Sunday, January 8, 2012

Looking Back at 2011 & Giveaway

I've been wanted to doing this the past few days, but I didn't have the chance to for some quiet time to reflect back on the year; until now. 2011 has been amazing year and am truly thankful for all the friends, support and opportunities... (and sharing some of my favorite layouts from the year)

Looking back, one of the biggest highlight for me was being invited to be part of the Creating Keepsake Dream Team for 2011 (and also 2012). There's just no words to describe how I felt then or even now, and am truly thanking my lucky stars for this amazing opportunity. On top of that, I was able to attend my first ever CHA show (CHA W 2011) and boy was it something. Seeing everything all in one place was unbelievable and what made it even more special was actually meeting everyone in person.

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(using a mix of American Crafts and Studio Calico)

And another highlight for me was being asked to Guest Design for My Minds Eye in January 2011. Needless to say, it took me only 1 sec to reply back with a big YES!!

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(using MME Stella & Rose Collection)

Another team that I had (and have) the privileged to be part of is Pink Paislee. I was speechless when I received an email from Rebecca and had to even ask hubby to read it just to be sure that I wasn't dreaming.

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(using Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden Collection)

And thanking my lucky stars again that I was given the opportunity to be part of the Lily Bee family for a second year. I just can't get enough of the amazing collections and adore their new stationary line collections...

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(using Lily Bee Design This & That Collection)

And if there's one thing that I didn't count on, it was the opportunity to be part of the American Crafts Design Team again. I remember going back and forth on whether I should apply and finally decided to hit send the very last minute. This truly came as a surprise and thank you American Crafts for making my dreams come true!
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(using American Crafts Peachy Keen Collection)

And I think my all time favorite trend of the year is banners! I just can't stop using them everywhere, bits and pieces here and there or all out like on this layout...

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(using Crate Paper Portrait Collection)

and as you can probably tell, I was super addicted to banners (and still am)

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(using Pink Paislee Nantucket Collection)

And another highlight of the year for me was having the opportunity to guest blog and host a challenge over at Creating Keepsake! And using one of my favorite picture from the summer - it was great to see hubby's family and friends again.

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(using Basic Grey Picadilly Collection)

I've also had the amazing opportunity to guest for some challenge blogs and kit clubs this year - thank you - Pink Ninjas, Creative Scrappers, Once Upon A Sketch, Challenge Me Happy, Colorful Creations, My Creative Scrappers and Shimelle's Classes.

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(using American Crafts Amy Tangerine Collection)

And another favorite trend that I picked up on are these "freestyle" mini albums; love the variations and the mix of goodies that can be included...

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(using Lily Bee Design Memorandum Collection)

All in all 2011 has been nothing short of an unbelievable year, but the one thing that always kept me going was the amazing support from everyone. Thank you for all the wonderful comments, words of encouragement and you support here and for letting me share my journey, memories and creativity...

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(using Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Collection)


Giveaway!!!
And now for the fun part - I thought I would kick off the year with a Amy Tangerine giveaway!! I've got 2 of these daybooks to give to 2 lucky readers. All you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post by midnight Friday 13th and will randomly draw the lucky winners over the weekend! (Would love it if you could also share some of your resolutions for the new year or link me up - thanks!)

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Thanks everyone for stopping by and will be back soon to share some projects!

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63 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing this and congrats on all your endeavors this year! I love your work. I sadly am not doing resolutions this year, but do have several goals that I would like to achieve. I did not share them publicly as these goals are more personal. Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2012!

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  2. I am in awe of all you have achieved in 2011! I do not know how you do it while working. I have decided to start Project Life at CNY so that will be my main scrappy focus. I have two minis to complete from the holiday period so those are my focus creatively. More generally I have chosen Health as my word for 2012 so I will be working on improving mine, step by step through the year. All the best for 2012 Piradee.

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  3. Hi Piradee,
    Just started scrapbooking when I relocated to Singapore a few months ago. Bpy I love your work so much. Congrats on all the achievements in 2011 and thanks for sharing all your lovely projects. My resolution for 2012 is to sleep more, eat more & craft more. All the best in 2012!

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  5. Congrats on such a successful 2011! Love your style!!! Posted my 2011 / 2012 goals at http://thespottedleopard.blogspot.com/2012/01/power-of-writing-down-goals.html

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  6. I loved looking back at your fave layouts!

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  7. I always love seeing your work!! Thanks for sharing!! AND I've been waiting for my LSS to get some of these DayBooks!!

