As the new year approaches I hope tonight you and your loved one’s will stay safe.
NO DRINKING and DRIVING! NO EXCUSES!
Its so dangerous, and not worth the risk. I’m not preaching, but just reminding how something fun can turn into a tragedy.
We alway’s stay home on this holiday. We have 3 kids to think of. WE may be OK, but its other people you need to watch out for! We order in Chinese food, and pray we are able to stay up late enough for the ball to drop!
I also wish each of you a wonderful New Year, filled with health, and happiness. A year where anything is possible, if you work to make it happen. Start on a positive note, no matter what your situation. Happiness can be a mind set sometimes.
I have many aspirations for the New Year, and cannot wait to see what it brings. I already have exciting things to share, when time allows.
I have so many wonderful things to be thankful more, and more to come.
This will be Alexa’s LAST year having Chemo!! She has 7 months left 😀 So I pray God keeps her Cancer free. She will finish up just before her 9th birthday. Now THAT is going to be a PARTY!!!!!!
I pray I live to see the day where Cancer no longer affects people, like Polio, Measles or Rheumatic Fever. These are things that use to kill people, now we read about them.
In the New Year, like millions of other’s, I vow to exercise, and eat healthy (after our Chinese dinner of course). I do pretty good for 2 months, then…………chocolate or Easter hits!
I turn 30 this year. So in 5 months, I will no longer be in my 20’s. Not sure how I feel about that. Not too happy! But its better than the alternative right?! LOL! I figure when I 40 I’ll wish I was 30, and so on. We have good genes in my family so as long as I dont” THINK” I “LOOK” 30 then I’m all set! 😀
No matter-just try to view this new year, as a fresh start!
Make a goal, make a promise, make a wish……………………….whatever you need or want to do th change something for the better in your life. It has to be something you have control over, so be realistic.
Also STOP the I’m not good enough thinking. A lot of you post that, and it makes me CRINGE! You ARE good enough, but no one will believe it if you dont!
CONFIDENCE is KEY!
So Happy New Year to all of you and yours!
Oh speaking of new, and love-I LOVE these love birds! I could make a hundred cards with them. But, I should show you some of the other images, and I will, tomorrow! Unless I actually do some sort of New Year celebration card. We will see.
I stand corrected on the release date of the 2 new sets- Love Ya Much, and Love Ya Lots.
They are being released Friday Jan. 4th! YEAH!! You will find them——> HERE, once available.
I wanted to use my NEW! $4 sewing machine more, so I whipped up this pretty “lovely” card. I think I got my monies worth now! LOL!
The paper is by Martha Stewart, and the pink layer is an embossed branch with floral buds. Really elegant and cute all in one. Who say’s cutesy can’t be elegant? NOT I!
The scallop layer, is a punch by Martha Stewart. As is the ribbon. The tag is by Making Memories (I make my own using the tag maker!).
Stay tuned for some rockin samples this New Year! These companies are really pouring out the MUST HAVE’s!
I have SO much HAPPY mail coming this week its sick! I cannot wait. I am stalking my mailman!!!
So please share with me something you are looking forward to this week or in the New Year! I love to read about you too.
See you in 2008!
54 Responses for "Love Birds-a new year reflection."
Oh Lauren, I LOVE this card!! It’s so sweet! I think these little birds are my favorite!! Happy New Year to you — may all your wishes come true in 2008! 🙂
A Happy and Healthy New Year to you, and don’t worry about 30 it isn’t that bad, heck I can’t even remember that far back, LOL. Love your “love bird” card is it adorable. Have a Wonderful 2008
Happy New Year to you Lauren! Your creations are always beautiful and you have inspired me to start submitting some of my things. I’ve been tols that I should, and didn’t know if my stuff was good enough. I’ve been convinced that it just might be, so I’m going for it! The card is darling. I love it’s softness. I’ll be getting this set for sure!
I just wanted to say Happy New Year Lauren – I hope you & your family have a wonderful evening and a fantastic 2008!
Cheers!
PS Love the card – those bird are adorable!
happy new year lauren.
thanks for a great year of encouragement, fun, and great ideas. and remember, 30 is the new 20!
Happy New Year Lauren!
Those birds are adorable, and your card is so yummy with all that lovely pink!
Let’s see, for 2008 I just want our family to be happy and healthy.
And Im so happy that this is Alexa’s last year of chemo, summer will be here before you know it and you can all celebrate it’s over!
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My gosh, Lauren!!! You are KILLIN’ me with these new CC stamps!!! My New Year’s resolution was GOING to be to spend less on stampin’ supplies……….well, that’s out the window now!!! And it’s ALL your fault!!!! (Did anyone fall for that??? *giggle*) Best wishes for a happy and HEALTHY 2008 to you and especially Alexa!!! HUGZ!!
You are one WISE YOUNG woman. Love your thoughts…you are such an inspiration to so many.
I adore those new birdies…I HAVE to have them…I mean it….REALLY!!!! ADORABLE!
Happy New Year!
This card is adorable. Did you say a $4 sewing machine??? Where did you get it? I definitely want one!!
