Monday, January 2, 2012

I'm Moxie Fab!

Guess what everyone?  Today, I'm Moxie Fabber of the Week over at Cath's amazing blog.  Can you believe it?  I'm still pinching myself!


One of the questions Cath asked in the Moxie Fabber of the Week questionnaire was: Name a paper crafter who inspires you. Why are you drawn to his or her work?  I skipped this question because honestly I couldn't name just one. So...I decided to pick several and really I could pick a ton more, but had to stop somewhere.  There are so many of you that I truly admire and am thankful for your friendship and support in this blogging community.  So here's goes!


First up is Moe.  Moe introduced me to Verve and got me 100% addicted.  We were so lucky to get to meet this summer and she is a dear, dear friend to me.  We call each other kindred spirits.  Her crafting style is gorgeous.  She is the queen of buttons and bling as she appropriately named her blog and I simply can't stop staring at her designs.  I am so thankful for our friendship.


I can't really say enough about Karen.  Karen and I love to share boy stories being moms to only boys.  And Karen has one of the most amazing, unique styles ever; her comments are always personal to you and mean so much.  She got me addicted to spray mist and designed my amazing blog header.  She knows of my love for Cherry Cobbler and Chocolate Chip and the twine on my card is compliments of her!


Then there is AimesLaurie and Cristina. Holy moly do these ladies rock the CAS world.  Aimes & Laurie officially got me addicted to the gorgeous PTI Linen Impression Plate.  They are all three such kind hearted folks.  Like Moe, I was able to meet Laurie earlier this year.  Oh how I appreciate her kind texts with a simple message of "I hope you're having a great day."  I also got to meet Cristina and her oh so adorable daughter.   And...Aimes, you simply make me smile with your comments - I will meet you when our family gets to England!

Els has one of the most unique fresh styles that I admire so much.  I love watching her family grow on her blog and stare at her creations to try and learn from her!  Tomorrow's card will be a special tribute to her!


I always love when friends start their blogs too!  I special shout out to Stacey for encouraging me to start blogging two years ago and to Jen and Sandie for starting their blogs this year. Sandie is my cousin in England.  How absolutely wonderful it has been to become close to Sandie through our blogs. Her creations are fantastic.  Jen makes me smile and  I want to visit her in Bermuda (that's where Pat and I went on our honeymoon).  I'm so glad she jumped into blogging and I love her style!


When I met Laurie, I also met Jinny and Amy. True to her blog, Jinny is extremely kind hearted.  Her creations are beautiful and I appreciate so much how she shares her family and faith with us.  Amy does the most amazing things with die cuts.  I am a literal designer and am always inspired by her designs.  I think we live parallel lives too...quite often spending most of our time at the baseball fields!


As you can see, I could go one for days.  Thank you all for your friendship and encouragement.  I appreciate it very much!  I hope your new year is off to a great start!  And a final thank you to Cath for recognizing me today on the Moxie Fab blog.


Ingredients:
Stamps: Verve Words of Wisdom and New Mercies; Inks: Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip; Ranger Distress Ink:  Antique Linen, Barn Door & Frayed Burlap; Twine:  May Arts; Impression Plate:  PTI Linen Impression Plate; Paper:  Lilly Bee Designs; Gems:  Hero Arts



40 comments:

Marisa said...

A HUGE congrats on being Moxie Fab :) Love the Christmas pics too :)

Maureen said...

ACK!! I was waiting for 9:00!! Congratulations!! I knew you were Moxie Fab for years :) Love the flowers and bling on this card...a gentle prod for winter to be done and Spring to arrive! Your kind words and shout out are too sweet and you know the feeling is totally mutual...you are making all sentimental and teary now... ;) Hugs to you my most Moxie Fabulous friend!!

Jen Carter said...

Awwww, congratulations to you!! How super exciting and well deserved! I loved reading what Cath had to say about you too!! :)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! Was wondering if you weren't going to blog today - there was nothing there when I went on earlier!!!!! Was disappointed!!!

Barb said...

WOO, HOO!! YIPPEE!! YEA!! I'm thrilled for you, Lynn! This is such a well deserved honor! I loved your interview and the beautiful cards you shared! Enjoy your week in the spotlight! :)

Auntie Em said...

Congratulations! What a lovely honour and way to start the new year. Enjoy! :)

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Wooo hoo girlfriend! Congrats.

Romaine said...

Woohoo! Congrats, Lynn! You deserve it! :0)

Chunyuan said...

Congrats on being Moxie Fabber. You deserve it. Love your blog.

Anita Rex said...

Lyn I am so happy and excited for you! :> I am off to read your interview! Cath has started the year off with a talented and kind crafter, the right start!

Suzanne said...

Congratulations, Lynn!!! What a way to start the New Year! So exciting!

Anonymous said...

You are so Moxie Fab, Lynn! I have the Moxie Fab Blog on my Yahoo home page and I was so delighted to see your photo looking out at me! What an honor and I am truly thrilled for you of this deserving honor!!
Sweet card! I'm lovin' how you used the New Mercies flowers!
I'm also going to have to check out some of the blogs you mentioned of these influential ladies.

Karen B. said...

