On a wet, gone back to cold day here. But a nice day to be home and catch up on some crafting and blogging.
Today I would like to share a layout for the challenge at CSI , it has been a little while since I have joined in , so many challenges, so little time, but the colour palette really appealed to me, so I made sure I got this one done.
Also the challenge over at Challenge Yourself is to scrap a affirmation.
Also the challenge over at Challenge Yourself is to scrap a affirmation.
So my affirmation is ~
Today I choose to be Happy
Evidence and Testimony requirements plus a lovely sketch by Emma Stafrace
Evidence
I have used mixed media
Bird and Birdcage
Flowers , leaves
book page
butterfly
Testimony
I have attached my journalling to the back of my layout and I have chosen the theme of something on my mind.
" I was finding I was getting sadder and sadder at the state of the world at the moment. I can not believe humans can be so cruel and hateful. I was actually waking up sad and dreaded to see what new evil had occurred , I was despairing .
Then it occurred to me, even though I despair of the bad things in the world and wish there was none of it , My despairing and sadness did not change a thing. But I could choose to be happy and spread happiness in small ways and that can maybe change someones day for them and also I can be a better person to be around . So if we all spread happiness where and when we can , in small ways in makes the world a better and happier place for some. At least it is being pro happiness instead of feeling helpless. "
I have created my banner with Material, lace and PP. Also I have cut the flowers from the same PP and layered them. You can see the sneak of a Book Page. I have added a butterfly and can you see the diamante strip ? that is from a brooch
I have added some gelato's , water colour paints on the masked texture paste and then gone around the pattern with both white and black charcoal pencils.
I hope you take the opportunity to visit CSI and Challenge Yourself to see the amazing layouts by the DT's
Thanks so much for calling by.
Love , Peace and Happiness
Mary x
9 comments:
This is fabulous!!! That banner is delish:):) And your flower cluster is divine & your journaling is spot on...we can only do what we can do!!
Yes we must be careful not to fall into despair, the world is still a wonderful place.. love the colors you have used.. a vintage feminine feel to your layout with the stenciling and texture too.. lovely photo as well..
Ah Mary - I'm sorry you had a while of feeling sad about all the bad things going on around us. I love the way you've made the choice to be happy and to do what you can, where you are. The paper you chose is so pretty as is your photo. A fave for me. Thanks for the inspiration :)
Wow! What a great layout and fabulous philosophy. If we all followed this, the world would be a far better place. I'm starting with a smiley face! :)
I absolutely LOVE this layout, Mary. First of all, I love the photo of you and your gorgeous background and design! And I love how you decided to choose to be happy! WOW! What a great affirmation! And I am so happy that you joined us at Challenge YOUrself this month! Thank you!
So pretty, love the saying too.
Thanks for playing along with us at Challenge YOURself :)
Well done Mary! Such a great affirmation and something that everyone should think about! Love the soft pretty colors. So glad you joined us at Challenge YOUrself.
Well done Mary for finding that new purpose and direction in your affirmation. I think if we all thought like you the world would certainly be a happier place. Thanks for sharing your beautiful layout and playing along with Challenge Yourself again this month.
Oh Mary. I loved the journaling on this one. It is too true. I LOVE this pic of you! Thanks for sharing it with us at Challenge YOUrself.
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