I'm Out and I'm so Glad!

I found out yesterday afternoon that I didn't make it to round 3 of the Fashionista search at SIStv. And instead of feeling bummed like I expected, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. It was surprising, but I feel so peaceful that I can't describe it. I'm actually glad! I guess my heart was telling me that this isn't the place for me right now. There must have been at least 500 applicants and only 100 went to round 2 so I'm thrilled that I got that far. Here is a picture of the project that I completed for the competition. Our only direction was to do a project on "Why I want to be a Fashionista." My layout is a lot simpler than the other women's projects (someone made a dress, another a humongo wall hanging, another a major altered project with at least 25 pictures...) but love the way it turned out because it is totally ME and that is exactly what I was trying to convey. I hope that you enjoy it! I did the orange swirly border using multiple stamps and orange StazOn ink, in case you were wondering.

Journaling: My desire to be a Fashionista is related to my personal SISterhood journey. Originally, I became a SISter only so I could view archived webisodes. I had no interest in uploading projects or chatting on the messageboards. The risk was too great. I was afraid of rejection. I didn’t have enough confidence. After four months of remaining tight in my bud, I took a deep breath and uploaded a few layouts. Praise followed. More uploading. More praise. The feeling was addicting. I scraplifted other artists until I discovered my own artistic voice. Someone added me to a favorites list. I called all my friends with the news. Pretty soon, I began uploading everything. I joined in a few conversations on the MBs. I was added to more favorites lists. I was mentioned on the Kitten Walk. I blossomed. Unexpectedly, this growing artistic confidence sneaked into other aspects of my life. I found that as I grew artistically, I grew personally. I began trusting my intuition as a woman, intellectual, wife, mother. A new feeling of personal fulfillment washed over me.

Fashionistas are not just talented artists they are also leaders and in turn, have a higher responsibility. During my SISterhood journey, I learned that art is a vehicle to self-discovery. I aspire to be a Fashionista because I want to help other women to define themselves by finding their inner artist. I want to help others find personal fulfillment So to answer your question, I want to be a Fashionista so I can empower women’s lives.Cardstock: BazzilPattern paper: Love, Elsie by KI Memories
Stamps: Fancy Pants (in orange) Heidi Swapp (in black)
Ink: Ranger Black Soot, StazOn black and orange
Pens: zig

Other: flowers: Prima; colored pencils; brads: MM; Alphabet: Heidi Swapp; acrylic paint; Jewels: Hero Arts