Welcome to the new year! I hope that you enjoyed our "holiday cheer" over the month of December. A big thank you to Lisa Damrosch, for all of her wonderful ideas!
It's 2010! Wow!
I can't believe we have hit the decade mark again. Then again, when I look back at the last ten years much has happened. Remember Y2K and all the hoopla around being ready for the year 2000? Think of all the work that went into everything going forward with out a hitch. While Y2K is a distant memory, the reason I mention it is that without the hard work of a lot of people some things wouldn’t have continued to magically work on January 1, 2000.
I want you to remember that… change doesn’t happen by magic!
Sometimes change happens unexpectedly, like winning the lottery or losing a job. But most of the time change requires work; the discipline to eat healthy to lose weight, the dedication to go to class and study to earn that degree or the faith to grieve over the loss of a loved one or overcome an obstacle.
As you embark on your positive changes for 2010 and deal with the unexpected changes that are bound to occur, I hope that Big Picture Scrapbooking will continue to be part of your journey and that the BPS teachers can be a part of your positive changes!
To kick off the New Year, we are offering four classes that focus on making positive changes! We are also, giving away one seat in each of these classes. Just share within the comments below what positive changes you are making in 2010! We will randomly pick the winners Weds. January 6, 7:00 p.m. PST.
Kick off the New Year right with these great classes!
The Challenge of Me with veteran BPS teacher Lisa Day challenges you to explore someone important...YOU!
Reflecting on who you are can be a challenging, yet transformational experience. In creating an album to celebrate who you are, you will have an opportunity to explore, discover and create a record of what you care about, what touches you and where your passion lies. The point of this workshop is to challenge you to step back and tell your story and record what matters most to you.
Inspiration Defined - A new workshop by Elizabeth Dillow to renew your creative spirit!
This new workshop will guide you through the process of gathering, organizing, and using inspiration found in both ordinary and uncommon places, and will challenge you to think in new ways about color, design, and concept as it translates to the scrapbook page.
Take the first steps toward a life-long commitment to wellness with Lisa Cohen's Wellness Journey
Lisa Cohen returns to Big Picture Scrapbooking as a personal trainer, a nutrition counselor, a wellness and lifestyle advisor, and scrapbooker ALL wrapped into ONE. Join us as we document our wellness journey in an inspiring mini-album along the way. Each week, Lisa will introduce a new wellness project that will allow you time to acclimate before adding the next topic to your wellness repertoire.
Cathy Zielske is back to start this year's 4Experts Series and help you become a better scrapbook layout designer!
If your goal is to become a better scrapbook layout designer with more confidence, join Cathy for an updated version of her popular, Design Your Life. Cathy believes that design is as much a tool for scrapbookers as a paper trimmer or adhesive. The more you understand, the better your pages will look and the more confidence you'll have as a designer. This class is an intensive but practical study of graphic design as it applies to the hobby you love.
All of these classes are in their first week. Register now so you don’t miss out!
We are happy you are part of the Big Picture Scrapbooking family this year and for many years to come! Here’s a few words of thanks from BPS founders Stacy Julian and Kayce Rehn!
"We are excited to read about your hopes and aspirations for 2010. We are looking forward to another fulfilling year helping you find the strength and creativity to make these positive changes. We appreciate so much your enthusiasm and support!"
Aside from the usual... eat better, exercise, etc. I'm going to focus on being happy and live happy! Times have been tough money is tight, we are trying to keep our own business doors open, figure out a way to keep our house and survive this hard economic crunch. Despite all of that, I need to live a happy life. I believe I'll get what I project :) Happy year!
Posted by: Rhonda | January 06, 2010 at 06:55 PM
I'm going to make better food choices and hopefully lose some weight in the process :)
Posted by: Jenn F. | January 06, 2010 at 04:59 PM
My resolution for 2010 - letting go and enjoying the process of everything life has to offer! Does it really matter if I don't have the exact shade of blue to match my pattern paper? I am sure that when I am gone, people will not look at my albums and say, "I can't believe she used that blue!" Does it really matter I am three steps behind the gal in front of me in aerobics class? My body is just thankful it is moving! I am giving up the "what I should be doing" and the "what it should look like" for the "I had a great time" and "Doesn't this look grand!"
Posted by: Vicki | January 06, 2010 at 03:54 PM
I've made a monthly plan to finish more projects this year. I'd LOVE to take Cathy Z's class to help me with designing so I don't have to spend so much time working on my layouts and can complete my goal of finishing projects. Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Leslie | January 06, 2010 at 01:50 PM
I am going to start writing practice. I've wanted to be a writer for my entire life and I'm going to move forward with that desire instead of waiting for it to happen someday.