Duhhh. I should have read the post below. I know where I’m going on my lunch break. RITE AID!!
Here’s to you and your family, may 2008 bring all good things.
don’t worry about the age thing, my saying is:
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?”
Satchel Paige
Cheers to a Happy New Year
Hi Lauren..
Your card is so sweet[beautiful]…pretty colors…
pretty papers.
I love your new Love Bird stamp!
I need to check out those Martha Stewart scallop punches.
Someone gave me a gift certicate to Michaels..wooohooo!!!
My prayers continue for Alexa..for her to remain cancer free.
and I pray for cancer to be a thing of the past and that all
will be cancer free…God Bless you all.
We are staying in this New Year too…I hope to stamp my way into the New Year!
A “Happy New Year” to you and your family!
In the New Year…I want to try to make more time to do some more of the SCS challenges.
Take Care…Hugs to All…
Dee
Aren’t they adorable?? Your card is so cute!
*LOVE* that card! Adorable!!
I’m looking forward to some stamping time tonight… Two kids are away at a youth event and the 3rd has friends coming over which will occupy her… Hubby will fall asleep on the couch and I can stamp until it’s time to wake him up to see in the new year! For the coming year, I am looking forward to putting more time into my stamping and business…I will be inheriting customers from my upline so I will definitely need to step it up a notch. And who knows…I just might submit something to somewhere… 😉
I wish you and Jason and the kids the Happiest of Happy New Years, filled full of blessings and good health. And about turning 30…you will be *fine*! It ain’t nuthin’ but a number! My 40th was this past November and so far it’s been a blast! {{{Big Hugs, my friend!}}}
I wish you and yours a beautiful and healthy and very Happy New Year.. We are as always staying home which I love to do. BUT this year I am actually cooking a semi big dinner and I am exicted about eating already the house smells so yummy! lol I keep checking the oven to see how its going (I better stop before it doesn’t cook right!LOL)
Well I said 2008 is going to be the year of the Ellie! lol.. I am also exicted because my lil DD is turning 1 on the 3rd of Jan. I am so proud and so blessed w/her and her sibling 🙂 THENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN AllthatScraps has the release on Friday Could 08 start any better??? I THINK NOT! lol
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! (HUGS)
How cute are these little love birds! This card is sooooo adorable, who wouldn’t love getting this one. Thanks for sharing.
Luv this card, it’s too cute!!! This week I will be looking over stamps from alot of company’s looking to buy a few to try out & make samples of Bridal shower invitation cards for my daughters shower in May. I will make some cards & have the Maid of Honor & bridesmaids help me decide which one we will use or see if we can brainstorm together for something that will work for us. You have inspired me so much to just go for it myself, that I’m going to give it a try! I was going to ask you for your help in designing this card, but instead I’m taking your advice in thinking that yes, I am good enough! Thanks Lauren for all your encouragement to each & every one of us! I won’t be able to post the card on my blog till after the shower, ’cause my daughter looks at my blog.
Happy New Year to you & your family!
These little birds are totally adorable, but what you have done with them is what makes them sing for me! Love the softness of your colour choices and the heart tag is so perfect! All the little details add up to a beautiful card! Totally love it!
Lauren…what a great reminder you give to all about staying safe tonight! I hope you have a wonderful evening with your family. What a great tradition to order Chinese food in and celebrate your own special way. That’s what I love about traditions…those are the things your kiddos are going to remember…that special time spent with their mom and dad and siblings. I love your little birdies card…I think I’m going to have to check that one out and get it! I’ve already thought of lots of ways to use it!
oh my…super cute! Love those soft colours for the birds…so pretty!
Hope that you and your family have a Happy New Year! We are staying home tonight too…we will play some games, watch movies(after I finish watching the hockey game…lol) and hopefully make it til midnight. I’m not too good at staying up that late! haha!
Happy New Year to you! This is the first year we’re staying home as a family. . .we usually go to another family member’s house, but nobody is having anything this year. Glad to hear I’m not the only one “staying home”! LOL My hubby’s setting up our Wii Dance Dance REvolution to play. . .my Christmas present from him. Thanks for the encouraging words. . .you are such a positive person!
Great card! Good job with the sewing, I really need to pull mine out. I hope that you enjoy your night. We will have a quiet one as well. We are cooking when the kiddos go to bed. I agree with driving tonight, it’s the other maniacs out there I worry about. My stamping goals for ’08 are to continue learning, doing sketches and trying looking for DT opportunities.
Hopefully we will all make it to watch the ball drop I missed it the last few years. And dont’ forget the Honeymooners are on! LOL Thanks for all the encouraging comments and advice!!
I just love the card and the pinks!! I see you used your $4 sewing machine….you mentioned it a couple of posts before and I ran out today to get mine! In Pittsburgh with all the taxes, it cost me $5! 🙁 I got it out and tried it when I got home and for $5 you can’t beat it!! Thanks for sharing and encouragement!!
I agree about New Years and the new year….We watch movies and drink sparkling grape juice still! In an hour and 10 minutes here it will be the New Year!
