Do you see how the circular text stamp inspired the circular journaling? Repetition provides continuity to a piece. It makes it flow.
I created this layout for Ali Edwards’ newsletter challenge:
Create a layout that celebrates the beautiful person YOU are today – right now. All you need: (1) one photo of yourself – if you don’t have one grab your camera, take your own photo by holding your arm out in front of you or take a photo of yourself in a mirror and print at home.
For your journaling, name 3-5 reasons why you are beautiful.
Even when writing papers in school, I’ve always had more to say than is required. So, yes, I exceeded five reasons. Here is my journaling:
Beautiful because…
Because I enjoy life the way I enjoy a good Creme Brulee.
Because I’m a member of the “Happy People Club.” Happy is my nature.
Because I think. I think about life, the world, the arts, connections…I’m always thinking and assembling life’s puzzle pieces.
Because I thrive on learning. I love learning how the universe works, how humans evolved to this current state, how history brought us to where we are now. I love learning what science can tell us about nature, why we think some things are beautiful and some are not, why we cringe at others’ pain and cry at others’ sorrows. Why we connect with music.
Because I think questions are good.
Because no matter what anyone else wants me to be, or what society claims is the “right” or “trendy” way, I like myself. I don’t change to meet anyone else’s standards.
Because I am confident.
Because I have integrity.
Because I work hard.
Because I love life.
This is me.
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Products I used: Cardstock (Bazzill); Patterned paper (Basic Grey) Stamps (Ali Edwards); Ink (Stampin’ Up); Letter stickers (Creative Memories); Rub-on (Basic Grey); Pen (American Crafts).
