I just packed up three flat-rate boxes full of rubber stamps … lots of Cornish Heritage Farm Backgrounders, Unity & Stampin' Up sets … a whole big mix of rubber. If you'd like one of those boxes to come live with you, just leave a comment on this post about your favorite memory of 2010. I'll draw winners next Saturday morning (who knows, I might have a fourth box packed up by then).
One of my favorite memories of last year was exploring museums, galleries, and artsy stores with my sister in Kansas City during the summer … it was so fun to share that experience together. My sisters' weekends are a true blessing that help sustain me during the year. I'm already looking forward to our next one.
The fine ladies at Unscripted Sketches are celebrating the New Year by revisiting their sketch library. I went all the way back to Sketch #2 to celebrate my summer memories using an image and Henry James quote from Artistic Outpost's Keeper set.
Papers are all from Basic Grey's Pyrus line & pearl flourishes are from Zva Creative. The image was stamped in Burnt Sienna Chalk ink and then I used colored pencils to bring in some of the hues from the papers.
in august my mil and sil came to visit for a whole week, we hadn’t seen them face to face for more than 5 years, it was so nice to reconnect with them
happy new year, and thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Happy New Year! I hope 2011 is filled with fun and good health for you and yours.
Thanks for the chance to win some goodies. My favourite memory of 2010 is going to a fancy resturant with my husband – the first time in years as I finally lost 3 stone, and felt able to be seen in public! It was a special night, made all the more so because I felt good about myself.
Have a great new year!
Laura
xxx
Happy New Year, Steph! My favorite memory of the year is the day a missing piece of my heart returned home – November 29th. Miracles can be huge or tiny, but miracles they remain…
All the best to you in the coming year! (and see you over on the Jingle Belles…)
~ Sue
My favorite memory is of spending time with my sister and nieces. We went to visit them in the summer, and they came to spend Thanksgiving with us. Having my young boys interact with family that they don’t get to see often is priceless.
Thanks for all the inspiration you provide in projects as well as your Link Love posts, and thanks for the awesome giveaways. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Hi Stephanie, your post reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: “The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been and the memories we’ve made along the way.” 🙂
Always enjoy seeing your creations and hearing about your travels! Smiles,Pam 🙂
I’m sitting here staring at the comment form, trying to narrow down my favourite memories from this year. That’s a pretty good memory all by itself! The one that popped up first was the week that my family spent in PEI this year. It was the first trip there for the kids, and instead of jam-packing every second, we did one big thing every day & let the rest of it unfold. It was relaxed, we did the things we wanted to do, and discovered lots of tiny neat things we never would have seen otherwise. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Beautiful card, Stef! I don’t know how you give away stamps…I can never seem to do it, so good for you! Skip me for your drawing. Happy New Year!
Happy new year!
My favorite memory is when my 8 year old son got home on December 8th from a 3 week trip to Asia. We couldn’t stop hugging since we missed each other so much. I’m glad he’s still young enough to be so affectionate.
Wow, you two look like you are having fun! I have a lot of fond memories of 2010. The one that sticks out the most in my brain this morning, is taking my son Jeep and grandson Reed to cubscout camp with my husband. The four of us had a great time and it was fun to make up games along the way while exploring. Happy new year and thanks for the chance to win!
This is going to sound a bit strange but I’ve been having problems with my hands for years (some fibromyalgia-related, some not) & really have not been able to use my hands for much of anything especially stamping. I have to have my husband stamp everything up for me. Well, I had carpal tunnel surgery done in November & I am like a new woman again with my left hand!! I can actually use it with little to minimal pain. Can’t wait to get my right hand done this month!! To be able to use your hands is a wonderful thing when you haven’t been able to use them for so long=) Collette katshon66@aol.com
My grand-daughter was born in April 2009. Every moment with her is a treat because it is a gift to watch everything she learns. She learned to walk in 2010 and run and climb. She has a few words and learns more each time we see her. We are blessed. I enjoyed your blogs about your sister trips. I had a sister that was my best friend and lost her to breast cancer. I will always miss her. Visit with your sister every chance you have. Happy New Year.
I love visiting gardens and having people visit mine. A fav event of last year was the local Red Hatters coming to visit my daylily/flower garden in June and then in July going to visit a garden in a neighboring town with my daughter and sister. Fun!
One of my fave memories of 2010 is taking a trip to Disney World with my husband and two girls, ages 12 and 8. They were just the right ages for riding all sorts of rides, and I have such warm memories about the whole trip.
my favorite memory from 2010 was being able to spend Christmas with my 1 year old granddaughter and her mom and dad–they live 10 hours away and since we don’t get to see them that often, it was a special time with lots of fun and family time. thanks for a chance to win one of your suprise packages, my stamp room (and ME) would be happy to have some new goodies!
