passionate . . .

this layout just sort of happened. i love this kind of layout ... the one that wasn't planned in any way and just comes together like it has a mind of it's own. it started with the title diecut ... just one i had laying on my desk. hmmmm ... what was i "passionate" about?

i pulled out the lined pattern paper that went with the die cut title. and then i was looking for some photos. came across an envelope with some pics of my studio and creative process. and found this photo ... one that i used for my project 365 photo one day at the start of the year. it was a photo of me blogging that day ... and all the stuff i require in my blogging process. i like the photo ... and decided i could be "passionate" about blogging. why not?

pulled out a few other pattern papers that were from the same collection as the die cut. coordinating lines of product make for less guesswork, right? had these red paper flowers sitting on my desk from a recent goodie box ... and figured i'd use those. added some fun buttons. wanted a little something above the photo ... and found half of a rubon flourish that i was able to use. and then the silver accent things? well, i stuck a few down ... and then a few more. you know how that happens, right? then i wasn't sure when to stop .. hope i didn't go too overboard with those.

i AM passionate about blogging though. for a few reasons. using it as a journal of sorts ... to get down all those thoughts and things that are going on in our lives. things i might not get around to scrapping ... but want to remember. stories, photos, funny things the kids say ... just whatever comes to mind. but i'm also passionate about sharing my scrapbooking ... and maybe passing along some tips or ideas to others that they might find useful. i have learned SO much from other scrapbookers and photographers. maybe just from reading their blog ... or maybe from personally asking them for help or advice. and i have always appreciated others sharing with me. so i really think it's important to do what i can in return ... and share any knowledge or ideas that i can too.

 

i do think that once i started journaling ... it threw off the layout a bit. the paper has this great texture to it. but not great for writing on ... or maybe i was using the wrong kind of pen. plus, i felt like my handwriting should be cursive on this ... but i really don't write in cursive very well. and then i got long-winded and wrote too much. i wanted to leave some blank space at the bottom to balance out the design. guess it doesn't really matter when you get right down to it. it's a layout about something important to me ... and another addition to my "all about me" album.

and since i'm talking about sharing and passing along info when i can ... this is your chance to ask me any questions you might have. i actually respond to anyone that asks a question it their comments ... but i'm not organized enough to actually post those answers to the most commonly asked questions here on my blog. i'm sure more people might be wondering the same things .. and never see my answers. lol! so if you have a question ... and think i might have some answers ... feel free to leave me a comment. and i'll answer some of them later in the week. sound good?

supplies:
pattern paper - my minds eye
die cut title - my minds eye
die cut border - doodlebug
flowers - bazzill
buttons - autumn leaves
silver accents - michaels
rubon - basic grey

Comments

[carla]

This is really cute and fun Laura! I love those using those silver gems...can't get enough of them.
This is a great idea to scrap about your blogging...such a big part of you! TFS!

[Kelly Jo]

what a great page. I am really liking the "every day" pages lately and am trying to do more of them. It will be so fun to look back on.

[Lisa Howard]

Hi Laura! I've missed stopping by the past few days...actually I think it may be weeks...oh my! Life has interferred with my blog time! lol! Love this layout! Love the purpose, the design, even love the journaling that you think isn't exactly "right". Glad you decided it is more than OK as is!

Just wanted to thank you for always being willing to share. You have helped me more times than I can count. And I love how you always take the time to respond to all the comments. You are one of the reasons I decided to blog. I only started in January and already it is one of my true passions. And just like you, I love how I can be me, document the day-to-day and interact with others. So I guess I'm also thanking you for the inspiration to blog! ***HUGS***

[Lynn Ghahary]

This is a great page Laura and I have to say I am happy that you are passionate about blogging. I have learned so much from you and am thrilled to not only visit your blog but to have become friends with you. You are one amazing woman! Thank you for the continued inspiration my friend! :)

[Jodie]

Thanks for the invitation to ask a question, I sometimes worry I am grilling you for information. I really like your style though. A couple of posts ago, you shared layouts of the daycare kids and you said something about the photos not being correctly sized for the grid (or something like that, I didn't go back and read again). What I wondered is, do you prepare the grid on your computer and then print it out, ias a whole, or are the photos seperate and you just cut them down to size? If you do prepare on the computer, what program do you do that in? Photoshop? Thanks, Jodie

[cathy]

Awesome page, Laura. Love it. Totally diggin' the silver gems, looks fab:)

[Sandi N.]

Laura

I love to see how you use embellishments. You have a talent for this. Your colors are so pretty on this layout.

Sandi N.

[Cheryl]

I love this Laura! Great idea! I need to get back into scrapping my photos again.

[Sarah W.]

This is lovely Laura! Great LO! Reminds to take pics of some of the everyday (I took pics of the BBQ last night). Thanks for sharing!

[Paola Norman]

I think it's a great layout and a great subject beause it represents you and that's important. Sometimes as women I think we over analyze weather something is good enough to scrap or not. I love the flower and the little silver balls, perfect!
Thanks for sharing your passion.
Have a great day,
Paola

[Leslie]

I have a question . . . do you ever get tiered of me always telling you that your layouts rock!?! They do - what else can I say!!!

Thanks for sharing your details, inspiring me to create and of course finally starting my own blog :) So glad I ran across yours!

[shemaine smith]

this layout is beautiful and the silver accents are awesome! Great job!

[Laura T.]

Love the layout ... I love when you have question/answer sessions ... I asked my question the other day about what kind of trimmer you use. The only reason I asked was because I also use a Fiskars trimmer, but I've noticed lately that it's not cutting straight.

[Sara Rossi]

I just love when things just sorta "happen"! This is a perfect LO for the "ME" album! Love how you used that title block too--that would stump me! LOL!

[alicia king]

you are always so good to answer questions! very cute layout, as always!