Happy new year!

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Happy new year to all. And a happy birthday to me.

I figure I should post my new years resolutions. Last year's was to lose 10 lbs. I managed to lose 15. Go me.

1. Lose another 10 lbs.
2. Finish at least one cross-stitch project that I have in my stash.
3. organize my craft closet.




















Yeah... That closet. Suggestions would be great.

Projects startedjust before the new year were a new latin dress that I believe I mentioned in my previous post and the dimensions kit 'Frederick'. Right now neither looks like much so no pictures. I'll take a picture of the dress when it looks a bit more than just an unfinished bathing suit.

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