First day of 2010

Happy New Year!

This year I want to try something a little different. I want to start off with a quote I like- before moving on to my cards or event. (The quote for today is from the box of "Daily Affirmations" by US Games Systems, Inc.)

Quote for today: You may have the loftiest goals, the highest ideals, the noblest dreams, but remember this, nothing works unless you do.

Nido Quberin

(That is for darn sure!)

I have one or two unfinished card projects from last year, and once they are completed, I will not be taking on custom work. I have several things I want to do for myself, and some family and good friends. I promised a card to Jenette, and cards as a gift for Aunt Joan (that's all she said she wanted for Christmas). Unfortunately I did not get to either. So those will be my first projects of the year, and then its on to the challenges and card designs I would like to submit for publication. While it isn't a resolution, it is definitely a goal for 2010. I want to be published....and who doesn't?... :)

BTW: if you haven't seen the movie Julie & Julia, I would recommend it. I really enjoyed it.

Now SHE was a dedicated blogger! (...and it REALLY paid off for her!)

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OK, here is one of my projects left from 2009. It is for someone's brother who is serving in the US Army. I'm still working on the 2nd one.

Front:
Inside:

Supplies:

Cardstock: The Paper Company (kraft); Paper Bouquet linen finish (other), Patterned paper: Creative Imaginations (green camo and brown camo), Specialty paper: The Paper Company (vellum), Accents: Jolee's By You (American Flag); A Touch of Jolees (camo outfit, boots, hat, rifle and duffle); JoAnn's (brads), Creative Imaginations (star, corners- US Army), Tools: Fiskers border punch; Stampin Up Corner punch; Cuttlebug embossing folder, Sentiment: Computer generated; Alphabet letters unknown

Thanks for visiting! Rae