Tuesday, 27 April 2010

S.A.M. Creative Challenge # 8

Hi again every one. I have entered in a challenge set up by the girls at Stampamemory. The challenge for this fortnight is to create a layout using a photo of yourself and list five things that you like about yourself. Scraping myself is not something I normally do, but thought it would be nice to have some memories for my kids of me and what I was like! So.... here it is!


I have used Bella Rose DSP along with Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, the Scalloped Circle Punch and two clear Rhinestone Brads all from Stampin' Up! I have also used my Bigshot for the very first time! Cutting the topnote shape for the journaling. The chipboard letters, flowers and bling are from my stash.


This photo shows a close up of some of the embellishments. I actually painted the chipboard letters with crackle paint and then went over the top with crystal effects to make it shinny. I punched Riding Hood Red card stock with the scalloped circle punch and the snipped it to make the petal shapes for the bottom layer of the flowers. I used Close to Cocoa ink to age the edges of the DSP.


The last photo shows the journaling. Just incase you can't read it.....

About ME @ 40....

After recently becoming a single mum I have learned a few things about myself. I have discovered that I am a lot stronger than I ever thought I was. I am capable of coping with three gorgeous kids on my own. I am happy with my own company (something I never thought I would be!) I can manage a budget! I love to mow the lawn. I have found my love of craft all over again. I have conquered my fears of different things.... I have always wanted to learn to ride a motor bike! So, I now have my licence and love it!

All in all - I am happy being me!


Well there you have it - a page on ME! Hope you like it...

7 comments:

  1. Great layout & I love your journalling...GO YOU!!!

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  2. What a fabulous layout, and such powerful journaling. Thanks for taking part in the challenge. Love your chipboard letters by the way - crackle paint and crystal effects combo is a stunner!

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  3. Fantastic layout - very pretty.

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  4. I love your layout, it's simply stunning. The journalling is awesome too... Thank you for sharing it :)

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  5. Jeanne this is stunning and the journalling is awesome. One of your best and you deserved to win this challenge hands down. Wonderful wonderful wonderful. Congratulations! xxx

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  6. Jeanne that is stunning!....Good on you and you deserved to win as beautiful!....Love Bettina. xxx

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  7. Jeanne, this is a really beautiful layout. I love everything about it; all the elements come together beautifully. Great, honest, journalling, too. Love it!

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