

Nat — you’re story is so cute — love Mathias and Maria! Can’t wait until next time ;-) thanks for all your hard work — it’s been amazing so far!

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Jennie

June 15, 2012 at 2:59 pm | #

A really great story – made me smile! And a great page too – love the colours and the way you printed the story on the tape. Thanks for inspiring me to have a go!

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Milagros

June 15, 2012 at 2:45 pm | #

I really like your story to this picture, of course the girl is pulled pint. Wanting to start a story has to think and prepare the site.
Nath I have a question, you must be a story or can be linked each photo a story???. Thank you.
hugs

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Marjie Kemper

June 15, 2012 at 1:59 pm | #

Great story. Love your different spins on this! The gauzy fabric strings are wonderful and I love all your rich colors. Happy to play along with you!

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mjmarmo

June 15, 2012 at 1:22 pm | #

I love this!! What a great story! Thank you!

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Martha Richardson

June 15, 2012 at 12:57 pm | #

Good one Nat!

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msplum10

June 15, 2012 at 12:48 pm | #

Hmmm.. not sure if my comment made it through or if it disappeared into cyberspace… anyway! Love your story! He really got her there! Thanks for the inspiration!

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msplum

June 15, 2012 at 12:46 pm | #

LOL! LOVE your story! He really got her there! Great page and great inspiration! Thank you so much for doing this and sharing. I will try to play along.

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Introducing: The Whatevers – Creative Storytelling

May I introduce you to the The Whatevers – a creative story telling project by Cat Scanlon, Vicki Chrisman and me.

Cat and Vicki are two of my oldest Scrapbooking Friends…in fact..it is all their fault, because when I started in 2004 they were my idols. And they still are. They were oftentimes crossing Mixed Media with Scrapbooking and use all kinds of techniques, which back then was what draw me right into this whole adventure.

What all three of us have in common (besides enjoying each others company and having a blast) is the love for vintage photos, whether it be family treasures or sometimes found ones.

Have you ever been to a flea market and then had this weird sensation of those faces from long ago times looking at you? Sometimes you find a little trace of the history on those photos, the name and city of the photographer, a scribbled note or year on the back of the photo…but that is it. There is no more ….Really…no more? They are forgotten as long as they have no name and no story…

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMosGfKKsbQ&feature=player_detailpage]

We want to give those Whatevers a name- we want to make them part of our family and if you want…you can make them part of your family too. Here is my album/art journal cover

Here is how it works

Vicki, Cat and I have made a one-year commitment to each other and picked twelve photos with Whatevers whom we will give a story.
Every month – if possible always on the 15th – each of us will do a post with an individual story that goes along for us with the same photo.
If you want you can play along and we will have the photo for you to download and show us your version of The Whatevers.
There is no rules to the story itself- it can be funny, sad, uplifting, breathtaking- WHATEVER
There is no rules on the length or the form of the story– it can be a short sentence, an essay, a poem or a soap opera – WHATEVER
There is no rules on the artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal page – WHATEVER
Here is a rule though: if you take the photo you have to link back to us and show us your story.
These pictures are from our personal stash and are for personal use for you only! If you want to use them for a publication whether a book or magazine in print or digital form please ask for permission!
If you want to participate we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

The first Whatever Post will be up tomorrow – make sure to check out our blogs :)

Nat

Comments (26)

juliekirk

June 19, 2012 at 10:19 am | #

A great idea, so fun, creative + ‘human’ too. :-)

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juliekirkJulie Kirk

June 19, 2012 at 10:18 am | #

A really great idea – so fun and creative and ‘human’ too. :-)

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Peggy Lee

June 15, 2012 at 10:47 pm | #

This excites me so….me too girls I love vintage photos-I collect them too-when I go into the old potato barn (the next town over from me) antique store, I am always drawn to the photo/post card section…I just love it…I often wonder- How are these people? What was their life like? Love the mistery in the photo and little hints usually scratched on the back of it…
I am in, I can’t wait to play….maybe a trip to the antique barn is a must this weekend…
Outstanding idea, and great way to have creative play with friends.

