Hello friends
Just a quick re-cap on some of the fabulous highlights from 2012.....
I'm quite sad to say goodbye to this year.....its been such a blast!
(Lots of photos)
The year Started at the trade show here in the UK
Me and the gorgeous Dyan working our new dentistry
(Ladies as always!)
I got to be elf for the day ......
and to stalk Tim and Mario!
What a fab day!
I also had some of my makes published in Craft stamper magazine
whooohoo!
Then the biggest highlight of the year was being accepted to Ranger U with my buddy Kate Crane!
But before we got to Ranger we hit NYC!!
Here we are working the Thelma and Louise look on top of a double Decker bus!
we met our lovely friend Marjie kemper and gave her a British makeover in a coffee shop!
Thanks Marjie you were such a good sport!
We were told not draw attention to ourselves or to look like tourists..........
(Kate really listened to that advice!!)
We then met up with Neil Walker who had flown into NYC from the UK,
we also gave him a makeover on the train to New Jersey
(theres a moustache impostor there and its not me!)
We arrived at ranger U
and met up with Dyan....it was so good to see her!
I was soooo happy to finally get to meet these two gorgeous friends
our group photo!
In the pub.......getting used to American portions!
(that was a starter honest!)
then it was back home to put into action all that knowledge.....
Demo-ing Ranger products at my local store
I also got asked by Tim to create some samples for the summer CHA
WOW that was a huge honour!
(some of my samples)
I also got to create a piece for the Ranger blog
Here's just some of my favourite makes from 2012
Its been quite an amazing year,
I never ever thought I would actually be able to get on a plane
and fly to America due to my phobia of flying .....but I did
I never thought I would be selected and go to Ranger U.....but I did
I never thought I would be able to do a lot of the things that I have done this year but I have!
Its not been easy and life throws a lot of obstacles to try and stop you,
theres been blood, sweat and lots of tears
but if I can take any one quote to describe
this last year it would be
"When you do what you fear most, then you can do anything"
Which leads me on to a little giveaway....
A set of Dylusions quote stamps (the right words)
All you need to do is to leave a comment
with a quote or one word to describe what you hope for the year ahead....simple
my word for 2013 is
BELIEVE......
I will pick a winner on Sunday 6th January
(I will post overseas)
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
A huge thank you to everyone who has helped, supported, laughed with me and at me,
you are all fanfreakintastic!
Wishing you all a wonderful happy 2013
see you on the other side!
Kaz x
hehe...looks like you had a fabulous year, love that phone Kaz.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR X
Love life and life will love you backx Sue O
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantabulous year you have had! I just recently found your blog but love to come visit. My word for this year is "Hope".
ReplyDeleteYou have had a good year, haven't you! I am hoping for a better one personally, must get cracking on that! (BTW I have that stamp set so don't include me in your fab giveaway!)
ReplyDeleteWow .. congratulations on a fabulous year and well done for getting on the plane! I can understand why you want 2012 to continue
ReplyDeleteFor me 2012 has been horrendous in all spheres of life :( So my word for 2013 is HOPE and starting it tonight with a smile.
Wishing you a happy, healthy 2013.
Suzi B x
Wow what a year you have had hun. I really hope that 2013 continues to bring good things for you
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great round-up of a fabulous year! You are going places! And I have some very happy memories of our time together this year :-)
ReplyDeleteHere's to a fabulous 2013!
What a year! Great to see it all back in pics!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway too!!
My word..... LIVE!!
What a great year you've had!!
ReplyDeleteLIVE is my word!!
Hey pretty lady great round up xx
ReplyDeleteMy fave quote
Let not the fear of the thorn, deny the smell of the rose
Have a great New Year xx
What an amazing year you had Kaz, thanks for sharing and giving me hope that one day I might be as brave as you and get on a plane to tother side of the pond xx Sharing is my word because it can mean so much, a problem shared is a problem halved, sharing a new discovery can brighten someone elses day, sharing a lift could help save the planet, sharing the love xx Have a great 2013 Jenny
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to see what you'll be up to in 2013!!! The travel, the projects, the lusting for shed time, the stalking of H.R.H. and burnt pizza. You make normal daily living so exciting! All with a fabulous wit and flair!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!! xoxo
What a year you've had! And to have done CC101 as well ;)
ReplyDeleteMy word and hope for 2013 is... STUDIO!
