1. manda.m
    manda.m
    manda.m
    My Blog 541 posts
    manda.m

    I am so amazed and inspired by all the work that has gone up in the gallery with the recent challenges - you guys ROCK! But I do tend to do something that isn't so great, I compare my work to others and that way of thinking is never going to end well so I decided that instead of being hard on myself I would celebrate my work.
    So what I want you all to do is to share your favourite layout of YOUR OWN that you have recently made here and lets show our selves the love we deserve.

    This is my favourite at the moment because I tried something new which challenged me:
    http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/54254-i-have-a-cat

  2. TaraLeClaire
    TaraLeClaire
    Tara LeClaire
    Tara LeClaire 1732 posts
    At_that_age
    TaraLeClaire

    It's not super recent, but it's my most fave LO I've ever made:

  3. samanthalanday
    samanthalanday
    SammieJay
    Blog 530 posts
    samanthalanday

    I love your layout! I have it favorited :) The banner is adorable, and the watercolors are so fun!

  4. manda.m
    manda.m
    manda.m
    My Blog 541 posts
    manda.m

    That's fantastic Tara - I love the little tags in the pocket.

  5. scrapperforever
    scrapperforever
    scrapperforever
    Blog 40 posts
    scrapperforever

    What a great idea! I just made this page and absolutely looooove it...

    http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/54532-beautiful-you

    Thanks for letting me share!! ;)

  6. scrapperforever
    scrapperforever
    scrapperforever
    Blog 40 posts
    scrapperforever

    @TaraLeClaire, that is an awesome page!! I love the idea of the tags with the things you love/things to work on. Very creative idea! You've just been favorited and pinned. ;)

  7. SuzMannecke
    SuzMannecke
    SuzMannecke
    livealifeextraordinary.blogspot.com 1809 posts
    Ihitthebulleseyeweb3
    SuzMannecke

    Fabulous layout Tara.! Love the journaling.
    Wish I knew how to post pic of a layout here. I've tried adding a URL link by clicking on the photo frame icon above the comment window- but the pic always shows up as a "?" Any help? Is there is a sticky note about this? TIA.

    Ok I copied and pasted the URL of my layout but I am still seeing a "?" anyone else seeing it?

    **EDITED TO ADD: Figured it out now. Thanks for the help Tara. :)

  8. TaraLeClaire
    TaraLeClaire
    Tara LeClaire
    Tara LeClaire 1732 posts
    TaraLeClaire

    Thanks ladies :) I actually just left it in her room last night to see, even though I made it awhile ago. I was nervous to give it to her, in case I got the 15 year old eye roll. But she actually came upstairs and thanked me for making it for her ;)

    Sometimes they surprise you, don't they.

    Suz, did you "copy shortcut" and then paste in the little photo icon? It seems like that is what you did... not sure why it's not showing up? Anyone else?

  9. Brenna
    Brenna
    Brenna
    My Colourful Life 1084 posts
    Brenna

    What a wonderful idea Manda! I'm sure we can all be hard on ourselves at times when we compare ourselves to others. Love all three layouts that have been shared: Manda -t hat water colour is just plain awesome!, Tara - love, love, love the journaling, Scrapperforever - love all the pieces of pattern paper.

  10. dpayne
    dpayne
    Diane Payne
    Color Me Happy 6269 posts
    dpayne

    Tara, you have a 15 year old...I would have never guessed. Love your layout too!

  11. Brenna
    Brenna
    Brenna
    My Colourful Life 1084 posts
    Youwillfly
    Brenna

    Here is my favourite recent layout.

  12. TaraLeClaire
    TaraLeClaire
    Tara LeClaire
    Tara LeClaire 1732 posts
    TaraLeClaire

    Haha, I should have clarified... she's my stepdaughter! Been with her since she was 7 :)

  13. TaraLeClaire
    TaraLeClaire
    Tara LeClaire
    Tara LeClaire 1732 posts
    TaraLeClaire

    Oh Brenna, love!!!

  14. dpayne
    dpayne
    Diane Payne
    Color Me Happy 6269 posts
    dpayne

    Wonderful Brenna!

    @Tara...still you don't look that old. Lucky you!

  15. TaraLeClaire
    TaraLeClaire
    Tara LeClaire
    Tara LeClaire 1732 posts
    TaraLeClaire

    Awe shucks Diane, thank you! :)

  16. scrapperforever
    scrapperforever
    scrapperforever
    Blog 40 posts
    scrapperforever

    Brenna that is GORGEOUS!!! Totally pinning that one for sure. ;)
    - April

  17. manda.m
    manda.m
    manda.m
    My Blog 541 posts
    manda.m

    I am so glad I started this thread because I am loving seeing everyone's work here.
    Brenna that is such a great way to use those pretty butterflies. Anyone else want to share? Don't be shy!

  18. nanns01
    nanns01
    Nancy
    1863 posts
    nanns01

    Loving everyone's work! Manda...I LOVE your l/o with your cat. The banner and sprays of color are so fun!

  19. missusem
    missusem
    missusem
    Just Perspective 170 posts
    Loluckyloved
    missusem

    :) This is such a cute thread! :) :)

    This is my most recent LO about hubby and me. I love that Ampersand mask (still instock I believe!) :) :)

  20. TaraLeClaire
    TaraLeClaire
    Tara LeClaire
    Tara LeClaire 1732 posts
    TaraLeClaire

    missusem, LOVE!

  21. Betsy Gourley
    Betsy Gourley
    Betsy Gourley
    3727 posts
    Dean's%20blue%20hole%20betsy%20gourley%202%20page
    Betsy Gourley

    I do love that layout of yours Manda. It's just stunning. ANd, this is a great idea.

    Here is a favorite of mine that I did this week for the CHAllenges:

  22. Brenna
    Brenna
    Brenna
    My Colourful Life 1084 posts
    Brenna

    Love all the blues and greens and the circles Betsy, gorgeous!

  23. klun
    klun
    klun
    pieced papers 111 posts
    In%20heels
    klun

    Love this loving your own work thread. This is my recent fav of my own

  24. alaska_laci
    alaska_laci
    alaska_laci
    Whether you care or not... 1958 posts
    Today%20you...
    alaska_laci

    http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/54148-today-you

    This is my current fave. This was a trying time for us as we bought a sailboat this last fall and the night we started sailing to AK we were hit by a freighter... its a miracle we're still alive. And these pics were taken the day before.
    I was trying to focus on the positive!

  25. NinaSt
    NinaSt
    NinaSt
    Mein Leben in Scraps 573 posts
    Img_2781
    NinaSt

    This is my favorite layout I made in the last days.