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During my time off over the holidays, I did a major studio reorganization, and now I have two Medium Flat Rate Boxes to mail to two lucky followers (US only please since I'm paying all postage). I have such appreciation for everyone who shares this creative journey with me ... and all the friends I've made across the miles.
I'll give one box to a Blog Post Commenter ... just asking you to leave a comment on this post and tell me something you're looking forward to in 2019 (make sure I have an e-mail to reach you). I'm looking forward to working on my water coloring skills and hopefully lots of travel.
There's a second box that will go to someone who comments on my post on my Ingenious Inkling Facebook page (please follow if you don't already) answering what was your favorite Memory of 2018. Mine was sharing a Chicago vacation with my sister ... it was her first time to visit our current home in Cedar Rapids and her first trip to Chicago. We had so much fun, but the joy on her face at the top of the Ferris Wheel pretty much sums it up.
That box has lots of Hero Arts Wood Mounted background stamps and these two brand new Kelly Creates Stamp sets (that you can use as stamps ... or use as a pattern for practicing hand-lettering).
I'll draw two winners from the commenters on Saturday, January 5th at 8am CST.
Hoping to go on a family vacation this year!
Posted by: Ann Cox | January 02, 2019 at 07:04 AM
Looks like you made good use of your off time. I need to do a major reorganization of my craft room too. My favorite 2018 memory is my youngest daughter's college graduation ceremony. Since she had a 4.0 all four years, we were treated like royalty at the ceremony (special breakfast with college president, chauffeured to arena, reserved seating)...all in all a joyous and proud "mommy" day. ;) Happy New Year, Stephanie!
Posted by: Beverly Sizemore | January 02, 2019 at 07:04 AM
Spending lots of time with my husband. We got married in August and we’re high school sweethearts. Reconnected after his divorce and the loss of my first husband. I also plan on doing more crafts this year as 2018 was very busy and didn’t have much time aside from doing my wedding favors and all. Thanks for the chance to win.❤️
Posted by: Lori Newnom | January 02, 2019 at 07:17 AM
I was looking at the Kelly create line this weekend I cannot believe you give them away what are you feeling on the stamps?? I hope I can win
Thank you so much.
Georgie
Posted by: Georgie | January 02, 2019 at 08:18 AM
Looking forward to our home remodel, starting with replacing carpet with wood flooring.
Posted by: Willa Jean Coates | January 02, 2019 at 08:26 AM
Looking forward to getting my health back together and spending more time with my husband. Hes been working so hard trying to keep us afloat.
Posted by: Jennifer Robinson | January 02, 2019 at 08:34 AM
I am looking forward to the second annual used stamp sale I am helping to organize. Last year it was a big hit with 12 vendors and over 100 shoppers so we are hoping that it grows bigger each year!
Posted by: Linda Patti | January 02, 2019 at 08:38 AM
My favorite memory is watercolor painting with my girls. We put on a how to video and just spent time creating together. It was so much fun and a great time to just be in the moment. Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: Lynda | January 02, 2019 at 08:46 AM
I'm looking forward to swimming in our new pool that was installed, finally ready to be closed for the season..so many problems! Can't wait to have friends and family to our home for some summer fun!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: JenniferE | January 02, 2019 at 08:50 AM
Looks like a wonderful bunch of goodies to be giving away. Soooooo generous.
Memory fav was going to a wedding between two new friends with my new love.
Posted by: Linda Mae Carlson | January 02, 2019 at 09:18 AM
The company for which I worked for 27 years was bought out and I was let go a few months ago. I am looking forward to starting a new job, whatever it may be, and see if this old dog can learn some new tricks! lol! Thanks for sharing so many interesting things on your blog. You know I'm a fan of your paper-crafting but I also love the Thursday Links and I really love when you share your vacations with us! I'm always looking forward to seeing what hair color your sister has chosen! :) Happy New Year! HUGS!!
Posted by: Angie Crockett | January 02, 2019 at 11:25 AM
Lots of goodies so wonderful thing for u too do.
My grandbabies r my fav. Memory of 2018. They make you laugh and smile even when u r down.
Happy New Year!!!!!
Posted by: Tonya Owens | January 02, 2019 at 11:28 AM
I’m looking forward to 2019 and my weight loss journey!
Posted by: Joni Cole | January 02, 2019 at 11:43 AM
I'm looking forward to 3 big things in 2019: (1) a 3-week vacation touring the British Isles in June; (2) retiring; and (3) moving to another town - new house, new craft room! The downside of that is packing up/moving/unpacking, but I'm looking forward to it anyway!
Posted by: Debbie Hutchinson | January 02, 2019 at 12:46 PM
My favorite memory was spending a week camping with my 5 young children for the first time ever and seeing the delight in the whole experience from their perspective.
Posted by: Karen K | January 02, 2019 at 12:47 PM
How kind of you! We are anxiously looking forward to meeting our new grandson and watching to see how his 2 year old sister will react. Going to be busy and fun. I will be making more cross country trips😂
Thank you for the inspiration and all the best in the new year!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | January 02, 2019 at 02:25 PM
I am looking forward to seeing my son who has autism graduate and starting college classes.
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Posted by: Sarah Biswabic | January 02, 2019 at 04:24 PM
I'm looking foward to moving back home this year. Spending some much needed time with my Grandma and creating a whole lot more!!! 2019 has got to be a better year than the last. Looking forward to more happy times and less stress. Thank you for the chance. Happy New Year to you!!
Posted by: Amy Martin | January 02, 2019 at 04:26 PM
I’m looking forward to my husband Prayerully getting angood report from his oncologist in February that his cancer after four years is NOT back!
Posted by: MArilyn | January 02, 2019 at 05:14 PM
I have several wishes.. but.. my hope is that after tweaking my meds for 2019 I will have a better hold on my r/a and start feeling better.
Posted by: Cathi Carpenter | January 02, 2019 at 10:36 PM
Wow! I'd love this after the fall I've had. Was admitted to hospital twice in 11 weeks, both times on life support as I stopped breathing. I've made a pretty good recovery but I've been forced to move from my home into a rental that's beside my sons place so he can help keep an eye on me. I had just got my craft room made and enjoyed for a little more than a year, same with aa kitchen remodel I'd longed for for years. BUT, and it's a big one. I'm grateful to be alive. It could have so easily gone another way. So blessings have come my way and I'm learning that changes can be good too!! Thanks for listening to my speel and Happy New Year too you and yours!!
Posted by: terrriavidreader - terri scott | January 02, 2019 at 10:48 PM
I took my Mom to the African American Museum and got to experience it through her eyes as she remembered things from her past.
Posted by: Yvette Williams | January 04, 2019 at 03:01 AM
2019, I am looking forward to spoiling my new grandson and hopefully more crafting.
Posted by: Christina Harvitt | January 04, 2019 at 02:01 PM
Im looking forward to spending more time scrapbooking and my first grandbaby being born.
Posted by: Kyla Schrake | January 04, 2019 at 02:26 PM
I’m looking forward to finally getting to go home to Tucson to be with my family for the first time in three years!
Posted by: Mary Rang | January 04, 2019 at 06:47 PM