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Rachel Jefferies-October 2024-Mixed Media Challenge-Simplicity Of Dreams

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Rachel's challenges often spark some of my most personal layouts...I also,braved this subject matter with a picture of myself...Not the best photo either,but it is real & it illustrates the subject matter I am scrapping about...The subject of dreams is a sensitive one for me...Since,my husband passed away...all of those dreams & plans we had together,for our future,just disappeared in a flash from my life...And now,I am struggling with all of those moments associated therein...And since I don't have the luxury of planning my future too far ahead because of my complicated health issues...It is often,my experience,that most of my plans & "dreams" end up falling through,as they are complicated by said issues...I dream that tomorrow will be a better day than today...& hopefully,the next day is better than the last one...and that next week is a better one than the last...and so on...Dreaming and searching...for a way to create a better future for myself...Thank You! for another..thought provoking challenge...:heartlub ...

*Credits Include : Messy And Imperfect: Mixed Media Collages & Mixed Media Artistry / Epic,Cosmic Stuff : Collage Bits & Bobs / Carefully Curated : This Is Me : Mixed Media Collection / The Path I'm On : Mixed Media Artistry / Messy Marks : Date Stamps 2024 + Bonus / Angels Amongst Us : Mixed Media Artistry / Do It For You : Elements / Hear My Voice : 14 : Aspiring / Hear My Voice : 09 : Changing / A Second Chance : Mixed Media Artistry & Mixed Media Extras / Lumen : The Complete Collection - All By Rachel Jefferies
*Sanctuary [one reworked/cut and blended paper] : Lynn Grieveson
*Fonts I Used : Tricky Night Regular / CornerOne Bold Regular
*Photo : Me
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ajm
I love how you used the sentiments to express your dreams and hopes. Your work is not only heartfelt but also authentic and inspiring, capturing the journey of navigating both loss and hope.
 
scrapsandsass
Oh goodness... I'm so heartbroken for you and learning about the loss of your husband. I can imagine how difficult it must be to move forward and find your place in the world when things must feel so unanchored. I can relate to the uncertainty of planning around chronic health issues and how difficult it makes things. Big hugs to you. I love all of the little stars. They feel like hope to me. I also like how you used all of the different forms of text as design. Love your take on the challenge. Thanks so much for joining in and for opening up your heart and being vulnerable.
 
RJMJ
@ajm @scrapsandsass Hi ladies...Thank You! both for your very kind & thoughtful words...:bk :bk ...I know that these types of layouts are not for everyone...Creating these kinds of "vulnerable" layouts...can be difficult...They are part of my healing therapy...through my feelings of grief & my health journey...part of my personal story...
 
jam-on-toast
Oh, this brought tears to my eyes... I'm so sorry for what you are going through... Sending hugs to you... and my admiration for this layout - it's beautiful in a haunting way, the scratteres stars, the blending... and even the photo... Thank you for sharing. You are right, these layouts might not be for everyone, but then again, we create mostly for ourselves, and there are lots of scrapbookers out there who can relate but don't know how to express what they are feeling, and seeing your page might inspire a person or two to try.
 
RJMJ
@jam-on-toast ...Your words are so kind & heartfelt...My h:heartlubeart was moved by your sweet,thoughtful,honest,observations & words...Hugs! are the best!...:love ...Thank You! so much!!!...:bk...I have admired & been inspired by many scrapbookers here at the Lilypad...You saying that I might inspire someone to express their feelings through their art/layouts/scrapbooking pages because of something I created...Warms my heart & fills me with such joy!!!...more than you know...I always find inspiration,positivity,strength & even peace here at the Lilypad...even on my toughest days...So,Thank You!...:heartslub ...kindly...:grouphug ...
 

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