Two Year Anniversary & a Giveaway

this heArt of mine is two years old, as of January 1st. Whoop whoop!

I can tell you are excited too.

What a learning experience! I’ve learned a lot, A LOT, in these two years which has helped improve my technique and skills. I revel in learning things; I love making my brain grow. I’ve enjoyed it all. Having this outlet for my creative energy is extraordinary. And the community of creativeness on the web is staggering. Sometimes overwhelming but completely inspiring.

What’s on tap for 2012?

All sorts of good stuff, of course. Here are a few of my blog resolutions. A few no-brainers coupled with some aspirations.

Things that will stay the same:

• Lots of original and reworked tutorials and projects.
• Delicious, gotta-try-’em recipes. I nominate myself to try them out first. :)
• Photography. This has been my favorite parts of this blogging thing. Learning more and improving my photo skills.
• Some random blatherings by me. Thanks for humoring me.

Some changes:

• More connection with you, my readers. I want this one-sided relationship we have going on to become less so. I want to know more and hear more from you all. I love getting comments and messages from you and try to respond back when befitting.
• Along those same lines, I want to see what you can do. I know you all have mad skills and I want to see them! Look for more to come on this front.

Another change:

• There might not be a post everysingleweekday. I have a rather large obligation coming up later in the year and it will consume my time. Because I want to keep the integrity of my work, there might be a few silent days. But who knows. Don’t know that I can stay away.

Another thing that will stay the same:

• this heArt of mine will continue to be place filled with oodles of creative energy, with a smattering of all the things I love.

Thanks for being here to share it with me. You guys are the best. Here’s to 2012!!

And finally, the first of two giveaways. One this week, one next week.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

First up, one set of four Bottle Cap Wine Glass Charms.

These charming charms can be yours by entering below.

To enter:

Comment on this post with the words ‘CHARM ME’ and tell me:

What is the thing/event/happening you are most looking forward to in 2012? 

One comment entry per person. Multiple entries will result in disqualification.

For a second entry, go to this heArt of mine on Facebook and answer the question there.

Giveaway Closes: Thursday, January 5th at 12am CST. One winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced on Friday afternoon, January 6th.

Tomorrow, I promise, I’ll be back with a fun project.

Take care.