Who's That Girl

The Final WTG Challenge! This Year

This Year

As the year wraps up, take a moment to reflect on all that has happened.  What good things came into your life?  What challenges did you face?  How have you grown or changed?  Document an aspect of this past year and what it has meant to you as a person.

 

This is the last of the Who's That Girl Series! We have started a new challenge forum Creative Soup to help inspire and challenge everyone. We wanted a more interactive venue so we could get to know everyone and support each other in our creative journeys. If you haven't already checked us out we invite you to give us a look!

 

So now here are your final Who's That Girl layouts!

Aimee:

 

Laura:

jessica bree

Mara

 

 

Who's that girl #21 Becoming Me

Becoming Me

There are many people who helped shape who you are, from family to teachers to children.  Your challenge is to document the impact someone in your life has had on you.  It can be something as simple as the freckles you inherited from your uncle to the way a teacher changed your life.

 

Laura

 

Aimee

 

Carla

 

Jessica*Bree

Who's that girl #21 Speak to Me

Speak to Me

Every so often we read a book, see a painting, or hear a song that really speaks to us for some reason.  For this challenge, choose a movie, book, piece of art or song that makes you feel something strong.  Document something about it - either why it means something to you, how it makes you feel, or a memory associated with it.

 

Kristin:

The journaling is inside the library card. It reads: Cat, Rat, and Dog; the seventeenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is my favorite chapter of the entire series.  Between reading the books, and listen to the audio recordings each night; I'm sure I've been through this chapter well over fifty times. I can't really pinpoint one reason why its my favorite.  Spoiler Alert: It is one of the turning points in the entire series, where the second coming of Lord Voldemort commences.  But I think perhaps the reason it really excites me is that Harry first starts to learn that Sirius Black,  the man that he thought betrayed his parents, was a supporter of Voldemort, a murder, might actually be a good guy.  Not only would Sirius go on to be a good guy, but he would help Harry fill a parental void that had been missing his entire life.  I get so happy when I first think of them in that room together, and the wonderful (albeit short lived) relationship that they would have.

 

Laura

 

Mara

 

 

Meg

 

Aimee

 

 

Carla

Who's That Girl #20 Fall into Change

Fall Into Change- For me, fall is a time of changes... back to school, the leaves turning, the cooler weather.  To go along with the season, document one things you would like to change.  Little or big, its up to you! Oh and a Happy Halloween!

 

Jessica:

Journaling reads: I really want to eat better... more fruits & veggies, less junk, less sugar

Kristen-

 

Laura-

 

Mara-

Journaling Reads: The only thing in my life I wish I could change is time. If I could I would turn the world back just 3 or 4 years. That's all. For all the stupid risky normally regrettable things Ive done I wouldn't change any of it. Not a single thing. Till I found out I was too old to have another chid of my own. It's all I have wanted for the past 15 years and now my chance is gone. Every mental picture of my future Ive had has been shattered. And so thats what Id change. Time itself.

 

Megan

Journaling reads:

"I have a hard time making decisions on my own.  What clothes to wear, where to go, what car to buy.  I need advice from everyone in order to decide.  Just ask Lora-- she knows from outfit choices during college.  This is the change I need to make."

Aimee

Carla:

Journaling reads: The one thing I would change when it comes to this time of year is family.  Growing up we were always with family for the holidays.  Everyone had the dish they were to bring and it was wonderful!  Now that Gamon (my grandma) is gone, no one gets together anymore.  We always have our holidays alone now.  I wish my girls knew what the family gathering felt like.  2010.

Who's that girl #19 Holiday Blues

First I am so sorry this is being posted late. I got caught up in life and didn't get a chance to post it-Mara

Holiday Blues:   As women, and as crafters, I find that so many of my friends set crazy expectations for themselves for the holidays... make handmade, thrifty gifts that will amaze! cook the perfect holiday meal! photograph every perfect cherished moment!   It can really be a bit overwhelming.  So right now, before the holidays really pick up, take a moment to think about the holidays.  

What do you love most about upcoming holidays? What is a realistic set of goals for you this year?  The idea is to create a page that will help you keep the important stuff in mind as you enter into what can be a cherished but stressful time of the year.  

You can scrap your goals for this year, document what you love most about the holidays as a reminder, or choose one word that represents what you want from the holidays.  Your take on the challenge is up to you!