Neil
Awww, and you deserve every single smidge of success and recognition hunny, I can't think of a better person to have had all those good things happen this year. I hope 2013 will be a storming year for you too... BTW, I still LOVE that phone the most... Happy New Year my friend... lots of hugs x
ReplyDeleteit really looked like a fabulous year Kaz, awesome things you have done and made, such fantabulous creations, all awesome
ReplyDeletehope 2013 will be just as fantastic
my word for 2013 is more a quote "FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS"
wish you a healthy and artsy 2013
hugs
Miranda
I hope you will have a healthy and creative year too. My 2013 qoute is: be nice to everey one
ReplyDeleteGroetjes, Melanie
It was So Lovely to look back at all those GORGEOUS Projects!! WOW You have had such a busy and wonderful Year!! Let's HOPE it continues for You!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe First half of My Year was good then My Mother in Law died suddenly in June!! :-( Things weren't so good after that as you can imagine. Christmas was very Sad!! But I have HOPE that next Year will bring good things!! Thats My wish for Everyone!!! :-)
Inky Hugs,
Michelle xx
Wow what a year Kaz... I allways love to read your blog and am allways drooling over your creations. You are a very talented lady.
ReplyDeleteMay 2013 just as good!
Take care and keep artsy..
Hi there. you've been a busy year. it was great to read your catch up. my word for next year? Hope. have a great New year.
ReplyDeletehi kaz, what a 2012 you've had! been an absolute pleasure to work with you & get to know you properly over the last few months, you are a very genuine, talented lady who is a delight to be around. i hope your success continues thro 2013. my words for you STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF, NEVER STOP DREAMING, NEVER STOP BELIEVING! (gangnam style!!!!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic year! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to create using colours, techniques and style I would never have thought of. looking forward to 2013's creations
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your work it has inspired me to create things using colours and techniques I woukd never have thought of.
ReplyDeleteLooks like 2012 was a blast can't wait to see what 2013 brings x
What a fabulous year you've had! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy word for this year is JOY.
Happy 2013!
New Year's Day... now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual. - Mark Twain
ReplyDeleteHi Kaz, Lovely year in review. You have been an inspiration to us all. I wait with anticipation to see what this next year holds for you. Wishing you all good things in the New Year.
Hey lady in waiting, I am so proud of you , of overcoming some of your fears and obstacles. I have had to do a lot of bullying (ahem gently guiding!!) along the way, and I know I will still have to do a lot more. But you have achieved so much and come so far and Belive is the perfect word for you, you just need to practise saying it. Mwah love you very muchly xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you on a great 2012!
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 is BETTER!
What a fab year for you Kaz! You've got some talent girl, I tell ya! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead. The word for 2013 is possibilities!
ReplyDeleteWath a fabuluos year you can look back on. Hope the next is as great.
ReplyDeleteI pick a quote for 2013 "Listen to your heart". I certainly want to do more of that the next year, just so I can do what's important and let other things pass by.
Wat a fantastic year hunny.......my word for 2012 is 'better' it has been a difficult year & I am determined that next year will be better in every single way xx
ReplyDeleteYou are worthy. Love everything! My word for 2013 is DO.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Awesome year honey bun...and 2013 is going to be EVEN BETTERER for you! Am just about to book on your weekend workshop, soooo looking forward to seeing you for a hug. 2012 was a very challenging year for me but I have come out stronger and smiling. My word for 2013 is ACTION... now, where's that cape? Big love and hugs, Yvonne C xxxxx
ReplyDeleteAwesome year gorgeous girl... and 2013 is going to be even BETTERER! Just about to book on to your workshop - so looking forward to seeing you and getting a real hug! 2012 has been a very challenging year for me but I have come through it stronger. My word for 2013 is ACTION. Now...where's that cape? Big love and hugs from Yvonne C xxxxx
ReplyDeleteIt has been so fun keeping up with you this year. Congrats on all your successes and overcoming fears! Continue to believe, who knows where you will be next year at this time. I love your creations.
