Ok, so YES, I did enter the Scrapbooking Memories Masters competition this year for the first time, and NO, I didnt make the final 10. I was planning to just slip under the raidar, and not even mention it, BUT, I was quite excited when I got the Masters Mag in the mail, and I had recieved an 'honourable mention' for this LO
This was a difficult LO for me to do, it tells of my feelings about my weight over the years, and the reasons that I finally made the decision to do something about it. As the title says, I do feel like 'I won', but I also feel like this is going to be a life long battle for me, that I am going to have to fight forever. I very nearly didnt finish this LO, as I wasnt sure I wanted to share it with people, but, I did submit it, and well, I guess its 'out there' now :).....
Heres a closeup of the journalling
Thanks you so much for taking the time to call in, Please call in again in the next few days, as we will be having a ZVA blog hop, and a Scrapbook Boutique blog hop at the end of the month, and theres some great prizes to win :)
Have a wonderful weekend
Big congrats dear Karen!!! what a fabulous and beautiful LO and thanks for sharing this with us.I know it´s so hard to fight with weight.I´ve some close friends that´s have live the same as you.You´re a real winner!!
ReplyDeleteoh well done Karen.. i do remember seeing this in the mag... and well done on your achievement with your weight.. i love how you have put the journalling under the photo like that.. you always create such beautiful layouts..
ReplyDeleteYEAH!! I did see this in the SBM mag & thought this is Truly a BEAUTIFUL Layout....... & good for you to share this with many!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlways Enjoy seeing your Creations you are an INSPIRATION....
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I am so glad you shared this story Karen. It is because of inspirational people like you that I am finally in the right head space to do something about my weight too. Thank you! Your page is beautiful too!! Congrats on the HM :).
ReplyDeleteKaren you really are an inspirational person, thanks for sharing the journaling, it shows how hard it can be to fight the weight but most importantly that it can be done. I'm only 5ft tall and 66kg, way to heavy for me and I'm trying to lose at least 6kg. I think I need to try harder.
ReplyDeleteSuch a deserving HM Karen. This is such a wonderful layout and one to be so proud of! xo
ReplyDeleteamazing story... huge congrats on the feature too
ReplyDeletewow! congrats on your win! so proud of you! i just can guess how difficult it might be, gorgeous layout as well!
ReplyDeleteI saw this in the mag Karen. What a fantastic layout and you should be VERY proud of yourself for achieving such a wonderful goal and for entering it into the Masters comp! Well done! xx
ReplyDeleteHuge Congrats on the feature, Karen!!! Beautiful page!! What a great story, I'm so proud of you, definitely you're a winner!!! I love your new avatar, you look so pretty! I hope you're feeling better of the leg..these falls are dangerous. Take care dear! Hugs!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Karen....on both....on being honourable mentioned and how you manage to loose weight. You look gorgeous !! hugs
ReplyDeleteGreat LO and I understand that this was a LO made with a lot of feelings !
Hope you have a fantastic weekend !!! :o)
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Hey Karen, that can't have been an easy thing to share - good for you! What an amazing accomplishment - you're an inspiration. I love your page layout and your personal journalling. You're right ... it is for life to keep the weight off and change eating habits. You and your family must be so very proud of you. But most of all - it's lovely to read how it has changed your life xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story. Congrats on the honorable mention and for your accomplishment. It is hard to lose weight and is hard work to keep maintaining it and changing eating habits! It is a big accomplishment to be proud of. Your page is just beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing story within a stunning layout. Thank you for sharing - I admire you immensely!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the HM, Karen! I saw this in my masters issue and think it is such a lovely and heart warming layout. Congrats on the weight loss - you should be very proud! You are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible achievement Karen! Both with your amazing weight loss and the well deserved honourable mention! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layout, but I think the story more than any thing is the real beauty of it, well done and hopefully the battle from now on at least will be a little easier when you look at the pictures and see how gorgeous you are.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layout and story!!!
ReplyDeleteAn inspiring layout, congrats on the weight loss and the honourable mention as well. I love the way you have done the hidden journalling.
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration gorgeous gal. Congratulations on the HM xx
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful LO Karen, congrats on the HM.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve so many "that a girl"'s !!!! What an empowering page !!
ReplyDeletebeautiful ... you, your story, your layout, your journalling, your honesty ... you!!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful page to celebrate an amazing journey! I love all the little detail you have added to perfectly frame the fabulous pictures! :)
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