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Year in Review and Welcoming the Newest DT Members!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year's Eve. I had said at the beginning of last year that it was going to be my year and it totally was. (At least in my opinion! HA!) Aside from a couple of scary things with being sick in the spring and a few bad days (everyone's entitled, right?), I really had an AWESOME year and have a lot to be thankful for. I have a supportive hubby, great kids, a beautiful home and I know we are very fortunate.

I had my first Design Team for my shop (who were all AMAZING I might add). I got to know many new people and welcomed a bunch of new DT members (also fabulous). I got to attend CHA and my business grew so much more than I expected, I was overwhelmed with proudness. I was blessed with Jennifer McGuire sharing a link to my shop not once, but TWICE and as such a huge fan of hers, I was just beside myself. She is seriously an amazing person that I admire and look up to so it really meant so much to me. Not to mention she's a crafty genius! ;) hehe She's well-loved and for good reason! Speaking of amazing people!!! Shanna Noel also designed the first two exclusive stamp sets for my shop and I couldn't be more happy that she was willing to do so. She's so sweet, artistic, an overall beautiful person and good friend. I adore her! Jennifer and Shanna, I truly love you both and will be forever grateful for your support. I'm also so very thankful for the girls behind the scenes so to speak! Shawna, elly and Amanda, THANK YOU for all you do for me. I love and appreciate you all!!! Now speaking of appreciation! (This is a book now! HAHA) To my amazing customers, I wouldn't have had the year I did without you. Simple as that so THANK YOU!!!

I was *this close* to ending the year on order #1977 last night, the year I was born and where my 77 thing stems from. Literally missed it by 1 minute. As a somewhat superstitious person, I hope it's not a sign that my luck is over (EEK!!!) and I'm a little more hesitant in welcoming 2015 because this past year was so great, it doesn't seem like things could get better. I just hope that's not the case, for myself and for YOU! I hope the year is amazing to us all and wish you all health, happiness and everything else you hope for! xoxo

Now let's get to the NEW Design Team girls for the January - March term, shall we? :)

First up is Coralynn Murray from New Brunswick, Canada. She is married with two sweet girls and started crafting only 2 years ago. She formerly sold Close to My Heart (as did I) and this is her first time on a Design Team. WOOOO HOOOO!!!


Next is Angel Rivera. Angel is a military wife and mom of 3 boys. She is on the Your Next Stamp and The Alley Stamps Design Teams and has also been on several other Guest DT's including one of my personal faves, My Favorite Things. Angel and I have a similar sense of humor so I think she'll fit right in! (Pssst! Angel is celebrating her birthday TODAYYY!) Happy Birthday to YOU, Angel!


Last, but certainly not least is Marcie Sharp!!! How could I resist a self-proclaimed social BUTTERFLY? ;) Marcie is from Ontario, Canada where she's a SAHM. She loves reading, social media and card making of course!!! Here's one of her beauties.


I'm so excited to have each of you and can't wait to see what you create! Welcome to the team and again, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

~Vanessa




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  1. Welcome Ladies!!!!! Vanessa and the rest of the BRI Team are a pleasure to work with! Cheers to the New Year and a successful 2015 for BRI!

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  2. lovely post!! welcome to all of the new girls - they're joining a wonderful family with the BRI team!!! and Vanessa - the extra order is just 'one to grow on'!! so no worries!! 2015 is going to be AWESOME for your shop! happy new year!

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  3. Welcome! And here's to another great year!! 😉

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  4. welcome to the new ladies! Your year will be great! :)

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  5. Woohoo, ladies! Can't wait to see your creations! :) And ooooh, I knew I should have placed an order last night! lol But no worries, I'll place another order soon or perhaps two or three... ;) Happy 2015!

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  6. Looking forward to seeing some awesome creations! Congrats on all the success!

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  7. Congrats ladies so well deserved! Cheers to a New Year!

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  8. So SUPER excited to be joining Vanessa and the BRI peeps. I'm glad that I can be apart of it all!

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  9. I very excited to work with BRI and can't wait to show my creations!

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  10. First of all, sounds like you had an AMAZING year and hope this year is also amazing, too!! Congratulations to your new DT members. Happy Birthday to Angel!!!

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  11. So happy to be a part of this amazing team and amazing company!!! And thanks for the birthday wishes! :)

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  12. Congratulations to the new design team, looking forward to seeing all your creations! 2014 was a great year and I think that's going to continue right on into the new year! :)

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  13. Wahoooooo...yay for all the girls...go Canadians (I was born in Ontario!).

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  14. Can't wait to see your projects ladies!

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  15. Yayness!! Woot Woot!! Yeah, ladies!!

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  16. Such an amazing new DT!!! Congratulations ladies!!!

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