HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wow, where did the time go?!?! Before you go on reading, I want to thank all of you who has been following my blog. It means a lot to me to know that somewhere out there somebody is reading, or skimming, through my posts. It makes me feel a bit sane thinking that I haven’t been talking to myself all these years ;) For those new to my blog and coming via the blog hop, welcome!! I hope we can get to know each othis this 2015! You can read a bit about me and if this blog is something to your liking, do feel free to follow me! You can see all my social media links on the right or later on this post!
A bit of reflection… Last year has been quite good to us. We were given time, health, laughter, friendship, adventure and many many fantastic memories. A few highlights from 2014 were:
Our trip to Malta. What a beautiful country with a lot of history and things to see and do!!! Loved every minute of our time there, even though it wasn’t as hot as we’d like it to be (we were just a bit greedy and wanted the temp to be mid 80s instead of love 70s :D). We rented an apartment in the middle of fantastic restaurants, public transport and shops and spent many hours just sitting around drinking and eating.
A visit to see hubby’s family and a surprise stop at Disneyworld! The girls thought that was THE BEST week ever and they cannot wait to go back! Before Disneyworld, I was not a fan of amusement parks. But this trip changed me. We all loved being there and having a five-years-old who still truly believes in fairies and magic with you made the experience extra special. The experience was not cheap (although the military rates sure helped) and worth every penny!
This was Jovie’s highlight. We saw these ladies at rope drop, this parade, the sing-a-long, and a fast pass personal meet and greet moment. You’d think those were enough but no, we had to come home with a few Elsas, Annas and an Olaf!
2014 was a great year for M’s gymnastics. She won a few medals and acquired many new skills. She’s now training for UK level 4, more less USAG level 7, and looking forward to another great competition year! Jovie also started training last October and while loving it, we have no idea how far she’ll go. Stay tune on this one. It’s not due to lack of talent, she’s got plenty of it, but she’s one to change her mind just like that.
We did a bit of traveling in England too. The oh so beautiful Cotswold.
And maybe one of my most favorite town: Whitby. Just a gorgeous coastal town that inspired many authors, Bram Stoker being the most well known.
Then the most fabulous craft fair that I have been lucky to be a part of: Sophie’s Christmas Fair. This year we made a bit over £3000 and all that money went into the Brain Tumour Charity. Besides organizing, a couple friends and I also made a few things and had our own stall. All profit went into the charity and one special craft friend, Amy Tsuruta, donated a big box of cards to sell also!!
So that’s that. Our quite lovely 2014 and we look forward to what 2015 has in store!!
Anyhow, if you came here via the blog hop, I don’t have a giveaway for just one person to win. Instead, I have created these few bits of graphics images for you to use this coming Valentine’s day or for just because I love you day. I hope you love what you see here and if you ever create something, please link up to me or message me. I’d love to see what you create!
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When printing, if images are going off the paper, just select something that more less says “fit image to paper” and that should do it. After printing, you can use the printables as is or you can do a bit of embellishing like my examples below. Have fun and thank you so so much for stopping by!! Next stop: Savannah O’Gwynn
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Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog
Lawn Fawn
http://lawnfawn.blogspot.com
Spellbinders Paper Arts
https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/Community/Blog.aspx
Reverse Confetti
www.reverseconfetti.com/blog
Clearsnap
blog.clearsnap.com
Ice Resin
iceresin.com/icequeen
My Favorite Things
http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/
Technique Tuesday
http://techniquetuesday.typepad.com/
Paper Smooches
http://papersmooches.blogspot.com
Sweet & Sassy Stamps
http://sweetnsassystamps.blogspot.com/
Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
http://notimetostamp.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Avocado Arts
www.avocadoarts.blogspot.com
A Jillian Vance Design
http://blog.ajillianvancedesign.com/
Latina Crafter
http://latinacrafter.blogspot.com
Die-Versions
http://www.die-versions.com
Unity Stamp Company
http://theunitystampco.blogspot.com
Splitcoast Stampers
www.splitcoaststampers.com
Verve Stamps
www.vervestamps.blogspot.com
Latisha Yoast
http://crafteebee.blogspot.com
AJ Otto
http://thewillowgarden.blogspot.com
Vera Yates
http://lingshappyplace.blogspot.com
Julia Stainton
www.juliastainton.com/blog
Judy Hayes
http://judyhayesdesign.blogspot.com
Kim Watson
http://kj-starre.blogspot.com/
Yana Smakula
http://www.zrobysama.com.ua/?lang=en
Chari Moss
www.mossymade.com
Taheerah Atchia
http://littlemisst-papercraft.blogspot.com/
Shemaine Smith
http://shemainesmith.blogspot.com
