Hello and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I’m so thrilled to welcome you to the first edition of OLD NEW BORROWED COOL of 2013! Did you catch that?! 2013! I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love the start of a new year. I’m always full of hope for new beginnings, changes, excitement and hope. I am absolutely determined to make 2013 a good one. Scratch that. A GREAT one!
I thought a quite a bit about what I was going to do for this project. Just last year I had done a resolutions page that I loved but I wanted “more” for this year somehow. All that thinking brought me once again to Ali Edwards and her One Little Word. In her concept, the “little word” is to be your talisman or reminder all year through about what you really want to devote your time and focus towards. I need that. Boy, do I need that. (Focus is one of my issues! J) A couple of years ago I picked the word “change.” And trust me it was a year of change. With 2012 being a bit tumultuous for me and my family at the end, I was looking for a word that would both focus and inspire me.
And I finally settled on: HAPPY.
Happy. When I got to thinking about it, it’s what I really wish for most for both me and my family – to be Happy. Once upon a time, many moons ago, I was known for having a sparkling personality. My nickname at one of my very first “grown up” jobs was “Ms. Sunshine.” And while I know that most still think of me that way, the issue is that I don’t think of myself that way. So I want to bring the HAPPY back for 2013! That means (among other things) doing things for ME, surrounding myself with things that inspire, looking for the pretty or the good wherever I can find it. And in this layout, as my first project for 2013, I did just that!
But as always before I get into the heart of this post, I want to briefly recap the premise for this blog series. Each month I'll bring you a new post that incorporates something OLD from my stash, something NEW that I might have just picked up and something BORROWED from wherever I can get it to create something COOL to share with you! It's just that easy.
For this layout, I wasn’t concerned about photos or products or anything else for that matter. I just wanted to find and use things that made me happy. I dug deep into my supplies and pulled out anything that just called to me – all those things that I’ve just been waiting to use - and then used them. And at the risk of sounding like a pre-teen girl (which isn’t all that bad!), I picked things like polka dots, butterflies, hearts, hot air balloons, banners, pink, glitter, aqua and yellow (my favorite colors), zigzags and more. I think if I could have thrown the kitchen sink on there, I would have! I think all that was missing was the unicorn and rainbow! When it was all over this is a bit what it looked like….
See what I mean?! It finally shook out to this:
OLD: BasicGrey Kioshi and What’s Up, along with some fantastic Doodlebug glitter alphas, some Pebbles, Inc. flags and Making Memories butterflies.
NEW: Teresa Collins patterned paper (I am in LOVE with this line – and yes, I know you’ve seen it before but I can’t help it. It makes me HAPPY!), My Mind’s Eye Sweetest Thing line (with yummies like brads, 3-D stickers, etc.)
BORROWED: The idea to use One Little Word as the focus of this scrapbook page from the talented Ali Edwards (AliEdwards.com)
COOL: This fun NON-PHOTO layout that is nothing if not HAPPY!
Supply List: Bazzill & BoBunny CS; BasicGrey & Teresa Collins PP; BasicGrey banner; My Mind’s Eye brads, washi tape and 3-D stickers; EK Success punches; Making Memories butterfly clip; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3-L; Doodlebug glittered chipboard alpha stickers; envelope; black pen
I sincerely hope this project has inspired you and that you just might consider a One Little Word or a NON-PHOTO layout of your very own! I’d love to see it or hear about it if you do! May 2013 be a spectacular – and HAPPY – one for you and yours!
Oh Kelly, I am so excited to see this you are doing this again this year. I always love seeing your pages! This is beautiful!!! I wish you all the very best and the Happiest 2013.
Posted by: Michelle | January 01, 2013 at 09:12 AM
Happy New Year!! Love your layout! Looking forward to a new year of inspiration here :)
Posted by: Cathy | January 01, 2013 at 09:43 AM
I love see your work. Wish you all the best in 2013
Posted by: Barbara | January 01, 2013 at 09:47 AM
Really loving the concept of the layout AND the layout itself. Sounds like something I am going to try over the next few days! Happy New Year Kelly and to all the SCT family!
