Friday, March 7, 2014

Keep Calm and . . .

Good Morning everyone!

Today is reveal day at Challenge YOUrself,


and the topic is  . . .


We are challenging you to create a layout using and completing this quote:

"Keep calm and . . ."

Your topic cannot be scrapbooking related, and remember to use a photo with YOU in it!

In the past few months that  my mom has been sick and hospitalized, it has been very important for me to find a way to keep calm.  One of the ways I have found to do just that is to go for a walk.


And as much as I love to go for a walk with my family, I love to go for a walk by myself, too.  It gives me great peace and helps me to think and sort things out, too.

Here are some close-ups of my layout:




I hope you all get a chance to check out the latest challenge at:

And on a very happy note, John is driving up to Penn State to pick Katie up today!  She will be home a week for Spring Break!  John, Anne and I are looking forward to seeing her! ♥


Safe travels, John and Katie! ♥

And thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!
Hugs to you all! ♥

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19 comments:

  1. LizzycMarch 7, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    Hi There! I hope things are going well for you! I do love your layout, and love the photo too..it reminds me of the foot prints poem.. love the heart and pearls,,the earthy look of the corrugated card and hessian.. fabulous texture on your back ground too.. lots of thought has gone into this.. and I too love walking especially along a beach.. I tend to put my head down and walk, and often have to remember to turn around and go back and then try and remember where I started from!! Have a good weekend!

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  2. Julie Tucker-WolekMarch 7, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    This is gorgeous! LOVING the photo and the hearts!! And YAY for Katie coming home for Spring Break!!!

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  3. MaryanneMarch 7, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    I just love, love, love your layout, Sharon! I agree that walking is calming. You've captured that sense of calm in your layout. It's really beautiful. I know you'll have a wonderful week with Katie home! Enjoy!

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  4. gracescraps@gmail.comMarch 7, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Oh what a gorgeous page, Sharon!! your colors and elements really showcase this fabulous photo so beautifully. Enjoy your precious time with Katie!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    Garden of Grace

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  5. Charlotte BrochuMarch 7, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Stunning layout! It feels very peaceful and I"m glad that getting out for a walk is helping restore some calmness in your life!

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  6. Tracey GregoryMarch 7, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Such a pretty and soft page! I can't get over how grown up Katie has become!

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  7. Tanya HamMarch 7, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    You always have such gorgeous layouts! :)

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  8. Lizzy HillMarch 7, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Enjoy having your girl home for a while! And I LOOOVE this page....those hearts trailing down to the title? FABULOUS touch!!! Loving the soft, almost wish-like colours, too....OK nuff waxing lyrical...but you're making me wanna join in.....& I've only room for 4 or so challenges this month. Course, I COULD double up I guess - 2 on 1 post...hmmnnn.....right, off to think about that idea:):)!!!!! Thinking out loud on your post....!!! SOZZY:):)

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  9. UnknownMarch 7, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Journaling around the edge of that gorgeous heart? GENIUS! I love this layout...and I need to go for more walks!

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  10. Tracy PMarch 7, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    Love your earthy colors and the variety of hearts. Nice work! I'm a walker too :)

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  11. Chantal VandenbergMarch 8, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    Oh yeah this is fantastic!!! I love love your layout!

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  12. A SASSY SCRAPPERMarch 8, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    Sharon, I hope your family cherishes your time together in the next week.

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  13. dawnMarch 8, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    Hi Sharon, so wonderful to hear about your walks even in the winter, much braver then me. I too enjoy some walks on my own, even just in my big yard, a peace comes over me too. This layout is so calm and pretty, love it. Is that a string of pears in there, where did you get that and how is it attached, what a great idea for added texture. Beautiful photo, love when the cold, snowy days can still be pretty.

    YAY for Katie coming home, enjoy that time with her. We had spring like weather yesterday, felt so good. Took the little ones outside and they soaked it up too. The temps will be warm this weekend but mix of snow/rain too, YUCK!! Just this one day lifted my spirits and kept me smiling all day.

    I thought of you when watching Middle the other night, so cool that you like it too. I am going to try and post something new this morning or evening, if not then probably on Tuesday for T Time again.
    Happy Weekend dear friend!! hugs and love!!

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  14. AliaMarch 8, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Fun fun fun xoxo!!

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  15. KerryMarch 8, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    I love to walk on my own sometimes Sharon, especially in the local woods and fields, such peace and quiet! Your page certainly gives the feel of calm and reflection - beautiful as always. xx

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  16. snapdragonMarch 8, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    Love all the texture on your page!

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  17. Dolly BMarch 9, 2014 at 12:45 AM

    Simply beautiful! such a gorgeous photo, beautifully scrapped. Enjoy having your girl home
    Mary x

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  18. UnknownMarch 9, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    this is lovely. i love the soft colors. enjoy Katie being home. Brighton has quarter break in a few weeks and I am so waiting to have him home for a week.

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  19. Heather McMahonMarch 9, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Hi Sharon. Just found your blog and love your creations. This layout is gorgeous - so soft and detailed. I'm your newest follower!

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