Emily Spahn
http://justem.typepad.com/
Kimberly Crawford
http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/
Lee Murphy
http://www.luvleestamper.blogspot.com/
Lovely Linda
http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com.au/
Laura Williams
http://www.lauralooloo.blogspot.com
Lori Tecler
http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com
Chaitali Narla
http://cutscropscreativity.com
Darsie Bruno
http://craftingwithdarsie.blogspot.com/
Lydia Fiedler
http://understandblue.blogspot.com/2014/12/one-last-gift-for-2014.html
Giovana Smith
http://giovana-believe.blogspot.com/
Teri Anderson
http://terisplace.wordpress.com/
Beth Pingry
http://bethpingry.com
Dina Kowal
http://mamadinis.blogspot.com
Daniela Dobson
http://danieladobson.blogspot.com
Lisa Adametz
http://papergrace.com
Piali Biswas
http://touchofcreation.blogspot.com/
Kelli Green
http://cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com
Keri Lee Sereika
www.pinklemonade.typepad.com
Jocelyn Olson
http://redballooncards.blogspot.com/
Julee Tilman
http://poeticartistry.blogspot.com
Michelle Woerner
http://stopandstamptheroses.blogspot.com/
Lori McAree
http://smilingwhilestamping.blogspot.com/
Theresa Momber
http://craftingtheweb.blogspot.com
Anita Autore
http://cardsandcoffee.blogspot.com/
Melody Rupple
http://apapermelody.blogspot.com
Sean Fetterman
http://fettermandesigns.blogspot.com/
Bunny Vance
http://www.bunnyrunswithscissors.com/
Tricia Traxler
http://simplystamping.blogspot.com/
Lisa Arana
dahlhouse-designs.com
Lorena Cantó
http://paperella.typepad.com
Amy Tsuruta
http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com
Jodi Collins
www.stampingalatte.blogspot.com
Tenia Nelson
Http://jazzypaper.blogspot.com
Kelly Klapstein
www.kellycreates.ca
Jill Cornell
http://jillcornell.blogspot.com/
Emily Leiphart
http://www.leiphartonart.blogspot.ca
Becky Williams
http://onescrappinmama.blogspot.com
Margie Higuchi
http://www.margieh.blogspot.com/
Lee Ann Barrett
www.greytpapercrafts.blogspot.com
Lisa Hoel
http://creativejuicefreshsqueezed.blogspot.com/
Heather Campbell
parkermolly.blogspot.com
Lisa Henke
http://mylittlecreativeescape.blogspot.com
Sheri Holt
http://www.myshericards.blogspot.com
Michele Kovack
http://chelemom.blogspot.com
Ashley Harris
ashleyharris.typepad.com
Sharon Harnist
http://paperfections.typepad.com
Lori Craig
www.loricraig.com
Nicole Nowosad
www.justnicks.blogspot.com
Laurel Beard
www.laurelbeard.org
Michele Boyer
http://papercuts.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Christiana Reuling
http://christygetscrafty.blogspot.com/
Laurie Schmidlin
www.justgivemestamps.typepad.com
Jennifer Priest
Hydrangeahippo.com
Stacey Schafer
http://stampinwithstacey.blogspot.com
Heidi Blankenship
http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/
Heather Pulvirenti
http://heatherpulvirenti.blogspot.com
Anita Madden
http://www.anitasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Gloria Stengel
http://www.gloriascraps.blogspot.com/
Sarah Gough
www.thinkingstamps.com
Rachel Kleinman
www.rwkrafts.com
Natalie Dever
www.dougnat.blogspot.com
Lorine Mason
www.lorinemason.com/blog
Loretta Lock
http://lovetocreate.blogspot.ca/
Meihsia Liu
http://meihsia.blogspot.com
Sarah Martina Parker
www.sarahmartina.com
Angeline Choo
http://scrappyscrappy.blogspot.com
Christine Emberson
hope-chances.blogspot.co.uk
Karen Hightower
http://karenscreativemess.blogspot.com
Sabrina Alery
www.sabrinaalery.com
Debbie Seyer
http://www.debbieseyer.com/my_weblog/
Dana Joy
http://www.gotjoycreations.blogspot.com
Cat Tidwell
http://catdidit.blogspot.com/
Deborah Saaranen
http://deborahlynnesdreamincolor.blogspot.com
Ceal Pritchett
Simplybeautifulcreations.blogspot.com
Lisa Lara
http://lisaslifelines.blogspot.com/
Colleen Schaan
www.distinctivetouches.com
Anabelle O’Malley
www.anabelleom.blogspot.com
Megan Hoeppner
http://www.meganhoeppner.com/blog
Monika Davis
www.stampnmad.typepad.com
Marisa Ritzen
http://rosemary-reflections.blogspot.ca
Wanda Guess
http://www.ablogcalledwanda.com/a-blog-called-wanda/
Jenny Peterson
http://mylittlestampinspot.blogspot.ca
Annette Allen
http://myclevercreations.blogspot.com
Gracie Chavez
http://gracielliedesign.blogspot.com/
Christina Griffiths
http://flowersribbonsandpearls.blogspot.co.uk
Niki G.
http://notjustgreetingshawaii.blogspot.com/
Kristi Schurr
http://kristispapercreations.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Ingle
http://justjingle.blogspot.com
Karolyn Loncon
http://www.karolyns-paperkraft.blogspot.com/
Camille Robinson
http://cammierobinson.blogspot.com
Lindsey M-P
http://bashfulblogging.blogspot.ca
Kathy Clement
http://www.kathybydesign.com
Maria Levine
http://riacreations.blogspot.com
Savitri Wilder <—– YOU ARE HERE!!
www.scrapbit.com
Savannah O’Gwynn
www.savannahland2.blogspot.com
Teresa Horner
www.victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com
Laurel Seabrook
http://want2scrap.blogspot.ca/
Libby Hickson
http://stampinlibby.blogspot.com/2014/12/seasons-givings-blog-hop.html
Yvonne Van de Grijp
www.phoebeez.blogspot.com
Alice Wertz
http://aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com
Leigh Penner
www.leighpenner.blogspot.com
Lisa Lee
http://inchiearts.typepad.com/_
Tina McDonald
www.tinamcd-mysanity.blogspot.com
Nina Yang
Http://waffleflower.com/blog
Angel Johns
www.mywholestampinworld.com