So happy in fact that I'm doing a little happy dance!
Wonder why I'm so happy? Well ... today I completed a scrapbook page of Griffin. It's been a really, really, REALLY long time since I've sat down and made something for ME.
I spent TWO HOURS on this page ... isn't that ridiculous? After looking at it again ... I wonder to myself WHY on earth did it take me TWO HOURS to complete it? Maybe it's because I was trying to choose just the right colors, just the right positioning ... oh I don't know why ... but it DID take me TWO HOURS!
Okay ... so ... will you have a look?
This is it ... my completed scrapbook page. I used the title Boyhood because really, when I look at these pictures I'm reminded how very little time we actually have to enjoy this sweet boyhood stage. If interested you can click on the picture for a much larger view.
I think it's SO important to use your own handwriting when scrapbooking. Even though my handwriting is not that great ... I still hand write everything. I guess this is very close to my heart because I have absolutely nothing with my mother's handwriting on it. What I wouldn't give for one tiny little thing with her signature on it, or her words written with her hand? I want Griffin to have part of "me" with his scrapbook. What could be more personal then your own handwriting?
I went back and forth about putting this phrase on the page. I really liked the saying ... but I don't know ... I didn't know if it really matched or fit with everything else. But in the end ... I decided it did fit.
Okay ... so ... thank you for letting me share my little bit of creative joy with you today. Right this very minute, I'm feeling a little bit warm and tingly inside.
6 comments:
What a beautiful page! Is the saying stamped or printed from a printer? I have such problems coming up with lettering for my pages...I really don't like my writing but after what you said, I may do a couple with it...
I love the page! You did a fantastic job Missy. I agree with the journaling...I have a few things that my Mother wrote and I do cherish them. Love the strawberry Tear Bear too.
It is a beautiful page!! You are creating treasures you know!!
Love,
Sue
I love this page as well! I am glad you are having more time to scrap. It is really hard when you have a little one. Stacy Julian says even if it is for only 15 minutes a day it gets your creative juices going. Keep it up.
I love everything about this page Missy...especially the use of the buttons...so "boyish" and cute!
I totally agree about using your own handwriting...I'm not into using computer journaling. It's about documenting memories and having it personally written is personal.
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