12 Days of Home for the Holidays Welcomes Candy Rosenberg

Candy Rosenberg has been paper crafting since she was a child and comes from a creative family of artists, cartoonist and painters. She has been in the scrapbooking industry since 2007 and during this time has been in online marketing, design and education team coordination, product development and commission work for a number of manufacturers and magazines.
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There is no mistaking her style; a blend of vintage, shabby chic and mixed media all inked up, fussy cut and layered. When she first started out her style was not like "others," however, no matter what she never compromised her style and now her style is more mainstream than ever. Candy tells us the only reason why she does what she does is to inspire others, teaching is her passion.

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I would advise not to say "I do not have a creative bone in my body" in her presence! She is known for pulling her scissors, a bit of paper and adhesive out of her purse and perform an impromptu "mini" class to prove to you that every single person is creative...your style is all that you have to practice.

Candy is blessed to still have one teenager left in the home and the creative bug has spread to her and her older sister. The youngest is a duck tape artist and attends CHA with her mother, the oldest daughter is a student at the Art Institute of Portland for Photography and Design (which makes moms job easier with plenty of photos). Not to leave out her son who is in the Navy, he is creatively navigating the waters.

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It is such a pleasure to be a part of Debby Lewis' 12 Days of Home for the Holidays.  

This year is going to be very different for our family, as it was last year as well. After being together and married for nearly 20 years, my now ex husband decided that he no longer wanted to be a productive member of our family and take my life and hurt my child nearly 2 years ago and is no longer a part of our lives. But like all things, it happened for a reason, it allowed our family the freedom to get out and move on with our lives.

The holidays last year was the first time it was just the immediate family, meaning myself and two of my three children along with family I hadnt seen in quite awhile which was a real treat. It was very quiet and full of love and thankfulness.

This year I will have a few more family members around now that mom has moved back from Kentucky and the possible holiday leave for my son from the Navy (fingers crossed) and close friends, should be nice and a bit more noisy!!

I am so thankful to be alive, well and with my family and friends and that the last chapter of my life is over.  I am so excited for our new beginnings...Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Be inspired. Always.
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Photo Tip of the Day
Observe the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds has to do with composition and can best be explained by drawing a tic-tac-toe board over your viewfinder. Make sure the subject of your photo rest within the intersecting lines. (Example below.) This little technique will add more interest in your photo rather than just simply centering the subject.

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Happy Holidays!


Comments

  1. Please don't enter me in the contest as I was a guest but I wanted to say that I've so enjoyed fellow guests, their traditions and work. Thank you for sharing Candy!

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  2. Wow Candy what a life story! Congratulations in your new life! Thank you for the photo tip.

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  3. Such a wonderful attitude! Have a wonderful holiday!

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  4. warmest holiday wishes to you in this, the beginning of your new chapter.

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  5. I am following on Google

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  6. Gloria L.9:00 AM

    You are writing a new chapter in the book of life - it will be a good one!

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  7. Beautiful Candy, already her friend and follower, she is always inspiring.

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  8. wishing you a happy christmas. hope your son is able to come home. i always love seeing your new creative projects & often visit your blog

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  9. left comment on her blog i follow it with my reader

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  10. Dear Candy... Bravo for you! You are such and inspiration to all of us women not just in the world of crafting! I am so excited to have found you! I hope your holidays are everything you want them to be...Cause you deserve it...Thank you for sharing part of yourself!

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  11. So glad to hear that Candy is in a better place! My wish is that her son DOES come home for Christmas!! Please thank him from me for his service to our great country! Very inspirational!

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  12. I follow Candy on Facebook!

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  13. I went to Candy's blog so I could follow her but I am not seeing anywhere that gives me the option. Maybe I am going blind but I really can't find a place to follow her!

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  14. I left a comment on Candy's blog!!

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  15. I like G45 on FB and left them a message!

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  16. I like May Arts on FB and left them a message!

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  17. I like Blue Fern on FB and left them a note!

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  18. I like Darkroom Door on Fb and left them a note!

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  19. I like Core'dinations on FB and left them a note!

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  20. I like X-acto/Elmers on FB and left them a note!

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  21. I like Hydrangea Hippo on FB and left her a note on FB!

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  22. I like Stampington & Company on FB and left them a message!

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  23. I like Buttons Galore and More on FB and left them a note!

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  24. You have a great attitude, Candy!

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  25. Anonymous2:31 PM

    I hope the next year will be an improvement over this year and it will continue each year.
    Best wishes.

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  26. Anonymous2:36 PM

    I "liked" Candy on FB.

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  27. I have been admiring Candy's fabulous artwork for years now and am continuing to be amazed by her. Thank you for inspiring us and wishing you strength to get through your difficulties now.

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  28. I follow Candy on FB!

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  29. I've asked Candy to be my friend on FB.

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  30. Candy, thank you for sharing. Please thank your son for serving our country as well! I loved your share. Some of the quieter Christmas' . . . when we had our daughter, when I was diagnosed, are some of the most memorable. Warmest wishes for a beautiful Christmas Candy! TFS.
    Don't enter me in the contest as I'm a co-guest. :)
    Warmest wishes.

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  31. So looks like you belong to the lousy ex-husband club too. Similar situation and I have learned that things will get better. It takes time. You are in my prayers. Faye

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  32. Sent friend request on Facebook

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  33. Looked at her blog - great ideas

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  34. This is a great post, sounds like a wonderful holiday is upcoming and that there has been much good and healing in the past year!

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  35. I already followed G45 and I thanked them for helping to sponsor D's 12 Days of Christmas on FB.

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  36. glad she is moving on and sharing her art with all of us!!! Love her work!!

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  37. It is great that you found the strength to carry on. My father was an alcoholic and ruined every holiday. I always hoped that she would one day leave him but she never did.

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  38. Anonymous10:01 AM

    Candy, I pray your Christmas this year is the most joyous ever.... Becky J abcjones@comcast.net

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  39. I hope that you find some happiness around your family this holiday season.

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  40. thanks for sharing your story. I hope you son is able to get leave and yall have a wonderful christmas.

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  41. Great tip! Thanks - I'll have to use that

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