self portrait

This week's assignment for my Portraiture class was to create a self-portrait. This was challenging and intimidating. I had an idea of what I wanted to do, involving my old Polaroid camera, however, the film was bad and it didn't work out. I've since looked into getting some new film here. I wish it wasn't so expensive. I digress. When the first idea didn't work out, I didn't actually come up with a second idea. I just took my camera, turned it around and started shooting. I also had a little help from Heather. I'm happy with what came out of it.

In addition to the self-portrait assignment I needed to submit a self-portrait by someone else. The first thing I thought of was Sarah Rhoads. A couple years ago Sarah Rhoads posted a self-portrait on her blog. See original post HERE. It was great to go back and look at that post now after reading the module. She said the following in her post:

“Whether it is for an exploration of self, a projection of self, a means of therapy or just as a means to remember what they looked like and how they felt during a particular season.”

“This internal self-exploration is powerful and seems to be a therapeutic and beneficial practice for every creative.”

After her original post she asked other people to submit their self-portraits, which she then compiled. See the blogs posts here: ONE, TWO, THREE. I found it very inspiring to look through these as I was in the process of making my own.

I guess it's because I'm naturally self-conscious, but it's so intimidating to post this, not only for my assignment, but also on my blog. Anyway, here's my self-portrait.

Everyday Display

My mom has been a Creative Memories consultant for 16 years. So when Heather, Jenny and I needed baby shower and wedding presents for our friends Dani and Laura at the end of May, we decided to give them Creative Memories' Everyday Display Boards. Heather and I spent about an hour one afternoon making them before our trip. They were super fast and fun to put together! It was such a meaningful gift to give on two special occasions.

My parents gave Heather and I each display board when we graduated college in 2007. I absolutely love mine! I wish I had taken a picture to post on here too (duh!). I love changing it up every couple months with new pictures. With Creative Memories Digital Scrapbooking, you can order a 12 x 12 page print and just slip it in.

Info about Everyday Display Boards (Price US - $52):

Available in White, Black and Chocolate

18 x 18 inch frame with beveled edges

13 1/2 x 13 1/2 inch fabric covered magnetic board inside the fram

Six decorative magnets for attaching items to the magnetic board

A thin ribbon stretched across the lower portion of the magnetic board

Six clothespins on the ribbon to hang additional items

A ribbon and decorative peg to hang the frame on the wall (as seen in the bottom picture)

Dani's baby display: Quick Kit - 12x12 Baby Girl (on sale now!)

Baby letters and quote not included

Simply Beautiful - 12x12 Power Palette System (on sale now!)

Letters created by Heather. Quote not included.

This is another display board that Heather and I made last year for our dear friend, Jenn's wedding.

For more information about Creative Memories visit my mom's website here, or email her at albummaker@msn.com.

Inspiration

I've been trying to find inspiration for one last assignment I need to finish today. I haven't decided on anything yet, but I did find some amazing pictures that are helping to stir my creative juices.

image sources: etc., ffffound, lelove, lefashion