12x12 scrapbooking of my 12 in 2012 with Art =)

Let's get inspired! What better way than with Art...

12 in 2012 with Art...my list is simple and sweet!

I love this layout as it surrounds one of my favorite photographs...

This is the third layout I was inspired to create based on 

the news article from the Living Today section of our local

newspaper...who knew?!

The butterflies were from a swap...

the stickers from my stash...

the list totally inspired...

The flower from my friend Mitzi...

Also, I love love love using hymn pages and

book pages. I won't ever forget our friend,

Geoff Halbrooks walking in as I was scrapbooking

once and he asked, "Is that legal (to tear a page from a book)?"

I replied, "It is if you are me!" LOL

I added to tags behind the photograph.

One tells about the photograph, answering

the 5Ws/1H and the other tells more about

why I felt it important to make this page and how

the photograph represent the page and my art...

Just like my art the photograph says I volunteer to be happy in what I do. I chose to be in this place that may not be comfortable. I wish to blossom and bloom, to glow and be an encouragement to everything around me. I want to shine and grow. That is what I want to be as an artist too. It won't hurt to have some rustic elements surrounding me either as well as some green as well =). I am most happy when I am creating something for that is where I find my respite. 

Hugs, Rita