Tuesday, January 25, 2011

A New Year, A New Beginning

I have been in limbo for the last couple months. I have had three people who I love and adored pass away just weeks apart. I have also been trying to help my Mom get her health back on track after her heart attack and stroke. I was just so sad and feeling sorry for my self. In turn, I neglected my blog and all my wonderful online friends who truly have become my lifeline.

I am in the process of updating my blog. Time to jazz it up a little. I will have some new challenges up and running, starting this week.

I have a great prize up for grabs too. I will post the details on this tomorrow.

I am BACK to Play with everyone. I hope to continue to inspire you to create wonderful scrapbook pages and cards.

I have taken the last two months to reflect on my life and what it means to me. having to deal with the death of a loved one is never easy, especially when they are so close together. I have made my mantra this year..... LIVE LIFE!! I am not going to sit back and feel sorry for myself anymore. I am going to live my life, play hard and laugh every day, even if it's just at myself.

Here is a layout I did with my new mantra. I used a wonderful sketch designed by Kristine Davidson for Let's Capture Our Memories Sketch Blog and I used the latest kit available from weScrap. These are two amazing sites that I continue to check into each and every day.




Challenge #1: What was your mantra for the year?? Share it below for a chance to win a Kaiser Krafts Goodie prize pack!! If you have made a layout using your Mantra, please email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca or link it below for an extra chance to win!!

Due Date: January 31st
Draw Date: February 1st

Happy Scrapping!

7 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about all the loss you've had in your life, but love your new mantra! Wonderful to have you back and fab layout!!

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  2. Sorry you have had to go through so much sorrow. I love your layout!

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  3. Sorry to hear about your losses. Love your LO. My mantra this year is to become more organized and slow down so I can enjoy life!

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  4. Glad to see you back Tara!! Love your layout! My focus this year is on Time Management!

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  5. I always enjoy seeing your happy face Tara, glad that you got it back! ...mind if I copy your mantra? I love it...pure and simple...
    LIVE LIFE!!!

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  6. Tara--I was wondering where you were. I am soo sorry you have had such a difficult couple months. I am sorry for all of your losses!
    I am glad you are trying to move forward.

    My mantra this year is Renew my commitments to love, life, and other things I have let go...

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  7. looks great Tara, great photo, we will have to go on another photo shoot in the spring! Love your Mantra and I will do my best to help you fulfill it!

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