HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Today is my one year blog anniversary! It has been a wonderful year full of a lot of discoveries. I thought it best be said in a top 10 kind of way.
10. Getting my FIRST nonfriend follower.
- Annette Witherspoon. I don't think she knows how how excited I was to see her picture on my google followers. Thank you Annette!
9. Winning my first challenge.
- I won the Hero Arts Blog Challenge for friendship and Hello Cards for this card. That was so exciting!
8. Joining my first design team, and then some more design teams.
- My Thoughts Exactly is a stamp company who makes funny sentiment and cute image stamps. Here is my favorite card that I made while designing for them.
- My favorite from Paper Made Bakery Design Team. A kit club with delicious contents ready for you to cook up something good.
I am kind of obsessed with shaker cards!
- My favorite from Runway Inspired Challenge Design Team. A challenge blog with my favorite designers in it hitting home run designs every time.
I love all things HERO ARTS!
7. Winning Paper Crafts Magazine Gallery Idol Top 15.
- The mother of all challenges. A dream come true for this challenge junkie.
My winning entry.
Round 2
a few bloggers asked me what my favorite card of 2012 was. This is the one that always makes my heart melt. My favorite color, gray. My favorite go to: glitter and die cuts. it's a winner to me.
Round 3
This has to be my most pinned card on Pinterest. People think the idea of a "twofer" card is clever. (It folds flat but opens up to be 2 individual cards) Me too! But, sadly, it lost. Oh Well!
6. Getting published
- I have been a subscriber for many years so to recognize the names in it and then be in it, well I can't even tell you how cool that is!
- I never did show you all the cards that got published by Paper Crafts Magazine did I?
5. Losing a Blog Follower and other down sides of blogging
- that kind of hurt, but it ended up being a weird misunderstanding. If I told you, you wouldn't believe it! ;)
- Getting the photo just right. Window sill or sitting by the window. People love the window sill, but I still break out the sitting by the window when the mood hits.
- Analyzing EVERYTHING! My job is to analyze. It's how my brain works, but sometimes I overdid it and lost some of the love for blogging.
- I decided my style was Fresh Clean and Simple. It was no easy task. Lots of blogging about this one. I blame Project Runway for starting my quest to analytical chaos. Along the way, I put my analytical nature to good use by starting Diagnosis Design, a segment dedicated to the card maker who knows their aesthetic and executes it well.
3. Learning to create just for fun, have ideas and having you join in on the fun!
2. Guest Designing.
- It took me almost the entire year, but in December I started to let go and just have fun. I created some cards just because and with friends. Here is one I did with Alyssa Scritchfield from a photo she posted on Facebook. I was getting burned out on challenges and wanted to create with/for those few people who enjoy the art of card making . Thanks peeps for checking out my stuff!
- CASADIA! Thank you for keeping it going strong. Who would have guessed a silly idea would have such support? To see how far it has gotten, click the casadia tab at the top of the blog.
2. Guest Designing.
- Being asked to guest is a huge honor. Thank you: A BLOG NAMED HERO, CASE STUDY CHALLENGE, RUNWAY INSPIRED CHALLENGE, and CLEAR AND SIMPLE STAMPS.
- My favorite card for guesting was for Clear and Simple Stamps
1. Meeting blogging friends.
- Erin Theim told me long, long ago that I would make friendships in blog land that would become so special to me and she was right. What a wonderful group of caring, encouraging, and funny ladies who are always so positive! thank you so much for giving me an outlet to create, and sometimes vent.
****PRIZE ALERT****
In honor of my first anniversary, I am giving one blog follower this prize package with my favorite things. Hero Arts/Studio Calico, Paper Smooches, and die cuts! Deadline is Friday January 11th, 2013. The winner will be announced Jan 14, just leave a comment on this post! **You have to be a follower to be eligible.
And finally, My new picture for 2013...
Thank you for a wonderful first year. I am totally addicted now.
Wida
stamp collector
recovering challenge junkie
grateful blogger
Congratulations on your blogiversary! Thank you for sharing your awesome talents with us. I'm happy to be one of your followers.
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Luvs,
Annie Rose
I have been looking forward to this post! Congratulations! Loved reading through the milestones of your first year! Glad to have found your blog when I did!
ReplyDeleteWida, I've enjoyed this year with you also, and look forward to many more wonderful, creative years ahead! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blogaversary! I am looking forward to seeing your fabulous designs in 2013.....
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary! Fabulous review of a great year. You've taken us all by storm with your wonderful spirit and I love reading your posts; they always put a smile on my face. Love the new photo too :)
ReplyDeleteOne year old and so many amazing ideas already! I saw your Diagnosis Design feature and had to start following you through google reader but I've made it official now. Looking forward to more fabulous designs in the new year. Happy blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteLove this post Wida! Truely a banner year for you....can't wait to see what 2013 brings!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first year, Wida! Looking forward to seeing what 2013 holds for you. I feel lucky to have met you!
