For a month or so I watched and read. I longed to be part of that amazing community of creativity. I even told Ms L that I'd found the craft community that I'd been searching for but that I didn't know how to connect with it. Duurrhhh - start a blog silly!!!
Today marks 12 months since I posted my first doubtful blog post over here. What an amazing year it has been. Life changing.
It started with a humble art swap, not long after came the Thornbury Sewing Bonanza, followed closely by a wonderful new friendship with my crafty partner-in-crime CurlyPops. Let's not forget BLOGTOBERFEST and the launch of Tinniegirl. There was a giveaway here and there, a little bit of burnout, memes and swaps, and lots and lots of meeting up with cool crafty chicks. And who can forget the Boy in the Box?This past year has taught me so many, many things. I have rediscovered my creativity, my passion for life and my belief in myself. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey.
So where too from here? Oh how I wish I knew. There are so many things I want to make happen. So many ideas that I want to bring to life and give form. Some days I feel like I will burst with all my creativity, ideas and energy. I can see it all unfolding before me like a magical dream come true. My life as I've always wanted it to be. Me at the centre - crafty, creative and inspired. 
On pesky days I am so consumed with fear and self-doubt and the constant struggle of feeling like I never have enough time that the dream seems impossible, not meant for the likes of me. I think at times like these I have to go back and read posts like Taking Flight and More Than A Few Words. I have to remember to Float and Enjoy.
BigCat was my beginning but here at TinnieGirl is my future. I'm ready to embrace her and see where she leads. I'll hope you'll continue to ride with me.
Congratulations on your first year of blogging, and even more congratulations on pursuing your creative dreams. May you continue to float and work towards all that you hope for.
ReplyDeleteCongrats - I think you are a wonderful and inspiring blogger and crafter.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun coming along for the ride... And to steal the words from a lovely blogger "FUN IS ALWAYS IN STYLE!"
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe you've only been blogging for a year!!! I love this post - I feel very much the same way about blogging. It opened up a whole new world for me and was the beginning of so many great things. I'm another one who is enjoying being along for the ride - thank-you for all the inspiration, and here's to another 12 months of creativity, friendships and fun :)
ReplyDeleteA huge congratulations on an amazing year of blogging. May you have many many more! Thank you for posting about your journey, it is very special. So glad I have found you in this blogging world. Hope the next 12 months brings you more fabulous fun and many adventures.
ReplyDeleteSophie xx
congrats Cat!looking forward to getting to know you better this year:) love fi
ReplyDeletebig congrats to u...it's interesting to read thru past posts...and i agree sometimes we need to revist inspirational sites and blogs...we expect so much of ourselves and often don't see how much we've achieved...look forward to followin along for another year...
ReplyDeleteNo problem, I'll be there following that ride all the way from here.
ReplyDeleteThat's great. Well done. I am new to your blog but really enjoy it. I found it really friendly and very 'real' from the start. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteI just went back and read the first few post over at Big Cat. Isn't it strange the things that can happen in such a short space in time.
ReplyDeleteYou're such a fantastic writer, and I love that all of your blog posts are completely honest and so meaningful.
I hope you can use all of your fantastic craftiness, creativity and inspiration to make all your crafty dreams come true.
Remember that you can do anything that you set your heart on.... you are the 'Ideas Woman' after all!
From your crafty partner-in-crime
Congrats on 1 year of bloggin and a bigger congrats on launching Tinniegirl. I loved my tin full of crafty goodness!! And great to meet you finally the other day too!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY ANNIVERSARY.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to continuing to enjoy the ride.
A very thoughtful post.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a full year of success with both blogs and your own journey!
Congratulations! Great effort for twelve wonderful months. Happy Blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteWell done on a year of blogging (we have our anniversary coming up this week too!!) It sure goes quickly. We look forward to following along with the adventures of TinnieGirl.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great summary of your blogging year. It was also great to become friends with you as part of this wonderful thing called blogging. Here's to many more Thornbury Craft Bonanza's.
ReplyDeletePS. "Little box, big cat" is still my favourite post of all time. Nothing has beaten it yet..
I am enjoying the ride and looking forward to the rollercoaster next year...hope this next year you push further creative boundaries and do what gives you the most happiness
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you, Happy Anniversary to you,
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to Big Cat/TinnieGirl,
Happy Anniversary to you!
HIP HIP HOORAY!
Congratulations on 12 months of blogging and thanks for the inspiration! BigCat was the first to comment on my blog and it meant alot to me! :)
Congratulations Cathy, seeing it all there in one post it is hard to believe it's only been a year - well done.
ReplyDeleteI love that you always write from the heart. Congratulations on not one but 2 very successful blogs in 12 months, along with getting Tinniegirl up and running. I'm sure you're floating towards great things.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to finally meet you yesterday too!
It has been an amazing year with great new friends too boot! Glad to have been a part of it all and cant wait to see what the future holds for both of us in the new year ahead!! Hope you are doing well, take care.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kyla and Blake
oh we will!!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary - you've achieved SO much in a year...so much creativity and above all we all appreciate your great posts and friendship!
i too remember discovering blogs and thinking wow! i like this!!
i first discovered Loobylu and was even more excited when I learnt she was a Melbourne girl...i too thought this great community only existed overseas!
so glad to be part of it too!!
big hugs!
Congratulations! It's amazing what you've done in a year. Cheers to the next one!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 1st anniversary. I cant believe I missed it all. Anyway back now. Thanks for dropping by my tree change blog. I look forward to having you on board. And to answer your question...no I failed keeping off the cigs....this time around. Ive made a promise that once we hit the country theyre gone for good. Ciao for now.
ReplyDeletesuch a great post Cathy and congrats on a wonderful first year! I have now experienced part of your ride as I received my Tinnie yesterday and absolutely LOVE it. Such a wonderful gift to myself and would be such a great gift for any crafty chick! My surprise in it too was FABULOUS love it to bits. Thank you SO MUCH I am so happy and hope to buy more Tinnies!!!!yay for TinnieGirl
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit slow here, but happy 1st blogging birthday!
ReplyDeleteHope you are well and floating away happily?!
x
Megan
Congratulations on your first year of blogging. When I first read about blogs I wondered "why?". Very quickly I realized the appeal of connecting with others who like the same things. It has been wonderful seeing all the crafty things people do and getting inspired to try new things and to get better at old ones.
ReplyDeleteCraft on!
Have tagged you for a blogging game - details on my blog. Lou.
ReplyDeletewell done! Your story reads kind like mine- and a lot of other it seems!!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great, inspiring work!!
You are a big inspiration to me! Congratulations on 12 months! What a great summary.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to get my '5 questions' to you over the weekend. :-)