Goodness guys! It's the last day of '08! I must admit...I loved the look of stamped and typed 'o8 on my layouts ^_^ But it's time to venture into a new year with a new attitude!
I figured the first thing I would do is pick a word for this year. My word last last go 'round was STEPS.
I think that I followed my word but not in the way I expected. The past couple of years I struggled with creative confidence big time and I had a really hard time getting things done and having fun doing it. However, I made tremendous strides and found the love again! Now when I create it's not a chore. I just go from one story to the next. No particular order, just one at a time. So in that sense I feel I followed my word. I was planning on slowing down too and I found myself as wound up as ever lol :) I was a basket case in October and November and I still have so many thanks and gifts to give that are long overdue. So Before I can really start the New Year off new I need to finish some unfinished business from '08 :)
So...I was thinking last night about my word and I decided to take the pressure off. I skipped on some really deep ones that past through my head. I was like Lordy...I'm not making any promises lol! So I chose FUN. It's simple, three letters, and....fun :) So I'm all about having a good time this year even if I will weigh as much as a baby cow
OLW is back with a new look and a new word! Ronda chose the word START!
The girls are already imagining the new babies being here. I ask them if they will be good big sisters and they always yell "YEAH!!!" They have been super helpful around the house lately so I decided they can try their hand at changing diapers! Um????? Lets just say I'll leave that to DerRick and I ^_^
For this layout I everything is from my digital kits and the number cluster and dots will be coming soon :)
So...what are your words for the new year? Your resolutions????
I hope you have a great time tonight!
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Beautiful layout for OLW! My word last year was "enjoy" and I think I learned to do that much more over the course of the year! This year, my word is "Be." Complete with the period. It has been a word that has been weighing on me lately and it just seemed like the very letters were speaking to me, so I am embracing it this year and I hope to do so on many levels. Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Jingle | December 31, 2008 at 12:47 PM
So pretty Karla. Wow, seeing that really makes me look forward to seeing some of your new digi products. :)
Happy new year to you!
I don't have a word for 2009, but I sure do have one for 2008. Haha! It's not a pretty one. ;) I'm just glad this past year is over and there is a fresh start coming.
Posted by: kerry | December 31, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Yeah...I'm excited to see the new kit (the site seems to be done right now). I can see them working into my 356 project for 2009!
My word for 2009 is FOCUS. I have a tendency to jump around a bit so I'm going to try to focus on less and spend more quality time with people and doing things that have a great goodness.
Happy 2009!
Posted by: Jill | December 31, 2008 at 04:51 PM
i am so happy you are 'back'!
i've missed you so much.
love these layouts so much.
you rock beyond words, my friend.
i am so addicted to your digital kits...used them like crazy on my December Daily album.
my layouts don't feel complete anymore without a little digi!
thinking of you.
happy 2009, my friend!
:)
Posted by: Melissa Deakin | December 31, 2008 at 06:55 PM
My goal 'scrappin' wise in 2009 is to get down and figure out the whole digital scene..lol!!!
My word is LAUGH!!!
Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Patti | December 31, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Love your OLW layout, just beautiful! My word for 2009 is Change. I am ready for major (and minor changes) in my life this year - all good ones though, LOL Happy New Year Karla!
Posted by: Heather Prins | December 31, 2008 at 08:29 PM
ahhh! and what FUN it'll be to have twins again! at least you are experienced now! haha. LOVE that lo girl!! they are so cute. my resolution is: every single day a layout in January! and i'll post them every freaking day on my blog. so i guess i'm signing my crazyness-sentense here if you know what i mean. haha.
anyway. keep up the FUN girl. i'll join you. not for the twins though. ha.
love
rev
Posted by: Revlie | January 01, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Karla-- I missed seeing your work! You always blow me away! Love the digi kit and can't wait to see the whole kit.
I don't have my word yet! Still thinking...hoping it will come to me later on today!
Take care!!
Posted by: Michele H. | January 01, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Oh, I love your word for 2009. FUN is really a good - and important thing too. :)
Happy New year my friend. May your year be filled with Love, joy, FUN and happiness. :)
Big hug
Posted by: gudrun | January 01, 2009 at 05:48 PM
baby cow! LOL!!
anyway, I hope 2009 brings you "double" the fun. my word for 2009 is STRIVE. it may be a little loaded, but it's definitely what i need :)
Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Elizabeth Rosemond | January 02, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: adrienne | January 02, 2009 at 05:52 PM
I love your blog. Your work is really beautiful! Thank you for sharing and inspiring me as well as those who read your posts. Best wishes for you and your family this new year!!! :-)
Lovlee Tang
Posted by: Lovlee Tang | January 03, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Happy New Year Sweetie !
I would choose "steps" too because for me the resolutions are : "new year, new me" and this step by step... I need to change, I need to become who I am inside, become the real me... I decide it's time to close the book of the past and start a new one ! taaaa daaaaaa : 2009 will be MY year !!
Take care honey !
Posted by: Sandrine alias Didine | January 03, 2009 at 05:39 AM
um, FUN sounds good to me! Congratulations on you babies and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Denise Morrison | January 04, 2009 at 11:31 AM
happy new year ! Don't know if I'm picking a new word, I used balance 2 years in a row and it's not happening so maybe, if i do it will be fun, great word, great stuff, great emotions :)
Posted by: [email protected] | January 04, 2009 at 04:37 PM
just found your blog and am loving looking through all of your stuff. Your style is just perfect - you shouldn't worry a bit about that and I'm glad you've found the love for the hobby again! Off to check out your digital kits since I'm all about that lately!
Posted by: Renee | January 05, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Pure et toute belle, bravo !!!
Posted by: Migui | February 17, 2009 at 12:37 PM