Inspired and Challenged..

So I've got some pals over at THE INSPIRED SCRAPPER who have this great challenge on right now. My friend and inspiration Jo W have posted a challenge about doing a project about yourself.  A topic that I sometimes struggle with - hence the cards..anyway, I thought I'd giver a go.  I found this picture of myself today while sorting through photos looking for something relative to use on a layout.  I'm dreaming of going back to Paris right now, so it jumped right out at me.  I had originally hoped to go 20 years after this photo was taken, but sadly that was um... 3 years ago in just a few months.  So now I'm shooting for 25 years.  Mom.. hint hint..I think we should go...

I chose to do a canvas rather than just a layout because..

#1.) I'm totally into canvas right now. 

#2.) I wanted to hang this up in my "Paris" theme scrapbook room which yes is still undergoing ahem..redecorating.  Just like life, it's a work in progress.  I'm about 72% done.

I'm also totally in love with MME right now.  Most of this is from the Lost and Found collection - Union Square. I cut the large flower with my Tim Holtz flower die cut, sprayed them with Crushed Shells Glimmer Mist and layered with Tulle. I embossed the chipboard heart with gold embossing powder. The little envelope holds a few notes that I would have like to been able to tell myself at 17.

The rest are just bits and bobs I found amongst my stash.

This was a nice way to spend my Sunday.  I hope you had a wonderful weekend peeps.

Peace.
Hayley