Here’s a recap of Challenge #5 of Project M.E.:
What books and/or magazines are you reading right now? Why?
This was an interesting question for me because I’ve noticed a trend in my book selections. As a child, I loved to read fiction and I would devour books like mad. Then as I grew into adulthood, my tastes leaned more toward non-fiction—how to books, health and nutrition, and histories (including the historical fiction pictured in the layout).
I’m also reading more e-books. I’m enjoying the Kindle app on my iPhone because of its portability and ease of use. I love that I can carry around three or four books in my purse without the added weight.
I’m still deciding whether I like paper or electronic versions of books. It’s comparable to the vinyl versus mp3 debate. It would be sad if down the road, a young person asked, “What’s a paperback?” as someone asked me not too long ago, “What’s a 45? A gun?” Er, no.
And now for the reveal…
Materials:
- Notebook paper packet and My Stickease
- Hodgepodge Alphabet stamps
- Mini-Medley Pewter accents (hinge on journaling)
- Pewter brads
- Designer Ribbon Rounds – Black Collection
- Reflections: “Bottom Border-Base” layout pattern (p. 29)
- Cricut Die-Cut Letters – Plantin Schoolbook
- EK Success Edger Punch
I didn’t have much space for journaling, so I decided to implement the hidden journaling technique. I measured the available space, typed my story on the computer and printed it out on cardstock. Then I trimmed it and adhered it to my layout. Next, I cut out the pre-printed journaling block from one of the Notebook papers and attached a mini-medley pewter hinge.
To maintain the notebook-y feel, I punched a decorative border to fit under my photo.
This layout was so easy to put together. If you haven’t checked out Reflections or any of the other layout pattern books, I highly recommend you do for stress-free scrapbooking.
You can join in the Project M.E. challenges. It’s fun to do an album about yourself and this project will help you do it. Learn more. In the meantime, stay tuned for Challenge #6!
