This year has brought me so many wonderful creative opportunities and I could not be more thankful. Designing for Elle's Studio, Scrap-Mart, Fiskars, and Jenni Bowlin, plus joining The Scrap Review, have been dreams come true.
They have challenged me to improve my crafting, incorporate new tools, and learn new techniques.
I have learned to set projects aside until I figure out what makes them complete.
I have attempted to include more color and patterns in my work.
I have punched, stamped, stenciled, and sewn.
I learned not to fear the die cut.
When I look back at some of my favorite projects collectively, it's funny how clear it is that I was obsessed with certain products and tools this year. Circles, grids, that cursive font from the Slice (don't worry, I've retired that one!), and yellow paper were all apparently beloved. Who knew? :)
I'm starting to think about how I want to challenge myself creatively in 2012. Lots of ideas...more crafty pursuits.
Most of all, I am thankful for the friends I have met through the crafting world. They have made my world bigger and brighter.
Mindy
Fantastic post! Love all of them. I too am trying to embrace the die cut (I am setting up my Cricut as we speak) and chipboard stickers :)
Posted by: Sarah Webb | December 29, 2011 at 08:00 AM
I have loved looking at your pages this year! Your grids have inspired me to try one out very soon!
Posted by: ginny | December 29, 2011 at 08:33 AM
Loved this post - congrats on a great year and to 2012!
Posted by: Tara LeClaire | December 29, 2011 at 10:34 AM
What a great idea to look back at your crafty year- I totally need to do this!
Posted by: Ashley Stephens | December 29, 2011 at 03:56 PM
I think I was sucked in by the yellows, myself! Fun pages!!
Posted by: Merrick | December 29, 2011 at 04:17 PM
I love that cursive font from the Slice! I fell in love with yellow this year too. =)
You know, even if there are certain elements which connect each of those layouts, they are all unique and fresh on their own. I think they are all wonderful; thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Donna Jannuzzi | December 29, 2011 at 04:21 PM
So beautiful...and wonderful you can improve on something that you love!
Posted by: Patricia Roebuck | December 29, 2011 at 04:46 PM
Love this post:) So glad it's been a great year!
Posted by: Keshet | December 31, 2011 at 07:30 PM