I am sharing the double page I have made as part of the Magical Memories class but these two are for my non Disney album - my Wild West album.
It all seems to fit together nicely as Shimelle's blog prompt was about inspiration and nature is one of the things that inspire me most. My prompt for week 2 of Magical memories was about putting on a show and so this has all combined to give me pages on one of the greatest natural shows in the world - Yellowstone National Park.
It really is like no-where else I have ever seen. It is such a mix of verdant grasslands, sulphur pots, lunar landscapes, hot springs and geysers. The wildlife we saw there was amazing. One of the most incredible sights I have ever seen was when we happened upon the resident herd of buffalo. They surrounded us (yes it was a bit scary as you are not meant to stop close to them as they are dangerous but when they are blocking the road you really don't have a lot of choice in the matter!)
We watched them running in the distance, kicking up dust clouds, grazing right next to us, rolling over and taking dust baths. It was wonderful - like being a real part of something like Dances with Wolves. It was a very special time.
We also saw the most famous geyser of all - Old Faithful (I couldn't resist the picture of Nij by the sign - he took it in good spirit - and Explorer Mickey who is our school traveller is also with him)
We saw hot springs, so many elk it wasn't true and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The first page has a stitched flap that lifts up to reveal extensive journalling and the flap is made from one of our favourite pictures of Excelsior Geyser printed onto canvas card so it was all faded and subtle. The negative strip acts as the lift up for the flap.
I have had a superb day today going to lunch at one of my favourite restuarants with the head teachers of two other school. The restaurant is right on the beach and it was just so nice to be relaxed and on holiday.
I need to think more about the My Freedom blog prompt as I am not sure I have fully understood it yet - so may be back later
Oh wow Karen! What beautiful pages! How did you do the printing on canvas? That is too neat!
Posted by: HeatherC | July 18, 2008 at 12:43 PM