ReplyDeleteYou have had a fabulous, and well deserved year and it was great following it all on your blog (who'd have thought nearly 2 years ago we were at the Paperartsy event stalking Tim Holtz....within a year you were working with him!).
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 is "spirit", if I have spirit in everything I do, no mattter how mundane it may be (lets face it many of us have pay the bills jobs and ironing wont do itself!) then each task will be made lighter and maybe more fun (ironing...fun...yep, wine and watch a film whilst ironing makes it more fun!!).
Happy 2013
kyla x
Wow you have had an awesome year sweets and its been fab to follow it with you on here.
ReplyDeleteI found art journaling this year, thanks to this amazing blog and also go to finally meet you, and what an honour it was, both times :-)
You truely are an inspiration to me.
My quote is from my first journal page back in March "dare to believe and see what you can achieve".
All the very very best to you lovely lady in 2013.
Sandra. Xxxxxx
Wow you have had an awesome year sweets and its been fab to follow it with you on here.
ReplyDeleteI found art journaling this year, thanks to this amazing blog and also go to finally meet you, and what an honour it was, both times :-)
You truely are an inspiration to me.
My quote is from my first journal page back in March "dare to believe and see what you can achieve".
All the very very best to you lovely lady in 2013.
Sandra. Xxxxxx
What a year! I've so enjoyed reading your blog and following your adventures! Happy New Years and here's to a CREATIVE 2013!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on dealing with the fear of flying and remembering the positives of the year. My word is the same as the one i decided on for this past year because i need some extra practice. Its 'Be', which has a few connatations and things for me to work on. But with the central focus being to 'be' in the moment. Rather than worrying about the past and the many things that could go wrong in the future.
ReplyDeleteMy quote for the year is "I’d rather have a life
ReplyDeleteof “oh, wells” than a life of “what ifs”. My plan for 2013 is to try things that I've always wanted to try but was afraid to do...Happy New Year to everyone!!!!
My Word for next year is DARE!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the inspiration in 2012 and we meet again in 2013!
Happy New Year!!
Happy new year to you too. My word is going to be Create
ReplyDeleteThanks for your year in brief. Happy new year to you too. My word will be Create. Xx
ReplyDeletePEACE......
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your amazing year. I have these stamps, they are brilliant and always make me smile.
ReplyDeleteWow you have had a great 2012! Mine was pretty awesome too so I'm hoping 2013 will be just as good! With that in mind my word for next year is explore as I want to see more of the world and also explore new techniques and projects :)
ReplyDeleteYou had a great year and you deserved it all! You are one talented lady! I hope that 2013 is even better for you. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWow Kaz Your year really has been filled with great times. Here's tp 2013, May it be as good if not better, and I will be there to share it with yu through your blog. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Debbiexx
What a fabulous year you have had!!! Thank you for sharing all the wonderful things that you created....It is very motivating! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting year you had! I am so glad that you shared your triumphs and struggles with me. It makes me believe that it is possible and one day I will get there! My word for the upcoming year is STRENGTH. Thanks for letting me take part in your give away! I am just getting started with my Dylusions products and I have completely fallen head over heals for them! You Rock!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! what a great year!
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 is BREATHE!
Thanks for opening up a whole world of messy fun. Up until this year I had never thought of myself as creative and then I stumbled across your blog. It has been a great ride and I am excited to start a new year.
