Choose the right

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.

This month, our challenger was the super talented Lisa Spiegel. Lisa lives in California with her family and this month she asks us to think about our growth in 2013. This is what she wrote:

"Create a layout about your One Little Word. You know, the word that we scrappers choose in January upon which to reflect for the year. This word should have special meaning to
you and be selected for it's potential to help you reach and grow...the only hard part..you must use a photo of yourself and add journalling to the layout explaining the significance of the word..."

My word is Choices.   There are always so many choices to make (health, family, fitness, financial....) and I hope to really think about them and make good ones - the right ones.  I created my layout to reflect these choices by going along a 'path' or 'journey' and to always be aware of the direction I should go.

I used The Sweetest Thing papers and such by My Mind's Eye, along with some Silhouette cuts, Jillibean Kraft, a button from A Flair for Buttons and a couple of Unity Stamps.  I am also playing along with the Friends With Flair - haven't done that in awhile.  Finally, it is also for the My Mind's Eye Groundhog Day challenge - I went with shadows.  I am also entering this into the My Mind's Eye and Gossamer Blue Guest Designer challenge.

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.

Lisa Spiegel

Joanne Burton

Christa Uttley

Laura Whitaker

Audrey Yeager

Lisa Moen

Laurel Seabrook

Ann Jobes
Cathy Harper

 Sue Sykes