As we wrap up 2012, I offer you a huge THANK YOU! The fact that you log-in each day to read all the words I write (except for that one day when you were lazy and just looked at the pictures) makes me the happiest guy in the world. I have really had a great time with Stampin’ Up! and with my blog this year, and you have been so kind to consistently show your appreciation. What would I have done differently? This sounds trite, but – absolutely nothing. I hope to get to know you better in 2013 and to find more readers and to take on more projects, but I’m so happy where I am right now.
Today I want to take you on a walk down Memory Lane – wouldn’t it be great to live on a street by that name? Incidentally, it would NOT be great to live on Elm Street. Easy Street would be nice. Oooh! Rocky Road would be absolutely delicious! Where did I just go? Anyway, before I wax poetic about 2012, I want to fill you in on some great things that JUST happened:
- In case you missed it, I was just named a Guest Designer for The Paper Players. For the first 6 months of 2013, I will (along with a panel of other card makers) design weekly inspirations for the card challenges over at the Paper Players. On Sundays, they host color challenges, theme challenges and layout challenges. You can check out the announcement (along with a mug of yours truly) by clicking here.
- On Saturday (just before the Meet the Guest Designers post, my submission to the Snowflake Theme Challenge was selected as A Cut Above by Helen Heil. What an honor to be recognized. I am still thrilled. You can see the announcement here.
OK, so now, the retrospective of 2012. Here are some of favorite moments.
Above all other things, I love to take an object or shape and turn it into something it was not intended to be. When I am successful at using a stamp in a way it was not intended, I am happiest. Here are some of my favorites from this year. You can click on the image to see the original post. Enjoy!
Thank you for stopping by my blog today – and thank you for making 2012 such a great year for me. You are wonderful!
Brian
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Your cards Brian are all Stunning! Interesting how the first card above is from the archives, but I thought it may be a celebration for New Years..given the chrysanthemum flower looks like Fireworks here to me. Maybe you featured it at July 4th and I was not here at the time. I’m thinking it’s pure genius to give it first spot on today’s parade of cards. Happy New Year my Friend!
Hey Patti, that card was designed for July 4. I dreamed about that flower. It is a great concept for a January 1 card. Happy New Year to you, too!
I thought the same thing Patti – without looking too deeply my imediate thiught was oh – fireworks! Lovely. And Happy New Year Brian, Patti & everyone elso who follows him 🙂
Happy New Year Brian! I look forward to seeing what you create in 2013 and congrats on the guest designer post – you will inspire many. Best Wishes and Happy Stampin!
Well, that Betsy`s Bloom card is what brought me to hang out with you on your blog. When Betsy`s Bloom was released I have never seen so much overkill !!!! I thought SU wanted to show how well the new stamp pads performed with that image…but it got to be boring …until I happened to stop by a blog I had never visited STAMP WITH BRIAN … it was so original and creative I had to come back for more !!! And I became that cat that appears on your doorstep and you mistakenly feed and they come back everyday !!! I love every card you do and I am so excited that you are with The Paper Players….they know talent when they see it !!!! Also love what you did with that sunshine card because that peacock yells at me every so often “Pick me pick me ” and I am stilltrying to figure out what am i going to do with all those feathers…the Thanksgiving turkey thing was not so great….later
Thank YOU for your inspiration all year! Can’t wait to see your 2013 creations. Happy New Year!!
You have inspired me to try to think out of the stamp box now!! I love reading all your posts, and of course looking at the pictures. I am looking forward to the 2013 year of Brian and his stamps out of the box.
Fabulous round-up of cards Brian! Especially fun since I just recently found your blog. Congrats on being selected for Guest Designer with The Paper Players – such a fantastic challenge blog!
Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!
Shanna
p.s. Incidentally, I lived at 66 Elm Street for several years when I first moved to Thunder Bay, ON where I still live! It was a beautiful place to live, but the significance did not escape us and it did make for an interesting topic of conversation. Since we were discussing street names… 🙂
Can’t wait for 2013! Hail to the King!
