LOVE . . . for Challenge YOUrself!

Hi everyone.  It's time for a new challenge at Challenge YOUrself,  their first challenge of 2024!

Challenge YOUrself #121 opened today:

The theme for this month's challenge is One Little Word!  We would like you to create a layout that celebrates your chosen One Little Word for 2024.  If you are new to Ali Edwards' One Little Word concept, you can learn more about it here.

Here is the page that I created for the challenge:

The background paper is from an old pack of Cocoa Vanilla Studio paper.  And the images are from my NIQUEA.D Magic & Wonder 2023 Wall Calendar. The artwork is by Becky Kelly.

With all of the turmoil going on in our country and the world these days, I couldn't think of a better word than LOVE! I used the Bible verse from 1 Corinthians, which is one of my favorites, too. ( The photo was taken in January of 1990!) 

You can check out Challenge YOUrself #121 on Facebook and their blog.  Each month you have a random chance to win a 12 x 12 scrapbooking kit!

I hope you get a chance to play along with us at  Challenge YOUrself this month!

Thank YOU, so much, for stopping by my blog today.  Happy 2024 everyone!  

Feelin Groovy . . . for Challenge YOUrself!

Hi everyone!

Today I am sharing my layout made for the current theme at Challenge YOUrself:

It's their first challenge of the new year!!!  WOW!  2020 is upon us and I wish you all a wonderful year.

This month's theme is about using Ali Edwards' One Little Word  and incorporating your word on a scrapbook page.

My One Little Word chosen for this year is "Groovy."  I wanted to pick a word that reflects my personality this year.

The following photo was one that I chose to scrap - it is a family photo taken in a photography studio to celebrate my dad's retirement in 1983:

But as I was going through my photos, I came across this one:

My sisters and I were acting silly and showing off our legs after the photo shoot.  I decided that this photo was the best one to use for my page!!!

Here is my completed layout:

I used Cocoa Vanilla Studio paper that I had in my stash from their Bohemian Dream collection entitled "Wild & Free."  I embellished my layout with a chipboard piece from Blue Fern Studios and various pieces from that Cocoa Vanilla Studio.  I also used the lyrics and title from one of my favorite songs by Simon and Garfunkle entitled "Feelin Groovy."

Here are some close-ups:

I hope you get a chance to participate this month at Challenge YOUrself!  My hope is that you will find a meaningful OLW and have fun with it!

Also, you have a random chance to win this awesome and fun 12 x 12 paper crafting kit this month:

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!  HUGS!