inspired by Stacy's 'All About Me'

Welcome to my section of the blog hop Mel has organised, inspired by Stacy Julian's free class on Big Picture Scrapbooking called 'All about Me'.  If you have just come over from Elizabeth at Hooting of an owl then you know what this is all about.  If you have come here some other way and want the background then head over to Mel's fab blog - she also has the full list of people on the hop.

I made a mini that is tall and thin (2x4).  This is the front page, using a tag, some stickers and a rub-on letter, all attached with a brad.

The project has a list of questions so the mini contains a series of photos that provide evidence of the answers.  I decided to focus my answers on my life over the last 12 months because it has been unusual - I have been a nomad - no fixed address; most of my possessions packed away; living in a range of different places.  That's why I used the balloon sticker on the cover.

I typed onto the full size photos and for the smaller ones I hand wrote on that page.  These show:

1. coloured pens - something I packed in bulk
2. a quote 'often the main skill I bring is a positive attitude'
3. something that inspired me - with very basic materials people still incorporate beauty in practical ways
4. Internet was something I used daily and would have sorely missed
5. my travel coffee plunger was another daily necessity
6. What next? was my 'word for 2009' indicating curiosity and flexibility
7. markets were a 'must see' in every place I visited
8. lizards are a symbol I use a lot and I stencilled them on all of my luggage

Stacy specified only one self-portrait because the rest are evidence.  I used the photo of me as a canvas for the three words that describe me - independent, versatile and curious.  The other pages are:

1. a note on the project - my record keeping and narrative self couldn't complete the mini without these!
2. strawberries as a symbol of my favourite season - summer
3. taking local buses was something I was proud of achieving in each country
4. I collected photos of my feet (an ongoing tradition)
5. my nature love is beaches
6. and the colours I loved were all the bright ones that I saw everywhere

This wee album really does say a lot 'about me' and it was quick and fun to do.  I plan to repeat it next year to reflect the next 12 months.

Thanks for stopping by.  Now head over to the fabulous Deb at PaperTurtle - her album is sure to be a delight to see.