ReplyDeletewhat a great post and wonderful first year.. you have accomplished so many fun things and we all have been inspired by your designs. Here is to new friendships and a great new year... :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You have had a great year.. well done and all the best wishes for a brilliant 2013. Thanks for your generosity and the chance to win ^_^ Love, Jocelyn cuckootree@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great recap post for the year! Congrats on all your fun accomplishments - and here's to a great 2013!!!
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Congratulations on a very successful first year of blogging! I'm sure 2013 holds lots of wonderful surprises, as well. It was a lot of fun seeing so many of your fantastic cards in one post!
ReplyDeleteHey Hey...I love this post. It was an awesome year for you and I just know that it will continue through infinity:)
ReplyDeleteYou always make me think when I pop over for a visit:) Blogging is something that no Non-blogger could ever understand, eh? Such a fabulous paper crafting community...I couldn't be more proud to be a part of it. It helps me to meet fab peeps like YOU:)
Happy New Year Wida.
HAPPY 1st and NEW YEAR Wida! GREAT year-end recap post.
ReplyDeleteLOVE hearing your thoughts on it all.
The new additions to your blog make it so uniquely YOU! FUN!
My oldest daughter asked what my FAVORITE blogs were..BEACHORADO made my top ten:)
Looking forward to seeing what you create in 2013.
Congrats, Found you by accident by loving your style of cards. Looking forward to many cards in 2013
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Wida, you amaze me with all that you have accomplished in 1 short year of blogging. Wow!!!!!! You are so very talented and your blog posts are fun, real and touching. I can't wait to see what you do in 2013. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletewow, you have had a great first year! Love all your beautiful creations in one place :) Happy New Year from your follower who will always be one ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Anniversary. Your cards are so unique and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I am always amazed with your creativity. May you and your family have a blessed New Year
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary! I just adore your blog and am glad I started following you awhile ago because your creations rock. You have accomplished so many milestones in such a short amount of time, you should be so proud of yourself. Can't wait to see your creations in 2013!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary Wida! You've accomplished a lot in one year of blogging! I can't wait to see what you create in 2013 and to continue enabling (encouraging) your challenge addiction! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your beautiful family!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!! So proud of all you've accomplished. And more glad that you're having fun doing all of it!! I know in 2013 you will come up with more awesome designs to share. You are gifted!
ReplyDeleteWowza ... you've had an awesome year ... here's to an even better 2013 ... been following you for a while in my blog reader & find you so inspirational.
ReplyDeleteHi Wida
ReplyDeleteHappy one year anniversary......I became a blog follower by email just yesterday(I think because of MIM from PTI)..love this post and great photo..look forward to recieve more updates!
Happy New Year!
Greetings from the Netherlands,
Holly.
Happy Blogiversary! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a beautiful lady! Inside and out. I wish you much success here, even thought I don't comment as often as I like. I struggle with some of the issues (ok, all) that you've posted but don't have enough gumption to write about them like you do. So not only do I admire your fresh, clean and simple designs but I admire what you write about as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts and accomplishments on your Blogiversary. It's nice to learn more about you. Love your stuff - looking forward to your creations this year.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at how much you have achieved in a year! I know that most of it is your talent, but I'm sure your assertiveness and personality also play a part. When I read your blog, I feel like I know you, that is a real talent - maybe you should be a writer too!
ReplyDeleteYou have definitely made me smile and sometimes laugh out loud! Thanks for your inspiration and sharing yourself! Have a wonderful 2013!!!
I love how you did this year in review! Your work is gorgeous! Looking forward to following you in 2013!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I LOVE how you did your review, so much fun and different! Congrats on the publications I was just looking those cards in my magazine today! : )
ReplyDeleteLisa
What a year you had. So much growth and accomplishment. I'm so glad I somehow stumbled upon your blog. You always inspire me. My wish for you is a happy, healthy, and crafty new year.
ReplyDeleteMiss Wida, it's always so much FUN coming to your blog and getting my cardio workout or just hearing you rant. You are an awesome cardmaker and always so inspiring! Looking forward to what the new year has in store for you and for all of us! Happy Blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog-o-versary to you, happy blog-o-versary to you ... um, yeah, that doesn't have any ring to it whatsoever! So, I'll just say big congrats to you on your first year! I laughed when I read your first discovery. I was so taken aback when I had my first non-friend follower, amazed that a "random" would care what I had to post. Hey, I don't think I ever said "congrats" on your first Papercrafts showing! So excited to see you in there! You've set the bar high for yourself, Wida, but I know you'll have an even better 2013!
