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Title: Effer Last Scrapper Standing Dare #2 - 13
Posted by: Julie Ann Shahin
Posted: 8/15/2006
Format: 8.5 x 11
Gallery: Layouts

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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mimi_marie
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PeaNut 69923 - 2/16/2003
Posts: 6261 Layouts: 131
Loc: A little town...

Posted: 8/15/2006 11:33:14 AM

I REALLY love this!!! Cool colors...cool pictures....cool everything!

*Min*

Excited to marry the love of my life on 10-10-08

exhaustedmom3x
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PeaNut 188504 - 1/30/2005
Posts: 68 Layouts: 7

Posted: 8/15/2006 11:46:40 AM excellent take on the dare! so awesome that you still have your diary to now just how you felt. good luck! Heather

ladcscrapmonkey
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PeaNut 217168 - 8/2/2005
Posts: 360 Layouts: 49
Loc: Southeast Ohio

Posted: 8/15/2006 11:55:49 AM

Great take on the challenge - love the way you incorporated your diary entries!

Leslie
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kbr9696
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PeaNut 93794 - 7/2/2003
Posts: 337 Layouts: 167
Loc: San Diego, CA

Posted: 8/15/2006 11:57:54 AM

How awesome to be able to look back at your life and read your thoughts as a teenager. Memories fade or take on a different form, but words are powerful. Nothing like a diary to speak the truth. The beginnings of a scrapper at an early age!

Last night I got together with two girlfriends to celebrate almost 50 years of friendship. It's amazing to hear their version of the same memories and for them to remind me what I was like at various times of my life. I have definitely evolved.

XOXO From Karen

JenSmack
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PeaNut 213207 - 7/6/2005
Posts: 6204 Layouts: 198
Loc: Atlanta

Posted: 8/15/2006 12:24:44 PM

Oh wow - this is so great! Love the photos, the old diary entry, and the flow of this LO!

Great job!

-Jen

I have a blog too! ---> smack in the middle

momof2andzoo
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PeaNut 40816 - 6/20/2002
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Posted: 8/15/2006 12:48:30 PM

This is really, really cool Julie Ann!

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HollyC!
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PeaNut 270899 - 7/31/2006
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Posted: 8/15/2006 12:52:12 PM

Totally love this!

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PeaNut 15878 - 5/26/2001
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Posted: 8/15/2006 12:59:18 PM

Julie, this is so awesome!! Good luck!

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SMarie17
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PeaNut 94820 - 7/8/2003
Posts: 309 Layouts: 151
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Posted: 8/15/2006 1:00:16 PM

Holy Flippin' Cow, this is AWESOME! There's no way they won't let you move on!

Amazing!

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qtsmom
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PeaNut 66121 - 1/31/2003
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Posted: 8/15/2006 2:28:41 PM

this is fabulous! makes me think about being thirteen...so cool that you ahve your diary...
this is amazing....
kristine cline (kris)

marmot
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PeaNut 223104 - 9/14/2005
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Posted: 8/15/2006 3:46:28 PM

Very fun page!!
love the look of this.

.........
Mara
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*christiane*
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PeaNut 129469 - 2/7/2004
Posts: 1021 Layouts: 326
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Posted: 8/15/2006 3:49:44 PM

Wholy cow!! You rock this!! Great job!!

xxchristiane

SOCIALBUTTERFLY

SofiaS
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PeaNut 184971 - 1/12/2005
Posts: 1268 Layouts: 38
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Posted: 8/15/2006 6:12:03 PM

WOW! This is AMAZING!

Sofia's World

Norma Kennedy
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PeaNut 77146 - 3/22/2003
Posts: 3325 Layouts: 541
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Posted: 8/15/2006 10:32:00 PM

Love your design. I wish I still had some of my journals-just some

. Love how much thought you put into this !!!! Norma

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PeaNut 90061 - 6/9/2003
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Posted: 8/15/2006 10:37:02 PM

Absolutely stunning!
Great idea! Very creative!!!!

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PeaNut 183196 - 1/2/2005
Posts: 1306 Layouts: 29
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Posted: 8/15/2006 10:53:09 PM

this is amazing...good luck!

America..well it changed!

tmgrieco
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PeaNut 125407 - 1/19/2004
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Posted: 8/15/2006 11:16:01 PM

Wow - great take on the Baker's Dozen challenge! Cool concept and journaling!

Daffie Online
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PeaNut 266316 - 6/25/2006
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Posted: 8/16/2006 1:38:14 AM

Great Idea to use the old journaling. Beautiful colours!

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Posted: 8/16/2006 8:33:53 AM

WOW! THis is gorgeous!!

~Kristi~
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PeaNut 42835 - 7/16/2002
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Posted: 8/16/2006 9:47:03 AM

GORGEOUS!

Breanne Crawford
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PeaNut 208065 - 6/1/2005
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Posted: 8/16/2006 10:34:45 AM

WOW! Simply awesome!!

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*HeatherM*
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PeaNut 148162 - 5/21/2004
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Posted: 8/16/2006 10:50:01 AM

Totally love how you incorporated the number '13' with the 13 photos! Such a fun design!

Running The Race

Christina Padilla
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PeaNut 172429 - 10/13/2004
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Posted: 8/16/2006 11:30:33 AM

wow......amazing J-A! Very cool idea........luv it! good luck to ya!

Christina
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PeaNut 220072 - 8/23/2005
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Posted: 8/16/2006 11:43:35 AM

holy wowsers! amazing! good luck!

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PeaNut 139240 - 3/29/2004
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Posted: 8/16/2006 12:12:26 PM love the idea and the design. you nailed it!

Photogazelle
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Posted: 8/16/2006 1:19:41 PM

HOLY WOW!

JocelynneB
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Posted: 8/16/2006 1:27:37 PM

This is awesome! Love the colors!

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Posted: 8/16/2006 2:12:31 PM

Wow this is so neat! Totally loving it! TFS~!!!

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Tautchia
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PeaNut 91188 - 6/17/2003
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Posted: 8/16/2006 4:58:05 PM

Julie Ann!!! Wowzers. You are just fab, girl!!!

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Posted: 8/16/2006 5:30:40 PM

very cool! great colors... you did an awesome job!

Gretchen
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jenndooley
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PeaNut 220722 - 8/27/2005
Posts: 577 Layouts: 33
Loc: Tallahassee, FL

Posted: 8/16/2006 6:08:35 PM

So fabulous! Love the design of it!

Jenn

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PeaNut 194034 - 3/2/2005
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Posted: 8/16/2006 8:15:40 PM

love the concept, the journaling, and the layout desing and layout!

Hope

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PeaNut 223527 - 9/17/2005
Posts: 164 Layouts: 19
Loc: ATL, GA

Posted: 8/16/2006 9:15:37 PM

this is awesome!

Gina Masson

ck42
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PeaNut 162031 - 8/10/2004
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Posted: 8/16/2006 9:48:12 PM

love the curve and the fact you still have your diary! what a great way to document the memories and reflections!

the girl who...

"I'm so sorry that you have to live in Denial. I've been there. it's nice, quiet and sometimes frustrating. But the food is good. Tell everyone there I said hello."

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PeaNut 160606 - 8/2/2004
Posts: 18 Layouts: 21
Loc: Massachusetts

Posted: 8/16/2006 10:01:23 PM

JulieAnn, this is wonderful. I love everything you have done here. Great job. Good luck!!

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