Behind the Scenes with Lori : Enchantment

Hi there! Lori here, and this month I thought I'd share the

 behind the scenes of this layout:

Whew...ok, let's talk about boys. If you would have told me 20 years ago that I would be turning 40, still single, no kids and no potential mates in sight, 

I would have thought  you were crazy.

Yet, here I am...

This month at SFTIO, we're all about ENCHANTMENT. 

Sigh.

What prompted you to pick this take on Enchantment ?

Let's face it, I grew up on Disney and John Hughes films and there was no way 

I wasn't going to find my perfect mate! I mean, that's the way it went: you go to college, meet your spouse, get married, have kids and live happily ever after!? Right? Wrong!

I know there are others out there who feel this way, who are a bit disillusioned by the whole idea of romance, and whose expectations have been seemingly completely ignored.

Why did you choose this photo? 

This is my annoyed face. period. :P

How do you feel about the message of your layout?

I included some hidden journaling as I was thinking about this topic.

I can look back now and see the strength I've gained being on my own. I'm much more independent and comfortable with who I am. 

I can learn from other's mistakes without experiencing the heartache.

As a person of faith, my knowledge that God is at work even when it doesn't seem like it is prevalent. I KNOW His way and will are best and He has not failed me. The waiting is the hardest part. I'm trying to use the waiting to continue to learn and grow and trust. 

What symbolism did you pull into your design?

I loved this patterned paper and the romantic feel of the huge flowers and book pages. I added some stenciling to create a bit of chaos and add some geometric lines to the flowery background. I loved the little frame and wanted to add a little whimsy and humor with the silhouette and question mark.

Tell us a little bit about how you feel now that you have "let it all out" on this page.

 This is a pretty personal page for me to share. I love the way it turned out and hope it speaks to some of you who are also in the "waiting place".

For me, I consider myself, " no, not hopeless, hopeFUL. I'm a hopeful romantic". --Romancing the Stone

The site is still being worked on, but you can get your own

August ENCHANTMENT kit from the blog HERE.

The message boards are up and running, as is the pinterest board.

Challenges have begun being posted on Facebook and here are some prompts to get you started!...we'd love you to play along and you don't need a kit to do so!

Make sure to check out the Design Team Gallery and our guest design team member, Jordan's gallery, too!

Hope you're finding some time to be enchanted this month!

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Behind the Scenes with Jordan Hebl

We are beginning to slowly wrap up the month here with Enchantment. This kit was truly magical and I hope that you have been inspired to record all things in enchanting with your personal life. You are so worth it!

I'm happy to have our wonderful August Guest Designer, Jordan Hebl, with us on the blog once again. She is back to give us some "Behind the Scenes" on one of her layouts.

Spread Your Wings And Fly by Jordan Hebl for Scrapbooking from the Inside Out

What prompted you to pick this take on Enchantment?

 

As I enter a new chapter in my life after high school, the thought of all the doors I will get to travel through fascinates me.  I look forward to forging a new path filled with enchantment and wonder.

 

Why did you choose this photo?

 

Every time I travel I am filled with a sense of magic and wonder.  I am captivated by the new things and people I get to see. I chose this photo because to me it encompasses enchantment; being dressed up like a princess, traveling, and feeling like you’re on top of the world as new doors open.

 

How do you feel about the message of your layout?

 

Graduating from high school a full year early was challenging and required a lot of motivation and determination.  What kept me focused was knowing that a new chapter was beginning for me and in that chapter I see myself traveling and working hard to get a degree so I can continue to do the things that enchant me.

 

What symbolism did you pull into your design?

 

The airplane is symbolic of traveling to different places as well as taking off in a new direction in life. 

 

Tell us a little bit about how you feel now that you have "let it all out" on this page. 

 

The layout is a constant reminder of my dreams and accomplishments.  Every time I look at this layout I am motivated to keep going in the direction of my dreams.  I want to live an enchanted life.

Please join us is thanking Jordan for joining us this month. We are very confident this will not be the last time you'll see her amazing, heart felt, deep layouts appear around here.

Want to see more of Jordan? Visit her blog here.

Journaling: Enchantment Style

Hi everyone!

It has been way too long since our last post about journaling.

Here are the links to past posts that had us stepping into the world of adding lots of journaling to our Inside Out Layouts:

Journaling: Where to Begin
Journaling: After the Rough Draft
Journaling: The Power of the Pen

For this post we're going to go back in time. We're going to showcase how journaling plays into the emotion each month. This month, we explore Enchantment. Did anyone else suddenly find themselves going through a time warp to years past?

I sure did! I was thrown back to a time when my imagination would run wild. I would be enchanted by so many things around me. After watching Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty too many times, I would imagine the animals could talk to me and that I lived among the trees. It was definitely a happy time! Carefree. Barefoot. Hair flowing. Tiara in hand. Those were the days.

So... pen to the paper and I began to scribble.

I began to recall staying up late because I thought I heard the jingle bells on Santas sleigh. I was enchanted. 

I began to think about all those times of running through my grandparents apple orchard, pretending to be a maiden being rescued by her prince. I was very enchanted!

Pretending. Laughing. Skipping. New discoveries. 

Then, the other day as I was walking home, something happened.

It was dusk and I saw something flicker out of the corner of my eye. It scared me at first. 

Then, I saw it again... and again.... and again and pretty soon I realized what I was seeing.

FIREFLIES!

Fireflies don't really exist in the pacific northwest so there was never a reason for me to see one. Many people gasp when I make that comment so I retort with, "have you ever seen a bald eagle fly right over your head?" 

I let out a little shriek of glee. "Oh my goooosh!" Is what came out. I skipped and got really excited. 

I really hope no one was peaking outside their window because I'm sure my response was quite comical coming from a grown up. 

The minute I got home I decided to relate my childhood enchantment.... those feelings I recalled... and record the real life moment when those emotions literally resurfaced. It was so exciting! And I'm so thankful for JOURNALING. The process of recording it and now the memory is fresh and preserved. 

How perfect.

So what is the journaling advice hidden within this post? 

Let your mind wander to happy times and allow yourself to experience those moments again. Then, go record them. 

August Guest Designer - Jordan Hebl

Hi everyone!

We are so thrilled to introduce to you our August Guest Designer. It is especially exciting because she is part of our exclusive Teen Collective! 

We know you will love seeing her young and fresh perspective on this months emotion. Here is a more information about Jordan and a few sneaks of her layouts. To see the full reveal of her layouts, you can see her gallery by clicking here.

My name is Jordan Hebl and I am a teen photographer and avid scrapbooker from a small town in Wisconsin. As well as having my work published in Creating Keepsakes Magazine, I am a member of Scrapbooking From the Inside Out’s Teen Program, CreateU.  

My passion for scrapbooking began at the age of 8 and will undoubtedly continue far into the future.   My scrapbooking journey began with scrapping all the “events”—birthdays, field trips, and holidays.  While I still enjoy scrapping these events, I have found that creating pages about everyday events, my successes, and even my failures provides an insight into what makes me who I am.

I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the Scrapbooking From the Inside Out design team!  It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of such an amazing team.  I think the “inside out” concept helps scrappers express themselves and provides us with a way to celebrate and remember our real lives.

Visit Jordan's Blog Here.

Just a Reminder:

While we are still working on issues with our website, we have made it possible for you to purchase the Enchantment Kit from our blog. Simply click the image below to be taken to the blog post containing the purchase buttons. We welcome you with open arms!