So Long 2008...

Did you know that the first celebration of the New Year was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago? The Babylonian New Year began with the first New Moon, which was the first day of spring. The Romans continued to celebrate the New Year in late March, but soon their calendar became out of sync with the sun. So, in order to set the calendar right, in 153 BC, they declared January 1 to be the beginning of the New Year.

Looking back to the last 364 days, I have to say that I've been blessed in so many ways. Because of this blogging world, I have found fabulous new "friends" and one day soon I hope to meet them all, or at least most of them. Not only have I made new friends (my daughter calls them my "virtual friends"), but I was fortunate enough to be asked to join three design teams this year. Thank you Kristi, Russ and Susanna.

Above is my last card of the year. It's a simple Happy New Year card made with silver metallic paper from SU! and patterned paper from Autumn Leaves, which I cut using the Sizzix die. I decorated the hat pin by placing it through beads that I found in my stash. Then, I added some Dew Drops, Taffeta Ribbon and the sentiment (from SU!). Oh, I forgot to mention, the card is 4" x 4".

Well, as I write this last post of 2008, I want to thank all of you for making this year a special one for me and I wish for you a happy, prosperous and pain-free 2009.

HAPPY 2009 TO ALL MY FRIENDS!