A former school teacher, my grandmother raised her kids then
went back to school to become a pharmacist so that she could help out
in her husband's drugstore. In 1945 she graduated from Loyola University with that second degree. A scanned and reprinted photo was used for this page, celebrating her graduation.
Here are a couple of closeups:
A big circle punch came in handy when creating the page's quilt-inspired decoration. Circles whose edges are folded inward are what make the cathedral window design.
As a footnote to the story, my grandmother was such a wonderful student that she was asked to teach at the school, and did so, eventually teaching her own daughter, my mom. At the time, a photo of the two of them was staged for the school's newspaper. I scrapped it a few years ago:
Now we actually have three generations of pharmacists in the family, as my brother is also a registered pharmacist. I wonder if any of his kids will take to the profession?
Such a lovely page, Madeline! I love the folded circles and your use of the alphas to make your title.
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome page- love love the circles at the bottomw!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspirational story....and the folded paper quilt detail is really amazing:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love all the layering, the choice of color, and the paper quilting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story!
ReplyDeleteAnd such a great page and tribute to your grandmother :)
Lovely photo and a equally beautiful layout! I love the quilting look.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful layout. All the embelishments are perfect for a vintage layout...the bottom is great. Great memory too!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful story, so glad you've preserved it! Love your colors and that circle technique.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love everything about this page!!! The amazing paper technique you used on the bottom half, the vintage look and most of all the story behind the page!!! Fantastic!
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