Happy New Year!
So what are your new year's resolutions??
I have two practical ones. The first is to get super organised both at work and at home. The other is to get down to the gym and into shape! I have a sweet tooth and I'm going cold turkey on all the naughties. You can imagine, I've had a lot of fun over Christmas and really enjoyed making the most of it until midnight last night! ;)
I'm also going to be more positive. I'm generally quite a happy and positive person anyway but you can't go wrong trying a little harder. You can get through many of life's trials a little easier with a change of attitude. I think with the economy the way it is, many of us will have to do our best to stay positive in the coming months / years.
How do you like the bluebirds?? I needed to change from the Christmassy theme but wanted to hold onto the singing birdie just a little longer, lol.
I love these papers. The greeny blue is a double sided paper, (Bohemia) Bliss "Love of my life " tiny dots /blue from My Mind's Eye and the beautiful brown floral paper is 'Floral Cocoa' by Cloud 9.
Also, just a quick update as a few people have enquired - ordering through the online shop will be back to normal on 5th January. Thanks so much for your patience, it's much appreciated!
I'm very excited about what we have coming in January... the DT and I will have sneak peeks of the new valentines designs starting from 9th January!! Can't wait!!
Here's to a happy and positive new year!
This is gorgeous in blue, i dont make resolutions as i always break them lol...
Happy new year hugs Pops x x x
Posted by: Poppet | 01 January 2009 at 07:00 PM
Great card. How did you do that scalloped wavy edge? Great blue bird. I'd have put my birds away til next Christmas til I saw this. Thanks for the inspiration once again.
Posted by: Debra | 01 January 2009 at 07:38 PM
Aww thats gorgeous Elizabeth! x
Posted by: Steph | 01 January 2009 at 07:57 PM
Elizabeth this is lovely. The bird carries over well from Christmas into spring with those colors. Working on some resolutions of my own too.
Posted by: Debi | 01 January 2009 at 07:59 PM
Loving the bluebirds - how clever!! The card is fabby too. I can't wait until the shop is open again, I can hear the stamps I *need* calling me!! xx
Posted by: Julia | 01 January 2009 at 08:02 PM
Happy New Year Elizabeth! No years resolution for me BUT I also want to be better organized and create more. Here's to our new calendars keeping us organized!
I LOVE the blue birds. Perfect! And I would also love to know how you did the curve. Free hand or do you have a template? Inquiring minds want to know.
Posted by: Charlene Austin (Willow01) | 01 January 2009 at 08:29 PM
Oh my what a stunning card Elizabeth, and that paper I need some, must have some....
Posted by: Kim Fee | 01 January 2009 at 10:11 PM
I looove the bluebirds and new blog design - fab! The card is so stunning - infact it's my favourite so far...
Happy New Year Elizabeth....my resolutions are the same as yours as well as 'to do' rather than just 'to think and dream'. xx
Posted by: love to doodle | 02 January 2009 at 12:55 AM
Love the scalloped "wave" - how did you do that? Cute! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Melissa Vannoy | 02 January 2009 at 03:58 AM
Another smashing card Elizabeth and I dying for the shop to reopen so I can order some new goodies.
Happy New Year,
Love Pam xx
Posted by: Pam Rutherford | 02 January 2009 at 08:09 AM
Happy New Year Elizabeth - couldn't agree more about trying to have a positive attitude.
Gorgeous card and I love the scallop wave too.
Best wishes for 2009
Sue
Posted by: SueF | 02 January 2009 at 08:35 AM
Happy new year to you too.
Blue birds are great i love them - please how did you do the wavy scallop it looks fab!
Counting the days down till the new stamps
Hoorah!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Suzie Q | 02 January 2009 at 09:11 AM
Happy New Year Elizabeth! Good luck with your resolutions, I always start out with good intentions but rarely keep any I make but at least trying is good....right? LOL! Love your card and the wavy scallop border is fantastic, you'll have to share that secret. Great new look to the blog too. Chris :)
Posted by: Chris | 02 January 2009 at 10:25 AM
New Year wishes to you! What a beautiful card and love how the scallop wavy edge turned out. Here's to a great 2009!
Posted by: ruby | 02 January 2009 at 06:58 PM
Happy New Year to you! Gorgeous card and colours. I can't wait to see the new valentines designs! I've been on some of the DT's blogs and they've been talking excitedly about them!!
xx :0)
Posted by: Sarah Fewings | 04 January 2009 at 11:53 AM
Can't wait for the sneak peeks to begin and really, can't wait to ORDER THOSE STAMPS! LOL! Hope you had a wonderful New Years! Hmmmm... maybe you could just accidentally send me the new stamps now. How bad that I haven't seen them, and already know I'm buying them. Bad girl, bad girl!
Posted by: Joanne Basile | 06 January 2009 at 04:08 PM
Elizabeth I love the birds!! I think they are so cute and so cheery!! I love the colors you made them too.
Posted by: paula | 09 January 2009 at 02:13 AM