Good morning crafty friends! I have a new layout for you today. In case you hadn’t noticed, this kit is seriously inspiring. In fact the dies and some of the word art bits in the element pack completely inspired this layout.
All of my life I have struggled with my body image. I have fought with myself over what I “should” do as opposed to what I would like to do for myself. These are life decisions not little things like “should I scrapbook or cook dinner” things. haha After I hit 30 I slowly started to make decisions for myself. Even more slowly I have started learning to love myself. It is not easy but I am happier, more fulfilled and even more excited about life. It seems the older I get the better life gets.
the layout:
This page was so much fun to make. I started with the paper/ tag cluster in the middle just layering everything all together to make a stack. The die cuts were perfect to put on the side with the “My journey” tag. I felt like there needed to be more on here so I grabbed the vellum tag from the Crate paper “journey” embellishments to create a little scatter of elements and die cut. The last bit was just adding some sewing on a few key bits. Simple, easy and very eye catching.
the details:
(using Dream Quest kit and add-on dies)
Thank you for stopping by today. Hope I have inspired you in some way.
(don’t forget you can save 10% with my code BRENDA10)
June 8, 2015 at 10:56 am
This layout is so pretty!
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June 8, 2015 at 11:54 am
Beautiful photo and layout!
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June 8, 2015 at 1:09 pm
Brenda, your layout is so sweet!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
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June 8, 2015 at 3:51 pm
Really lovely layout! LOVE to hear that someone else is getting happier as they get older! 🙂
I feel I understand the phrase “Youth is wasted on the young” 🙂
Hugs!
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June 8, 2015 at 4:29 pm
Wonderful post and layout Brenda. I agree; the older I get, the more comfortable I am with myself… it’s a nice feeling isn’t it?
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June 8, 2015 at 7:02 pm
wow! such a stunning layout! i love every detail!
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June 8, 2015 at 9:34 pm
Beautiful layout and love that you used the fun dies!!
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June 9, 2015 at 8:27 am
This is a beautiful layout. I love all the layering, and, of course, your story.
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June 9, 2015 at 9:56 am
I’m glad you discovered the truth that you have to think of yourself as much as you do others. We are not programmed that way as we grow up – it’s an idea that comes with age. Relax and enjoy it. It gets better and easier as you get even older.
Great page.
thanks for sharing.
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June 10, 2015 at 9:29 am
I love all the layers on your page!
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June 10, 2015 at 11:43 am
Like the die cut and gold…very dreamy layout
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