Today some of the design team members and I wanted to share a layout on something or someone that has inspired or influenced us or been a part of our lives since our childhood/ teenage years.
I don't think that we as scrapbookers tell our own stories as much as we would like to sometimes so this was a way for me to do that on a personal level.
As I was doing my daily walk one morning (this is where a lot of my thinking happens! ;)) and listening to U2's thirteenth studio album "Age Of Innocence" I was taken back to my early teenage years and when I started listening and loving U2 in 1983. The songs are very reminiscent of their early work and I started to think about the fact that they (their music and humanitarism) have been a part of my life for over 30 years! Their music has always 'spoken' to me and through them I became aware of groups like Amnesty International. Their music is something that I have always connected with. I wanted to document this (my love for U2) in a layout. So this was the story behind how our Scrap Your Scrap blog post came to life.
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My music teacher in high school was Victor Tallarico, the father of Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. Mr. Tallarico taught us not only music theory, but also music appreciation. I could listen to him play the piano all day. From him I learned that music comes in all forms and styles, and there is more to music than pop. He taught me to broaden my horizons and take it all in. This concept has impacted my entire life, and I am more open-minded because of it - and because of him. I wish I'd had a chance to tell him this in person, but he passed away some years ago. This layout is a tribute to him, and I'd like to think that somehow he knows just what he meant to me. Thanks, Mr. T!
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There are a very few things that I still have that I received as a child. I guess it makes sense that one of the things that I do have would be something very special to me. In my religion we get baptized at the age of 8 years old. When I was baptized my mom and dad bought me my very own set of scriptures with my name engraved on them. On the front inside cover they wrote their testimony and their hopes and dreams for my life. As I have grown, gotten married and had children of my own I have always gone back and read what my parents wrote. I feel so blessed to have such amazing parents that have taught me about God and service and being a little better everyday. I hope to continue this tradition with all my children.
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My Husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary last September. Our Daughter was playing Soccer in Hawaii and we turned the trip into a better late than never Honeymoon. My Husband is my person and "My Love"
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Here is my blog hop entry for Scrap Your Scraps! For our theme I decided to focus on my first love, art. I have, in one way or another done art my entire life. The last year though has been tough, and I had pretty much given up doing any illustrating or drawing, but I decided to make this page so that I could look at it and be inspired again. It was a way for me to remember what I have done and to hopefully motivate me to keep going!
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My layout documents my walk with God. I committed my life when I was 6 and have been very blessed to know and feel God's hand on my life through good and tough times. I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for God. I am truly blessed.
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I hope we have encouraged you to create some layouts about YOU!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Scrappin'! :)
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Love all the tributes and inspiration. Beautiful pages ladies!!!!!
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