Beginning 2014

We have a tradition to bird on New Year's Day and start a new list of birds seen for the year. We aren't obsessive about lists (anymore) but it is a fun way to the start the year. The last few years I've scrapped a page about our birds on the 1st. Wednesday morning we had more snow falling but by afternoon it was pretty nice. We enjoyed two hours out. Since then we've had more snow then some sun. We're going to get more snow and then super cold temperatures. Here's the 2014 page. Please click on the image to see it larger and perhaps read the text.

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Designer Credits:
-background: Stylish Canvas No. 1 by Lydia Designs
-darker paper (blended): WoodShop MapPrints Paperie No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
-white transfer: ArtPlay Palette For the Record by Anna Aspnes
-number alpha: 52 Inspirations {2012} Week 24 by Vicki Stegall
-black stitcing: Be Grateful by Sabrina's Creations
-mother-of-pearl button: Changes by Tracy Martin
-staples: Oscraps Collab Soiree by Vicki Stegall
-black frame: Oscraps Collab Journey by Anna Aspnes
-brad: Oscraps Collab Journey by Merkeley Designs
-pale frame: Like A Bird by Maya de Groot
-buff frame: ArtPlay Palette Christmas Magic by Anna Aspnes
-silvery frame: ArtPlay Palette Wish by Anna Aspnes
-stitched border: Art Book My Star by Val C. Designs
-white button: Contrast by Maya de Groot
-fabric button, metal button: ArtPlay Palette Remember by Anna Aspnes
-gold staple: Autumn Pieces by Paula Kesselring
-title frame: Trim It Edges #7 by Merkeley Designs
fonts: Stonehenge, Ziggy Zoe

P.S. It was a challenge to use 14 different frames or fasteners on the page.

New Year's Mockingbird

One of our traditions is birding on New Year's Day to start a new list of birds seen in the year. We saw several mockingbirds this year and one had an attractive fence background in the photos I took They seemed meant for the week's AnnaLift.

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Designer Credits:
all Anna Aspnes
ArtPlay Palette Remember
-transfer: ArtPlay Palette Ablaze
-feathers: ArtsyFeathers No. 1
-alpha (2013): Glitter AlphaNumberSet No. 7
fonts: Lithograph Light, Girls are Weird

January 2011 Begins

January 1st is the day I begin a new list of birds seen during the year. When faced with a challenge related to fresh starts I finally realized this would be my subject. We enjoyed warmer temperatures on New Year's day, the rain and mist less so. Now we're back to cold, but so far no ice and snow. So here is my first layout of 2011, Annual Bird List.

(Designer Credits: -kit: Shimmer by Kitty Designs
-swirl: Something Pop by Fei-fei's Stuff
-tag: Fresh Start by Ashalee Wall
fonts: Dali, Kings of Pacifica, Celtic Hand, Bradley Hand ITC)

Today we took a quick look in Lake View Cemetery after the first football game. We didn't have long between the lowering sun and the cemetery closing time of 5:30. The light was stunning! The sky was clear and blue with areas of gray clouds layered with puffy white ones. The sun was low so only the treetops and other tall things were well lit. The brilliant angel called out to be savored. So my second layout of the year features Dramatic Winter Light.

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Designer Credits: Golden Memories by Retro Designs
fonts: Baveuse, Lemon Chicken, MisterEarl BT

Good Wishes for 2011

Last fall I found a nice vintage postcard to wish you all a Happy New Year. I sometimes browse antique malls for old postcards and found this one in Missouri. It went to a family in Wisconsin a long time ago. The greeting is just as apt today.

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Designer Credits: Bohemian August by Miss Crow's Magickal Emporium