ReplyDeleteHave an awesome New Year
Sharon
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There's only one you so don't try to be anyone else
ReplyDeleteWOW...talk about a whirlwind 2012!!! I found your blog just a few months ago and so wish I could come to the UK...from Texas...to take your classes. I love your creativitiy!! Thank you for all the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2013 to you! I loved looking at all the great photo/memories from 2012. My motto for the New Year is "I am not going to sweat the small stuff!" It is an old expression but one I find hard to achieve.
ReplyDeleteWhat a year it's been for you Kaz , an amazing amount achieved in the space of a year, wonder what's in store next for all of us.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2013 Kaz my word is ANTICIPATION
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I hope to be half as productive in 2013 as you have been in 2012. Here's to a craftactular 2013!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely had a great year & deserved all of it. Great to look back on your amazing creations.
ReplyDelete2012 wasn't exactly great for me, so I'm hoping 2013 will be better. Therefore, my word is HOPE.
Thank you for doing the giveaway & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
i cannot step back in time but i can take a step towards my future
ReplyDeletethank you for inspiring a beginner like me to believe you know what ? i can be creative ( from some one who at scholl was told, quit art class and do typing....)ty happy new year x
Happy New Year! I love your work :) My word for 2013 is the same word I always surround myself with...JOY! It is a reminder to always have it, look for it, and find it...wishing you much joy
ReplyDeleteHugs from Iowa,
Michelle
What lovely things you have created over 2012, I hope you will be bringing us lots of lovely projects to look at - my word for 2013 is HOPE, thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely prize
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a great year!! Your projects are always so amazing and inspiring!! I hope to broaden my crafty horizons in 2013, so my word key word is GROW. Thanks for a chance to win an awesome giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
I really enjoyed reading this post and am so pleased that you have been able to overcome fear and achieve some big dreams! Enjoy 2013! 'Playfulness' is my work for 2013.
ReplyDeleteI am a devoted follower of your blog, and have love following your adventures in 2012 - looking forward to 2013!
ReplyDeleteMy one word goal for 2013 is RELAX! DH says it to me all the time, and I do tend to get caught up in obsessing over things that are not important in the grand scheme of things, so I'm going to try to take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy what life has on offer.
Hope you have a wonderful New Year!
Love your year in review! It's been a year well lived!! Thanks for taking us all on your journey.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking my word for 2013 is "BE". To BE in the moment, BE connected, BE me and BE all that I can BE.
Hmmm what to say, in one word you say .... celebratory.
ReplyDeleteIts a big year for me and the husband wedding anniversary and certain number birthdays, (shhh lets not dwell on the number thing)
Happy 2013 to you and yours, you definitely had a fantastic 2012.
Happy New Year to YOU!! I have chosen the word(s)
ReplyDelete"LETTING-GO" as my mantra for 2013. 2012 was a year where a lot of different kinds of events evolved and I am still carrying them with me. I know I must LET-GO! (I figure if the word is hyphenated, then it counts as just ONE word. LOL)
thanks for sharing all your wonderful art and I will continue to look forward to your posts in 2013.
Happy New Year Kaz! Love your art. You have had a fabulous year.
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 is CREATE.
Going to find regular 'me' time to create art and get back to blogging :)
Hope to win this stamp set for my stamping buddy who has helped through some tough times in 2012.
What a year! FAB i'm old enough to be able to say that LOL. You have inspired me with your blog and think of you every time I see a tash!!
ReplyDeleteMy word would be ENJOY
Happy New Year and...
Happy Craftin
Rebecca
Thanks for sharing your year in review! Sounds like a year well lived! Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 is BE...to BE all that I can BE, to BE in the moment and to BE true to me!
What a moving post! A lot of it I can identify with. So happy to have met you through blogging, and hope we can meet face to face someday. You are amazing and so talent filled...you will achieve much more! Cheers to the best New Year ever!!!
