Scrapbooking Memories Masters

Yes, its been a while. Lets not talk about it. Let's focus on the positives and look towards all of the New Years Resolutions that I made and am desperately trying to keep up with.

Resolution 1: Blog more (or at all).

A lot of you know that I entered the Scrapbooking Masters Competition that is run by Scrapbooking Memories Magazine back in August 2011. It was a really long wait till the results came out, and even though I didn't win (sadface) I was lucky enough to get an honorable mention!

This was the first time that I had ever submitted to any magazines, I've always been too scared of rejection to submit. I must admit, the 4 entry tasks were challenging. I'm not much of a journaller, and the colour challenge was definitely a combination WAY out of my comfort zone.

So here are are my layouts, and also a shot of my first ever published layout. Enjoy!

Hidden Journalling: 'HeartBeat'

The journalling was under the left section on hinges.
I mirrored the title on both layers

I hand stamped and inked the letters, then cut them out

5x7 Photo: My Sunshine

the devil is in the details: a little stamping and fussy cutting

Colour Challenge - Brown/Orange/Blue: 'Still Working'

the cogs actually turn!

Sketch Challenge: 'Photo Booth'

I LOVE making paper pinwheels!

Honourable Mention! Woot!!!