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- Peggy Lee
  
  June 15, 2012 at 10:48 pm | #
  
  sorry it’s suppose to say Who are these people? lol
  
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jencushman

June 15, 2012 at 1:41 am | #

I just love this idea! How fun Nat. I will be checking in now and then to see how it comes along. Have fun, my friend!

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Sue Clarke

June 14, 2012 at 11:14 pm | #

What a fun idea. I collect old photos of people that I don’t know since I don’t have photos from my own family of origin. I have made up one story on a LO this past winter. I’m excited to see what you ladies do with this and will try to play along. The Whatevers need stories too!

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ahewe

June 14, 2012 at 10:33 pm | #

That is an idea that really speaks to me. I have been wondering myself when I successfully bought vintage photos on fleamarkets or at ebay how these came to be there in the first place. I even made a quilt about this theme.
And please, can you tell me what the music is in the video? Absolutely loved it!
Angelika

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Marjie Kemper

June 14, 2012 at 10:30 pm | #

You have the MOST creative ideas! I’d love to adopt a Whatever. Off to join your FB page.

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lenakoch

June 14, 2012 at 10:09 pm | #

Great idea! How do I sign in? Would LOVE to join you… best regards from Luxemburg!

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- nathalie-kalbach
  
  June 15, 2012 at 9:07 am | #
  
  You just check out the photo and story posted today at noon, download the photo and link back to your project on that post once you have it created, Lena :)
  
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  - lenakoch
    
    June 15, 2012 at 10:05 am | #
    
    merci! will do!
    
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Lena

June 14, 2012 at 10:04 pm | #

hej there, would love to join , but how do i sign in? GREAT idea! best regards from Luxemburg!

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P

June 14, 2012 at 8:31 pm | #

Oh, what a fun idea! :) I’ll definitely join you.

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- PyssligaSara
  
  June 14, 2012 at 8:32 pm | #
  
  …. I somehow posted this comment before entering my name and website. :/ So here it is…
  
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Cat

June 14, 2012 at 8:24 pm | #

I CAN NOT wait until tomorrow. ;-) Love your cover.

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sarah

June 14, 2012 at 6:51 pm | #

just too, too tempting….!

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Renee VanEpps

June 14, 2012 at 5:25 pm | #

Great idea, I always see so many of these types of pictures at antique stores, flea markets, wherever. Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with :)

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Marsha.

June 14, 2012 at 3:47 pm | #

Curious to see how this unfolds :-)

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Martha Richardson

June 14, 2012 at 3:46 pm | #

I’m so in…this will be big fun!

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Finnabair

June 14, 2012 at 3:42 pm | #

awsome idea, as always! I’m in with both my heart and hands!!!

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- Martha Richardson
  
  June 14, 2012 at 3:46 pm | #
  
  Me too!!!! Can’t imagine what you will come up with ;)
  
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Lee Brehon

June 14, 2012 at 2:47 pm | #

Very Interesting, I love a good story and a jumping off spot, great combination!

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MiaKL

June 14, 2012 at 1:39 pm | #

Now I do not need to wait any more, lovely;). Interesting idea, will look at the blog tomorrow then. So still waiting anywhay…

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Milagros

June 14, 2012 at 1:28 pm | #

It is a very interesting idea, I love this project and I join you. Always when I look at old photographs would think about how their lives and what they were thinking while they were doing the Photografia. Thank you for this opportunity that you offer
hugs

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mjmarmo

June 14, 2012 at 1:22 pm | #

How cool!!

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Julie Short

June 14, 2012 at 12:48 pm | #

What an intriguing idea!

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The Whatevers …or have you heard?

What could this be all about??? Any ideas ? ;)

hugs

Nat

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Maria Schmidt

June 11, 2012 at 9:05 am | #

Don´t now but it´s looks funny!

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Sue Clarke

June 11, 2012 at 2:03 am | #

Don’t know but I liked it!

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Bev W.

June 11, 2012 at 1:10 am | #

just liked the whatevers on fb!!! don’t know but i’m sure it’s going to be lots of fun….does the word fun count as an ides…lol

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