Laura

Journaling:  Yes, it's chaos, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  Decorating, shopping, baking, making cards, wrapping, visiting Santa, making gifts....Craziness all of it.  Everyone comments on how Christmas with kids is more fun.  Busier, more exhausting, and more fun.  And I am SO glad when it's all over!

Kristen

The Journaling Reads:
So what I need to remember more than any thing else is that this is my time to relax. It would have been a waste of all my time off if I just jumped from a really stressful job and then get all caught up in the holidays. I wouldn't ever get to really recharge which is my number one priority now. There are definitely things I want to do for the holidays.  Tons of things that would be great to do and I'm sure I'll get to doing a lot of them. I would love to make hand made Christmas cards, finish up my holiday village, host people at the apartment multiple times throughout the season. All these things make me happy, but they can also stress me out to no end. So I just need to make sure to maximize my happiness without letting it prevent me from relaxing and letting myself recharge. And besides all that stuff, there will be plenty more holiday seasons to go all out and drive myself super crazy. As for this year, I'm only going to do as much as I want, and nothing more.  10/2010.

Mara

  Jouranling Reads: Christmas my favorite time of year. I LOVE Christmas! The decorating, the cooking and baking, and all of the shopping for presents, SANTA!!

Every year i have these huge plans for what Im going to do. From what theme I am decorating the house, to the number of dozens of cookies I'm making this year. Not this year. This year Im just going to relax.

No big plans. No grand design. No spending a ton of $$$. Just me and Paul. You know the important things. Home. Family. Peace. Togetherness.

Aimee

Carla

Who's that girl #18 - Lessons Learned

Lessons learned.  Education takes place both inside and outside of the classroom.  Often we learn so much more from our life experiences than we ever could from a book.  Document one or more lessons you have learned in life... maybe from a mentor or parent, or the hard way - on your own.

 

Carla:

 

jessica*bree

from bree: I created to book to capture the various things I learned from my mom.  The inside pages are a mix of pockets made from greeting cards and envelopes.  The cards have slide out journaling, and the envelopes open up to reveal more hidden journaling.

 

 

Keshet:

 

Aimee:

Who's that girl #17 - Time to get schooled!

Time to get schooled.  When we are children, we can't wait for school to end!  But as adults, education can take on a new importance or interest.  Think about what you would like to learn if you had the time and money to go "back to school".  This can range from traditional subjects  to more fun or unusual subjects... perhaps you dream of being trained as a chef, want to touch up your foreign language skills, or just want to learn to knit!  Whatever it is, put it to paper!

Aimee

Keshet

Mara - Here are some of the pages from my mini album. Main journaling reads: I loved college and if I ever win the lottery I would go back in a heart beat! Mostly more liberal/fine arts with a little science thrown in thanks to Paul. You really can never learn enough in one lifetime!

I had such a hard time narrowing down what I wanted to study but here is what made the cut: Fine Art, Guitar, Costume Design, Dance, Astronomy, Comparative Religion, Graphic Design, Architecture, and Photography.

Shannon

Who's that girl #16 - At Bat

At Bat - I remember my first live baseball game (The Braves here in Atlanta) and I was confused by the short snippets of songs they played as each player came out to bat... until my friend explained its the song the player chose as "his".  My favorite radio morning show here in Atlanta does the same thing... when certain people make an appearance on the show, they play their "song" to introduce them.  Some of the choices are obvious (like "Jessica Shops", a segment on the best deals in town, is a song related to shopping), while others are more about the attitude or vibe of the song.  This WTG challenge is a bit more creative than some!  Choose your at bat song so to speak and tell us why.  It can a song that fits how you feel about life right now, a song that speaks to you deeply, or the song that in your fantasy world would play every time you walked into a room.

Shannon

From Shannon:  I really don't have my own *at bat* song but our family does. The three of us love the song *Glamorous* and it evolved into a song we play every time we cruise in the Jeep. The song lyrics don't mean anything special or symbolize anything but this song represents something our family shares... fun and togetherness.

 

Aimee

Carla

Jessica*Bree

Keshet

Mara

Mel

Chance to win a great kit

Everyone likes a give away, right?  Well I am giving away a lovely embellie kit from ScrapFreak!  The kit reveals TOMORROW on www.scrapfreak.com but here are a few sneaks to inspire you!

 

 

 

I am offering SEVERAL extra chances to win and letting you do as many as you want.  Each item below is a chance to win :)  Just comment to this post for each thing you do, with links as needed.

