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Monday, 31 December 2012

New Year Thoughts and Wishes

Hello friends
New Year's Eve...already!   Felt like only minutes ago I was putting up the Christmas decorations.
(the tree being naked for a week!)
I have so many reasons to celebrate this New Year being on the brink of 
opening the studio/shop but I thought it would be nice over the next few days to do a 
craft/life recap of 2012.
Best put that kettle on...this looks like a longish blog post!
January 2012
My eldest son Mitchell, turned 18.
It was Spellbinders Blog Frenzy and I created a teapot frame.

February 2012
Very important month...I heard that I was to be on the Spellbinders Design Team for a second year!
I also went a little bit 'book crazy'....


All of these are created from Nestaboard using matching Grand Die Templates
I am running a class to create a Nestaboard book in January and I have a couple of spaces left
it will take place in the New Studio! The details are here or feel free to email me.

March 2012
I flew to Arizona for the Spellbinders Retreat - new flowery luggage.
Met Donna Salazar.
Stumbled upon making tags...!  Many many tags followed.

April 2012
I joined the Design Team of Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and my very first project
was a Spring themed envelope gift bag.
And because chocolate is never far from my thoughts I designed
a new wrapping for Easter Eggs.
So that's the first third of 2012.  I will be posting the other months over the next few days.

A little shop update...the plaster is beginning to dry!
 Before plaster....
After plaster.... with a lot of condensation!
It is now time for me to wish you all, my dear friends, a wonderful, happy, healthy and 
most definitely creative New Year.

I heard this quote recently....
"Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book.  Write a good one. "  
Love, thanks and best wishes to you all.

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29 comments:

  1. melanie31 December 2012 at 07:08

    Happy new year to you and your family hope it is good for you .Melanie

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  2. Anonymous31 December 2012 at 07:08

    Hi christine fantastic to look back at all your inspiration. Look forward to the next qtr. have a great new year
    Elaine x

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  3. Janice31 December 2012 at 07:23

    Morning Christine
    What a great idea to recap on the year, gives us all a lovely reminder of some of your projects too! I look forward to the next three instalments :-))
    Looks like your studio is coming along nicely. I can see you're in a hurry for the plaster to dry......you're nearly there!

    I would like to wish you a happy and healthy new year, and take this opportunity to thank you so much for your wonderful inspiration, ideas and FDD's you've given us on your blog.
    I'm looking forward to seeing all your new projects and will make sure I have a 'must have' shopping list ready to add the new dies which you tempt us with!
    Janice x

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  4. Lucycat31 December 2012 at 07:42

    Hi Christine.
    What a super idea to look back on 2012,it really reminds us of all the work you put into your blog for us . Thank you.
    I would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. Take care x.

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  5. Anonymous31 December 2012 at 08:22

    Hi Christine. Lovely to recap. Many are new to me. Thankyou for all your hard work putting the blog together every day. It is so appreciated.

    May I wish you and your family, as well as all your lovely bloggers a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.

    Val in Spain xxx

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  6. jucrook31 December 2012 at 08:35

    Hello Christine. Happy New Year to you and everyone following your blog. Hope you have a good one. Looking forward to more classes and loads more crafting - spoilt at Christmas and got all the d-lites, thanks to c and c pick of the day, plus a couple of others. Can't wait to reclaim the dining room and start playing. Have to wait until at least Thursday though. Along with the resolution for more crafting, I have to lose weight before going to the States in March and more before my niece's wedding in August. Wish me luck. Ju

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  7. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)31 December 2012 at 08:39

    A very Happy New Year to you and your family too Christine xx

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  8. nattyboots31 December 2012 at 08:43

    Hi Christine
    Looking back on your crafting year tells us all that you have been and still are a very busy lass,

    Thank you for all your ideas and help ,my crafting skills have certainly grown since finding your blog.

    I wish you and all the friends that follow a very happy and healthy new year .
    Ooo and take some me time now and again xx

    Elaine H x

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  9. baconbits31 December 2012 at 09:23

    Hi Christine,

    Wow that year went quick and what alot you did and thats only the beginning.
    I would just like to say thank you for the ideas and inspiration that i have gleened from following your blog.

    Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year.

    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  10. Sue Yorkshire31 December 2012 at 09:27

    Happy New Year to you and your family. Its lovely to look back on your busy year.

