Hello blogger friends!
Welcome to "A New Chapter Blog Hop"
If you have come from Sherri's blog, you are in the right place, if not you'll want to start at the SEM blog.
I am so excited to announce that for the next 6 month I have the awesome privilege of being on the design team for Scrapping Everyday Miracles
Since they have added a few new design team members they thought a
blog hop would be the perfect way to introduce us. We have fabulous
prizes and would love to see you all participate!
Each of us have created a project with the theme of starting a new chapter to show you on our blogs. I hope that you will hop along to each blog and leave some love to all these amazing ladies!
For this blog hop we created projects that represent a new chapter in our lives. The twist was to use book pages or book text. I hope you all participate!
For your chance to win the grand prize, please start at the SEM blog and follow the instructions there.
Now for my project!
I can't take credit for the design of this album, it is from My little Shoebox. I took one of their workshops and since it had "book pages" on it, I knew it was perfect for this.
I guess I should talk about this new chapter in my life. I've decided in the last year to go for my dreams. No longer am I too insecure to believe that it can happen. Even trying out for this design team was a bold step. I didn't think I would make it but I tried anyway and it totally paid off! The photos in this album show the new confident me!
Many of these photos were taken at CHA (a huge trade show and conference where all the new crafting products get revealed) I never thought I'd be going there, meeting some of my favourite artists. In fact, getting my picture taken with some of them was something that only the new me would do!
I have many more photos to add but this is enough to make my point!
I included my new business card in the album because I designed it myself on Illustrator...a huge accomplishment since I am very technically challenged. (but I'm learning so much!) I'm so proud of how professional my cards look. It says that I am a designer, teacher, artist...and that was really hard for me to admit. Not something I would of said out loud! I made them double sided, one side for my store, one side for me!
I had to use this sticker on the last page because this new chapter would not be happening if it was not for the love and support that I get from my husband. He has been my biggest fan and wouldn't let me quit no matter how much I wanted too. I'm so excited for the next chapter!
Your next stop is Cara Hope you enjoy the rest of the hop, please leave a comment and become a follower of my blog before October 1st 11:59pm PDT for your chance to win a stack of 6x6 sheets of chipboard!
love this project! so happy to be working with you over at SEM! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting new story for you and a lovely mini too!
ReplyDeleteadorable mini-book. Congrats on making the team and on your new burst of confidence. WTG!
ReplyDeleteps- we arrive at your blog from Sherri not Svetlana.
These little books are intimidating but I love this. Colors, textures, and all. TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mini book! I am speechless! Every page is so pretty. You are one talented scrapper :)
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable mini album! I love it :)
DeleteThis mini book is so adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd even though I don't know you, I am already proud of you! lol.. sounds weird I know..
But you've done so well to be more confident and you certainly should be proud of yourself!
You are an inspiration and that reflects in your projects too as I scrolled through your blog..
Thanks for sharing.. Toni..
Congratulations in your newfound confidence. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! Gorgeous mini book! ~ Blessings, Tracey
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Bravo to you for taking initiative! I love that you documented it in this mini!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear of the new confident you! Thanks for the inspirational story!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute mini! Love that you are feeling confident. Congrats on the DT.
ReplyDeleteGO MARJOLAINE! You have so much to offer to the SEM DT and I know God will use you. I love your mini album too - it's so cute. =)
ReplyDeleteI love your mini book, its so cute, and oh so exciting! CHA is like some mythical event when you are from Australia, completely exclusive with towering tall locked doors!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm so glad you are embracing your talent and creativity, sharing your artistry with us all - be proud of your skills and the inspiration you provide to those of us who are still too shy to call ourselves any kind of artist.
Congratulations on the new confident you. Your book is adorable and your cards look great. Push forward and take hold of your dreams!!
ReplyDeleteyou can certainly be proud of all these new successes!
ReplyDeletei'm cheering for you w/ each new step you mentioned :)
love the book
love your cards
Cheers !!
new follower too ..
sweet!!!
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