This month, it was MY turn to issue the challenge for the lovely and talented ladies in my Inspiration Elevator group.
You may recall from last month's challenge that the purpose of this challenge group was to take our scrapbooking to the next level, to stretch our creative process and to grow as artists by embracing challenges that make us think, work and grow.
So my challenge was to create a layout about their "One Little Word" or "Soul Mantra". This year, I have chosen two words instead of one. I tried and tried to get myself focused (Focus, my word from 4 years ago) and to select one, but both words kept popping up in my consciousness and presenting themselves as important, so I decided to accept (my word from 3 years ago) them both this year. More (last year's word!) is better, sometimes. I decided that one would be my main word for this year and the other, it's "subtitle" if you will. My main word is LOVE. As in, LOVE Myself, LOVE Others, Show LOVE, Accept LOVE, Give LOVE. My secondary word is PEACE. As in Be at PEACE, Create PEACE. I created this layout as an outward expression of both words. I focused on LOVE, but in a layout that is very PEACEFUL. ;) There is a very subtle gold glimmer mist on the entire layer of woodgrain cardstock that is difficult to photograph...but I can see it in real life and this layout is displayed in my scraproom to remind me of my OLW.
and some close up looks...
The journaling reads: I picked the word "Love" to be my One Little Word this year. My Soul Mantra, my focus for so many reasons. First, to love myself, and to be a more loving wife and mother. Also,to give more hugs and kisses, to tell people I love them and hopefully cultivate more love in my life. 2013.
I really took time with this layout to reflect upon the meaning of it, not just literally, but figuratively. I am so happy with how it turned out to reflect both PEACE and LOVE....not only because the layout turned out lovely (in my opinion!) but because I actually am at peace with the photograph of myself!
I hope you will join the rest of our Inspiration Elevator team to see what word best reflects their plans for change and growth in 2013.
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Hokey doodle. This design jumped off the screen! I love your touches of blue and your photo edit. I am stunned! I love your word too. Something the whole world could do more of. What an amazing design. Your little foil touch, the photo shape, the little blue buds. Lace, doilies, and inked bits. Love love love it. Xo great challenge too. Thank you.
Posted by: Christa | February 15, 2013 at 05:04 AM
Lisa this is gorgeous, love the all white with touches of that beautiful blue. It is simply striking and perfectly fitting of you one little word.
Posted by: Laura Whitaker | February 15, 2013 at 09:54 AM
Lisa, what a pretty picture of you and gorgeous, gorgeous layout! The colors, the texture, the layering - it is sooooo good! Love it!
Posted by: Maya | February 15, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Such a gorgeous layout, it is just breathtaking! All of your delicate little touches make this so amazing! Plus the most beautiful photo of you..perfect!
Posted by: Cathy | February 15, 2013 at 05:24 PM
Wow! Amazing layout Lisa! Love the touch of blue and your photo is awesome!
Posted by: Lisa Moen | February 16, 2013 at 06:41 AM
Such a stunning layout! It has such a soft, ethereal feel that portrays your words beautifully! One of my all-time favorites of yours!
Joanne xo
Posted by: Joanne xo | February 16, 2013 at 07:17 AM
It is a beautiful photograph of yourself, Lisa and your layout conveys peacefully the theme of love. I love the texture you created and the pops of blue against the white are stunning. You did a lot of fussy cutting to create a well-crafted page. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Ann Jobes | February 16, 2013 at 08:44 AM
Gorgeous! Love the photo, the white on white with touches of blue, the word itself! Thanks for the challenge this month!
Posted by: Sue Sykes | February 17, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Lisa this is so so incredible! That photo of you is beautiful! I love the layers in your page and the mostly white design with bits of color! Just so stunning!!!
Posted by: Audrey Yeager | February 18, 2013 at 08:47 PM
GOrGEOUS inspiration!
Posted by: Diana Waite | February 19, 2013 at 02:45 PM
So beautiful!! I am such a huge fan!!
Posted by: Carla | February 19, 2013 at 06:08 PM
This is one of your most beautiful layouts to date! And that is saying A LOT! You achieved your goal! And that pic of you is gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by my new site today. I've really missed you! HugsNLuv, -L
Posted by: Lisa Howard | February 21, 2013 at 07:53 AM