Mercy Tiara's Challenge & Paper Issues Giveaways!

Hi,
I'm back with yet another challenge entry. If you guys haven't heard of Tracy or seen some of her work over at her YouTube channel Mercy Tiara I encourage you to do so! I have been watching all of her scrapbook layout process videos and let me tell you, she is talented! I love watching her videos for inspiration! I am a newbie to making 12x12 scrapbook layouts and I just wish that one day I will be as good as her. So for her giveaway challenge she asked us to make a layout about why we scapbook. I decided to turn this challenge into a page in my smash book because let's face it, 12x12 layouts intimidate me and because I am currently OBSESSED with Smash Journals. So enough chit-chat here is my page:

 And here are some close ups:

 And here is a close up of my photo:

I decided to make my layout about the different products I like to use and so I  incorporated my favorite things into this layout. I used Echo Park, Basic Grey, Amy Tangerine.. along with products like washi tape, stamps, die-cuts, journaling spots, and alphas. I am really happy with the way it turned out!

If you'd like some more information about my layout you can watch my video:

The challenge is open until May 3rd, so check it out!

I am also submitting this layout to a smash book page giveaway. So excited!

Peace & Love
Serena