Posted by: Fun Mama - Deanna | January 06, 2010 at 10:25 AM
"what positive changes you are making in 2010?"
I have no idea.
Strangely this new year and "new" decade does nothing for me. It's just more of the same. A constant, droning attempt to stay sane, get fit, eat healthy and get organized. Yada, yada yada.
Posted by: Veronica Hugger | January 06, 2010 at 08:23 AM
I want to focus on the things that really matter--my family, my health, my personal goals. Sometimes other aspects of life get in the way of what's truely important. I'm going to try and stay focused this year so I can better enjoy what each day brings.
Posted by: Robin W | January 06, 2010 at 07:05 AM
My plan for 2010 is to FOCUS. Focus on what is most important to me and my family.
Posted by: Nicole Miner | January 06, 2010 at 06:32 AM
I am going to try to be more punctual this year. Starting TODAY!
Posted by: ~ alli ~ | January 06, 2010 at 06:02 AM
My hope for 2010 is to focus on the priorities in my life and that includes me and getting back to scrapbooking. I have a ton of supplies but haven't made time to for me to use them. I would love to take a class and get me back to scrapbooking! Cathy's class interests me a lot from the layout design aspect.
Posted by: Connie | January 05, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Like everyone else I have a long lists of changes or projects I would like to accomplish this year. My biggest??? Scrap more. I have commited to scrapping a minimum of 1 full day a month.
Posted by: Erin | January 05, 2010 at 08:01 PM
A positive change is that I'm going to focus on getting my work (bookwork from home and housework) done first so I can 'play' guilt free. Also this will help me to stay on top of my work and not let it pile up and drown me.
Posted by: TracyBzz | January 05, 2010 at 07:50 PM
i am working on health of the body & mind... worrying about things that matter, not just because.
using the "save for company soap" as I am worth it - using the good plates all the time as every day living is a special occasion...
then i plan on doing everything & anything I can to work my scrapbooking/cardmaking business. winning one of these classes will help.
Posted by: Linda Shewchuk | January 05, 2010 at 06:20 PM
A more can-do attitude and focusing on the positive.
Posted by: Trista | January 05, 2010 at 06:06 PM
My only goal is to live my present.
Posted by: Yanina | January 05, 2010 at 05:01 PM
2010 is my year to enjoy. Enjoy the classes that I take, the pages that I create and the meals I cook. To enjoy my life.
Posted by: Ami | January 05, 2010 at 03:58 PM
I'm going to reduce things in my life - the amount of clutter I have about my home, the pile of unfinished projects, the amount of outside projects I take on. This year I want to simplify and take more time to enjoy the little things.
Posted by: justjane | January 05, 2010 at 02:49 PM
In 2010 I plan to better my photography skills, catch up on my scrapbooking, be more patient, eat healthier and run a half marathon.
Posted by: Patty Schmidt | January 05, 2010 at 02:45 PM
Healthier eating and better organization. More fun scrapbooking!
Posted by: Dina | January 05, 2010 at 02:41 PM
My goals this year include:
1. Getting fit
2. Decluttering/organizing my home
3. Building my home business
There is a lot to do, but I have a whole year to work on them!
Thanks,
Kathryn
Posted by: Kathryn Whittaker | January 05, 2010 at 02:33 PM
I am going to work on my DEDICATION, whether it be to scrapbook projects, organizing or whatever. I plan to to try to stay dedicated to whatever I start doing and see it through to the end!
Posted by: Christy Heins | January 05, 2010 at 01:43 PM
Would love to win a spot in one of the BPS classes! I'm working on FINISHING projects this year ;-)
Posted by: Shelly | January 05, 2010 at 01:36 PM
I am being Kind This year. I am focusing on doing a kind deed everyday! I am also going to lose my baby weight. He is one and the time is right to get the weight back off!Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Melissa | January 05, 2010 at 01:13 PM
My word for the year is balance. I hope to create more balance in my life by decluttering both my material possessions and my busy schedule.
Posted by: Melissa Rydjeski | January 05, 2010 at 01:09 PM
I would absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE to win a spot in Cathy Z's class!!! Would have signed up for the class, but unfortunately, being unemployed....can't afford it :-(
Anyway....on to my focus for 2010....getting healthier physically, emotionally, and financially. I know it's a lot on my plate, but it can be done....can't go anywhere but up! :-)
Posted by: ~ shelley ~ | January 05, 2010 at 01:06 PM