i heart the Stamp Man!

and they heart their fans, too!
CHECK OUT WHAT'S GOING ON THERE!

the stuff on their blog hop is fantastic - gorgeous projects from the hostesses, and TONS of inspiration.

and i am supposed to choose a favourite project of mine from 2009, as a recipient of this award:



tough call, as my style has changed and evolved SO much, and so drastically, especially since i started my blog.
i think i have to go with this one (and be sure to click 'em to enlarge):







it was the first challenge i completed for Design Dollies when we kicked off, and it was my first time playing with a medium other than cardstock (and, for the record, i LOVE canvas!). it's also hanging in my room as a daily inspiration, and something of a mantra for a number of things in my life that could stand improvement. my first real piece of "art" (the junk i did in high school doesn't count), if you will.

oh, so yeah, i'm back from Canada. i had a great time, spent some fabulous hours with my Dad, my amazing friends, my cousin and her girlfriend, and enjoyed more down time than i'd expected with my wonderful hubbin.

yep, i'm back. and i'm SO ready to bust out the crafties!