Hello everyone, wishing you a very happy 2022!
It’s that time of year when we think about new beginnings. This year I’m hoping to make a few changes . The pandemic and its impact in terms of travel restrictions has made me more aware of the importance of my spending time with my family. Most of them live abroad in Spain and Portugal. So I’ve decided to see if I can sell up in Ireland and relocate to be closer to them. This means that I will be very busy with house renovations etc in the coming months. I am therefore no longer doing design team work. I will be creating content from time to time for this blog and my YouTube channel. I will still be using stamps and products from Lavinia stamps and creating videos for them when I can but not on design team terms and without the pressure of event deadlines. I also hope to create content doing different things- journalling, assemblage mixed media canvases and painting etc. not linked to any particular company. Let’s see what the year brings. I know one thing for sure… it will be busy!
Today’s video tutorial is about creating a new story a story of hope and strength. Above all courage. I’m going to need a lot of that!
You will find the video here: https://youtu.be/jAdpen46iAU
As always product links and information on how to join the Lavinia stamps creative challenge are in the description box below the video. This months theme is Beneath the moonlight . This is my contribution.
What will your new story be? Whatever you decide I wish you every success!
Till next time…
Lisa xx
Best wishes for your new journey, thank you for sharing your creativity.
Thank you Linda much appreciated. You are welcome! Xx
Good for you creating your own future. It’s smart to take time to reevaluate our wants and needs. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Thanks Char! I’m going to have a try anyway! Xx
I wish you all the best, your artwork is amazing and I will miss watching your mesmerising videos. Lots of luck for the forthcoming year xx
Thanks Mandy! You will still see my videos. I just won’t be following the companies deadlines. Xx
I fully understand, though will miss your wonderful work. This last 2 years has made most of us evaluate what’s most important to us as individuals.
Thus cannot have been an easy decision, but I support you in every way. I shall keep looking out for your videos.
Take care, good luck to you and your 👪 and most importantly, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all.
Thanks Hannah. I will still be doing videos and posting from time to time. Just not following external deadlines for a while. Xx
Good luck and God Bless. Looking forward to seeing your future creations.
All the best Lisa in your new ventures and your house move.
You inspire me with your artwork. I was away from crafting for a wee while and when I decided I needed it in my life again I saw your “Bloom” tutorial and I was hooked.
Thank you. Ann x
That’s lovely Ann! I’ll still be creating. I wish you every success in your own creative adventures! Xx
I hope 2022 turns out just as you have planned out. Good luck on your move and new direction you want to take.
What will my story be? Well, I too have left the Technique Junkies Design Team after 14 wonderful years. My last post will be Jan 25th. My sister and I are in two different countries and are going to start a true crime podcast. I’m also working on junk and art journals. I want to work more with the Gelliplate.
I look forward to seeing your work in 2022.l
Fabulous Beth ! Thank you for sharing your plans they sound awesome! I too have been doing design team work for a very long time. I will be still creating but just on a freelance basis if I work is for a company . I need to have fewer external deadlines ! Good luck! Xx
Now that is a proper venture. Can not wait to travel along, vicariously. Your courage and determination will serve you well.
Thank you Bonnie ! Xx
Best wishes for 2022 Lisa and I hope that all goes well with your relocation. I think this pandemic has taught us all important lessons about the people and things that matter the most. Your artwork is so inspirational and I shall look forward to seeing it when you have the time to share. Sandra x
Thank you Sandra! Very much appreciated! Xx
As always, such a beautiful card! It sounds like you have a busy and fun year ahead of you. Best wishes to you and your family. I look forward to seeing what you create. Cheers, MK
Thank you! Much appreciated. Xx
Lisa,
I wish you all the Hope, Courage and Strength in your upcoming journey.
You have been such an inspiration to Me as I am finding the inner artist in Myself by watching you.
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and talent. I look forward to seeing more from you in the future.
Best wishes to you Lisa.
XX Bev Ann
Thanks so much Bev that’s heartwarming to hear! I will still be posting videos and working for Lavinia stamps occasionally when time permits but just not as a design team member. So I’ll still be about! Thanks again xx
Enjoy the journey and we look forward to seeing where you land. Thank you for inspiring me to create more and for all of your beautiful creations.
I wish you well Lisa and know that you will be terribly missed by all of us who love your art creations on your tutorials, especially me! I love your work and I have learned so much watching your videos! Please take care and stay well.
Sincerely, Sherry Laird
( Designs By Sherry)
Thanks Sherry. Don’t worry I will still be making Lavinia stamps videos and working for the company just on different terms -without too many deadlines etc. Hopefully it will work better for us both during the coming months . X
Lisa, good luck with your endeavors to be with family. I love your work and have learned so much from you. Please keep me on your list so I can see the things that you do, even if they are not Lavinia. Best to you!! Happy New Year… 🙂
Thanks Linda same to you and of course! There will still be tutorials from me us usual. Xx