ReplyDeleteWida, my jaw just DROPPED... I can't believe you've only been blogging for a year! Congratulations on an AMAZING first year - you've accomplished SO much, and are going so strong. You should be so proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Anniversary Wida!!! Its nice to get to know you. Love your blog. Huge congrats on your accomplishments and looking forward to many more :)Lovely pic ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary. Just a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate your work It gives me a lot of inspiration. Keep up the good work. And Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Aversary. I love getting your email filled with such inspiration it always makes me want to go create even more.....
ReplyDeleteLove your new photo...what a beauty you are!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog-o-versary! Love your style, wit, perseverance and your honesty! It keeps me coming back!
So much fun going through your list:) So glad that I was riding along with you on the crazy ride of 2012! I know that 2013 is going to rock! Can't wait to see your 2013 round up!! Love ya girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a first year you've had, Wida, congratulations! I love seeing what you've done, and am in awe of your innovations and added extras - cardio, casadia, diagnosis design - all great fun. Looking forward to you sharing your 2013 with us!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and one year blog anniversary. You have had a great year--looking forward to what you create in 2013!
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I love this post! It really made me smile!
ReplyDeleteHappy one Year blog-o-versary and well done on all your achievements... so far :D
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Happy Blogiversary! and thank you for the chance to win! Your new photo is very pretty too! happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I am now your blog follower. sharon dot gullikson at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful and very cute! I am a follower :)
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Congratulations on an AWESOME year, Wida! You are so inspiring!!!! I follow! ;) (But you totally already knew that. Just sayin'.)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all: I love your hair! Can I have it? Second...congrats on a year! You kicked booty your first year :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy reading your posts, Wida!
ReplyDeleteLOL recovering challenge junkie! I loved reading your post. Like I said in my message, I can't believe how much you've accomplished in a year! Woo hoo! Seeing your cards in the post was like a "top 10" of Wida...I dig it. :) Oh, and please exclude me from the giveaway. Did you see my picture of hoarded stuff? LOL!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing year (and amazing the perspective that you have on it)! I can't wait to see what the next year brings for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the awesome year! I'm so happy to have gotten to know you, and to have seen your progress from a great designer to an amazing one! You have some major accomplishments under your belt that you should be extremely proud of...I'm proud of you! Thanks for the inspiration, for the laughs, and for the support.
ReplyDeletePS. ummm...I fail because apparently I wasn't a follower of your blog. I am NOW. (you know I just put my fave blogs in my google reader, and don't often do the "follow" thing- so don't be offended! lol)
Wait.... you have only been doing this 1 year??!! And all those accomplishments?!! Good God, woman, I am green with envy. Lol.... jk.... Have I told you lately I'm so glad we are blog buddies? Not only I get to see beautiful, awesome cards whenever I come here but also be entertained with your witty, charming posts/personality. This is a place I always look forward to stopping by. And I'm not just saying that so that your random generator will pick me for those awesome prizes. *hint* hint* haha...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 1st year anniversary, your work is awesome and very creative. Looking forward to see what you come up with in 2013. Traci
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this top 10 list! You are amazing!!!! Congrats on all your achievements! I love your style! Look forward to seeing your art this year!
ReplyDeleteWida, YOU are such a beautiful and inspiring person!!! I am so glad to call you my friend and hope that we can meet someday! I've enjoyed our late night convo's....:) Congrats on 2012....It WAS your year. Just look at what you've done in ONE year! Here's to an even better 2013! I'm sorry I'm just getting to your post now.....It's been a day! Talk soon! (BTW....I AM a blog follower! :) )
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Just discovered this blog, it looks really interesting and fab cards!
ReplyDeleteHi, I just fund your blog via Lime Doodle- and loved ready your analysis of Debby! I adore all her work too and now I'm a follower of your blog- love what you're doing!
ReplyDeleteRebecca x
Wow.... such an amazing post (which allows us to realize how much you have accomplished in just one short year)!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Anniversary!
hi there :) I just found your blog through Debby at Lime Doodle :)
ReplyDeletethanks for a chance to win and a very happy new year :) x
Hi, I just found your blog through Debby Hughes, but I recognize quite a few of your cards from Paper Crafts mag and blogs I've checked in on in 2012. I thought your name sounded familiar!!! And I can't believe the amazing things you've accomplished in one year!!! Congrats to your first blogaversary! To many more!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I CANNOT believe it has taken me this long to find you. You have some MAD SKILLS, girl! Congrats, congrats on your blogiversary! Can't wait to see SO MUCH MORE from you!
ReplyDeleteI kept thinking, I live close to her, lucky me! We need to meet! I loved your top 10! You have something inside of you that is motivating to others. I can't put my finger on it but you're a mover and a shaker! Thanks for sharing the top 10 with us. Your cards, your style is just amazing! You have so much talent and it shows with every card! I love your tags at the bottom, after your name, made me laugh. And you're so beautiful! A genuine smile :) Thanks for the giveaway and now I'm getting your posts in my inbox, don't know why that took so long! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHow am I just finding your blog?! Love your style. I'm following now and am in the process of going back the entire year of your blog!!