ReplyDeleteWell what a year. my word for next year is HEALTH. Well heres hoping for a very healthy 2013 xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI thought I had been having trouble finding a word for 2013, but when I stopped I realised that the same word kept appearing and I was ignoring it because I wanted another word, maybe a better word. So my word is
ReplyDeleteBrave and I hope to be brave in 2013 and do it.
happy New Year to you and yours xx Michelle
My word for 2013 is HEALTH, good health to everyone xx
ReplyDeleteU have had an interesting year. Hope 2013 is a great one for u! My word for the year is 'cherish' x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful year for you. 2013 can only bring more precious gifts your way! My phrase or 'word' for the year is also a thank you to you for bringing us so much...
ReplyDeleteINSPIRATION!
You've had a wonderful 2012, and 2013 can only bring you more precious gifts! Because artists such as yourself have given this to me in 2012, it only seems fitting for me to pay it forward in 2013...
ReplyDeleteINSPIRATION!
Thank you for sharing your work. Very inspiring! My word for 2013 is "wisdom".
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your work. Very inspiring!! My word for 2013 is "wisdom". I was given a small rock with this word carved in and it seems like a good thing to embrace.
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 is art. Art=happy. And you can't have heart without art.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastically awesome year you had Kaz! I might say the same for me too. My life has flipped on its head with the discovery of AFTH. I want to thank you, Kate, Dyan, Marie, and Sandra for enriching my life. My one word for 2013 is going to be "Discover". Happy New Year. Michelle xx
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed being with you throughout the year. It's been quite a ride! Looking forward to seeing you grow even more in the coming year! My word, a couple of years ago was "BELIEVE". I just reflected on that journal and how the word led me on my journey. This year, my word is simply, "BE". It's a powerful word on it's own but also lends itself to teaming up with so many other words. I had fun last night carving some new BE stamps in different fonts :)Happy New Year! Hope I get to meet you this year at AFTH when I'm in UK in September. xxxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful and inspiring blog! I am so glad I was led here by a scrappy friend!
ReplyDelete2012 was not great...full,of sadness. But I have faith that 2013 will be a blessing. So I guess my word is BLESSED. No matter what happens..there are always blessings you can find if you look for them.
Wow, an amazing recap of 2012. My word for 2013 is "reach."
ReplyDeleteKaz, what a year you have had!!! Amazing journey, my friend! May your 2013 be even greater experiences for you. You are such a dear, sweet person. I wish for you only all that is good, my friend. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us on your blog: your inspiration, your creativity and your fab art projects! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteAmazing what you see when you look back, isn't it? It HAS been a fabulous year for you. Wishing you all the best in 2013 as well!
ReplyDeleteMy word has been BELIEVE for the last 2 1/2 years since my husband passed away. I have it tattooed on my foot. To me it means that I BELIEVE I will see again.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Kaz, and a great year. May 2013 be as good!
ReplyDelete~Linda
what a wonderful year! I love your style. I hope that for me... 2013 is a year of new beginnings. We are becoming empty nesters and are navigating a new path in our life...so many changes....so many new beginnings. Happy new year! Maria p-ct
ReplyDeleteIt's been a wonderful year! 2013 will be super fabulous and I cant wait to see what u create!
ReplyDeleteWhat a inspiration your art has been since my daughter introduced me to her world of art journaling and creative chemistry ~ Due to my illness and inability to do many of the things I used to do, creating fun art is something I CAN do ~ and I'm having a blast doing it! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that phone ;-) And since art has brought so much life back into my world my word for 2013 is "LIVE" and my favorite saying has always been ~ "Don't follow where the path may lead~Go where there is no path and leave a trail"
ReplyDeleteGreat fun to follow you this year and enjoy all your creativity - awesome! Its been a hard year for us with much family illness and time has been at such a premium so crafting has had a low priority sadly - a great shame as it helps to lift our spirits! My word for this year will be CHALLENGE .... to challenge myself in my own creativity, make progress with new techniques and allow myself that refreshing 'Me time' that I hope will spill out to all the others who depend on me to keep going for them.