I knew you were Moxie Fab and was just wondering when your name would show up! Congratulations! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your interview and seeing some of my favorite creations of your up there. What a wonderful card you have to show us today, that sentiment is absolutely perfect this time of year. Congratulations again Lynn, I wish you could be recognized every week of the year!

Jude said...

Congratulations! This is my first visit to your blog after reading about it on Moxie Fab World.

Your creations are wonderful and I will return in the future.

I had to smile at your blog title - my maiden last name was similar to your last name and I was nick-named Mango at one point.

Again, congrats - and so glad to have been introduced to your blog and great creations!

Els said...

Congratulations on being Moxie Fab, Lynn!! How exciting!!! Loved reading your interview :)
It's an honor to be on your list, Lynn! Hope you know I feel the same way about your blog! I stop by for inspiration on a regular base. Thank you very much!
(Very curious to see tomorrow's post!!)
;)
Els

Unknown said...

Wow! Lynn, I was so excited when I saw you in the spotlight over at 'Moxie Fab World". Congratulations!

Jenny said...

Congrats on being Moxie Fab, I really enjoyed reading your interview, some tough questions :)
Real cute card...love the sentiment, perfect for the New Year :)
Jenny x

Virginia L. said...

You go, girl!! So happy for your MF feature!! Well-deserved honor, Lynn! Congrats!

Jay Gee said...

Wow, what a great way to start 2012! Congratulations Lynn and so well deserved :)

Jinny Newlin said...

Aw, girl, you've always been Moxie Fab in my book! CONGRATULATIONS! And thank you so much for your kind words about me. Sniff. Sniff. Off to The Moxie Fab World!

Jen W. said...

Oh my gosh, Lynn, how super exciting!!!!! I'm so psyched for you and glad that Cath has pointed out your Moxie Fabness to the crafting world. :).
And thank you so much for the shout out. I'm so grateful to have found your blog and for your support and friendship. You rock!

Diane Jaquay said...

YES YOU ARE!! Loved seeing your smiling face on Moxie Fab today, Lynn! Very well deserved honor!

{Colleen} said...

Congratulations on your Moxie
Fab honour. I enjoyed reading about your papercrafting inspirations. So great when you get to meet up. I love this set from Verve. A great way to start the year.

Unknown said...

I literally squealed out loud when I saw you were the Moxie Fabber! :) VERY well-deserved!! Big hugs and thank you for providing so much gorgeous inspiration week after week. Big hugs! :)

Christina said...

Big congrats to you, Lynn!

Renee V said...

Came over from MF - congrats! Love your blog, I'll be following you now - checked out a lot of your winning cards on your challenge wins section of your blog, they're stunning!

Sue Lelli said...

Whoo! Hoo! YOU are certainly Moxie Fab! LOVED seeing your smiling face over there! CONGRATS!

Marilyn (stampwithMJ) said...

Congratulations! You certainly are Moxie Fab! Enjoy!!

sandie said...

go Lynn-just saw this on Moxie Fab before I cam to your site-you star and thanks for the shout. I know some of the bloggers you mentioned but I am going to check out the others today xx

Jaclyn Miller said...

So excited for you that you were featured over at Moxie Fab - what an honor! You are one amazing lady and mother. Congrats - a great way to start the year. ;)

Tigriswillreign said...

Congratulations, Lynn! I was so excited to see your face on Moxie Fab (as well as your name in Papercrafts again)! ;)

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

Congrats to you, Lynn! I was so excited when I took a peek over at Moxie Fab today!
Hugs and big congrats! :)

Laurie said...

HUGE Congrats Lynn! I love reading Moxie Fab and your post here made me smile! Thanks so much for your sweet words! I am so lucky to have met you and CAN'T wait for February!! A stamping day long overdue! You are so talented and I love coming here for a big dose of inspiration! Your CAS cards are amazing!! Hugs to you my friend! See you soon! <3

krcmasterpiece said...

I can see why your featured on Moxie Fab-I love your card making style! Your boys are very handsome. Congrats to you!
I'm a new follower-want to keep up with your creations!!

lisa arana said...

Yes ma'am, you are most definitely MOXIE FAB! Congrats girl, you deserve it.

Emily Leiphart said...

Congrats, Lynn! I was so happy to see you featured over there! Your card is beautiful and so appropriate for today.

~jan said...

Congratulations Lynn! SO excited for you!

Aimes said...

You've always been moxie fab, Lynn but it's even sweeter when it's made official by Cath ;) HUGE congrats (sorry it's belated; I'm only just catching up here in blogland!)
I'm so touched that you've been so sweet to include me in your post! I do hope that one day we'll meet...wouldn't it be fabulous if we could get Moe over too?! Oh the fun we could have!
Hugs!
Aimes
x

Vickie Z said...

Congrats to you!!!! Have checked out your blog through Moe and Verve.....glad you're enjoying the Verve... One of my FAV companies!!! What a wonderful way to start the New Year!!

Andrea M said...

Huge congrats to you Lynn!!! What an honor! This card is the perfect example of CAS! *SWOON*
What a list of ladies! I have to agree :) All so talented, wonderful and completely inspiring!