is it ironic that i had a HUGE burst of creativity yesterday? when all of my supplies were neatly arranged in those cute boxes i shared the other day?
well i did. i had to make something. HAD TO.
it has been so dang long since i felt that way. but you know what i realized? i can make whatever i want to. i’m not being looked at to sell product or be innovative any more. i am not trying to come up with something new,reinvent the wheel. i am not trying to fit in with a certain mold. I CAN MAKE WHATEVER I WANT!
it’s okay if it looks like all my other pages. it’s okay if i mix brands and use something old.it’s okay if i use doilies AGAIN it.is.okay.
so i sat down and played. and used whatever i wanted to. yes, granted…most of it is new MME. but i love it. and i wanted to use it. so i did.
i also used some jenni bowlin, and my new KP stamp. i mixed in a martha stewart envelope i’ve been holding on to for a long time…and of course a twogirlzstuff label.
and? i love it. welcome to the new me. the me that thinks scallops and doilies and flowers and labels and sequins are just fine. even if i use them on every single blasted layout. i didn’t try to make myself use mist,but randomly i really wanted to use a stamp.WHAT? who cares? not this girl!!!
the one that really is going to start finally practicing what she preaches. that NO ONE CARES if my albums are trendy or “in”. that NO ONE CARES if all my layouts look the same.NO ONE is going to be scrutinizing my layouts in this family and saying doilies AGAIN? butterflies AGAIN? that’s not what it’s about. sigh.
i feel so freeeeee!
hahaha!
And it’s lovely!! Keep being you! š
Being yourself is an awesome trend, here’s to THAT trend taking hold. Hehe thanks for the gorgeous layout
Amen! Btw…totally adore the layered flower. Omi! Beautiful!
I’m so glad to see you had so much fun scrapping. Because really, it’s a very fun layout. And the journalling made me laugh out loud. What a perfect way to capture a feeling!
beautiful! š
I love it! I always think its all about the photo/story, and yours is a great one. The rest is icing on the cake.
Love it–thankS!
I LOVE IT!! And I love the mantra that NO ONE CARES š I can’t wait to have time to create again. I’m hoping the next duty station provides a little more free time to do the things I love like create!!
I love this, and I know exactly what you mean about feeling free. All of my DT obligations recently ended, and it’s been AMAZING to be able to just make what I want, when I want, with what I want!! š
Hooray for making stuff because you want to, not because you have to. Awesome layout Stephanie – you rock!!!
Beautiful layout….and all my layouts are the same as well with flowers on everyone….but no stamping or misting. I never got into that part. xoxo
Good for you!!!! I admit, I do love looking at every scrapbooking/stamping magazine on the block. I love buying new products I see demonstrated. But, you know what — most of my pages all look the same. They are “me”…and they show what I want – love for my family.
Beautiful!
I love everything about this layout!! So lovely!! š
so proud of you lovely! It’s good when we remember the reason we scrapbook.
You are so funny. š I am glad you had a good time making your beautiful page!!! I just love the photo too!! Good luck with your move to RI! Share some pics when you get all settled. š
Thanks for this post!! I sometimes stop myself from creating cos I feel like I keep doing the same thing. But who cares!? Nothing should stop me, that’s silly! And I don’t even have designer obligations. Way to put it all down, now I’m motivated and inspired! You rock!
ROFL!! Welcome to the land of the free, my friend! Your work is amazing…AGAIN. LOL!
Love it! I can’t wait to see more of the real you! I’m so glad that you scrapbooked and you loved it. BRING ON THE DOILIES!
I think you can never have too many doilies! The flower is amazing!
It’s so typical this “mmm I shouldn’t but I need to do it” feeling eheheh!
I’m happy you feel this freedom again, I think it’s the only way to be really sincere with our own creativity, and it looks like it works for you, I love your “free” layouts š
xoxo, Bea
Good for you! I think the layout is fantastic! š
great post, this is what scrapping should be all about, doing what you and your family love, and your page is great!! that photo is a keeper, so cute!!
I’m so happy for you! And really, this is one of my most fav pages of yours ever! I think that says something for you and your creativity!! You are amazing.
Awww Steph, that is awesome! That must be a great feeling, to create with no boundaries, expectations or neccessities, just for the joy of creating…love it. Awesome pic of the Bigs and J. Have a lovely day š
you are saying what so many of us having been feeling the last couple of years but haven’t voiced so much.. thank you.. think i might go through all my ‘old stuff’ today..
You’re so wonderful! I love that you are back to creating for you and J and your girls without worrying about product, because the most important thing is that you are HAPPY doing it. I heart you!
Yay! So happy for you Stephanie!
And the layout that result from your zero restriction scrapbooking is BEAUTIFUL!
amen, it feels great right?! š
love it!!
You go girl. Good on you for being you – keep it up.
Fabulous!! Love your style!
Beautiful layout, Stephanie! And do you know what I love best about it? I love that it looks like you with scallops and flowers and doilies and heart-felt journaling. I keep coming back here because I love your style! So thanks for sharing this layout. Never feel like you have to change!
Your lo is absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing!!
What an amazing feeling that must be. So happy for you!!!! Enjoy xx
love your layouts…as always! and good for you, enjoying this new found creative freedom!!!
AMEN! This is an AWESOME layout!!
welcome to the new me. the me that thinks scallops and doilies and flowers and labels and sequins are just fine. even if i use them on every single blasted layout.
Um, I don’t think there’s anything *new* about that. Sounds like you’re just giving yourself permission to be the Steph you’ve always been.
And I looove it š
welcome home. This is such a steph layout that i love love love.
this layout is so YOU!
and I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT~!
tara
I just read some of your posts. I’m a bit behind but so what – this is supposed to be fun, not another chore! You aren’t the only one that has had to adjust expectations. I don’t scrapbook for a living but I had to stop setting unrealistic expectations and simply enjoy the time I spent doing -whether I was productive or not, whether I made a Wow layout or not, whether other people thought the pages were good or not!
Glad you’ve found your creative joy again. I love your work and MME makes incredibly beautiful lines. If I could, I’d buy everything!
In the end, it is all about making YOU happy and satisfied! Great job!
I love your style! Don’t change. You are an inspiration.
PS. I did the same thing prior to our PCS pack-out. After I had put everything into bags and containers, I got inspired to put together a mini book… with paint and mist, no less! That is pretty funny because I rarely use paint and mist.
Amen. It is supposed to be fun!