    Wishing you loads of success in 2013

    Sue xx

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  11. lydia jordan31 December 2012 at 09:35

    Morning Christine,
    A lovely idea to look back over 2012 thank you for the help tips and inspiration you give.

    Wishing you your family and fellow bloggers a healthy, crafty and Happy New Year.

    Wishing you good luck in your new shop in 2013.
    Lydia
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  12. lydia jordan31 December 2012 at 09:35

    Morning Christine,
    A lovely idea to look back over 2012 thank you for the help tips and inspiration you give.

    Wishing you your family and fellow bloggers a healthy, crafty and Happy New Year.

    Wishing you good luck in your new shop in 2013.
    Lydia
    X

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  13. Jenny L31 December 2012 at 09:44

    Hi Christine,
    wonderful to take a look back on your fabulous year.
    May I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year.
    Looking forward to more of your lovely creations in 2013.
    Have a wonderful crafty day.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  14. Lacelady31 December 2012 at 09:57

    Happy New Years Eve, Christine. I've loved your blog since I found it (have looked every day, even if I didn't comment). Best of luck in 2013 with your shop.

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  15. EmmaT31 December 2012 at 09:58

    Morning Christine, as i only found your blog a few months ago, ive loved seeing the projects from the beginning of the year that i missed, so thank you for the recap. Loved the easter egg box and the teapot frame is a great item.
    Thank you so much for all your inspiration you give us all thru your blog, magazine projects & on C+C. I love your blog as its full of different projects not just cards.
    Have a happy and healthy new year for you and all the family inc bella and the cats!
    Emma

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  16. Oksana31 December 2012 at 10:06

    Hi Christine, Must be very exciting with the new shop. Have a lovely New Year's Eve and looking forward to all of your creations in 2013!x

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  17. hazel young31 December 2012 at 11:16

    Lovely to recap on 2012. The shop is looking good bet your are itching to get in there and work your magic. xx hazel

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  18. Carole31 December 2012 at 11:47

    What a lovely sentiment Christine, I hope I can fill my book for 2013 as well as you have filled yours for 2012. Keep up the good work and inspiration and Happy New Year to you and your family.
    Hugs xx

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  19. Carolyn H.31 December 2012 at 12:34

    Hi Christine, Great idea the recap, joined your blog spot in April after your TV appearance on C&C TV.Enjoyed clicking onto your blog in 2012 and look forward to sharing 2013 with you too. Hears to a happy, healthy 2013 to you and all your family. C.B.W. Carolyn x

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  20. Ita31 December 2012 at 13:22

    Hi Christine what a great idea to do a recap and inspire us again,you have had a great and very exicting year.Thank you for doing a blog every day.
    I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year.
    Smiles
    Ita

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  21. nmty31 December 2012 at 14:29

    hi christine, happy new year to you and yours, and hope this is as good for you as last year.

    have a great new year everyone

    lv norma

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  22. Patricia Howarth31 December 2012 at 14:44

    Hi Christine, What a great idea to recap the year, your projects are always divine.
    The studio is coming on well, and the plaster is drying nicely.
    I hope you have a good New Year, and I hope that 2013 is kind to you and yours.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  23. Sue B31 December 2012 at 15:07

    A very happy new year to you Christine & an exciting one for you with the new studio. Wishing you all the luck & best wishes for your new venture ( although I'm sure you won't need luck ) & here's to a very crafty 2013.

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  24. Teresa31 December 2012 at 15:48

    Happy New Year Christine and hope life is ever so wonderful for 2013!! Hugs and Smiles :)

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  25. Elizabeth31 December 2012 at 16:41

    Hi Christine, it has been a wonderful year for you this year and I am sure you will continue going from strength to strength in 2013. Wishing you, your boys and Bella a wonderful and happy new year.
    All the best to everyone.
    Elizabeth x

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  26. Toni31 December 2012 at 17:42

    Happy New Year to you and your family Christine. Thank you for this little recap and all the inspiration though out this last year. I look forward to more during 2013 and hopefully to visit your lovely studio in person.
    Toni xx

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  27. Sarah31 December 2012 at 19:35

    Happy New Year....looking forward to your 2014 projects!!

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  28. Sarah31 December 2012 at 19:36

    Getting ahead of myself...2013 projects!! :)

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  29. Carole Z31 December 2012 at 20:45

    Happy New Year Christine and all your blog followers , I love that quote...how true! Hugs, Carole Z X

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