Tracy, I like the quote and the broken chain symbolism; the red color says "Here I am and I won't back down". Which then reminds me of Tom Petty: No, I'll stand my ground Won't be turned around And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down Gonna stand my ground And I won't back down

Wow, Vicky, what a moving layout and remembrance of you and hubby! My mom had similar memories of my Dad during his last couple years. She used to be able to get dad up but after a year or so, she had to call the paramedics to get him up off the floor. They lived in a small VT town and after...

Kay, both your LO's from last week and this week are amazing and beautiful! Love those fiery colors.

Susie, love the word label "some moments echo for years" - have never heard it but it is so expressive! I'm going to use this quote for a LO about a best friend who passed a couple years ago tragically and too young. Tears of joy & gratitude.

Cheryl, I like the quote "Once upon a time she saved herself. The end." and those butterflies making their way up the page to go off into the wild blue yonder. Wonderful LO!

Love the color combo; black, gray and beige makes classy LO!

Week 2 in the books - had tough time getting this LO together. I knew from the get go it was going to be the turtle and the quote, just not the rest of it!

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Techniques: Grouped the FB and added photo of mom, also made 3 copies using screen, soft light, and darken (with only screen and soft light photo was too washed out) AASPN_ArtplayPalettePrimaria AASPN_Splatters9_14 ks-mothers-and-daughters-wa-05 AASPN_ButtonThreadz4_15...

Vicky, it is wordart from Oscraps-LiveLife-WA-ldavi-1a

Veer, thanks so much for the Standing O! I had fun creating this LO!

Thanks, Ona, for this fun challenge!

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Vicky, thanks for the fun challenge!

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Tracy, congrats on the O newspaper appearance - it is well deserved! I love everything, especially the little "dream" girl.

Thanks, Amy, for the challenge - I like the fantasy/storybook themes!

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Congrats on the Standing O! Tracy, your LO is so creative and original! I can't add much to what everyone has said except I love the conversation back & forth! I remember when I first started see your layouts last year and you have improved so much and have allowed yourself to be vulnerable...