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During the afternoon of the second in Florence we had the honour of visiting the workshop of Paolo Vettori and his sons. This business is the only one of its kind in Italy, where three generations of violin makers have practiced their craft for 78 years without a break in the tradition. Here is a view of the outside of the workshop where we waited for the family to arrive. Meet Dario II in his workshop, who carries on the tradition of his family business. Dario II is very proud of his work which he should be. Dario 1 was his grandfather and became known as "The Violin-Maker of the Mountain". His grandfather made 156 violins 37, violas, 2 violoncellos and 2 quartets before he died in 1973. Dario 1's sons, Paolo and Carlo continued the art. Dario II told us he makes around 6 violins a year. He works with his father, Paola, sister Sofia and his brother Lapo. Meet baby Dante, the next generation of violin makers. Meet Paola Vettori, the fifth-eldest son of Dario who started working in his father's workshop at a very early age. Here he is holding his grandson. Dante is clearly showing his fascination with the family business at a very young age. Eventually we moved downstairs to where different tasks were performed. It was fascinating watching Dario working at his craft. It was easy to see that he was a perfectionist and loved his work. For the construction of the instruments, the family uses molds and models that have been used in the family's business for years, some inherited from other famous violin makers. Dario mainly uses local and Bosnian maple (some of which were left by his grandfather), Italian poplar, willow, cherry and pear wood as well as the traditional violin-making spruce from northern Italy. The final result is clearly a masterpiece.

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Welcome to the monthly CTMH SOTM blog Hop! This Hop will feature the March SOTM, which is "Winged Masterpiece", an amazing set of 15 stamps & it could be yours for only $5. It will be fun to see the stamping inspiration found on this hop.  If you came here from  Miss. Carrie's Blog  you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating Makers on Melinda’s Blog: HERE!   This month we have approximately 19 Close To My Heart Makers sharing their creations using the March SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!   Here we go!  I decided to create a Double Z-fold Card. Such a great stamp, so many possibilities, I random stamped the butterfly.  Though, have other ideas, it's a work in progress and I need a 36 hour DAY!!  Second attempt - larger size card (5X7) to accommodate the large butterfly Also decided to ink the butterfly using Ink Oxides   Materials: Paprika and White Daisy cardstock   Intense Black Ink The White Daisy Z fold card measures 7" X 10-1/2"  scored at 2-3/4, 5-1/2.   The smaller inserted Z card measures  4" x 9" scored at 3" and 6" To create a contrast, I colored the butterfly using Distressed Oxide inks: mixed "Mustard Seed" with "Candied Apple" to emphasize the larger flowers creating the Paprika tone and colored around them with Peacock Feathers   I wasn't happy with my first attempt. I needed a larger card  4 1/4 X 5 1/2 just wasn't large enough  for that lovely butterfly! Paprika and White Daisy cardstock with Intense Black Ink Now "hop" on over to Alyson Mayo's Blog to see her inspiring work!  Be sure to visit all the Makers at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas!  Please leave a comment, we love your encouragement.  Remember, the March SOTM is only available until  March 31!  Contact your CTMH consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set for $5! or even FREE as a VIP.

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My friend Pat finished her Mary Peacock sampler!!!!  Isn't it gorgeous!!!!!???  What a labor of love this was.  These photographs were ta...