My favorite projects of 2012

I didn't realize it until I looked back at all my old entries, but I started this blog almost a year ago.  This year, I have been able to try a lot of new things, creative-wise. Some were successful and others weren't as much, but I definitely learned a lot! Here's a look at my favorite projects:

 

Oh, and make sure to check out my year-end wrap-up layout at The Paper Haus blog!
Here is a peek:

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I can't wait to create some more in 2013! I have big plans.  Actually, I am going to list them here and hopefully come back and cross them off as I complete them...maybe even add some more as I go along!

My One Little Word for 2013 will be SUCCEED. I want to make sure I now only have good intentions to start things, but also to complete and finish them.  So, here are the creative accomplishments I will succeed at in 2013 (I would say "try" but you know what Yoda says...)

1. Finish my December Daily.
2. Get published.
3. Learn to take better photos of my projects (perhaps make a lightbox?).
4. Create at least 1 project a month just for me/or for a non-required challenge.
5. Make at least one Project: Life style spread (digital or traditional).
6. Join a product design team.
7. Organize my craft room.
8. Try a new technique from by Pinterest techniques board (or elsewhere) at least once a month.

My other goals are a bit more personal but I will list them (in vague form) here anyways...
1. Fitness
2. Career
3. Organization
4. Spiritual

I hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year's Eve and New Year's Day! See you in 2013 :)

A few shares...

Here are a couple projects I haven't gotten around to sharing yet. The very talented Ashli of purplemailbox has a great Layout Linky going on, and she inspired me to share a few things!

First, I have a layout I just completed for CSI: Color, stories, and investigation #51.  I have been meaning to complete one of their fun challenges for awhile now, so I'm glad I finally got around to it!

Next, here is a digi art journal page using lots of kits from Captivated Visions (full credits here). I used this pin for inspiration.

Finally, here is a steampunk-ish/Victorian/whatever She Art girl! I like how her outfit turned out, but she ended up a bit too tiny for the canvas, I think. Also the background looks a bit vomit-y! Oh well!

Thanks for taking a look! I have everyone has a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve and Day!

Sibling Hugs

I have been struggling lately to do any scrapping, and I'm not sure why. I decided to use a challenge to give me some inspiration and motivation. ColourQ has great color challenges, and they are digi-friendly, so I decided to try challenge #168:

Here's my layout:

(Click on it for full credits)

My niece and nephew are adorable, aren't they?? With only being a year apart, they are definitely best friends :)