I’d love to give them a new home! My favorite memory is when the doctor told me that all my lymph nodes were clear – no cancer and that meant I probably wouldn’t need chemo – just radiation! So far still cancer free. And I’m getting a new grandbaby in 19 days or so, and hearng about that was Fabulous too!
My favorite memories all involve spending time with loved ones, especially my father who passed away in June this year. My resolution – from now on – is put the important things in life first!
I have two precious memories that will stick with me 4ever from 2010.
First, I took my family to Florida. We had several stops: Chicago, DC, then Ft. meyers. In Dc we were having a time getting to our gate. We had 30 minutes. We saw red, white, blue balloons and lots of fanfare at a gate. Assuming service ppl were coming home, someone over heard our inquiry and said it was an honor flight from MN. My heart stopped when I realized my 94 yo grampa was going to be on an honor flight…and he is from MN. They let us up to the gate as the people got off the plane, each one escorted by a well decorated vet. I took a guess that he was there and SURE ENOUGH he was! Wheelchair and all he came off the plane in DC as my family and I cried, as did the others waiting to recieve him there. We could not have planned this meeting if we tried!!!!! It was so amazing…flags music, ballons, screaming. We caught it on video and took pictures. He had never met his youngest great grand child which made it that much more sweet.
Here is the link to my surprised grampa layout in DC Hopefully you can access it!!!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aEDWbG5yRA4/TD-GGL1P4RI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/iAgubcsE5Js/s1600/IMG_2508+(Small).JPG
Is aid there were two fabu moments in 2010. Here is the other (forgive me, I have been stranded in the airport forthelas 7 hours and I am lonely and bored…and tired…and silly). My oldest who was 11 at the time and is a piano playing braniac decided to try basketball in 6th grade. He tried so hard. He was and still is the smallest and def not very Good at sports. On the last game he shot and made his first basket.. All the moms cried
My favorite memory from 2010 was going blueberry picking with our whole family on the other side of our state. It’s a small thing but a family tradition. We picked 30 pounds of the berries and eat them slowly in muffins, and on pancakes to make them last the whole year. Yum!
I also really enjoy your adventures you share with us. Can’t wait to see your next destinations.
My Dad suffered a stroke at the beginning of 2010. You’re saying to yourself that isn’t a good memory and that is right, it isn’t. With the love of his family, faith, hard work and determination and countless hours of rebhab, I’m proud to say he has fully recovered! So my favorite memory is the whole 2010 year seeing my father come back to the man we all love and admire.
Lisa
My favorite memory for 2010 is having clear PET and brain scans after a whole year of chemo…God is soooo good!
Out with the old, in with the new! If you pick me, we can meet somewhere in town and save on postage. LOL! My favorite memory from 2010 is taking my first real vacation in 10 years to visit my parents in their winter paradise. It was fun to meet their Arizona friends and HILARIOUS to watch my dad play softball in a retirement league (he’s actually one of their better players, in spite of his age and the fact that he’s blind in one eye). It makes me happy to see them enjoying their golden years together.
My 10 y/o ggd & 12 y/o ggs come to spend a week with me at Spring Break, summer & Christmas vacation – we spend a day playing cards & board games, and another going to the movies, among other things including a “craft” day. Quality Time!!
The time spent with my daughter is always the highlight of my life. She doesn’t get to come visit as often as she’d like because of her work schedule and medical school — but the time she cuts out to spend with me is a treasure.
My favorite memory was a short vacation my husband and I took to Branson, MO. It was the first time in years that we’ve been away alone. We are raising our 9 yr. old grandaughter and it was a real treat to get away.
Happy New Year Stef! It’s always awesome when you join US, you’re very inspiring. Love the use of the sketch, and the colors rock. Glad to have you joining us again this week!
Hugs!
Steph
My favorite memory is all the preparation and events of my Son’s wedding with all our family in town to attend the wedding. We had such a wonderful time and the garden wedding was absolutely beautiful. Thanks for all you share!
My favorite memory… mmmm let me think…. I guess is travelling to the Caribe as 15 years old present, that was a dream came true!!, and also getting to know my little new cousin (:
You are so generous, Steph 😀
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Fingers crossed (:
Hugs,
Agus
I think my favourite memory of 2010 was watching my youngest at her first Christmas Concert for school. She had been watching her older brother and sister since she was a baby and couldn’t wait for her turn. She LOVED IT! Why she kept flashing the peace sign – I have no idea!!! lol
Oh Boy! What can be better than to learn about becoming a grandma to a cutie pie. In Sept. I got to spend time with my grandaughter who was born in July for the first time. She lives in London, I live in Nashville and for one week in Sept. I got to hold her for hours on end. Best baby in the whole world. (Who says that every grandparent thinks that their’s is the best, brightest, smartest, etc.) Thanks for asking!
