Monday, September 16, 2013

I am not lucky - OUAS Sept

Good Day to you! It is Monday here, already, why do the weekends appear to go so fast?

The Challenge for ONCE UPON A SKETCH is to use the sketch and the theme of "LUCKY". Well I don't feel I am lucky, and before you all shoot me down let me explain..  My title for my layout is... I am not lucky, I am blessed..  I have never been one to believe in luck, because if I thought someone who got everything in life was lucky, then I would have to also believe that those who have had many trials in their lives are unlucky..and I don't think that is the case.. sometimes we are dealt difficult things in life and I think that is the way life is, and we grow through these things.. and if someone works hard and makes wise choices they are rewarded for the fruits of their labour with the life they have.. And of course I also believe that I have been blessed by God even when I don't deserve it.. My Family, my life my home.. I am not lucky, I am blessed..

the sketch...
I have hidden my journalling only because I typed it out before I started creating my layout.. So during the process of creating my layout I realised I would have to have hidden journalling, but my photos were too small and it would not fit under them... unless I cut a slit in my back ground papers and slid my journallling through that..  so this is what I did..

This is the slit and my journalling pushed through it..
Then I had to create a pocket for it at the back and I used an envelope to hold it..
my journalling at the back of my layout..
The envelope to hold the journalling card.





 and my completed layout..

I hope your day will be a good one, thanks again for coming by and as always your comments are wonderful to read!!

49 comments:

  1. First off....LOVE the title, so true, I totally agree on the lucky vs. blessed thing! Second, Gorgeous pics of you! I love seeing scrappers scrap a little about themselves! And 3rd....stunning page!! love the cut work on the blooms and such pretty colors! I always leave feeling inspired when I hop over to your blog Lizzy! xo xo

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  2. I love your outlook on life, its a very positive way to be.
    The hidden journaling coming through the page is genius! Love that you made an envelope for it too!

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  3. Love this page lizzy oh so gorgeous and the title is very true to one and all - we are all blessed in different ways...have a great day bit cooler hey! xoxo

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  4. Lizzy I love your thoughts and outlook on life and it helps put everything in perspective when its needed. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your gorgeous layout, I loved this post.

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  5. I love your outlook on this challenge and the theme, so very true!! Thank you for sharing :) :) Your layout is really beautiful..I just adore the soft colors.

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  6. How true, Lizzy!! This is such a beautiful page and you managed to incorporated you're fabulous journaling in such a seamless way. Love the decorated strip that fits so perfectly into your LO!! Thanks for joining us for the September Once Upon A…Sketch Challenge! I hope you’ll stop by our Once Upon A…Sketch Facebook Page to share your layout there. ~ Blessings, Tracey

    Garden of Grace

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  9. You are so right Lizzy! I love how you took on this challenge! Your layout is stunning so soft and feminine!

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  10. i sooo agree with you lizzy....... i, as you know have been through more than most....but would not ever count myself as lucky.....cos this life is not the one i would choose, but im blessed, im getting through my trials slowly......

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  11. love love your layout by the way......

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  12. Love your title and your hidden message. And you layout is just soooo beautiful :)

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  13. This is really beautiful in every way. Your title is sooooo true.

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  14. So beautiful! Gorgeous fussy-cutting work and clever hiding of journaling!

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  15. Your hidden journaling is so very clever! I love the idea of using an envelope..x

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  16. Love how you did your hidden journaling! Fabulous :).

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  17. A very pretty layout with lovely photos. I could not agree more with your outlook on life... most of the time too luck is just plain hard work... I love the little pocket you make for your journalling. Such a clever idea.
    Thanks for Playing Along with us and at OUAS Please do not forget to upload your layout to Our FB Page
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Once-Upon-A-Sketch/150044095058422?ref=hl
    for your Chance to be in the draw for our monthly prize :)

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  18. This layout is my new favorite of your's. So pretty and so true! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Lizzy your layouts just keep betting better and better! I LOVE this! I love the gentle colours and agree 100% with your comments!

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  20. Lizzy your layouts just keep betting better and better! I LOVE this! I love the gentle colours and agree 100% with your comments!

