Susan R. Opel
Remember in 1985 when we all marveled at the famous group of people who sang We Are the World? A-list singers, comedians and stars joined hands and voices to aid African famine relief. Today, we’re joining our hands in celebration of the Moxie Fab World’s one year blogiversary! So I’m pulling out my microphone to sing the praises of one of the coolest, trendiest and funnest places in the blogosphere.
The Moxie Fab World blog is the brainchild of Paper Crafts magazine’s very own creative editor Cath Edvalson. Inspired by her trend-watching column Moxie Fabs, Cath saw the need to share trends, teach trendiness and show the non-trendy that they really, truly CAN be (and often are) on-trend.
Ms. Moxie Fab herself
None of us knew how far this new blog would go, but little by little the readership grew. Sure, Cath gives away pretty cool stuff on Moxie Mondays, and there are tons of great interviews with top designers of product and projects. And definitely, her Five for Fridays leave us drooling with inspiration. Her Moxie Fab World Challenges get designers flexing their fingers to try something new, and those special issue weeks knock our socks off. Cath went all over the world (via blogs) finding card-making talent from every corner of the planet for her World Tour of Card Making. Holy cow – I don’t think any of us can wrap our heads around the hours of work that must have taken.
But in my eyes, none of those things are what REALLY make the Moxie Fab World so moxie fab. It’s Cath. Her voice. Her sense of fun. Her connection to the readers. Her obvious love of what she does. Her insistence on making everyone feel like her contribution matters. She pours her heart and soul into each and every post, and it must be said that being as cute, witty and bippy as Cath is in each post isn’t simple. She works hard, and she deserves a standing ovation. She spends many of her waking hours cooking up the fabulosity that is this blog, and it must be working because she’s got one heck of a loyal following and a growing Facebook fan page.
I think we knew that the Moxie Fab World had “arrived” when Nichole Heady dubbed it the Design Sponge of paper crafting, and at CHA summer when people clamored for Moxie Fab World buttons, and recognized Cath as the Moxie Fab lady telling her, “I read your blog every day!”
So happy birthday to you Moxie Fab World!
Happy Bird Day Card by Betsy Veldman
Betsy’s card appeared in the May/June 2009 Moxie Fabs column dedicated to woodgrain which spurred on one of my favorite Moxie Fab World Challenges – Wood You? We’re feeling festive around here and want to give three fabulous stamps from Cornish Heritage Farms (including the Wood Grain Backgrounder used on Betsy’s card) to three fabulous commenters. And we’re throwing in one of those coveted Moxie Fab World buttons for each winner as well!
Three lucky winners will take home these Cornish Heritage Farms stamps and the coveted Moxie Fab World button!
Leave a comment and tell us what you love about the Moxie Fab World blog! All comments must be received by midnight (MDT) on Friday, Nov. 13. If you’ve never visited before head on over for a look and come back with your first impression – today Cath is showing all of the moxie fab banners from the last year and you can vote on your favorite. And apparently there’s a prize involved there as well. 
We Are the (Moxie Fab) World!
Susan
P.S. It’s time to announce the winner of Brandy’s These Are the Days of Our Lives post!
Karin (Nov. 10, 4:15 p.m.)
Congrats, Karin! You’ve won K&Company’s new Evergreen collection! Kelly will be contacting you shortly to get your mailing address. Thanks to all who left comments!
I can’t tell you how much I love Moxie Fab Blog! I love the challenges and how they allow me to grow as a crafter. I love that Cath ALWAYS leaves a comment and calls us by name, so personal, I love that! Happy Birthday Moxie Fab & great job Cath!
I love when Cath tells us where she gets her inspiration because I find myself inspired by the same things!
I love all the great ideas and inspiration I get from reading the Moxie Fab World blog. I love how friendly everybody is. Happy Birthday Moxie Fab World and thanks to Cath for starting it.
I love the triggers and challenges on Moxie Fab. It’s a great blog to go to for inspiration. That truly seems to be the common thread in all of the comments I’ve seen so far. Great inspiration!
I like the variety that Moxie Fab World offers. They showcase different styles of crafting and is very inspirational!
Oh come on y’all! You have to admit, the best things are the giveaways!!! Ok, I do love everything else about Moxie Fab too. Interviews, ideas, challenges. Great blog. I just wish Cath would add email subscriptions!! (I asked nicely!)
I love that the Moxie Fab World blog has something new to offer each and every day!! It’s full of inspiration, and just plain fun to read!!! I also love the challenges and how they encourage me to step out of my comfort zone every once in a while and try something new!!! Happy Blogiversary and THANKS for a FAB year!!!!
I love all of Moxie Fab World–but I especially enjoy the blog hops and interviews. Lots of inspiration. Keep up the good work–Happy BLogiversary.
Moxie Fab is FABULOUS! Cathy introduces us to so many great new ideas and inspiration! It’s been a great year!
Wow I can’t believe I won the evergreen collection! That’s fantastic! Hope my e-mail is in my info (karinmarie@gmail.com). Thanks!!!
I love all of the great ideas and fun projects! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the variety of inspiration on Moxie Fab. From the Moxie Monday, Tuesday triggers, challenges to the 5 of Fridays. Something new every day!
What DON’T I love about Moxie Fab?! Cath is just an all-around rockin’ gal, and she provides so much inspiration for all of us, whether it’s a challenge, a featured designer, or simply fabby eye candy! LOVE the Moxie Fab World!
