You know, sometimes you have it, and sometimes, you don't! This is more in the "don't" category. I don't know why I was so stubborn to keep working on a layout when I was just not "feelin'" it! Well, that's the way it goes sometimes. I just haven't been feeling well this week. Many of you do not know that I have Lupus as well as Sjogren's Syndrome (which is another autoimmune disease), and I also suffer from terrible migraines frequently. This is why I work part-time as an ESL tutor instead of as a full-time librarian! Well, this week I have been in a flair. I had a horrible migraine today, but I wanted to take two of my students to a kite making afternoon about 1/2 hour from where we live. So, early this morning I took my Rx, grabbed my "heart pillow" (heating pad) for my neck, slept in my quiet, dark room until it was time to get ready to go. I did not want to disappoint "the girls." We did get to go, and the girls got to make some beautiful butterfly kites--taught by a master kite maker from China! It was so fun seeing their enjoyment!!! We also took them out to eat. This was a rare treat for them! So, we really enjoyed the day! I'm still feeling badly, but HAPPY!
Anyway, back to the layout: The Paper Variety had a challenge where you had to scraplift one of their DT members. I decided to use elements from Tessa's layout! They are the cluster with the heart, star and flower to the lower right of the photo. I also drew a box around the photo as a frame and added some buttons in a couple of clusters. I also added a scallop to the right of the photo--which Tessa also included in her layout! I did use paint, but I used it more like the loosely followed Sketch Inspiration's #144 this week. You can see the sketch in the paint dauber circles and the border strip along the bottom of the photo as well as the little bracketed title "First Job - Gerbes." I also took a little inspiration from a CK layout called First Snowfall by Tina.
It's cute! I'm sorry you had a rough week!! Hope next week is great and filled with those "you have it" days!
ReplyDeleteWhat a trooper you are to take the girls anyways.
ReplyDeleteHow blessed you will continue to be.
Hope the symptoms get better, will keep you in my thoughts.
How fun that you had a picture to share in this layout.
I didn't know you had Lupus...my Mom has that too...sorry you had a rough week...{{{hugs}}} I loveeeeeeee that lo...I am loving the green...and all the little circles! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing, giving woman with a huge heart. Sorry to hear about your health. I would love to send you a card if you like. IF so my please send your address to kathyrac@mac.com
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and hope you will have a better week :)
Great layout Kelly! Love how you framed the photo and used the buttons. Good luck and thanks for playing at the Paper Variety!! Hope you are feeling better soon, too :) :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you were feeling so bad. You are such a sweet person to always be thinking of others even when you are in pain.
ReplyDeleteI love your layout even if you weren't feeling it.
I hope you are feeling better now. Hugs, Stacy
This is fantastic! Great lift! Thanks for playing at The Paper Variety.
ReplyDeleteI love all the little elements you used that work so well together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layout. Love the design. Thanks for playing at The Paper Variety :)
ReplyDeleteKelly I am so sorry you haven't been feeling well. My mom has mixed connective tissue disease (lupus and rheumatoid arthritis) so my heart goes out to you. I hope you start feeling better soon. Many ups and downs I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I love this LO! Love all of the little details you put in!
Well, you did a great job on the layout! It's fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteAND I really hope you are feeling better!!! :)