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  8. Wow, you have definitely achieved a lot in 2011! And you've made so many gorgeous layout throughout this year too. I love each one of your creations. Can't wait to see what you'll come up with in this new year:)

    My list of new year's resolutions is quite a long one. For example I want to sleep more, worry less, spend more time with friends and start an online journal to improve my writing skills.

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  9. Love your pages! My resolution I to scrap more page.

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  10. Wow, you have had an amazing year-with a lot of amazing layouts!! The Design spots were well deserved! My biggest resolution this year is to lose weight-with a scrappy goal of getting published

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  11. All of these pages are truly gorgeous ♥♥

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  12. Your layouts are just awesome! I have been looking at your blog now for a couple of months and really get inspired by them..
    Thanks for the giveaway...

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  13. It was a good year for you, and I'm sure 2012 will be even better! :) Love your layouts!

    I'm hoping to finish lots of projects this year.. especially the ones hanging out from last year.

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  14. Love your layouts and everything you do. :))

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  15. Wow, your 2011 was really packed! My goal for 2012 is to try and use up my stash and stick to a budget.

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  16. So happy 2011 was such a wonderful year for you ! I guess my resolution, scrapping-wise, is to take better photos.

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  17. Hi Piradee, have loved your work for a very long time, keep it up it is inspirational.
    my New Year`s Resolution is to keep travelling!

    shona

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  18. I love all the layouts you made during 2011! I hope to see more in this new year!! :]

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  19. My resolution is to get behind the camera more! I feel like a ghost in my own layouts. You can hear my voice, but it's time to see my face. Congrats on a fabulous year!

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  20. Wow, what an amazing 2011 year for you... For me, i'd try to make more projects, join more challenges or even apply for a DT stint... Laughing while writing the last one, its too dreamy... Happy new year Piradee!!!

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  21. You continue to astound me Piradee, with the beauty of your work and enthusiasm for life. Can't wait to meet you and learn from you in Taupo in April.

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  22. I admire your layouts so much! I really enjoy the ones you did with MME stella and rose collection and the ones with the crate paper portrait collection. Can't wait to see what you have in store for 2012! I am attempting to tackle taking a photo a day this year, I am ever hopeful that I can keep it interesting.

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  23. I found your blog a couple months ago via Pinterest and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your LOs! So much inspiration! I am going to lift quite a few of them! Thanks for inspiring!!

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  24. What an amazing look back at your crafty accomplishments! Your work is amazing, so it's no surprise that you've had the opportunity to work with so many awesome companies! Well, cheers to 2012 being just as (and even more) fun and crafty as last year! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  25. 2011 definitely has been an amazing year for you indeed, and here's to more adventures in 2012!! *hugs* Happy New Year, babe!

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  26. thanks for sharing your 2011 with us (: you have so much talent and i am really glad to be able to know you via the scrapbooking community! definitely would wanna find time to learn from you at MWL, looking forward to your new classes soon. (: also thanks for the giveaway! i havent bot any of those daybooks yet but wld love to have one. (:

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  27. what an amazing list of accomplishments in 2011 - may 2012 be even better

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  28. I really love how fun each of your LOs are! The 13th is my dd Birthday and oh my gosh would she be excited if I won and gave the daybook to her!

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  29. What a fabulous collection of layouts. My NYR is to find a new job with less hours so I have more time to scrap.

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  30. Thanks for sharing your fav layouts. (: They're all so pretty! My fav layout of yours is there too (can't take credit for it definitely!) ;-) One of my resolutions this year is to declutter. (:

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  31. Wow!!! it was fun reading this post. Congrats on all your achievements!!! They are all well-deserved! I super love your work and thanks for always sharing them to us!!! Cheers to 2012!!!

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  32. I love your blog and visit often. Your work is beautiful and it inspires me to create my layouts. My scrappy resolution is to use alot of my paper stash so I can buy more. LOL

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  33. Hi PIradee, I am a fan of yours and subscribed to your blog. I love your layouts and cards! In 2012, I hope to squeeze more time out to scrapbook and improve myself. how do you squeeze time out to scrap after work? I am dead tired after work :(
    Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  34. Wow, this has been an awesome year for you!! Didn´t know you were in so many teams!! Great, I think I just made up one new resolution for me, taking place in challenges and trying for posts in creative teams!! Sounds like so much fun!! Thanks for sharing all your gorgeous layouts and stories!! :)

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  35. I love your work
    I choose one word to direct me in 2012 and did one LO for documented this: http://lolo-artesanato.blogspot.com/2012/01/promise-reveal-bird-is-word.html
    xx and tks
    Leila
    leilacassimira@gmail.com

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  36. Sounds like a really memorable year! May this year bring more scrapping inspiration and platforms. Great job!

