Confession Time

Then we have the more emotional confessions, the kind that allows others to see us in a new light. Often, we don’t easily give out this information. People have strong opinions and more than likely you will get feedback when sharing a personal confession. However, don’t let that be a barrier. Many times disclosing a secret or a fear will remove a burden from your shoulders.

A more emotional confession also allows you to stand in your truth. When you share a reflection with a sense of confidence, you are honoring your inner voice. Don’t be afraid to put a truth or a belief out there. You are entitled to feel the way that you feel. You may indirectly influence someone else who is facing a similar situation as you. That is the power of using scrapbooking as an outlet, both creatively and spiritually.

The pages below showcase confessions that are more intense. Each artist put a piece of herself on the page. And a mark was left. It has often been said that, “Confession is good for the soul.” I think I agree.

La’ Mort by Marinette

Supplies: Paper, Alphabet: Jillibean Soup, Flower: Prima Marketing, Chipboard: My Mind’s Eye. Tools: Stamps: Papertrey Ink, l'Encre et l'Image, Technique Tuesday.

Design Notes: I always love add a handwritten journaling on my layouts! I think it's much more personal than journaling made on the computer. I want my children to keep track of my writing on most of my layouts. Journaling a confession is a scrap therapy for me so that's why I like adding handwritten journaling on my layouts.

Journaling: Since becoming a mother I think about it all the time. This feeling obsesses me everyday. I biggest worry is not being there any more to see my boys grow up. each time I'm in the car I imagine an accident. What if I were to die and ever worse what if Fabrice were to pass away as well. My two children orphans, separated from each other. It gives me shivers. Sickness is another of my concerns. In the past, I never pondered about the future, I just lived life one day at a time. With Quentin being so different it worries me. What will happen to him without me ? Will he understand why I'm not there? What will he be thinking and feeling? Will he forget me? And what about Vincent? Fabrice, will he find someone else? Will my children replace me with someone else? Why do I keep on asking myself these questions? Why does death scare me? Probably because it is inevitable and above all unpredictable.

Each Night by Stacey Michaud

Supplies: Paper, Fabric, Stick Pins, Acrylic, Alphabet Stickers: Webster’s Pages, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Pen: Zig Writer.

Design Notes: I wrote about the touchy subject of parenting. Sometimes I find myself feeling guilty at the end of a long day because I yelled too much or didn’t spend enough positive time with my children. This layout documents how I hold a debriefing session so that my two children know how I really feel about them. It exposes the fact that I am far from the perfect parent, but I am trying my best.

Journaling: No matter how the day went, I tell you I love you and that you are special. I tell you how much I believe in you. I want you to believe.

My Life`s Portrait by Agnieszka Bellaidea

Supplies: Paper, Die Cuts, Journaling Spots: Webster’s Pages, Chipboard: Dusty Attic, Ink: Tim Holtz (Ranger Industries). Tools: Stamps: Montażownia.

Design Notes: I love all of the layers on this layout. It presents a beautiful and soft profile.

Journaling: Delicious Coffee, Jewelry, Good Book, Halva, Summer At The Lake, Shopping In New York, High Heels, etc...