1. Do a Who's That Girl AAM challenge and link it up to here AND on the WTG blog.  
2. Post your take on a Who's That Girl challenge on your blog AND in the gallery of your choice, linking back to Who's That Girl.  Post here with your blog and gallery links to let me know. 
3. Combine your WTG layout or project with any Sassy Lil' Sketch you want for another chance to win.  Be sure to credit the sketch in all gallery or blog postings! (and comment here so I know you did it)
4. Join Scrapfreak, post at least 20 times, and share your WTG layout in the gallery, linking it back to here in a comment.
5. Come play along in the TGIF crop this Friday at Scrapfreak, doing at least one challenge, linking it back to here.
6. Post on your blog about my RAK so your friends can come play too :)

So for EACH item you do above, link back and comment to this post so I will be sure to enter you each time for the RAK.  I just want to make sure you get full credit.  This kit is really cute and with shipping a $20 prize, so I hope you play along!!!

 

Who's that girl #15 - Neurotic? Who Me?

Neurotic?  Who me? - Most of have some little thing that we are a be neurotic about.  The thing we fuss over and want to be just so.  The thing that we spend more time and energy on than anyone can believe. Perhaps its vacuuming the carpet so you get perfect neat "rows", re-organizing your markers into ROY G BIV order, or the way the toilet paper hangs on the roll.  Come on, even the most laid back person has their little neurotic habits or obsessive/compulsive behaviors!  Spill it!

Mel-

 

Shannon-

journaling:

1. If I go into a public restroom, I always pull off the first 5 or so squares of toilet paper and throw them away. Then I use the next ones for myself. Something about the hanging exposed TP touching my tush gives me the willies so I must get rid of them!
2. I burp. Alot.
3. Ceiling fans have to be on 24/7.
4. If I have to retie my shoe, I will un-tie and retie the other one. I can't stand for one to be freshly tied and snug and the other one not.
5. I will only drink Dr Pepper from a can or 20oz. bottle, and it has to be ice cold. No 2-liter or room-temp DP whatsoever! And it has to be out of a plastic cup, not glass. Also, in any cold drink, I like alot of ice. I will intentionally order the next larger size of a drink so I can have extra ice.
6. In our house in the bathrooms, I have one towel to dry your hands and one to wipe down the sink. I absolutely will not use one towel for both. And I have to wipe down the sink (bath and kitchen) after I use it. I can't stand water spots. And while we're in the bathroom, the toilet seat must be down when not in use and the toilet paper always has to be over, never under.
7. I am a total grammar and punctuation Nazi. I always proofread before I post and again after I post. It also drives me nuts if someone quotes me on a message board before I can fix a typo.
8. I am constantly adjusting things when I walk through my house. If something is moved, a picture is crooked, etc. I have to fix it. I have to refrain from doing this in other people's houses.
9. When typing, if I drag something out long for emphasis (like “I was SOOOOOOOOOO mad”) it has to have 3, 5, or 10 of the emphasized letter - in this instance I used 10.
10. All doors and drawers must be closed when not in use. I cannot stand them hanging open.
11. I won't let Brendan fold towels or load the dishwasher. If he does either one, I will redo it.
12. When adjusting the volume on the TV or radio, it has to be on an even number or one of the 5's.
13. I cannot stand loose stocks. They must be snug. And if I step in something wet in them, they come off immediately.
14.  I MUST have a cover to go to sleep.
15. Closet doors must be closed at night to go to sleep. You never know what’s lurking in there. (Again see quirk 10.)
16. I hate walking through a dark house. I always carry my cell phone as a flashlight.
17. The logo on my Starbucks cup and coffee sleeve have to be in line with the spout on my lid.
18. The hangers have to hook to the left when I hang up clothes and all clothes are hung up by type (white tshirts, colored tshirts, short-sleeve blouses, long-sleeve blouses, jeans, skirts, etc.)
19.  As I grocery shop, I load my cart neatly so I can unload it the way I want the checker to pack it. Although I usually try to use the self check-out line so I can pack my groceries the way I like.
20. I cannot stand to hear the dogs lick themselves at night when I am in bed. They have learned that all I have to do is snap my fingers and they stop.
21. I am a numbers freak. And it bothers me that this layout ends on 21 and not an even number or a 5’s number (see quirk 12).

Aimee

Carla:

Keshet:

journaling reads: I am that crazy Post-it lady.  I keep them everywhere--desk, purse, kitchen, bedside table.  I wake up in the middle of the night and write them.  I buy the mega-packs.  I would be a mess without them!

Laura-

jessica*bree