A Few Stamping Goals for 2009

I'm going to try and do some new things this year that I wasn't so good about doing last year. The first is making a concerted effort to leave more comments on the blogs I visit.

Usually I'm cruising through my favorite blogs with a limited amount of time every morning, and I find myself not leaving many comments because I've convinced myself it's too much of a hassle.

But as a blogger myself, I realize the importance of leaving comments because #1)It reminds the blogger that they're not just mindlessly talking to only themselves every day when they post, and #2)because comments make us feel good, knowing we've inspired you! It's true, I do this not just for myself, but for you too! It's always nice to know that readers appreciate that. So, be on the lookout...I'm going to be making a mindful effort to leave more comments in 2009 so I can encourage all of you just like you encourage me everyday!

The second thing I am going to try and get better at in 2009 is participating in more challenges. I don't do too many, and I don't know why. Today I took my first step toward accomplishing this goal. For the very first time evah, I am participating in the SCS Featured Stamper Challenge! Amazing, I know. Julie was one of the first people to inspire me in blogland, so I thought it was the least I could do to honor her. I think many of you can say the same about Julie. Although Julie's and my style are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT (like polar opposite ends of the earth different), I still wanted to give todays challenge a try. And happily, I think I was able to re-create one of Julie's contemporary style cards in a manner that didn't cause me to abandon my own style. Here's the card of Julie's that I chose to re-create.....and here's my version of Julie's card....

So simple I don't need to give you the play-by-play on how I did it, right? RIGHT! Just a little bit of paper piecing to keep it "me", yet simplistic enough to maintain the clean, contemporary style Julie has become famous for.

This challenge was a lot of fun. I'm glad I decided to to it. Hope you like it!

Well, I am going leave you now to go make a few cards. Later this afternoon the Hubster and I are heading to the Vikings/Eagles playoff game! I am excited for our date!

Hugs,
Amy