This week's challenge at Lasting Memories is all about the journaling. whether you are always sure to tell a fabulous story, or if you're like me and just cover the "who, what, and when"...this is a great challenge! It's your chance to pull out some lovely pictures and really tell a story, share the meaning behind them, or explain just how you feel when you look at the photos. Here's my take on the challenge:
I was excited to finally get this picture scrapped; I've been hanging on to it for a while, and even had the journaling all written out on a scrap of paper since June of 2009! Like I said, I generally just do the "who, what, when". But there are some cases when the "why" needs to be told. When this happens, I always make sure to get it down on paper as soon as I can, ensuring the feelings and the moments are fresh in my mind. I'll stash it away in my idea binder until I'm ready to scrap it, but at least I know what I need to say is patiently waiting for me.
Also in most case I handwrite my journaling, as I think it's one of those things that will be soooo valuable to future generations- seeing their great-grandmother's handwriting will hopefully be special to some future "Call Girls". However, in situations like this when I have a lot to say, I turn to the computer and type it out. This way I can cover plenty of story in a much smaller space than had I used my sharpie!
Here's what I had to say on this layout about my son's love for "High School Musical":
Wesley, ever since HSM #1 came out, you have been in love. It was your first time really showing interest in a trend. You would sing, “What time is it, it’s party time” over and over again. I had NO IDEA what it was all about until I talked to Auntie Sarah- this HSM thing was all the rage!!
It’s been 3 years since it all started. You’re finishing 2nd grade, 8 years old and still in love. Today at the book fair, you chose to spend your money on a HSM poster- how cute. But you must have realized that it’s not a “typical” choice for boys your age as you told the kids after school it was a poster of a Lamborghini. I hope you’re able to stay true to who you are, have your own interests no matter what the norm is and be proud of your choices!!
I hope you'll have a chance to share your story with us at Lasting Memories this week! =) T
"High School Musical" is being entered in the following challenges:
-Lasting Memories journaling
-Scrapbookers Anonymous 23 eyelets
-Chicken Soup aqua, yellow & kraft
-Scrap and Stamp tags
-Etsy Inspired inspired by Think Fast Designs
-Craetive Type eat pray love
-Sketchy Thursdays sketch
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Very cute layout! Love the way you did your journaling with the button embellishments to the right!
ReplyDeletegreat layout. love the misting, your journaling and of course all those eyelets. awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for digging into your stash and playing along with us at Scrapbookers Anonymous. =)
Such a cute layout and great story behind it! If I know that I'm going to want to journal when I scrap certain pictures. I type up a quick word document and title it the same as the picturers. Its usually a really rough draft of what I end up journaling but at least it's a little reminder for me when I finally get to those pics! Oh and I love what you did with the eyelets :) Thanks for joining in the fun at Scrapbookers Anonymous!!!
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable, thanks for sharing!
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Wow...what a great story !!!...I like the way you mist the background...and what a cute way to use eyelets... cute photos too... Thank you so much for playing along with US over at scrapbookers Anonymous...hugs..xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour absolutely right! Sometimes you do have to tell why and you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome layout! Love that you journaled, in addition left white space. Love your misting and layout design! Thanks so much for playing with us at Scrapbookers Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteThs is such a cool LO and story behind it. I too have an 11 year old that likes certain things that aren't the "norm" for his age, but I always make him feel secure about his choices and to be true to himself. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the colours & use of circles, cute photo too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with Chicken Soup :)
Great job! Thanks for joining us at Scrap and Stamp
ReplyDeleteLOVE it, Tiffany! Tags are a great way to incorporate journaling...hidden OR as you have done right out in the open. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrap and Stamp :)
ReplyDeleteGORGOEUS layout!! Soooo trendy! Thanks for playing EIC with us this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great layout and story!! I love this!
ReplyDeleteI try and do most of my journaling in handwriting as well, for the exact same reason as you! I love looking at my b-ay cards etc from my grandparents who have passed. It's something sentimental that I'll always have and that's what I want to leave in my albums as well.
Great story Tiffany!! I love your layout. The picture is sweet (: I really like how you used the eyelets (: Thanks for playing along at Scrap & Stamp this week!!
ReplyDeleteVery classy use of the eyelets! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapbookers Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteLoveeeeeeeeeeeeee this! I love love love that photo, the eyelets and loving the misting! Thanks soooooooooooooooo much for playing along with Sketchy Thursdays! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the eyelets as an accent on the circles- great colours and a great story- thanks for joining us at Scrapbookers Anonymous
ReplyDeleteLove those buttons on the side like that! :)
ReplyDeleteFab LO, love the circle of eyelets. Thanks for playing along with Scrapbookers Anonymous.xxxx
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