Loving this Hobby

I can't believe how much joy and satisfaction I get out of this hobby. I am participating in challenges, attending crops left and right and even finding ways to include my 2 year old without having him damage some of my tools. This week, I created what is now one of my favorite layouts and entering into 2 challenges. Once Upon a Time (at left) is about my parents. This is a photo of their wedding day on June 27, 1970. The small photo is from my dad's retirement party in 2009. This June they will celebrate their 40th anniversary. I hope to be so lucky. I have 2 years down....38 to go :)

In this layout, I made my own paper using a mask, misting spray and distressing ink. I even used a little crackle paint on the tag and patterned paper. It was a lot of fun creating this layout. Check out more challenges and scrapping ideas at paperclipping.com and timelessdaydreams.com.