ReplyDelete“Life
ReplyDeleteis not about
waiting for the storm to pass
but learning to dance
in the rain …!
my favourite quote EVER, Love your blog Caz, love your art too, fantastic place to visit for inspiration.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
What a fantastic year you have had. Much admire you for taking the plunge, and getting on that plane (I have a flying phobia as well so know how hard it is)
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 is Create as I intend spending more time on arty fun things and less on housework boring stuff.
Thanks for the opportunity to win your candy.
Ann B
Happy New Year
My word for 2013 is CREATIVE! Will have to create a new house and also continue scrapping ;)
ReplyDeleteMy words are "New Adventure", I'm starting a new job after 11 years which i'm very excited about. I love all the thing you make Kazz, they are absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog love. Lovely to see the overview of your year. It has been a good one! May 2013 be even better!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year lovely, wishing you even more success and happiness in 2013 and more fab art along the way. xx
ReplyDeleteBelieve was my word a couple of years ago... I've had a not so good 18mths, earthquakes, moving cities, single Mum with 2 girls, still looking for work... the list goes on, so I think the unlucky '13 year is going to be lucky for met his year. so my word for 2013 is 'hope'. love seeing all your creations.... have got back to creating and 'hope' to do more this year. thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMy word a couple of years ago was believe... this year it is 'hope'... the past 18mths have not been the best, moving cities because of the earthquakes, still looking for a job, single Mum with 2 girls...'hope' to create some more this year... have finally got back to my little space of supplies.... follow your blog...such inspiration... thks for showing us all your creativeness.. think the unlucky '13 year is going to be heaps better than the past one... i 'hope'.
ReplyDeleteMy word a couple of years ago was believe... this year it is 'hope'... the past 18mths have not been the best, moving cities because of the earthquakes, still looking for a job, single Mum with 2 girls...'hope' to create some more this year... have finally got back to my little space of supplies.... follow your blog...such inspiration... thks for showing us all your creativeness.. think the unlucky '13 year is going to be heaps better than the past one... i 'hope'.
ReplyDeleteI hope that your journey into 2013 continues to excite and challenge you! Thank u for sharing your creative process with us! My word for this year is 'Cherish' x x hugs x x
ReplyDeleteLovely post of this years events. Love your quirky and awesome style. So different than mine but such an inspiration. Best wishes for a new year. I guess the one word to describe my new year is 'Groweth'. I want to become a better wife, mommy, friend and I want to become a better artist! So much to learn!! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 will be confidence. There's so much I'd like to do but then talk myself out of. It would be great to just have confidence and do it!
ReplyDeleteI also want to say I just love your work. It is amazing and inspiring!
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ReplyDeleteYou have had such an fantasic and inspirational year, Kaz! I love your blog and all your artwork. That is my word for this year...inspire! Not only inspire myself but I hope to inspire others as well.
ReplyDeleteFor me, the quote to live by is about courage: "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear." - Mark Twain
ReplyDeleteI work hard at mastering my fears; sometimes I succeed, sometimes I don't. Either way, it's the trying that matters.
You have had done beautiful work this year and it's been a joy following you on your journey! I hope your new year is a fruitful and fulfilling as this one has been!
Fantastic blog post, I always look forward to seeing your blog updates in my inbox.
ReplyDeleteMy word for the new year ahead is going to be simply...BE...I deliberated over many different words and finally came to the conclusion I just want to trust the universe and what will be will be!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the review of your year - love your blog and it's always one if the first I check each night when I can sit and visit blog land. My word has to be creativity - after a rotten year and losing my dad, I hope to be much more creative this year. Thanks for all your wonderful inspiration Jill xx
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 is Hope. To stay strong and hope things can get better. Love your blog and your creations.
ReplyDeleteWendy
I have a weird word for 2013 Destruction. Now people who see it will think is this girl crazy? Yeah, in a way I just might be! lol
ReplyDeleteLast year I started Art Journaling and quickly became aggravated because nothing look good and I quit. This year I have decided to try again. I have been reading Journal Spilling by Diana Trout and she has a quote in her book that really spoke to me.
"Every act of creation is first an act of Destruction" Pablo Picasso..
