Saturday, February 18, 2012

Journey to love myself

Have you ever read a quote says: Scrapbooking is cheaper than a therapist? I absolutely agree with that. Making a page seems like I'm writing diary of my days, journal of my life. And the best thing is, you tell your story to others. It really sounds like a therapy, right?

And this weekend I'm making a very important page. I would like to tell you that I had trouble to love myself. A skinny-brown girl I saw in the mirror everyday is not kinda girl I expect. I have the look and shape that far from beauty definition that the whole universe agreed. Making mirror is not my favorite object.

But it was yesterday. That doesn't mean I have plastic surgery or face lifting. I'm still the same skinny-brown girl looking at the same mirror. But why must bother if I have such a perfect life? I have families, friends, and husband who loves me. I have jobs so I can earn my own money. I live in a beautiful place that most people envy. In other word: I love myself. More than I can imagine actually. It just takes time, courage, and patience to realize. It takes a journey. And my journey to find other amazing things in me is about to begin :)

Here's my page
I buy some new stash. Another things to be grateful :)
It's my brand new paper and embellishment, from KaiserCraft These Days series. I loveeee this page. So elegant and romantic.

And here's the details:
I choose a photo of myself doing makeup while starring at the mirror. So I made a layout resembling a mirror. Yes, I cut and curl my paper. Maybe it looks like a window, but I meant to create a mirror..LOL.

There's a closer look on my curly "mirror" :)

Flowers!! Love them so much. Some of them I made by myself, from patterned paper and topped it with stickles :) Oh, I also made the leaves on my own.

This pearl accent is new thing for me. I use needle and thread, just like making a simple necklace. Them sew it on my paper.

Talking about sewing....I also buy We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy to make holes on papers. I don;t need sewing machine! It's super fun! I love this tools although I'm still learning to use it properly.

My journaling. Says: It's not easy to love myself. I used to hate the girl in the mirror. But a voice inside speaks and says: This is the real me! Then I realize that I love myself for what I am.


The title: Journey to love myself.

Hope you like it. See you on my next journey :)

Would like to play on:
Bird is the word challenge: Journey
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11 comments:

  1. Awesome LO! You're right, it does make a very good diary. Thanks for joining us at Lasting Memories.

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    1. Very pretty layout...I am amazed that you did all the pearls yourself. It's so beautiful!
      Thanks for playing along with us at Lasting Memories!!
      Stacia - LMDT

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    2. Thank you ladies for your delightful comments. I really appreciate it :)

      Hugs,
      Nuki

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  2. This is gorgeous!! I love that everything is handmade, and I can totally see the curly mirror.. This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for playing with us at LM!

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  3. Wow. absolutely stunning LO. Thanks for joining use at Lasting Memories

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  4. Beautiful layout, but even more so your journal and learning to love yourself for who you are is very touching.You are indeed beautiful on the inside and outside:)

    Thanks for joining us at Lasting Memories!

    Elizabeth LMDT
    http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

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  5. Stunning layout. Love the open window look. I need to try this as it looks so amazing. Love your comments about loving your self. I think so many of us have that same problem because of world standard but we are all beautiful in God's eyes. Thanks for joining the LM challenge.

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  6. OH! WOW! Such a BEAUTIFUL layout Niki.......
    All the Fussy Cutting is FANTASTIC & the cutting & Curling of the paper looks WONDERFUL!! THANKS SO very much for playing along over @ BITW.... ♥

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  7. Stunning page Nuki.. the fussy cut elements and your torn frame look amazing!! Thanks for sharing with us at BITW:))

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  8. Beautiful page Nuki! Thanks for sharing it with us at Bird is the Word!! :)

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  9. Your LO is absolutly beautiful! I love all the hand- made touches!! And your writing is very well done!

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