Happy 2011! My favorite memory of 2010 was a gals weekend in Vegas just scrapping and seeing the shows. Great down time, away from work, to hang out and have fun.
Happy New Year!
First, I love your card you made for Unscripted Sketches. The image takes me away to one of my favorite memories from last year….spending a week at the beach with family and friends!
Aww what a wonderful photo! My favorite memory of 2010 would have to be a trip to the Sequoia National Park and being alone with my husband gazing up at the monstrous, almost dream-like scene of trees surrounding us above and snow beneath our feet. It was a wonderful trip!
Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
My first grandchild was born in 2010…a wonderful event to cherish in my memory.
Hi Stef…Happy New Year.
I like coming over to your blog…always so fun and happy. Thanks for continuing to inspire.
how can you part with all these stamps Stef???!!!! oh my…. I have a bunch of CHF backgrounders but there was something I was wanting a while back… oh it’s a Christmas set…one of the images is four kids in a bed with stockings hung on the end of the footboard… Do you have that set to part with?
Happy New Year! My favorite memory of 2010 is my entire family got to take a vacation (first time) together. We had a great time! And of course, Thursday Link Love! Look forward to that every Thursday!
My favorite memory was seeing the look of “wonder” as my 2-1/2 year old grandson stood before Santa for the first time. Go here for the pic:
http://lillianchild.blogspot.com/2010/12/santa-baby.html
Doesn’t get any better than that!
beautiful card. I hope you have a wonderful new year….will be sending your foam this week. FINALLY!!!
Happy New Year! Thanks for the inspiration and the reflecitons over the year. My fav memory this year is taking my daughter to San Diego and seeing her expression as she rode her first roller coaster ride at SeaWorld. She just turned 5 and it is so neat watching her grow and experience life. She’s my inspiration to create!
For 18 of the 20 years I have been married, I have lived away from any family; and I too have a cherished sister that is also my best friend…so much so that I had a 4th child in hopes of another girl so that my oldest would have the opportunity to experience the special relationship that only a sister knows. The good Lord saw fit to recently move our family back to our home state, and I am ecstatic that my children will be able to truly build the relationships with extended family now that they are not so far away. Birthdays and holidays are so much more special when they can be celebrated with loved ones near!
Love the picture and that card is beautiful. I would have to say my favorite memory is Unity sending beautiful flower arrangement. That really touched my heart. I just love love love Unity and I haven’t even meet any one in person YET! Thanks for a chance at some fun goodies. I just love stamps.
Gorgeous card! Let’s see – best memory was watching my 21 year old daughter graduate from college (with a biology degree) then to take time and live her dream of moving to LA to try to make a career in dance. So proud of her accomplishments!
I moved back to New York after 2 years of living in Antigua to study medicine. It’s so great being back home again and surrounded with loved ones. I also started my rotations in the hospital around the same time and boy, I can’t just list one because I think these experiences will shape me into the type of physician that I am for the rest of my life! It’s hard to describe the excitement of getting a little bit closing into becoming who you’ve always dreamed to be…
One of my fave memories of 2010 is setting up my own blog but also visiting with my sister- who I don’t get to visit very often as she lives about 7 hours away and we only talk on the phone every now and then- but I got to catch up for 3 whole days at the start of November.- I don’t have any of those stamps you mentioned so I would love to give them a home- I will pay shipping if necessary.
Happy New Year Steph! We have just returned home after visiting my parents for the week. My favorite memory (and most recent) is the week I just spent with family. We celebrated my parents 50th anniversary on 12/31-yes New Years Eve. It was a fabulous party held at my sisters home and I saw cousins I haven’t seen in years! (I also saw in the New Year-haven’t done that in years, hahaha!)
Happy New Year! Fab card! A favorite memory of 2010 was all the way back in January taking a ski trip to Killington Vermont! Thanks for the chance to win!
Very pretty! I love all the textures and patterns! Thanks for joining us this week at Unscripted Sketches!
Ah, I’d have to say……… my boyfriend spoiling me rotten after a hard day by bringing me a favorite dinner in bed so I could relax and be calm 🙂
Happy New Year!
One of my best memories last year the month of Sept. my husbnd coming home from serving the after serving the GREAT U.S OF AMERICA. After being gone for 4 years. Thank God he came home safe.