Thursday, December 31, 2015

Farewell to 2015, Year in Review

What a year it has been, it's a year in which I've been blessed with many creative opportunities, and also experienced some difficult personal losses.  My Dad passed away at the beginning of the year, and throughout the year it's been a struggle to find a balance between personal, professional, and creative life.

I learned to cut back and say no to opportunities this year, leaving the Jane's Doodles team and decreasing some of my workload for Neat & Tangled, while at the same time increasing some of that workload in other behind the scenes areas.

As the new year starts, I'm also saying goodbye to My Favorite Things.  It's been such a pleasure to work for such a generous and caring company.  A huge thanks to Kim, Jody, and number one Cheer-and Ring-leader Susan.  MFT is making some big changes in terms of the creative teams.  The Challenge & Inspiration team won't be back next year, but there will still be challenges hosted on the main blog.  You can get the official skinny on all the changes here.

In 2016 I will be continuing to grow and pick up some additional duties for Neat & Tangled, and I'm still actively designing stamps and dies for them as well.

There are some other very exciting opportunities that are taking up a lot of my free time in the near term, so the blog might be a little sparse in January, but no worries, it's all good stuff.

Besides that I'm really hoping to get back to my first love (scrapbooking) a bit more in the new year.  I've got lots of stories and memories to capture both for my kids and myself.  

Thanks to all of you for stopping by throughout the year.  Here's a little year in review for you:










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Thanks again for all your visits and comments.  It really means a lot to me.  See you in the New Year!

22 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing your 2015 with us. I think you did the right thing in getting the priorities and DT commitments in good order. It is such a challenge to keep a good healthy balance (I am still learning myself). I wish you all the best in the New Year and look forward to the next exciting chapter that you will start. Each of your today's cards is beautiful and superb! Bravo!

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  2. Dang, love all these picks from your year and SO MANY more! Your skill set will forever amaze me with your uberly talented mind. Love the way you think. I'll miss being on the MFT Team with you, but will obviously follow along here, as before, and always. Thanks for always being so so supportive of the wacky things I make, Miriam! You are a very good crafty friend and I look forward to all your talents and projects in 2016!! :) xo

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  3. Your February card will continue to be one of my favorites, Miriam ... oh who am I kidding? I am inspired by you in so many ways, on so many days! I look forward to tagging along on any journey you decide to take ... be seeing you ... Happy New Year!
    =] xx

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  4. Always love your amazing creations!! :) Thanks for sharing a look back at all of the beautiful things you make!! Best wishes for a stunning New Year in 2016!!

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  5. Beautiful creations - wishing you a fantastic 2016!

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  6. This is an incredible year in review...so many wonderful creations in one place! Happy New Year.

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  7. Oh, Miriam! I remember each one and I am so thankful for you sharing this wonderful and amazing group of cards!
    Happy New Year!

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  8. your amazing in all you do Miriam.. I can't wait to see what you have going on for this new year.
    Happy New Year

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  9. Such a wonderful selection, Miriam ... so fabulous to see all this gorgeous inspiration again! Happy New Year! Hugs, Anita :)

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  10. Beautiful cards, tags and layouts. I remember most and enjoyed reading about them. Happy New Year and am looking forward to your designs in 2016.

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  11. You are amazing and I can't wait to see what 2016 brings for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  12. I will absolutely be rooting for you to post more scrapbooking pages!! I know they're not always as popular as the cards, but you got it right with needing to capture all those fleeting memories. Way to go, Mama!! I am still head-over-heels for your black and gold congrats card. All of yours are so clever and creative, but that's just a crazy-good stunner. Happy New Year, Miriam!

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  13. Gorgeous works! I love everyone of them. Happy New Year Miriam!

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  14. Happy New Year!! I have to say that i'm sad about MFT! I always look forward to your MFT cards and your take on the challenges!! But am looking forward to seeing whats in store for you in the new year!!

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  15. I'm surprised about the MFT changes & will miss seeing your work, Miriam. Love seeing all these cards in one place--you're super talented! Happy New Year!

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  16. Absolute perfection, Miriam! What a great year! Can't wait to see what you cook up in 2016... It'll no doubt inspire us all! Happy New Year!

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  17. If I didn't mention it earlier in the year, Mim, I send you my sympathies on the death of your father. It sounds like you have done a lot of reflection and been successful at finding a new balance in your life. Thank you for posting this Review with so much incredible inspiration from your beautiful works of art!! Hugs, Darnell

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  18. Wonderful work all the year along...
    Love your january card...

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  19. Awesome selection of cards... If I were to pick, I would have picked all your cards :)

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  20. So wonderful looking at all of these projects from last year and see a lot of my favourites. Can't wait to see what your up to this year and looking forward to more of your own designed stamps and dies!!

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