Health and Happiness in 2008!!
Bev
You are so inspiring! I agree that it really does help to focus on the positives in life even when things get really bad. I am definitely looking forward to a fresh start this year. Just remember age is only a number. Cute card. I love that paper with the scalloped edge. I am going to have to see about getting me some now. I think you definitely already got your money’s worth out of the sewing machine too. I am looking forward to some happy mail this week for me as well and one of my big goals this year is to use more than I buy but you have to stop enabeling me first. 🙂 I wish you and your family a Happy Healthy New year too!
Happy New Year Lauren! Turning 30 this year will be great, it’s the first anniversary of your 29th birthday! I think I’ve had 18 anniversaries of birthday’s now and wouldn’t change a thing.
I’m stamping and blog browsing for fun New Year’s Eve and loving it.
I pray your little girl is cancer free in 2008. God bless you and your family.
So sweet! Happy New Year to you and your family and I hope Alexa has only good things ahead!
Super Sweet card Lauren…..LOVELOVE it!….and may your family have sweet blessings and a healthy HAPPY 2008!!….Your inspiration both creatively and spiritually is awesome!…Thank you…..
Thanks for the heartfelt reminders. Wishing you a wonderous New Year as well!
Happy New Year to you! Fabulous card – really pretty. I’m SO looking forward to this year because my husband, Tony, will be home with us. He moved to Australia (we’re in the UK) last February for work reasons and we’ve only seen him twice and for a VERY short time. He’s coming home this year, not sure when yet but can’t wait cause we miss him so much!
Now that is an adorable card!!
30? Oh, please! That was so long ago…LOL! I turn 36 this year. That will put me closer to 40 than 30!
Happy New Year, Lauren! I am so glad that Miss Alexa is close to the end of the treatments. Yay for her and you!
Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us. You are such a joy.
You know the challenges that I have had in 2007, so I am trying to look forward the what 2008 will bring. I do know that at some point, it will bring a new home – I am both excited and scared. I “resolution” is to face each challenge and make it the best.
I love your positive attitude and happy disposition. I wish you all well for the new year and I understand your excitement because I had my last chemo December 13!!! Who says 13 is not a lucky number.
Happy New Year to you and your family and blessings to you all.
Irene
Happy New Year to you as well…. I hoping to be picked for a design team this year… maybe… but besides that we are look forward to our transfer at the end of the year. hoping to stay here but it is up to the navy. We have my mom staying with us for now, She had a hip replacement on Dec 6th so she has a long road ahead but we know she will be moving so much better… Hope you have a blessed new year.
I hope you and your family, health, wealth, and many splendid blessings through out the entire year. May all your dreams come true. My wish is the same for my family, and to get straight A’s in nursing school for the year. (Might cut into my stamping to achieve that) Happy New Year! ~Marie
Lauren:
Happy New Year to you and your family with all the best for 2008. I want to thank you for sharing all of your wonderful talent and let’s not forget your beautiful family with all of us. You cards, and blog stories have been a wonderful inspiration , to all of us. Thank you again….
I am so happy to hear that this is Alexa’s last year of chemo. I have been praying for all of you.
Happy New Year Lauren! Don’t worry about the 30 thing….it’s no biggie…I turned 40 this year and it’s just another day. Ken and I also pray this is Alexa’s last year of chemo too and she remains cancer free.
Happy New Year and best wishes for Alexa in the coming years. I can’t imagine what it has been like for her and your family. You have such a great outlook and are so optimistic about everything it’s just wonderful, you both deserve the best! Three more days, I can’t wait!! Your card is sooo adorable, love the colors, heart rim and the way you did the ribbon. Be blessed!
Hi Lauren, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing – your time, your ideas, your family life. YOU are a true inspiration. I love reading your Blog and all of your triumps and challenges. I wish the best for you and your family this coming year and hope for a healthy New Year for you and your family. Blessings, Tammy
Hi Lauren-
I found your website while I was searching for information on Make A Wish trips to Disney. Your story is truly amazing and I hope your courageous daughter continues to defy the odds. Our family is going to Disney for my daughter’s Make A Wish trip in a couple weeks. She has a rare disease and had a cord blood transplant over 2 years ago. I know what it is like to watch your child struggle with an illness (or the treatment) and it is no picnic! I wish you all the best and thank you so much for sharing! Cari
Love the card! It’s always wonderful to be able to see what you have created. Thanks for taking the time to blog and share your creations with us. Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year. May Alexa’s chemo sessions go smoothly and be done with and may you all enjoy good health and the fulfillment of some of your hearts’ desires this year.
Your card is absolutely darling!! I LOVE it!
Happy New Year to you, my friend! As always, I’m wishing you all the best that the New Year has to offer.
Until you mentioned it, I forgot that Alexa is almost finished with chemo. PTL ♥
Gotta run but we’ll talk to you soon!
New Year Hugs,
Renee
OMGoodness, this is too stinkin’ cute, Lauren!! LOVE the heart frame — now I know what I can do with mine!
Happy New Year!
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