Friday, September 26, 2008

Outside of the Box




So I think it is pretty important to step outside of the box every now and then. Taking risks and trying something new can be so energizing. These things also scare the heck out of me. Always have. I have missed out on many opportunities in life because of fear. Flying by myself this summer to meet new friends to go to CHA was soo outside the box for me. I was a nervous wreck, but the thought of "what if" was too powerful for me not to go! So the older I get (which will increase by one year next week!), the more I think it is important to just DO. Let go and have fun.

On a much smaller scale, scrapbooking allows me to test that philosophy out. There are lots of risk in sharing your work, having a blog, trying out for design teams. It has been good practice for me. This layout definitely is outside the box for me. I always try to incorporate a new approach or try to use an element in a different way. Well, these Dream Street papers spoke to me. I loved the frame and those cute birds. I wanted to create a little "nest" of sorts to frame my photo. I cut a slit in the paper, fringed the edges and then placed tulle underneath, allowing some to poke through. I think it works. Journaling: Your chubby cheeks, radiant smile, that infectious laugh. Without doubt, you are...one cute chick!

TGIF!

13 comments:

  1. Good luck Stacey! That layout is just way too cute and I love the way you used the DS papers. I will kep my fingers crossed. I think you would make a wonderful addition to their team!

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  2. LOVE that layout Stacey, it's adoreable! Hey, I'll be a day older on Monday...what day is your b.day?

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  3. Fab layout - love the way you used the tulle especially! It's good to think outside of the box sometimes - go you!!

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  4. This LO is sooo adorable Stacey! "Outside of the box" works for you ;-) Tulle is one of my new fav things to add on LO's - isn't it so much fun?

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  5. Good luck with the call Stacey !

    You rawked the papers here ! Definitely one of the most memorable layouts with those papers I've come across ! & love me some tulle anytime ! lol !

    Happy Birthday too !

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  6. Stacey I love this! I haven't worked with the tulle yet...but you are Staci Taylor have totally inspired me to do so!!
    I hope to see you this w/end at Ckc in Hartford! I will be there friday...blog me if you are going!!

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  7. oh this is so cute! Love that cute face;-)

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  8. That layout is so cute. I love that flower on your banner too

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  9. Lovely. I love the bold colors on this. And the birds are too cute

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  10. Everytime I visit your blog I get so happy and inspired!!

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  11. You are doing beautiful things with those papers, so pretty! I agree, I will be a nervous wreck if I go this winter, but it's time to put that aside. Are you going to go again? If so we should chat about that. :)

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  12. I love dream street. That page is super cute too.

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  13. The title on this layout is just so perfect!

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