A great website with lots of inspiration!! A great giveaway!! Thanks for a chance!!
Love being able to see all the fabulous products that are available. Seeing sheet after sheet of amazing papers just gets you drooling. Wishing Cath and the blog many more years of papercrafting goodness.
I love that you are all so real and approachable; it’s like stopping in for a chat with a good friend!
Kim Marie
I love the Moxie Fab blog – read it every day! It’s fantastic and full of SO much eye candy!
My day either begins or ends with Moxie Fab World and PCC. I feel like I have a personal place here that is with people that enjoy the same thing I do, talk the same language and enjoy seeing what and where you can be inspired to do more.
Actually I’m new to Moxie Fab World blog, but it’s quickly becoming one of my daily stops. I really get inspired by the daily posts.
I love all the inspiration that Cath chooses to give us!
I am not much of a trend finder on my own so I appreciate Cath finding all the latest trends for us and showcasing them in a way that makes it easy for me to incorporate into my crafting. Also her enthusiasm is always so fun!
I love everything, but especially Cath’s writing and the challenges!
I love the blog because I get to know Cath when I read her entries.
I love to read her blog because she has good ideas, is a fun person, and gives away great stuff!
I like the blog because she puts a lot of her personality into it.
I love seeing the latest products from the comfort of my computer chair! Sometimes visits to craft stores aren’t too frequent. I love knowing what is new so I can plan when and where to get new things. I also love the challenges. It is just so fun creating something from the same starting point as others and then being able to see everyone’s creations in one place – {from my own home}.
I love Cath’s inspiration- and her seeming super-hero power to visit ALL the blogs when people enter Moxie challenges! Happy blogiversary Moxie Fab World!
Congrats! I love how Cath rolls out new products! You can almost *hear* the excitement! =)
The Moxie Fab blog is truly one of THE best! I love it because it’s always picture-heavy, and being a visual person, I connect more with the images that Cath always manages to find…and she finds a heckuva lotta inspirational images and artwork to show off on the blog!
To Cath: thanks for the fabulous blog. And of course – thanks Paper Crafts for giving Cath something to spin off FROM.
I love that Cath gets as excited about new products as I do! She keeps me up to date on the latest trends in the design and paper crafting world.
what do i love about moxie fab!? well, besides the fact that it is TOTALLY fabulous and inspiring and delicious…i love cath’s fun personality! she has GREAT taste and i like to think that she gets all giddy and crazy when she see’s new products that she loves…kind of like me!;) happy b.day moxie fab blog…read it daily!!!
What’s not to love? Cath’comes up with the most fabulous inspiration to get your creative juices flowing. The wonderful cards featured by marvelous artists. I ‘m always inspired each and every time so thank-you!
I love when she posts all the inspiration from different things she sees online like clothes and furniture, etc. It is super good to see into the workings of a creative mind.
Dear Friends,
I am absolutely overwhelmed by this outpouring. Your comments mean more to me than I can express. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I have an absolute dream job, I’m surrounded by supportive and inspiring co-workers, and I am so blessed to have the opportunity meet so many of you, my friends, through the power of the blog.
Thanks to Susan, especially, for her kind words today, and thanks to all of you for your support, love, and encouragement as we all celebrate the blogiversary of this place we call the Moxie Fab World!
Much love,
Cath
There’s just something about Cath. Never met her face to face, but she has a way of connecting with her readers. I think if I ran into her on the street, I would just start up an “old friends” type conversation! Here’s an interesting twist. I discovered Paper Crafts Connection through Moxie Fab!
I love Moxie Fab because y’all do not discriminate when it comes to sharing the best, the neatest, the greatest that is out there when it comes to paper, stamps, embellies, etc. Y’all always bring a smile to my face when I read your posts. Yay for Moxie Fab!
I love Cath and Moxie Fab World! But who doesn’t? I love the challenges,giveaways, and of course Cath! Thanks for the chance to win!
I don’t want to repeat the same words as everyone else but I know that they feel like I do and that is I love Moxie Fab World and Cath….Everyday is something new and exciting…. She keeps us in the trends and I can definitely tell that she loves what she does….
Thanks !!!!
I LOVE the Moxie Fab blog! I love Cath, she is the sweetest, nicest blog person (weblebrity, as my husband says) ever, and I love the fabulous inspiration and unique challenges!
Love all the links to fabulous products, but my favorite are the challenges and checking out all the creative ways folks use to meet them.
I would have to say that what I love most about Moxie Fab World is Cath. I love the witty posts, the CHA tours and really just feeling like we are right there. It’s special.
Love all the great inspiration – blogs are my main source for it!
I love
I love EVERTHING about Moxie Fab World!
Blessings,
Christine
There are no words to describe how much I enjoy the Moxie Fab blog! I started following shortly after inception and had no idea it was only a yr old. It is so full of trendy photos from all over and I LOVE everything about it.
It’s a great blog… love the challenges and seeing all the cards!
Design Sponge!! What a hoot:) Well I am always lookin at her blog gettting trendy because the next thihg I am at the LSS pawing over stuff. It is a fun blog and after long days work she helps me smile and I do not get enough of that all day. Thanks Cath.
Moxie Fab blog is great because it keeps me up with all of the constant change in the paper craft’s world. Congratulations on your 1st anniversary!!
I love all the trends, new stuff, new products, new color combos–so much to inspire me! Makes me look at the world with new eyes!
I love that MOXIE FAB keeps me current!!! The best, the newest, the funnest, and absolute greatest of the great!