This weekend (and Monday), I'm celebrating my 1-year "Blogiversary" by having a few freebies! Today, I grabbed a few items in my stash, some old...some new, but are are bold materials to be made into something new!
My ReflectionsThe past year has gone by so fast. I can't believe I have been blogging non-stop for a year! I remember when I considered starting a blog and discussed it with Mac. My goal was to post something at least once a week. Little did I know that a blog would motivate me to create and post more. I had no idea I was a "blogger." I actually enjoy it. In the beginning, I would plan my postings with topics I thought would be helpful or of interest. Soon, the postings just started flowing. The blog helped me work up the nerve to be bolder and try different techniques to develop my own style, which is partially how I got the name "A New Design"...something bold...something new. The other part is because "A New" is a part of my name and I was starting anew. I remember when I first started how only my family and supportive friends read my blog. That was really nice, but I wanted more people to see what I created. I wondered, "is anyone else even interested in reading or just looking at my blog?"
After attending Summer CHA in Chicago last year, I saw all of the possibilities, which inspired me to create more...much more! I saw
Nichole Heady and
Dawn McVey nearby, but was too shy to introduce myself, thinking, "what would they think about me saying hi?" Now, I kick myself for not saying "Hi...I love PTI!" and walking off. How silly of me right? Oh how I've grown since last year.
Last summer, I also launched
A New Design online store, where I sell some of my cards. I've really slacked off on this portion, but plan to get it up and running VERY soon to sell this HUGE stack of cards I have sitting in my room.
I soon started submitting my projects for contests and publication calls and made that my new focus. All of the hard work and time I've put in has definitely paid off. I've been a featured PTI Guest Star Stamper and also in their newsletter. This month,
my first card was published in CARDS magazine...WOW! How ironic is that? One year from the date I started my blog that I'd be published in a magazine. It was always one of my goals and I'm still shocked I achieved it.
But, more than anything I am happy that I have fellow paper crafters who read my blog. That always amazes me because I remember when no one did! I've gone from 30 readers last March to 200 readers as of yesterday. That makes me more happy than ever. I appreciate each of you who browse, read, comment, or just look at the blog.
I hope to continue crafting this year and will try making more bolder projects using new techniques, all crafted into my style. What can I say? I just can't get enough!
The Contents- 4 ft. Making Memories Seafoam Loop Trim
- 4 ft. Nashville Wraps double-sided striped grosgrain ribbon
- Inkadinkado rubber heart stamp (like new)
- Inkadinkado rubber Easter stamp (like new)
- Prima paper flowers
- Maya Road felt buttons
- Making Memories Funky Vintage chipboard buttons
- Making Memories Funky Vintage pattern paper (six 6"x 6" sheets)
The Rules- You may enter ONE time. Multiple entries will be deleted.
- Enter by commenting on this posting on what you would like to see for tomorrow's blog candy.
- Contest will run from posting date/time through Saturday, 11:59PM ET.
- One winner will be selected to win the items listed above by Random.org number generator.
- Drawing will be posted on Sunday morning (along with a new blog candy to win)!
Good luck, ladies and thanks so much for stopping by!
