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This month's OLW challenge was to write a "note to self." Ali's inspiration was a letter she wrote to herself as a kid that was mailed back to her a year later. I too had one of those experiences. It's always so interesting to see what you were thinking a year ago, and what you hoped for yourself then. I was really excited for this challenge because this past week I turned 35. To me writing a letter to myself seemed a great way to kick off my 35th year!
Ali told us about a site called FutureMe.org that you send an email to and they send one back to you in a year. Kind of an updated tech-y version of her inspiration letter. I plan to send this to myself and look forward to seeing what insights it brings a year from now.
I showed you my title page at the top of this post. Here is how it looks in my book with the April self portrait. You can also see my February photo enlargement peeking through. I am totally in love with this title block and it couldn't have been more simple. Over at Write.Click.Scrapbook a few weeks ago they did a series on beginner digital scrapbooking. They shared a digi template by Crystal Wilkerson (who I am a big fan of)! It is designed to be a 12x12 layout but I resized it to 5x5. Then instead of using a photo I used the title block designed by Ali Edwards for this project. Then I added the quote, "It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day to day basis." I love the bright colors and the look of all the elements together! And I think I have a new favorite quote! :)
And here it is all together in my book. (Sorry for the slightly yellow tone to the photo). I loved the focus of this month's prompt! It was so perfect for where I am right now! Can't wait to see what Ali comes up with for May!
And now for some more OLW creativity...your next stop on this blog hop is Katrina! For a full list of all the OLW blog hoppers see below. Thanks for stopping by!
Lisa Allen www.backtoallen.com/writers_blog
Amanda K. http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com
Rebekah P. http://istampscrapcraft.blogspot.com/
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I love what you've done with your word this month. And thanks for sharing about the digi lesson! I'll have to look into that!
ReplyDeleteI love those self-portraits, especially the adorable 'getting mushed on the cheek' one :) What a great layout for the month. Hope you're on the hop next month :)
ReplyDeleteI love the title page you shared with us and what a great quote. Best wishes as you reach for all your goals!
ReplyDeleteHappy 35th! I like the quilt work feel of your title page. Glad you are part of the hop!
ReplyDeletegreat quote and great choice for this project! Since my word is "happy" I think I'll borrow this quote!
ReplyDeleteOh! I love that bright, colorful border!! Thank you for sharing your letter. And happy belated birthday!
ReplyDeletei just love how you incorporated a new skill into your album. your title block is really cool and your photos look wonderful! welcome to the digital scrapping - i'm totally hybrid and love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, thanks for sharing. Love the way everything is coming together in your album.
ReplyDeleteLove the quote, your photos, the digi page and thanks for sharing your letter. Happy 35th :)
ReplyDeleteTotally loved your quote! Your pic is great!!! Ironically, I am also a 35 yr old who became a SAM in Sept! Great to have you on the hop! See you next month!- Amanda
ReplyDeletei adore your title page! it is just perfect. and way to go using your new digi skilz to add to the fun of your book.
ReplyDeleteand what a sweet enlarged photo peeking out from behind this month's page.
glad i stopped in.
~j
How fun and cheerful and happy!!!! Well done! Love your photos of you! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHow fun and cheerful and happy!!!! Well done! Love your photos of you! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with your word this month. And thanks for sharing about the digi lesson! I'll have to look into that!
ReplyDeletei just love how you incorporated a new skill into your album. your title block is really cool and your photos look wonderful! welcome to the digital scrapping - i'm totally hybrid and love it.
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