ReplyDeleteHow am I just finding your blog?! Love your style. I'm following now and am in the process of going back the entire year of your blog!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I've always loved your cards, and now I've loved getting to know you better!
ReplyDeleteWow! I just found your blog and love your work. I can't wait to see what else you come up with, anything else is a bonus.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blogiversary! You are one dynamic blogger and card maker. I'm a proud follower via my Google Reader! Looking forward to seeing what you produce this year!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and started following.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing more of your creations!
I just found you blog and I can't wait to check things out! What I have seen so far is simple gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDebby sent me here! I subscribed via feedburner and followed! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog-iversary! I just found your blog but recognize your published cards :D Love your style!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your year in blogging - you've achieved a darn site more than I have in my two or more, lol. Maybe 2013 will be the year I get proactive!
ReplyDeleteWida, just "found you," courtesy of your Diagnosis Design on Debby Hughes. Although I think I may have come across your unusual name in the past year and certainly recognize some of your cracker cards, above. Love your analytical approach to EVERYTHING! Congrats on your anniversary. Long may you blog!
ReplyDeleteLove your top 10 list, you certainly have accomplished a lot in this past year! I love your Gallery Idol cards, especially the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteSo much accomplishment in one year - amazing, but well deserved. Love your work, saw some of your cards in the past. I am now following you per email. Looking forward to your next post!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first year...your cards are just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHello gorgeous!! What a fantastic pic of you!! Congrats on your first year blogging - you have done some amazing things in this first year! Can't wait to see what 2013 holds :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post! Really enjoyed it! :> What a fabulous giveaway Wida! :>
ReplyDeleteAgain, what a joyful post to read, Wida! Your creations are so cool, I loved seeing them. Congrats on all your wonderful accomplishments in papercrafting. :) You deserve them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering blog candy. You're so generous!
I just found you today and hope I am following. I tried anyway. :). Love your simple designs! I'll be trying them soon. I wouldn't mind winning the bundle either!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary, friend! :D
ReplyDeleteHow is that you've only been blogging a year and got all these kudos?? Way to go!!!!
ReplyDeletei stumbled on your blog through Lime Doodle, and Im so happy I did! I too like a CAS style and appreciate the inspiration. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm a new follower, Wida, after you visited my blog and left me a sweet comment! I just adore this post! Look at all you've accomplished this year! You should be so proud - it takes years for some people to jump start their plan. Isn't it wonderful to achieve those goals?
ReplyDeleteGonna check out your Diagnosis Design. That is where I struggle. What a brilliant idea!
Hope you have a FABULOUS New Year! Hugs, Marcy K.
Happy Blogiversary, lady. I still remember coming to check out your blog cuz I loved the name of it (as a Michigan beach girl). What a breath of fresh air you've brought to cardmakers' blogland. Keep up the great work and if you've got any energy to spare send it my way, will ya?
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ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog through your most pinned card on Pinterest, the 2 cards in one. I just love the card and can't wait to try and create one of my own. Your blog is wonderful! Happy 1st anniversay!!
Happy one year Blogversary, Wida! You have achieved TONS in one year! Way to go, girl!
ReplyDeleteAloha Wida! Happy Blogiversary!! You have been a complete inspiration for me as I have just started a blog myself. I have secretly been following you for while (gosh sounds so stalkerish)as I did not realize to follow a blog you needed to sign up, hehe. I felt a connection when I read that you're also a nurse, in Colorado (I lived there for 5 years while going to nursing school) and have kids and make time to craft! I was amazed that you mention having 4 kids and I only have 2 and you were able to do it all...completely inspiring! This blog of your year of accomplishments is definitely nothing short of amazing. I know you must be completely busy with inspiring the blogging world, but if you ever have a chance to visit, click notjustgreetingshawaii.blogspot.com and provide feedback I would soooo greatly appreciate it. Not sure if I'm doing any of this blogging stuff right, but my goal for the year was to get more involved in the papercrafting community and hoping to inspire others as you have so inspired me!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog recently and am just delighted that I have. Your cards inspire me to be more creative and play with different color combos. Congratuations on your ONE YEAR Blogversary Wilda!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you, I've always admired your cards. Congrats one reaching one year!
ReplyDeleteWow, Wida!! Congrats on having such a banner year!! I had no idea I was your first follower! I'm glad I was able to help make your year a good one. Your work is fantastic! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are a busy creative woman, having a fun life!! I came by to see your sun burst-I appreciate you card... and to ask: How ON EARTH did you like up the "rays" so evenly? My guesses? Probably a clear stamp, and maybe a circle to follow where the "I" starts, and an excellent guess of stamping in the "right" spot? It looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing the idea! :)
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