2010 PaperTurtle Re-cap

Happy New Year greetings to everyone! When I decided to do a 2010 recap I didn't realize how much time would be involved in creating this post. Ha. But isn't that the way it is with blogging in general? At least it is for me anyway.

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As I scrolled through my blog posts from this past year, I was a bit over-whelmed with how many posts I have created, and the amount of things I've created to post about. I guess that's my answer to the question, "Where has this year gone?"

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This post is photo heavy and contains a few things from each month that are among my favorites. I haven't put links to the original posts (just too time consuming this afternoon) but you can find them in my history links on the right sidebar if you are curious and want more information. I hope you will enjoy...

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My word for 2010 was "JOY" and I began January with a
layout to display and remind me to find joy in simple things.

I started working on Valentine's Day decorations
in preparation for my niece's bridal shower that
would be a Valentine theme.
And I did a post about fresh eggs. Yes, eggs.
In February I wrote a post about why I love turtles,
a Valentine's Day post for Doug, with a
story about my heart rock collection,

and lots of photos from the bridal shower
I helped host for our niece Krissy.
In March I took Shimelle's class
"Something from Almost Nothing"
and had so much fun using up supplies
I had on hand.
I also made this little bunny and hosted a blog giveaway.
My favorite layout from
"Something from Almost Nothing" class.
In April, I made a beach-themed book for my
nephew Stone with the photos my sister took
on their family vacation.
And a whole bunch of these little felt birds.
I sold a few and made several for gifts.
And I did a tutorial on how to make this little book.
{I used scraps from my SfAN class.}
And I showed this project that I made several years ago.

May is my birth month, and I participated
in a House Blog Hop sponsored by Rinda.

And also an "All About Me" blog hop hosted by Mel.

I made this canvas beach book for my sister.
{Super fun project!}

In June Doug and I took a road trip and
I had lots of nature photos to share.

I made a birthday banner for my friend who turned 30. And I captured photos of Larry, our resident lizard
who was trapped between the window and the screen.
{Doug freed him once the photo session was complete.}

In July I signed up for Kathy Zielske's class
"Me: The Abridged Version"
{My version was very abridged. I made it to the letter D.}

I started making canvas tote bags and had
so much fun making different designs.

In August we celebrated my grandma's 90th birthday
and my niece Presley reached a milestone - lost her
first tooth {pulled by Carrie}.

And I made this bunting tote bag for Carrie.

In September I made a car mat for my nephew Stone.

And couldn't wait to start thinking about fall, so I
made some fall treats to give as thank you gifts.

In October Doug and I visited our northern property.
We were lucky to see so many sunflowers blooming.

Doug and I hosted our first annual chili cook-off.

And I participated in Amy's "Let's Eat" blog hop.

Carrie and I made spiders out of beads and wire.

In November I participated in the
"Blog Friendship Hop" hosted by Lizzie and Jo.

I also participated in my first craft fair with my friend Janae.

And we celebrated Doug's birthday with a blueberry pie.

In December I made way too many sweet things to eat.

I participated in Sian's "Christmas Club,"
and I made more garland...

And finally, I made these JOY letters for Carrie's new home. You know it was a good year when it started
with JOY and ended with JOY.
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And that was a whole lotta' joy in between!!!
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Thanks so much for being a part of my blog life in 2010.
You've helped made it a fabulous year!!!

xo