Now as a scrapbooker I hoard all of my favorite papers, same things with all my journal supplies I bought..I woudn't tear beautiful papers, I would use bead gel, india ink, molding paste, mists very stingily because I didn't want to waste them on something ugly..which I knew was going to happen..
Not this year...
I am going to destroy whatever I think to..use whatever I reach for make, huge messes, some expensive mistakes, and hopefully I will actually learn to create wonderful art. Instead of just looking at it and saying..what if.....
Yep, My word this year is DESTRUCTION :o)
Hello, Kaz. It has been great to read the re-cap your fabulous year. Hope 2013 is even better for you.
ReplyDeleteMy word for 2013 is TRUST.
Kaz ir was a fab year! Wishing you a very very happy and crafty new year! My word for the year is COURAGE ...the courage to face things head on! TFS
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bast830@comcast.net
Wow, what an adventure ride of a year! So thrilled, as I've just posted a piece today with my word - also Believe! Got some crafty adventures of my own about to kick off, and I need to keep the faith to keep pursuing what I'm pursuing, that all will work out as it's meant to, so that fear of heights doesn't kick in!!
ReplyDeleteHope your 2013 is wonderful... can't wait to see where it takes you!
Alison x
What a awesome year you had, hope 2013 is just as good or even better for you, keep up the great work and just have fun ! My word for 2013 is ADVENTURE, take it to the extreme and enjoy the journey !
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous review of your year - its certainly been busy and you've still managed to take time out to share it with us all.
ReplyDeleteThink my quote has to be "Enjoy the Journey" - we can't control what live throws at us but we can always make the best of it.
Congratulations on your fabulous 2012 Kaz. I loved your articles in Craft Stamper and have been inspired by your work. Hope you have as much fun in 2013 as you have had in 2012.
ReplyDeleteGreat videos, my word is ANYWHERE as you can be creative anytime and anywhere
ReplyDeleteHi Kaz, I just watched you videos, what a great technique, I will definitely try that out! Love the effect! About the word for 2013, can I cheat? I have two you see, cause my word(s) is/are LETTING GO....
ReplyDeleteIf I could master that, my life would become so much easier, so that is my goal for this year, and boy is that a tough one....hehe! Hugs Frea
Congratulations on a year well lived! And I wish for your continued successes in 2013. My word for 2013 is ENJOY (enjoy the moment, letting go and create more; I understand I can't do everything I want to do and be ok with that). Thank you for your inspiration.....love your blog.
ReplyDeleteI figure if you can dream it you can do it. Thanks Kaz
ReplyDeleteI cannot remember whether I left a comment when I originally read this post. My word for 2013 is POSITIVE and I will positively be positive from now on.
ReplyDeleteMy word, a couple of years ago was believe. This year I've chosen BE. It stands alone or can be a prefix or team up with other words to give so many possibilities. And that's what 2013 will be .... full of possibilities!
ReplyDeleteIt has been ana amazing year for you! I wish you that 2013 will be even better!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and it makes me smile every time I get an email that you have a new post up on your blog! thnx for all the inspiration!!! Wishing you the best year in 2013!!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and it makes me smile every time I get an email that you have a new post up!! Thnx so much for all the inspiration!! It makes me happy! The best wishes for 2013! (sorry if this posted twice had to log in and my post was gone!!??)
ReplyDeleteHope that 2013 is even better for you Kaz
ReplyDeleteMy word is HOPE
Hope that 2013 is even better for you Kaz
ReplyDeleteMy word is HOPE
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ReplyDeleteOh, yes, Missy, I've laughed with and at you.... and you've done the same to and with me! What a treat to meet you in person, Kaz. Hope we will have that chance again, soon. You are a kind soul and your work is some of my favorite, which is why I keep those 'blog content update' emails fresh when the come from you. Even though it may take weeks for me to get here, get here I do.
ReplyDeleteYou've had an awesome year, and so richly deserved. And thanks for sharing the re-cap pics - I'd forgotten about the phone, and it's incredible!