Reality Scrap Week 8

This weeks Challenge was to use "imaginisce" PP's. Actually loved working with these papers, they are double sided and were quite bright colours. My papers were Kewl Stuff -Drop me a Line and B'Argyling....
The requirements this round were to take a -Self Portrait-
One photo only and printed in Black and White.
Must use at least 2 PP's.
The journaling must be hidden.
Must use at least one ribbon.
Must use paint.
And the doozey was to have one item that you cannot buy from a scrapbook shop....

Ok so got started on the design of my layout because I wanted to wait until Tuesday to take my photo and get them printed.
It all came together quite easily until the item that you cannot buy from a scrap shop. Had a few ideas and they just did not fit into my layout. I was going to use a tag off an item of clothing but colour did not match! Was going to use my dymo to write my few words I wanted but than was informed you can buy that from my LSS. So I thought I would add my weightloss card but NO did not look any good anywhere!!! OK than grabbed some bobby pins and added that to keep the journaling connected to the flower and than the side of the photo. BUT no not much of an impact! So I went with a tape measure to mark my age.... and found somewhere not out of place to go... YAH..

My title was done by using BG stickers, you stick them down where you want the title to fit, than paint around them and even on them... Than when the paint is dry you just peel them off to have a created title. Have not done this for ages and I am really trying each week to created or introducing something creative to my layouts..

My hidden journaling is behind my photo on the right hand side and I have used a flower and clip to attach the tag to. This is the first time I have actually folded my flowers and liked the look.
My Journaling reads:
The old ME would never allow anyone to take my photo let alone to step in front of the camera to take a "self portrait". It has taken 35 years to finally have gained the confidence to believe in myself. Now I do feel that I am worthy and I dont mind seeing the 'NEW' me in a photo. It is actually amazing to feel good about yourself and know that it is "because I'm worth it"....

So this is what I created this week... thanks for looking.