I love reading everyone's stories! Great idea, Kayla!
Here is mine...
Credits
Template - Template No 11, Scrapmuss Designs
Papers - Grunge Swirly Paper Pack, Yarrow; Shiver Me Timbers, Britt-ish Designs
Paper strips and leather strap - Shiver Me Timbers, Britt-ish Designs
Elements - Little Pirate add-on freebie, Andrea (hereascrapthereacrap)
Flower - Hawaiian Happy Hour, ScrapMatters collab kit
Leaves - Dinosaur Daze, Kristin Aagard Designs
Glitter - Sparkle and Shine, Jennifer Barrette Designs