Sweet Shoppe Designs

For the Diving Competition, I chose the following categories:
Forward - 9 arrows used.
Inward - Frames around clock, word "focus," and top middle round button.
Twisting - 4 curled/twisted ribbons used
Armstand - upside down clock, heart, and crown.

Credits:

-Lost in Space by Shawna Clingerman and Kristin Cronin-Barrow
-Dare to Dream by Melissa Bennett
-Bad Sewing Machine by Traci Reed
-Background Noise by Jenn Barrette
-My Favorite Person by Studio Basic
-One Tough Chick by Jenn Barrette and Traci Reed
-Queen Bee by Jenn Barrette
-DJB Angel Baby Font by Darcy Baldwin

The journaling is about how difficult it's been to make choices for our family that don't line up to society "norms."

Sometimes it can be really hard to stand up for what you believe in, especially when it’s something that is so far off path from what most people believe in and do. Our family has been undergoing some pretty major changes. Deciding to homeschool was huge for us. We knew people would wonder what we were doing and why. Friends, family, even strangers, all have opinions that they want
to share with us. Not everyone is supportive, in fact, many aren’t. The questions and thecriticism can be really hard to bear. I spend a lot of time second guessing myself. It’s hard to push those voices aside and remember that I have to stand up for our beliefs. Our family’s values, morals, and priorities are all up to me to hold strong. I have to be patient and believe in what we’re doing. We don’t have to line up with the rest of the world. In fact, we’d rather not. Even when it’s hard.