Friday, January 10, 2014

A Fresh Start...

Lots of things are changing in my crafting world right now. It is crazy to say but for the first time in 3 years I have absolutely no crafting deadlines (other than the one that my friend Pam and I do just for fun). It has been strange and left me in a bit of a creative 'slump.' It is going to take a little bit to get myself out of it completely but I've decided to sit back and enjoy what I already have been blessed with during those three years and to make the best of it.

I have limited crafting time being a wife, mom, part time accountant, Primary President (someone who watches over the children on Sunday at my church), etc. I've always been kind of picky about trying out for design teams and have only ever tried out for 5 teams that I can think of and in this order: My Pink Stamper, Scrappy Mom Stamps, My Creative Time, Market Street Stamps and Peachy Keen Stamps. I made two of those teams. I was on Emma's, My Creative Time Design Team for 3 years and am blessed to have EVERY stamp and die that she currently has in her store (that is until next week). I was also on the Peachy Keen Stamps Design Team for 2 years - it was a dream come true. I fell in love with their stamps from the moment I saw them and dreamed of one day being a part of their Peachy Family. What a dream! It was a thrill to design for two companies that I love so much. I don't think I will be trying out for any other teams any time soon so you can look for me trying to participate in more challenges (which I haven't found time to do in a long time) and using some of the many BEAUTIFUL products I already have just for fun.

Since I'm having a fresh start to my crafting 'career'. I've FINALLY decided to complete the challenge that my sweet husband issued me months ago (about 1 1/2 years ago actually). I've wanted to sneak the project in again and again but there just hasn't been enough spare time. Well I finally started it today and completed it too. If you haven't noticed I have a fresh, brand spankin new, blog title. It now includes my darling little boy along with my two sweet girls my husband and I. I had a blast creating it too.


I used the Dress Up Paper Doll files by Lettering Delights along with a bunch of the Mouse files by Miss Kate Cuttables. Their darling faces are from the In the Garden Face Assortment by Peachy Keen Stamps. I also used a discontinued set by Peachy Keen Stamps for my glasses. It was called Accessories Assortment One.

Well I just love both the companies I've design for so you can plan on seeing me promoting them here and there too ;).

Peachy Keen Stamps just had a new release and it is ADORABLE. You can get it for 20% off through the 12th so hop on over and check it out if you haven't already.


My Creative Time is having a new stamp and die release on Monday. It is my first release not being on the team and not knowing what is coming out has kinda been driving me CRAZY, so I'll be there with the rest of you checking out every little sneak.


Have a TERRIFIC weekend! Take care! Hugs- Glora

26 comments:

  1. This is seriously the cutest thing Ever. Love your new Avatar of the whole family it is perfect.

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  2. Great job on the blog title - It's awesome. Enjoy the time you have right now to work without deadlines - soon enough stuff will fill up the space.

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  3. enjoy this time when you get to relax, Glora!!! I'm sure something great will land in your lap again before you know it!! :) Love your new banner - awesome job!

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  4. Love the new look on your blog, Glora! Have fun during this somewhat slower time of your life.

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  5. Oh my goodness lady - you did an amazing job! Your sweet family looks wonderful! I have seriously considered taking a break from DT work myself. There are just never enough hours in the day to do all the things that need to be done, much less time to do the things I would like to do just for for. Take this little break and just enjoy yourself! I look forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve my friend!

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  6. This will be a life to get used to after so much action with 2 Design Teams. I can't imagine the feeling of where to go from here after being on the 2 best teams around. Enjoy some relaxing time with family and a slower pace for a while. I have enjoyed your inspirational projects so much. Super job!
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  7. Fabulous my friend! Enjoy the time and enjoy this fabulous little piece of crafters heaven we have here! I have LOVED all your projects and you have been a wonderful inspiration :)
    Shelly

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  8. The the cover photo!!!! Sorry you aren't on any design teams, but you lead a very busy life! Looking forward to see what you create this New Year!!!

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  9. WOW love your new blog look and your family is so cute what a great job your did!!
    I had no idea just how extremely busy you were but golly gosh such a busy gal.
    I always have loved and enjoyed what you created while on the DT's.. However I think
    it's great that you decided to take the break because it is what you want and need to do so good for you. I still will look forward to whatever you end up creating just in your own crafting time and hopefully you'll still be sending out a newsletter every now and then
    Thanks for sharing you sweet girl you and hope 2014 is one awesome and fantastic year for you and yours.

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  10. GORGEOUS job with you new blog look, It is sooo ADORABLE my sweet friend!!! BIG HUGS

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  11. Okay, this is just the cutest!!! Your little "family" is absolutely adorable - almost as cute as the really life one! Can't wait to see all of your projects, Glora!!!

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  12. Your blog looks wonderful, Glora! Love your portrait of your family! I look forward to see what you create this new year! ~hugs, Saundra

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  13. Love your new look!! I've enjoyed following you when you were on DTs. Looking forward to seeing what you come up w/the challenges! Thanks for sharing your talent w/us.

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  14. Great job on the blog banner Glora! Isn't it funny how it is kind of hard to figure out what to do after being busy for so long? I have had the same experience so many times! Praying that this break is a great blessing for you, and that you are able to enjoy this time so much! Hugs!!!

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  15. Awwww. You're just the sweetest ever! Your banner is the CUTEST EVAH!!!! :)
    ♥ Nikki ♥

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  16. Glora your title is just so super ADORABLE!!!!! I just LOVE how you added those Peachy faces! I look forward to seeing what you create and how you continue to inspire me and all your followers!!!

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  17. I love your new blog header! What a fun few years you have had. I have enjoyed seeing all of your creations and look forward to what you make in the future!!

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  18. Your new header is adorable--you did a wonderful job replicating your family. You are due a break from your busy schedule being on design teams. Enjoy what you do when you can do it. I think we can all relate!

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  19. Awesome header and enjoy crafting for the fun of it.

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  20. You new blog look is awesome! The Peachy faces are so darn cute:) Enjoy your time with family and all the other things life keeps us busy at. Sometimes, some things have to give and it's important to keep a perspective on the whats important. Kudos to you!!!
    I have loved all your creations and inspiration! Create when you find the time, we will all be here! Good luck to you in what ever you do~wishing you the best!
    Sherrie K

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  21. Love your new blog look! It's been so fun to be a follower, love your projects and I'm looking forward to seeing many more! Good luck on those challenges!!

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  22. Your new look is fabulous Glora!!!! I am in the same exact boat as you. No deadlines and a little lack of crafty mojo :( I'm looking forward to all the beautiful creations you will have to come! Love and Hugs, Cathryn :)

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  23. You are just the BEST my sweet friend! Your blog is just ADORABLE! You did a FABULOUS job :) I am looking forward to all of your AMAZING creations you have in store for us! LOVE YOU TONS!!!
    Big HUGS hugs,
    Emma:)

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  24. Glora ~ I am playing comment catch up today ~ frigid temps here! Well what can I say but I ADORE you to pieces! Just not your AMAZING creations but YOU! You are the sweetest, most gentlest and down to earth person! You have ALWAYS encouraged me from the very beginning of my blog when I was completely CLUELESS to what to do! You were there for me during too many difficult times too! I <3 you to pieces!!!

    Well I LOVE the new banner! I am in AWE of how you did this! Go YOU! You know you are loosing me as a stalker or friend! LOL!

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