Out of Comfort Zone?

Firstly can I say a huge THANK YOU to all of you that commented and encouraged me on my first ever blog post! I am beyond chuffed/stoked!!

Now, why the heading? Well, I "don't do layouts" ~ or so I thought. Then an opportunity to apply for a DT came along and their request was for 2 layouts & one other piece, using chipboard. I love using chipboard and a wonderful cyber buddy had generously sent me some (from America? I know, SO kind!)
This is where I would put a link to her blog but I still haven't learnt to "link". However I can write her blog address which is myscraptherapy.com. I really hope you will check out her amazing creativity, she hugely inspires me & many others!
So, back to layouts, I decided to just go for it. What's the worst that can happen? They don't accept me. Well they didn't. Hey ho?
What was important is that I ventured into the unknown and thoroughly enjoyed the process.
So my message (for what it's worth) is GO FOR IT! Step outside your comfort zone and see where it takes you. You might just be surprised?!

Below are the 2 layouts. Please excuse lack of "tidying up" with photography. Hopefully you still get the idea...

Thank you for joining me today. As I am still new to blog land, please do let me know where I can improve; Should I explain any methods I use, tell you about products? What have you found helpful when posting on your blogs? Any suggestions are gratefully received. I read all comments you might want to leave & try to reply to them all. I really do appreciate that you take time to 'pop in'!!
See you next time.... Caroline x

Hello & FINALLY, Welcome to my blog!! This was going to have bold, underlining, headers, all the bells & whistles..
But I cannot get any of that to work ~  YET.
Right here & now, I apologise for any mistakes, I have so many nerves & fears. But if I don't do this now... Well, it will never appear.
We all start somewhere & here is where that is for me.
I waffle & ramble & make no excuses, it's just how I am. As nerves decrease, that may change.
Let's get on with it!
It has been such a long road to this point, mainly due to my ineptitude with the technical side, lol...
So... Warned you about waffle & ramble right?

What shall I post for first visit? I could talk about me but that would be a bit boring & you can read my profile...
For me, I enjoy the pictures of pieces that have been created.
So, to that end, I will make it a simple first post. I will load pictures of 2 pieces I have played at.
Disclaimer:  I am not a professional & still have so much to learn. I hope through here & my other places in cyberland, you out there with your talent can help me along my new part of this journey!
That really is all I am going to do for a first post. I am testing the water, seeing if it comes out properly. I am still having technical hitches so still things to work out.
I would really appreciate any hints, tips & feedback from you. I would love if you leave a comment below & I will see what happens? I had planned a more sophisticated welcome but I cannot even see what I am typing as page won't show both page & picture at the same time?
"Oh gosh, Caroline, enough already!" here are 2 pictures. Enjoy