Change is Good

I had a couple of days off last week, and sort of half of this week too. I'm starting a job at a new clinic, one that is opening brand new and I think it's a really good decision, but change is scary, so I wanted to work out my feelings on paper, I loved the colors of this kit and was glad I brought it with me. I learned while in grief therapy that it really does help and is actually recommended by professionals to get your thoughts and feelings out onto paper, the diecuts and sequins, those are pure joy for me to add, even as in my mind these sequins kind of make me think of teardrops. 

That's part of the beauty that this particular hobby can be whatever you make of it. All of these supplies came from the Punxsutawny kit from Clique Kits.

Punxsutawnty Pep Rally with Clique Kits!

 Welcome to the Clique Kits Pep Rally for February 2015! This month's kit is called Punxsutawny and it is LOVELY!!Forgive my photos of my layouts, I'll try to get some better ones as soon as time and daylight permit.

This month's theme was Galentine's Day and I don't know a better time with my girlfriends than at a crop. My friends in Memphis get together all the time and crop, and in October of 2014 I flew back to crop with them! First time we had all gotten together in two years. It was such a special time!

I used the Punxsutawny Kit along with some Shimelle by American Crafts stickers and Rub ons I had been hoarding that I'd picked up in the Clique Kits store. I Used Peacock Feathers and a navy Jenny Bowlin ink for stamping and inking edges using some Elle's Studio Stamps I've picked up at the Clique Kits store as well. I love that Clique Kits stocks items that I want to use over and over again like stamps that work on layouts, cards and project life... and I think I'll be using some of these tiny stamps in my planner also! WOOT!! 

I don't often do two page spreads, but felt this even deserved one. I Love using the same bits of paper on both layouts of a two page spread to tie them together visually. I may add some more journalling at a later date, but I have a few more pics of this event which I think will merit it's own pocket page to go with this one. Love and hugs and have fun at the Pep Rally, of course there is a giveaway so be sure and participate!

Hugs all!

Lineup:

Clique Kits https://cliquekits.wordpress.com/

Erica http://ericarosecreates.blogspot.com/

 Jody  http://spiegelmomscraps.com/

Lacey  http://laceybugcreations.blogspot.com/

Danielle http://picsandcheesecake.blogspot.nl/

Nicole M http://www.nicolemartel.blogspot.com/

Sarah M. http://sarahmoore4.blogspot.ca/

Kim http://kimsscrappyblog.blogspot.com/

Allie  http://www.magicalmesses.com/

Kat  http://kraftykat9.blogspot.com/

Donna http://scrappydonna.blogspot.com/

*****Charity http://www.scrapfaire.blogspot.com/ *****You are here

Sandy http://www.thepinkcamera.com/

Mariah www.fun2scrap.blogspot.com

Marcia  http://www.onescrapatatime-bymumsie.blogspot.com/

Alisha  Www.alishabuggins.blogspot.com

Tyra  http://www.justtyra.com/

Five Minute layout Challenge, FAILED!

There is an awesome youtuber that's also now on the DT at Clique Kits and she goes by OhSnapGonzo. She put out this video challenge over the weekend and I took her up on it.

Here is her video:

I failed making one in 5 minutes as well, but I am really pleased with my efforts! She said the rules were 5 minutes not including journalling. Here is my layout:

I used the February Clique Kit Punxsutawny  for supplies and added a piece of kraft cardstock and some Heidi Swapp Mist. I did film the making of this layout, it looks weird but that'll teach me to check my camera better before recording. Here is the process video:

Thanks so much for watching! Try this out yourself and see how it goes, you might make it withing the time limit, or you might just end up with a layout that you love! Either way it'll be fun!!