Lovely parade of favorites, Brian. I want to thank you for your blog. Since I found you, everyday it’s a total delight, a wonderful surprise and an amazing place to find inspiration. You always made me feel like family and I always enjoy posting my comments and specially, participating in all your events. I wish for you and your family, Joy, Health and Success in the year 2013. I can’t wait to see what you can create with the new SU products.
XO
Maria.
PS. My Dallas Cowboys lost last night. It was really tough to watch but, like a true fan of many, many years, I stayed with my team till the bitter end. I want to thank you for your well wishes. Like they say: “There is always next year”.
I agree 100% with SharonNJ comment..HAIL TO THE KING! So glad you are in a very happy place right now. Be proud of all your accomplishments. You certainly deserve it. Looking forward to all the surprises, goodies and of course your wit and humor in 2013. I say…..BRING IT ON BRIAN KING! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hi Brian, I cannot tell you how much I love your website! You are so talented and inspirational. It always picks me up to view and read your website each day. I have signed on as Stampin up demonstrator in August of 2012 but have not done much with it. You have inspired me to get going and make 2013 a good year!! Thank you!!! Paula
Happy new year!
I am a new reader of your blog and love it so much. What fun you are and great ideas too. Can’t wait to see what 2013 brings. I wondered if perhaps you were attending Leadership in Orlando this year.
thank you,Brian ,so glad I found your blog thru that blog hop! Coffee and your blog in the morning is the best way to start the day! Don’t get burned out ! Happy New Year.
Thanks for sharing those fabulous cards with us again. They show what raw talent you possess. I look forward to your blog everyday, and wish you continued inspiration in 2013!!!
Happy New Year and congrats! What and honor! You truely deserve it! I love all your designs and I appreciate all the hard work, and the creativity it takes to inspire us all! Thank You Brian! I know you will do a wonderful job with the Paper Players, you always do! Best of everything in the new year it’s going to be a great one! God Bless and keep you always.
Brian,
Greetings from Arkansas … I hate to admit it, but I think I prefer snow to winter rain (they are having rain here in NW Arkansas today).
How fun to stroll down your 2012 memory lane with you this morning!
Happy New Year, everyone!
Suzie
Hi Brian! Looking back at your 2012 Memory Lane, makes me proud to be a part of The Kingdom! You are fun, witty, and talented all rolled into one absolutely wonderful person…and I love following your blog. I am very glad I stumbled upon this one day and now am a member…woot! woot!!
Happy New Year to you and congrats on being a part of the Paper Pals Team! So looking forward to 2013!
Hugs,
Sharon
Went over to the Paper Players Blog Spot and don`t you look all cutie face and handsome . I thought you contribution to the card mix was so clever ….wonder how many people were putting their glasses on trying to see the snow flakes…tee hee …. Yes sir , you gotta get up early to catch up with this clever cat and his out of the box card “tricks” … A big hug to you and again congratulations and most of all HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR ! I can`t tell you how excited I am about 2013 and all the fun stuff coming ….
I just started following you recently Brian! I love you blog, and look forward to starting every day reading what you have to share! Thank you, you are awesome!!! As are your cards! You are an inspiration!!!
Congratulations! You deserve a post at the Paper Players!!!!! Yay!!!!!!
Happy New Year!!
A wonderful retrospective, Brian! Your designs have a unique, fresh perspective. Here is to a fabulous new year!
Still behind from the Holidays but making headway….whew! Thank you for re-sharing several of the wonderful cards you made this past year…..you are very talented and creative! CONGRATULATIONS on being a guest poster for The Paper Players…and for having one of the best cards….yahooooo!
Still catching upon my emails! Congrats…can’t wait to see what the next 6 months cards look like with the Paper players! I have loved all your cards! Thanks for sharing with us everyday!!!!