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  21. ...& AMEN to that.....it's a much better word, I think:):) LOOOOVE this one - those blue flowers are exquisite & good on you getting your journaling in like that! I saw you were a winner somewhere the other day.....good on you:):):) Hope your week is going well...we're gearing up for this wedding on Saturday...not long now!!!!!!!!!!!

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  22. Really love this layout Lizzy. Gorgeous photos of you, lovely soft colours and the butterflies and lace ... it all adds up to a perfect page. Love how you've hidden your journalling and I so agree that the best things in life are not just dumb luck but a combination of hard work and the Blessings given to us by God. Beautifully done ... love it!! oxox

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  23. just gorgeous and love the hidden journalling

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  24. Gorgeous Lizzy,and very clever with your journaling...and gorgeous photos of you

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  25. this is beautiful!! you are truly blessed and may you always be blessed!!

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  26. I agree with you 100%. This is an absolutely stunning layout - you've outdone yourself here! Brilliant!!!

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  27. Fabulous page Lizzy and great sentiment too:)

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  28. Fabulous page Lizzy and great sentiment too:)

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  29. A really wonderful page, LIzzy!! Congrats for your feature on the Once Upon A…Sketch Facebook Page
    ~ Blessings, Tracey

    Garden of Grace

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  30. Such a gorgeous,soft page...Love the envelope idea for your journalling and what a clever title....Love this creation!

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  31. Tis beautiful ... and your wording, and ideals ... a really beautiful layout Lizzy.

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  32. you are so lucky Liz, you've been blessed with talent, and beautiful children, yeah I'd say you're lucky!! :)

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  33. Lizzy, I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for your warm congratulations on my making the Helmar DT! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    Garden of Grace

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  34. This is beautiful Lizzy and I LOVE your title. I feel blessed everyday for my wonderful family and life too. Hope you have an awesome week. :)

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  35. I can so relate to your story/journaling - so true. Love the details about how you made the hidden journaling - very clever!
    Beautiful page, btw - love Your cut work and all the details!
    Thank you for joing us at OUAS in September :-)

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  36. What a beautiful page Lizzy and such lovely photos and sentiment. It has such a pretty softness with your choice of colors and pearl touches and I really love how you thought on your feet and came up with the way to do your hidden journaling. xx

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  37. sensational Lizzy, sighing and drooling , such beauty you have created .. love this x

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  38. The colours are so soft and pretty......gorgeous layout. Beautiful sentiment, great photos too!

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  39. Lizzy this is a very well thought out layout. I really do love the sentiment behind your layout and blessings come in so many forms. Thanks for playing along with us once again Lizzy. I always enjoy seeing your layouts around blogland :) xx

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  40. Such a beautiful LO Lizzy, I love the thoughts behind your take on the theme Lucky and your hidden journaling idea is fabulous!! I may have to pinch that one! Thanks so much for sharing your creation with us at OUAS :) xx

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  41. gorgeous page! the journaling is fantastic

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  42. I love your outlook on life! Very clever incorporation of your journalling and your sepia toned photos with the greens work beautifully together. Always great to have you play along with us at OUAS

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  43. I believe we are handed the challenges we can handle and that our life has been measured out for us with its ups and downs. Also I believe in blessings and not in luck :))
    Just love your clever journalling solution! Beautiful soft and delightful page Lizzy, just wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at OUAS!

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  44. Wow Lizzy! Such a pretty layout! Thanks for sharing your creativity and creative process on how you incorporated your journaling! thanks for joining along with OUAS :)

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  45. What a fabulous layout and very clever journaling ..... this really is unique and so gorgeous.

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  46. Lizzy I love your soft beautiful page - all the fussy cutting and pretty flowers make it look amazing!
    I also love your creative way to add your journalling - such a great idea! and I love love love your title and your way of taking on this challenge!!! that phrase also came to me and I played with it in my mind and i am so glad to see that you went on with it!
    thank you SOOOO much for your visits at my blog and your kind sweet comments.

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  47. Lizzy this is beautiful layout, your outlook on life is wonderful and you so rocked that hidden journaling! All round gorgeous layout xx

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  48. I adore this one Lizzy! Your work is always so beautiful. x

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