Monday 9 January 2012

1st post of the New Year

Hello all, it's already one week into 2012 and this is my first post of this year.  
2011 was a good year for me, I started a facebook page for Handcrafted by Picto, I took the plunge and opened a couple of online shops, first with Folksy  and then with Wow Thank You.
I also done a few Craft Fairs (some more successful than others) and Art Exhibitions,  it's been a learning curve and one that I have enjoyed immensely. I also started this blog which has proved to be so much fun, it has helped that I take part in Handmade Monday which as most of you know is a very successful 'linky party' hosted by Wendy.
My 'makes' for this week are a couple of Plaques done for a January and a February Birthday.

Zak is an Arsenal 'The Gunners' Supporter


Curtis wanted a Crocodile

I have spent the year indulging in my passion for painting and made lots of new friends along the way. So, what will the next 12 months bring? that's a question that none of us really know the answer to but I hope and strive for more of the above.

 Wishing you all a brilliant 2012

 Jan X

15 comments:

  1. Happy New Year. Both plaques are really lovely and I bet will be very popular with the recipients.

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  2. Happy New Year Jan!
    I love your plaques. As soon as I saw the top one I knew it was for an Arsenal fan even before i read about it. Fabulous :)

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  3. I love the slightly stylised element within the plaque especially in Curtis's crocodile plaque

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  4. Happy new year! I love the plaques :-) x

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  5. Happy new year. Glad it was a good one!!

    Great items!

    Kim xx

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  6. Fabulous plaques - I especially love that croc!

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  7. Brilliant Jan....Love the crocodile! Happy New Year x

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  8. I'm glad 2011 was good year for you, long may it continue.

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  9. Great plaques, I hope 2012 is even better than 2011 for you. x

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  10. Happy New Year Jan,

    What an interesting 2011 you had - hope the next 12 months continue to be successful for you.

    June

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  11. Well done. Perhaps 2012 is the year to be in as we all seem to be changing direction and renewing our energy. Love the plaques.

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  12. Love the crocodile :D

    Here's to a successful 2012!

    LH
    x

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  13. It's so nice to get back into the swing of normal and see what everyone's been up to! I also cannot believe I never knew you had a FB page! Love the signs, very nice. :)

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  14. Great plaques and a lovely post to start the new year! Good luck with everything!
    Jo x

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I love reading your comments and I'll always try to get back to you :)