So for me, this year was the first time for entering the Scrapbooking Memories Masters Competition. Huge Congratulations to the ladies who are this years Masters. Obviously I wasn't on the Master's list but hey I am pretty stoked about picking up a Honourable Mention (HM) for my single layout 'Gorgeous Girl' - Thanks so much SM!.
Here are my other creations that I submitted
Double Layout - I focussed on an event that had such a huge personal impact. It's hard to go through something like this and not come out of it unaffected in some way. Everyone has a story from Black Saturday and this is mine
07-02-09
Here are my other creations that I submitted
Double Layout - I focussed on an event that had such a huge personal impact. It's hard to go through something like this and not come out of it unaffected in some way. Everyone has a story from Black Saturday and this is mine
07-02-09
I guess that this double is quite simplistic but I really wanted to concentrate on the photo's and the story behind them. Some may find it even depressing and perhaps uninspiring but I just couldn't 'pretty' it up - events of that day just made it seem wrong. I also chose sombre colours once again to reflect the mood .
I created a mini album using the third photo for the front. Untie the ribbon to unfold the album to reveal other photos during and the aftermath.
The fold out album also includes 'hidden journalling' - I have included a letter describing the events of that day, as well as my feelings of utter helplessness and despair. This is heartfelt and so very raw so you can appreciate how I didn't want this on full open display. I think it is important to document and found it theraputic in some ways to record it - I hope in time that the tears will fade when I re read it.
Practical Off The Page that can be used in everyday life
Charm Watch & Altered Box
Beads, dangles and charms seem to becoming more and more popular in the scrapbooking world. I had a few bits and pieces left over from my beaded jewellery days, so I created a charm watch as I figured that a watch is practical and can be used everyday. I also included a picture charm of my 2 girls so that they will always be close to me
I then also altered a little box for the charm watch to sit in on my dressing table.
9 comments:
I think that LO is amazing! I love how you've added the extra photos and the hidden journalling.
A beautiful layout, and you're right, you can't "pretty up" such a sombre event.
Oh Trudi, your entry is amazing... Those photos are so frightening. I think your layout is perfect... I wasnt as close to the fires as you, but it had a huge impact on me, and my family also.... A day that will live in my memory forever....as it will for many.... Congrats on the HM, I got my Mag today... beeeutiful work :)
Congrats on the HM Trudi!! I am sure your turn for Masters will not be far away!!!
I love the starkness of the double. Really sets the mood.
And your bracelet is just gorgeous!!!!
Fabby LO, lovely altered box and a stunning charm bracelet.
Well done on your HM.
Great layout and lovely charm braclet,i would have put you as a monty for a master.Take care Kerry xx
gorgeous work trudi. Love your work. congrats on the HM, well deserved. And I agree, I think your time for being a Master isnt too far away. Kirsten
Congrats on the HM for the Masters Comp, Trudi !!!
& I love how yr charm watch turned out , complete with the beautiful box !!
Merry Christmas my friend
Karen xxx
Great entry for the Masters Trudi....I think that your "Fire LO" is perfect.....was one the scariest days of my life....more so for you guys I'm sure!! Love your beautiful charm bracelet and box to clever indeed what a grand idea!!
Love Kathie
xoxo
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