Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Everyday Hair - The Story Matters

A few weeks ago, Angela asked me if I would be interested in doing a guest DT layout for the challenge site: The Story Matters. Would I ever indeed!! LOL. I began scrapbooking because I wanted to tell the story behind my photos, so journaling is a big part of my scrapbooking identity. Indeed I fancy myself humorous and witty, so my writing reflects that, especially when it comes to my children.

The theme for their September journaling challenge is "Daily Rituals." So I had to do a layout on something I do everyday... well... lots to choose from, but I don't have photos of my tea or my tea mugs or tea tins... and I'm not one to take photos and print them at home... One day when I saw a few photos that I took of DD's hair, I realized that I do her hair everyday, hence this layout was born. So head on over to TSM, and check out the other inspirational layouts and participate!

I must gush about Earth Love by Cosmo Cricket. I walked into Archivers and saw it, and after my heart started to beat again, I bought everything Archivers had to offer. It is my favorite line of the three new releases by Cosmo, and yes, even more loved than the Boyfriend. While I am at it gushing, let me just say that Prism's Papaya Puree Medium OR109-D is the cardstock I used on this layout. It is a delicious match and I *heart* it :)

Speaking of Prism, I don't think I've linked up to the last Prism Papers project I did for the Prism blog, so here it is: Greetings! Yes, I'm using my stamps now! I am pleased with that development :)

10 comments:

Pearl said...

great story indeed with the daily hair ritual ! you sure tell good stories ! I must say the birdies of this CC line are very cute ! still I only have one sheet of this line ! very happy about that ! lol

WTG with the stamping on cards now ! lovee the sentiment !

Jocelyn said...

I am new to your Blog and I must say so please to read it!!! I just adore the LO that you did of your daughter's hair!!!!! So cute!!!! I adore journaling also....it tells the story and I think that is sooooo important!!!! Thanks for sharing your awesome talent with us!!! Stop over and say HI!!!!! I just adore meeting new people who have a passion for life and paper crafting!!!! :)

deana said...

Love, love, love that... the strip of birds just rocks & the whole design is fantastic... saving that one in my favs! :-)

Stacey Michaud said...

I love the topic on this layout! So important to tell about those little moments everyday! Congrats on the GDT gig--you are everywhere! I sent you an email--Adore the layout!

Christie Bryant said...

What a sweet, sweet layout. I am mind boggled at how quickly you turn over layouts...and all these design teams. You're amazing!
I think journaling is so important too! It's what scrapbooking is all about, right?
I heart Cosmo too! I love it!

jazsutra said...

Thank you for sharing about your China trip. and wow your grandpa is the same age as my grany in law. But she's beginning to forget things already at this age. what abt your grandpa?how is he?
I always think i want to scrap as much as possible,before i get old..hmm...

btw, congrats on the GDT! sounds great! Have fun!
and this layout of yours is gorgeous! you are good with multi pic layout! have a blessed weekend -jaz

Angela said...

Love this one Jing-Jing...thanks so much for contributing this month!! Scrapfest here I come...

Hilary Kanwischer said...

What a sweet, sweet little layout. Love those piggytales too. :) Have wonderful Labor Day weekend. :)

jazsutra said...

Hey there,thanks for faithfully cumin by my blog and for squelling teehee. thanks for the great compliments and yes, im in WP dt..and these projs are for their new lines..hehe...I love what you do too.you rock multi-pic page,u know that ;)
and i wanna meet your you,ure so nice and i wanna meet yr daughter,she's so sweet ;)-jaz

Samantha said...

Love it Jing Jing! Your work is always inspiring and heartfelt. By the way, everywhere I go on the web, you are a winner of something!!! You go girl! I'm just jealous!!!!