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Thursday, March 29, 2012

In one word...determined

Describe yourself in one word. When I first saw this challenge at Scrapping Everyday Miracles I almost laughed out loud. No way, I thought. I am wordy; I'm verbose. No way I can describe myself in just one word. But the idea had been planted in my head. Around the same time, I saw a sketch at ScrapFit and knew I wanted to use it.

Then I came across a photo that I like of myself in a 5X7. These three separate influences worked together to create this layout:


Once I had decided to take this challenge, I had to figure out what word applied to me. I pondered for a whole day and came up with a short list. When I asked a couple of friends, one of them responded quickly with 'determined' which had been on my list. I decided that was a sign.


I stepped outside my comfort zone in another way on this layout: I used my sewing machine.


I really like the pop that the stitching gives to the layout.

Again today I am very thankful for challenges that stretch me out of my comfort zone. These two led me to create a project I really like. What has challenged you lately?

Paper: CTMH Wings (retired), title stamps: CTMH A Typeface
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8 comments:

  1. Lisa HMarch 30, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    We're glad that we provided an opportunity for you to stretch Connie! =) The results are worth it, that's a great layout. Thank you for taking on our challenge this month at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.

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  2. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Lovely page and yes its a cool sketch!
    byebye,Lean

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  3. SherriMarch 30, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    What a gorgeous photo, you are beautiful Connie :) Great word too, it sure helps when life seems to be nothing but one challenge after another. Love that you used your sewing machine. I use mine on about 85% of my projects too. Thanks for joining in on the fun this month at SEM.

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  4. antenucciMarch 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I loved that sketch when I saw it and you used it so well! Love your word too, thanks for joining us at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.

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  5. Cara GApril 1, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Love your take on the sketch here, and love your title too. Beautiful layout...beautiful photo! Thanks so much for joining us at SEM this month!

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  6. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I can totally relate - I thought the same thing when I saw the challenge! I'm way too wordy :) I love your layout - gotta love that wings paper :) Great job! Thanks for joining in the SEM challenge!

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  7. Nicole BrennaApril 6, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    What a great word for you title! I really love the layout and think it really makes the picture pop! One of my favorite layouts that was submitted!
    Thanks for joining in on the fun over at SEM!

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  8. DoloresApril 6, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Wow great word, I love your layout! Thanks for being part of the SEM challenge.

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