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  37. I enjoyed reading your year in review! This year I'm not stressing myself out banning myself from a bunch of food items; I just made one resolution: "Make healthier choices". Happy New Year, Piradee!

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  38. Love your work. No resolutions for me other than creating one more page than I did last year.

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  39. I love seeing all your layouts. This year I intend to spend more time with friends close to home and far away -- and, of course, scrap those times!

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  40. I've always been inspired by your work. The way you combine colours and patterns is amazing! Thanks for sharing all these layouts :-)
    One of my scrappy goals this year is to include more meaningful memoribilia on my pages / albums. I want to include birthday cards, handwritten notes, my kids drawings and other such things.... you can see my first attempt at this here: http://onescrappydoctor.blogspot.com/2012/01/are-you-ready-for-this.html

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  41. Isn't it always so fulfilling to know that a year has gone by well spent? Congrats on achieving that=) For me, this new year is going to be all about making every moment count, to live in the now and not lament the then or wish the future. Here's to a fantabulous 2012!

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  42. My new year ficus is ENOUGH. Want to tone down my perfectionistic tendencies and just be grateful.

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  43. You had awesome opportuinities in 2011 you are bless to be so talented. I love your work I always stop by to take a peek.

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  44. I discovered your blog a while ago and added it to my favorites. I love your layouts.
    My goal this year is to become more confident in my abilities

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  45. I've got several goals this year, one is to make the time to scrap more, not be so critical of my work and to get organized!

    Thanks for sharing and inspiring us with your talent and creativity! I've only followed your blog for almost a year, but have been a big fan of your work for a long time! Wishing you continued success in 2012!

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  46. Hi.. I love your layouts and everything you make. My goal this year is to become a great scrapper.
    Thanks and have a beautiful year!!

    Val Rodrigues
    www.crieartezzanato.blogspot.com
    crieartezzanato@yahoo.com.br

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  47. You are always a source of inspiration to my creativity... I love all your works! Congratulations to you and to all your endeavors.

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  48. Love love love Amy Tangerine designs. Love to win this.

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  49. I have been following your blog through my G. reader. really love your fav picks

    2012 Craft-related resolutions for this year
    1. Blog more on http://scraposition.blogspot.com/
    2. Project 365 (DIY!)
    3. Create more items and don't scrimp on materials!
    4. Take better pictures
    5. Stop buying more pretty papers.... ouch!

    Thanks for the chance!

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  50. Happy New Year, Piradee
    Doing my 365days album as last year I didn't do a good job :(

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  51. love your style and all of these fantastic layouts!
    one of my goals for this year is to get to DT at one of my favorite manufacturer's blogs!:)

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  52. Whoa!! So inspiring! Congratulations on being such an accomplished scrapper! Thanks for the awesome giveaway too!:) Awesome job! All the best and hope to hear more awesome-ness from you this year!:)

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  53. Love all your layouts! My resolution for this year is Keep Moving Forward!

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  54. Just love your clean looking layouts. My goal is to balance time with family and yet find time for my hobbies.

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  55. Hi Piradee, your blog and beautiful creations has been truly inspiring as always. You're just awesome. My hope this year is to continue enjoy the process of scrapbooking and makin new friends :)

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  56. Piradee, you are just amazing!! Your projects never cease to amaze me! You are such a CUTE scrapper! :) My scrappy resolution of the year is to scrap more "manly" layouts of my brothers and dad. I never have enough of those (mostly because they don't like their pics taken).

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  57. Your layouts are so beautiful. If I had to choose my favorites, the list would be long! This year I want to produce more layouts and push myself to try more techniques. I love scrapbooking blogs for inspiration but my production is not as high as I'd like it to be!
    Jeannine H.

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  58. Hi Piradee,
    May your lucky star continue to shine on you in 2012!! O, I do hope to explore more techniques in this year :) Most of all, give myself a pat on the shoulder - be happy and smile when a piece is completed :)
    - khloe

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  59. I love all of your work and it was nice looking back on it. All of the best in 2012!

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  60. Hi Piradee, i really really love all your layouts :)They truely inspire me so much :) and thanks for the chance of the giveaway :) I will keep popping by your blog for more inspirations :D

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  61. Hi..

    I love all your layouts.

    I'm hoping to finish my scrapbooking albuns this year...

    Reny Gomes
    www.blogsorteios.blogspot.com
    blogsorteios@yahoo.com.br



    Big hug.

    Hugs

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  62. really inspiring looking at all the projects you have done... aim this year to complete a couple of ones I started last year...! all the best for 2012

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