Happy New Year's Eve

Well, it's time to say good-bye to 2011 and ring in 2012 :)  I, for one, will be glad to start a new year.  This has been a difficult one, but as Jim is always telling me, God doesn't give you more than you can handle :)  I am looking forward to the new year because I have so many new things headed my way.  One of those exciting things is a project my awesome friend, Lori, came up with on FaceBook.  It's the Twenty-Twelve in Photos - a daily photo project.  If you remember, I signed up to the 365 Project last year, but with all that happened over the year, just didn't give it the time like I should have; but am determined to keep this one going.

I went out last night and practiced with the new lens Jim gave me for Christmas and will share a few of those today but I hope you will come back often to view the pictures I post on a daily basis.

Please have a Happy New Year and enjoy every minute God has granted you because it is truly precious.

Love to you all.

Janet

It's so hard to ...

... believe that 2011 is almost over :(  I can't believe how fast it has flown; however, I am glad it is time to start a new year.  It has been a hard 2011 and I am hoping 2012 will be a brighter and joyful year.  I have been working on my goals for the new year and am a little nervous because there is so much I want to do and there is a lot of changes headed my way; however, I am so determined to do it :)  I believe my new handy-dandy calendar/note pad/project sheet will be my guide (it is now a stationary item in my purse).

I made this birthday card a few weeks back but haven't had the chance to post it yet.  I just love these colors and need to work with them more.

Well, I'm off to go make more Christmas goodies.  Have a great Monday.

Janet

supplies:  My Minds Eye (lush); spellbinders; CTMH crystal blue; ribbon from Michaels; Queens & Co rhinestones.

Exciting news...

Hi everyone:

I hope this post finds everyone well.  I don't have a card to show you today, but have some exciting news to share that I couldn't contain any longer :)  As some of you may know, I have been wanting to be on a design team for a while now and have tried many times, but received word recently that I am now part of the design team for Just Tracys Crafts Challenge Blog.  How cool is that?  I say very cool.  I am so excited to be a part of this team and can't wait to begin the term in January.  I have participated in several of Just Tracys challenges and had so much fun.  There are so awesome ladies on the team and hope that you will head over to their blogs and take a look.

The December challenge is all about celebrations, so head over to their blog, take a look around and join in on the fun.

Enjoy :)

Janet

Two challenges

Well, it's Sunday and time to get ready for a new week.  I hope you all had a great weekend, I know I sure did.  I finally created a card using several challenges and realized how much I have missed them.  The first challenge is using Just Tracys "CELEBRATION" theme for December and since there is a lady in our office getting ready to have her first baby, thought this would be perfect for that theme; the second challenge comes from I{heart}2stamp who provided the sketch (love it).  I was really pleased with the results and hope that Tara will as well.

I hope each of use enjoy the week and I will see you soon.

Janet

Supplies - cardstock/Papertrey; DP/Anna Griffith; ink/Close to My Heart blush; stamp/don't remember (it was a gift and don't have the packaging); onesie pattern/google images; butterfly sticker/Cloud 9 Designs

It's Friday

One of our law clerks recently graduated from law school and passed the bar.  We were lucky enough to have him accept a position offered in our litigation department (he had the option of coming to our firm or the Supreme Court - now that would have been a very difficult choice for me, but am glad he chose us).  I was asked to make a congratulations card for him and as you know, masculine cards are difficult for me to make.  I have known Jason for a couple of years now and after much thought came up with these papers and colors, which I think fit him perfectly.  He came to see me after receiving it from the department and thanked me for making him a one of a kind card to help celebrate his wonderful accomplishment.  That meant a lot to me and has given even more incentive to try my hand at masculine cards more often.

I hope you all have a great weekend and plan on being back tomorrow - I told Jim I really need to start our Christmas cards, so I am hoping to be at my crafting table the majority of the weekend (I'm going to leave the decorating to him and Patrick - hopefully it will work out that way).

Enjoy

Janet

Happy Thursday everyone:

I hope this post finds everyone happy and doing well.  I'm going to be short tonight but wanted to show you a birthday card I did for the card box I keep at work for anyone who is looking for a card at the last minute.  I actually did a little coloring, which is something I haven't done in a while.  I've got to do more of that :)

Well, I'm off - it's getting late and 6:00 a.m. gets here way too early.  I am going to start my Christmas cards this weekend, so I'll be posting over the weekend.  See you then.

Have a happy Friday.

Janet