Hello Friends,
I thought I would take this opportunity as 2012 draws to a close to put out my very first "Year In Review" post to pick my favorite cards made this year.
I started blogging and posting my cards here on November 4, 2010 - my very first post here at Greenwood Girl Cards. In 2010 I posted 9 times. In 2011 I posted 54 times. And in 2012 - 116 times! As I look back through my blog I have to laugh at some of the cards that I made and posted pictures of early on. I think I have come a long way since 2010 and since entering my first card challenges in 2011. I love that the internet and blogging has afforded me the opportunity to learn from all of YOU! All of you wonderful card makers and crafters out there on the world wide web. I started blogging and making a lot more cards than scrapbook pages after July 30, 2010 which is when my beloved husband Stuart was first diagnosed with a grade 4 Glioblastoma brain cancer. I had to leave my job to take care of him full time and I needed something for myself that gave me joy at a very difficult time in our lives. Stuart needed constant care after his brain surgery but there were times when he was resting where crafting became my place to recharge my batteries and take some precious time to get inky and create. Those times of creativity helped feed my soul with joy and peace so I could keep on keepin on. And I turned to stamping and card making again after Stuart's death in February 2012. It has almost been a year now since he passed away and I still find so much joy in making cards and crafty items for family, friends, and those who need them that are battling cancer or have patients that are battling cancer. Thanks for joining me on this journey, sharing your talents and sweet comments with me, and for your words of support especially since Stuart passed away. Tim and I appreciate your kind words, cyber hugs, and sweet friendship! Happy New Year 2013! I wish you all health, happiness, and many blessings now and always!
Here are my favorite cards from 2012. NOTE: There are quite a few so you may want to grab a cup of coffee or tea before you continue! Also - I didn't link the original posts to the pictures but if you have questions about any of the cards drop me a comment and I can send you the link or give you the post date info.
Here we go....
January 2012:
June 2012 - 2nd half of the year:
August 2012:
October 2012:
November 2012
I thought I would take this opportunity as 2012 draws to a close to put out my very first "Year In Review" post to pick my favorite cards made this year.
I started blogging and posting my cards here on November 4, 2010 - my very first post here at Greenwood Girl Cards. In 2010 I posted 9 times. In 2011 I posted 54 times. And in 2012 - 116 times! As I look back through my blog I have to laugh at some of the cards that I made and posted pictures of early on. I think I have come a long way since 2010 and since entering my first card challenges in 2011. I love that the internet and blogging has afforded me the opportunity to learn from all of YOU! All of you wonderful card makers and crafters out there on the world wide web. I started blogging and making a lot more cards than scrapbook pages after July 30, 2010 which is when my beloved husband Stuart was first diagnosed with a grade 4 Glioblastoma brain cancer. I had to leave my job to take care of him full time and I needed something for myself that gave me joy at a very difficult time in our lives. Stuart needed constant care after his brain surgery but there were times when he was resting where crafting became my place to recharge my batteries and take some precious time to get inky and create. Those times of creativity helped feed my soul with joy and peace so I could keep on keepin on. And I turned to stamping and card making again after Stuart's death in February 2012. It has almost been a year now since he passed away and I still find so much joy in making cards and crafty items for family, friends, and those who need them that are battling cancer or have patients that are battling cancer. Thanks for joining me on this journey, sharing your talents and sweet comments with me, and for your words of support especially since Stuart passed away. Tim and I appreciate your kind words, cyber hugs, and sweet friendship! Happy New Year 2013! I wish you all health, happiness, and many blessings now and always!
Here are my favorite cards from 2012. NOTE: There are quite a few so you may want to grab a cup of coffee or tea before you continue! Also - I didn't link the original posts to the pictures but if you have questions about any of the cards drop me a comment and I can send you the link or give you the post date info.
Here we go....
January 2012:
Valentine's 2012
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| This masculine valentine was made for my sweet husband Stuart for Valentine's Day 2012. |
June 2012 - 2nd half of the year:
August 2012:
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| This card was for the Cloud9 Blog Hop and helped me attain my first ever guest designer spot. |
October 2012:
November 2012
December 2012
Thanks for taking a look at my year in review post.
Happy New Year!
:) Jill
