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Home » new years » My 2015 Word of the Year – HAPPY! [New Year, New You]

new years · January 23, 2015

My 2015 Word of the Year – HAPPY! [New Year, New You]

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Part of my New Year, New You plan is to choose a theme for each year. This year I chose the word “HAPPY.” It’s my favorite word, ever!

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It helps me remember to focus not just on the outward me, but also the inward me. And I was so excited to try the new Heidi Swapp Marquee Love letters to help me remember even better. (More about this project below.)

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Today I’m over at the SNAP Creativity blog sharing my thoughts about my word for 2015, and I thought I’d share a little more here.

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The word “HAPPY” helps me remember to live in the moment. It helps me remember to find joy in the small things, and focus on joy.

It helps me remember not to worry about the past or the future, but to trust that things will work out. And it helps me remember to be HAPPY with imperfection.

It helps me remember to be grateful for family, my children, my friends, and the joy in my life.

 

 

I had a great time working on the marquee letters! These are Heidi Swapp Marquee Love letters. They retail for $12.99, and you can find them at many stores, but Michaels has the most in stock and the best selection.

Working on a fun project with @hkswapp’s marquee letters and paper from my @pebblesinc #cottageliving paper 🙂 #wordoftheyear #goals #handmade

A photo posted by Tatertots & Jello (@tatertotsandjello) on Jan 17, 2015 at 2:58pm PST

I cut inserts to match the marquee letters from my new Cottage Living line papers (they should be available in your local craft store now). I cut holes to accommodate the lights (I used a regular paper punch and punched three holes in a triangle shape to make the hole big enough — just a tip!). Then I just pushed the light caps through the front and put the string of lights in the back.

I love the way they look!

If you missed it last year (or on the Snap Creativity blog today), you can also download my free “Choose Happy” printable.

And I’m excited to wear my new “Happy” necklace from Charmed Collections.

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I’m looking forward to a HAPPY 2015!

What’s your word for 2015?

xoxo

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Comments

  1. Ruthie says

    January 29, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    You’re simply amazing!! Love you to pieces 🙂 xoxoxo

  2. Diana says

    January 25, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    2004 & Barling. IGF1 Severe Matrix Deer.

  3. Ginnie says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    I love how these turned out! Your paper is so gorgeous.

  4. Pam says

    January 23, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    I saw pics of these from CHA on Instagram and couldn’t wait to see what everyone was going to do with them!

  5. Delinda Layne says

    January 23, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Hi there – I love this- my friend sent it to me and she knows that ‘CHOOSE HAPPY’ is the theme of my Fun Fearless Female – WOW the WORLD Conference for Women this year! Your marquess made me smile. Happiness is a choice – thanks so much for sharing!

  6. Amy g says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I love the Letters! Are they made out of cardstock . I ‘m having countertop envy. Are the counters Marble or quartz?

  7. Lauren says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    oh my goodness these are beyond adorable! We are updating my daughter room so I am def going to do this for her name! Love it!!! (pinning)

  8. Kari says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    WHAT?! These exist?! Thank you so much for introducing me to these awesome letters! I cannot wait to get some!! Love how you customized yours:)

  9. Gina says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Oh how I love that Jen!!! I have been wanting to pick up those adorable letters – I might just have to do it.

  10. Kristine says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    i didn’t see that poppy printed paper on the site the link goes to 🙁 Am I missing it? Where can I get it? Thanks!

  11. Keri says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Pretty! My word this year is also happy {or happiness}. I’m working on letting go of the stressful things that I can’t control.

  12. Mindy Owen says

    January 23, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    My word for 2015 is AWESOME! and when things are really good, it’s 2 words, TOTALLY AWESOME!!!

  13. Christie says

    January 23, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    I love these letters! They are super cute, and can remind you of your word daily. My word for 2015 is CONTENTMENT. Have a great weekend!

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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