2013

My Life

A Look Back at 2013

It feels like it just a moment ago when I typed up my review post last year. As I went to look back on that post, it was so fun to see where I’ve come in the last year, my card making evolving and then seeing my dream of opening my own shop become a reality. So many changes in what seems to be the blink of an eye. 2013

Let’s start by reviewing some of my personal posts from this year. Last April I switched from a craft blog into a blog that encompasses my crafts, but also tidbits of my personal life. While it’s still a little weird to share some deep and personal things, it’s also been so neat to look back on the things I’ve come through, along with hearing how my stories impact YOUR lives. Here’s some of the most popular ones from 2013….

Laughing In The Moments

Finding Joy In The Journey

In The Quiet….

What If….

Are You Beautiful?

True Friends

Worrying Will Never Change the Outcome

Crafty Creations

It’s hard to do a review post without going back and sharing some of my projects from this past year. It probably goes without saying, but most of the most popular posts this year were ones featuring sequins. Oh the beauty of Pinterest and people pinning items galore! *wink*

Click on the card photos to visit the original blog posts.

WHAT’S COMING IN 2014

With the ending of the 10 Minute Craft Dash this week, one would think I would take a minute to pause and enjoy some extra downtime. Truth be told, I’m jumping head first into another project that is both exciting and nerve wrecking. *insert both squeals of joy and fear* I’m currently focusing on the Pretty Pink Posh Shop and on Friday, I’ll be announcing the very first design team. I have several new products coming and soon I’ll also have my very own shopping cart! I’ve been doing lots of research and working on things behind-the-scenes, but I’m hoping within a few weeks, it’ll be up and running!

What does that mean for you, my readers? I’m still planning on crafting and blogging- these are my passions and no matter how busy I get, I’ll always still manage to find time to blog. (Even if it’s only once a week) I’m also hoping that as my shop grows and word of it spreads, I can expand my product line even more. I have so many ideas of products I want to carry…. I know that my dream of opening my own shop wouldn’t have come true without the following of my loyal craft friends and readers. The friendships I have made through the blog have been such a blessing- I can’t wait to make even more in the new year!

Wishing you all a very blessed 2014.

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New Contributor to Pretty Pink Posh

2013 will be a year of growth, changes and excitement here at Pretty Pink Posh. If you haven’t already, be sure to Subscribe to Pretty Pink Posh by Email so you don’t miss any posts. I have new sponsors, giveaways, Featured Bloggers and much, much more coming!

One of the things I’m most excited about? My sister will be contributing her amazing crafty creations & food items to this blog occasionally! Now you may be wondering why I’m bringing on someone new to add content to the blog, I know I did before when visiting other blogs. The biggest reason: you get fabulous inspiration from another source with a different style.

Krista majored in Professional Baking at a local community college during high school and graduated with honors and an increasing desire to learn more than just the art of baking and pastry work. She began the Culinary Arts program while taking outside courses to achieve her degree in Applied Sciences. She had the opportunity to compete for the Student Chef of the Year 2010 competition for Washington State and achieved the title “ ACF Student Chef of the Year”. After graduating, she interned at a prestigious restaurant in Seattle and was later hired on and became a sous chef. While working, she was also on the ACF Culinary Youth Team for the United States and competed in Germany for the competition among young chef worldwide. {The team won both gold and silver!} Now she is resting up after her whirlwind adventures to Germany and Japan and planning where she wants to go next.

While Krista has gone into the culinary field professionally, she is EXTREMELY talented in crafting and photography as well. I’m constantly amazed at her talent and skills. It’s not unusual to find her sewing, creating unique decor items, trying out new crafting techniques or doing random photo shoots.

Here’s a peek at some of the things she made in December…..

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I have told Krista about the amazing community of people I have met via blogging and I can’t wait for her to get to know you all {and vice versa}. Please join me in giving her a great big welcome- she’s a little hesitant about this new endeavor.

Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope your new year is off to a great start!

My Life

Word for 2013: COURAGE

Happy New Year!

Some of you may be familiar with having a word for the new year. I have seen it in blog land in years past and wanted to take part of it this year. These past few days I’ve been pondering what I wanted my word to be. After going over a few, I finally decided on the word COURAGE.

2012 was a rough one for me. There was some ups, but a lot of downs. As we go into the new year, I will admit, I feel defeated and run down mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually….. I have been a fighter in the past, but it seems like that fighting spirit has faded away. I miss that part of me and I’m going to try to bring that back in 2013. I want to have courage to face the health issues, courage to tackle my goals & dreams, courage to walk in the path God has for me.

As we look to this new year, I’d like to encourage you to choose a word. Have one? I would LOVE to hear what it is!

Wishing you a wonderful 2013. Looking forward to sharing this new year with you all!