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Project - Effer Last Scrapper Standing Dare #2 - 13


Project - Effer Last Scrapper Standing Dare #2 - 13
by Julie Ann Shahin
posted 08/15/06 at 11:21 AM

Title: 13
Artist: Julie Ann Shahin, the one who peeks at her Christmas presents and can't wait til Wednesday to upload her LSS lo's

Quote: Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers, blossoming even as we gaze. (Sunrise, Sunset) Fiddler on the Roof

About this layout: I had several ideas for a theme for this layout. I had been thinking alot recently about what I was like at 13 because my nieces are at that age now. I went up into our attic, and scrummaged around until I found my diary from 1983-1985.

Journaling: Thirteen was a magical year for me. It was the year that I transformed from an awkward geek to a more stylish geek. Thirteen was a major turning point in my life. My father was in his second year in amateur photography when my parents sent photos of me to Barbizon Modeling School. I remember the day a postcard arrived at our home saying someone referred me as a possible student. My parents thought it would be a worth-while experience for me to learn from this “finishing school.” The photos of my perm gone bad, my lack of confidence, and a smile full of braces captured me at my most awkward stage. I think I was a bit surprised my parents would actually induldge in this manner. One day my mother pointed out a woman in Zayre’s: who lacked a bra and had on too much makeup such as bright blue eye-shadow and bright pink circles on her cheeks. “That is why I’m sending you to modeling school so you don’t look like that.” I chose not to pursue a modeling career after finishing my Barbizon education. I saw the competitiveness and cattiness behind the scenes. I also knew beauty was more than skin deep and wanted to be seen as a whole person. Thirteen was also the year that a friend encouraged me to try out for junior high cheerleading, and I made the squad. I surprised even myself with that feat as someone afraid of her own voice. Thirteen was the year I learned that believing in myself was worthwhile. I learned that a little bit of knowledge goes a long way. I learned I could break out of my shell, and go beyond other’s expectations. Thirteen was definitely a defining year in my life.
Photos 1984 and 1985
Journaled 2006

Excerpt #1 from my old diary: Three days ago the cheerleaders met at Olympic Footwear to buy shoes and shirts. It has just sunk in that I am a cheerleader! Of course, it's my first year and I'll need lots of practice!!

Excerpt #2 from my old diary: Things I Love.
Country living, sunrise, my sister, rain, sunsets, Thursday nights on TV, boys, flute, French, my writing, pink and blue, beauty, cute lovable soft cats.

Credits: Purple lined notebook paper, striped bg paper, lace, wings, winged heart from Angelic Funk kit by hunibuni aka DawnStocstill
Circle brushes: Round and Round by Rhonna Farrer
13 Numbers: Simply Marvelous - Shabby Elements by Dianne Rigdon
Black compass: Destinations kit by shellyrae
Flower, flourish, butterflies, staples, uneven stitches: Scrap Artist Team Kit May 2006
Fonts: SP Holy Guacamole, Susie's Hand, Mom's Typewriter

Thanks much to the Effers for taking me on this grand adventure. Good luck to all in this contest!

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Laura Fiore said...

Wow--this is amazing! I love it all!

Posted 08/17/06 at 12:14 AM

Corinne Delis said...

gorgeous lo!

corinnexxx

Posted 08/17/06 at 02:19 AM

Dee Gallimore-Perry said...

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dee

Posted 08/17/06 at 06:08 AM

smartteapantz said...

What an awesome layout!

Posted 08/17/06 at 08:27 AM

addier said...

So cool...love how you used all the photos the challenge required without it feeling like it was too much...awesome!

-Addie

Posted 08/19/06 at 08:27 PM

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