As a new member to the Canvas Corp Brands Creative Crew, I joined as many committees as I could.  I know always the overachiever!  But one of the main reasons I participate in Design Teams is to push myself.  The Fun and Games Committee groups is for helping with the monthly blog challenges.    "This month our challenge is based on a popular topic – Word of the Year!  " You can check out all the details at the Canvas Corp Brands Blog. For my word I choose SHINE.  I used to sit back and watch everything, content to be an observer.  Well SHINE is to remind me that i should be striving to stand out and SHINE! for all the world to see.   For the challenge I choose to really step outside my boundries - first using mixed media and second using a color pallet that is way outside my comfort zone....pastels!!!!  I used Tattered Angels Glimmer mist to re-color my Glass bead medium and my modeling paste.   And did y...