Posted by: Jeannine H. | January 01, 2013 at 10:02 AM
2013 should bring about a few changes in our household, all good we hope. To retire or not is the biggest decision right now. I love your word: HAPPY as it can mean so many things to different people and makes me smile. Happy New Year Kelly & SCT and look forward to your daily posts of inspiration , talented staff and laughs.
Posted by: Glenda Thorne | January 01, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Your ideas and layouts are always so awesome, and so inspiring for me! Thanks so much, and I wish you a very HAPPY 2013, full of happiness, love, peace, and health!
Posted by: Kathy P | January 01, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Oh, me likey :)
Posted by: Gisele | January 01, 2013 at 12:14 PM
You have inspired me. I really need to clean out my favorites which I continue to hold on to because I can't seem to part with them. This is the perfect way something old, new and borrowed. Great idea.
Posted by: Barbara H | January 01, 2013 at 12:25 PM
This is amazing...I love the word Happy falling out of the envelope. The banners, butterflies, balloon all work beautifully and I love the word you chose!
Posted by: sharla | January 01, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Happy 2013 to you and yours!!!
Your page is wonderful and HAPPY !!!! I love it!!
Thanks for sharing, great way to start off the New Year!
I am going to dream up a word today as you inspired me to do...thank you!!!!
Posted by: Anita Holmes | January 01, 2013 at 01:29 PM
very very cool. Happy New Year....emphasis on HAPPY. : )
Posted by: Chris R | January 01, 2013 at 02:36 PM
Lovely page!
Happy 2013 to all!
Posted by: Alli | January 01, 2013 at 03:02 PM
You did it! You just inspired my OLW, I'm going to strive for Happy this year. Thank you, Kelly. I've really been struggling with this. :)
Posted by: Erica Hettwer | January 01, 2013 at 03:15 PM
Love this, thanks for the inspiration to start a page and my PL with a full page spread of OLW. Mine is Present....I find I have let time slip by so quickly and I don't remember what happened or any details so this year is the year of being present!
Posted by: susan kopp | January 01, 2013 at 03:18 PM
I love your Happy page.........no photos........it's something I am going to incorporate in 2013 as I am trying to complete 49 yrs. of marriage/family ( it didn't happen :D) So into our 50th yr. as a couple, I will try again to finish my goal :D.....truly I am :D...check with me at the end of a fabulous 2012!!:b
Posted by: Florence Unrau | January 01, 2013 at 03:22 PM
Funny how things work out. I was just thinking of what my OLW should be... I was down to a few, but as I was reading your post, one stuck one to me... One. Thanks! Not only for this inspiration, but for all the years of inspiration. You are amazing and I look forward in seeing you again in 2013 with our OLW in tow. Gros bisous!
Posted by: Aurelie | January 01, 2013 at 03:24 PM
Ummmm..........................I meant completing all my photos, not my marriage and family:D hehehe!!!
Posted by: Florence Unrau | January 01, 2013 at 03:25 PM
This page exudes happiness through the screen Kelly. Great word, it's how I'll feel in April when I get to see you again at Crop & Create Winnipeg :D
Posted by: Sherri | January 01, 2013 at 03:41 PM
Very cool layout, indeed, Kelly! I always find you inspirational - thank you! Happy (and I mean that literally :) New Year!
Posted by: Amber M. | January 01, 2013 at 04:33 PM
What a great way to start a New year. Thanks for keeping us all inspired.
Posted by: Claudia | January 01, 2013 at 04:46 PM
This sounds like exactly what I need to do! I have so many things that I've bought because I LOVED them, but have never used them. And couldn't we all use some happiness in these tough times?! Hoping yours, mine, and everyone's 2013 is HAPPY & CRAFTY!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | January 01, 2013 at 11:51 PM
Beautiful job! You're a great mentor
Posted by: Sara L. | January 02, 2013 at 06:00 AM
Oh how beautiful, you are so talented, thanks for the inspiration and wonderful ideas. Fantastic and Happy New Year,
Posted by: Bevb | January 02, 2013 at 10:18 AM
Beautiful, love it.
Posted by: delia | January 02, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Kelly, I love your enthusiasm and I resonate with your words. What a great idea for a layout--something that just makes ME happy! Thansk for sharing and getting our new year off to a great start!!
Posted by: Judi Church | January 02, 2013 at 11:33 AM