Hi Everyone and Happy New Year!
Welcome to the Seasons Giving Blog Hop!
This hop is a thank you to our blog readers and followers; there are over 100 participants in this hop and everyone has a give away! That is a lot of free goodies!
What a difference a year makes; I am still asking myself where 2014 went.
This year has been an exciting one, being on several design teams; they kept me busy!
I am grateful for all of you who stopped in and left snippets of kindness and love;
everyone's time is valuable and I know you have as much or more
on your plate than me, so
THANK YOU!
Now on to the give away! Please note that unfortunately, due to shipping costs,
Now on to the give away! Please note that unfortunately, due to shipping costs,
I cannot ship out of the US.
To enter for a chance to win, please leave me a comment below, telling me what trends/
techniques you would like to try in the new year.
For an additional chance to win, please "follow" my blog by clicking on the blue "join this
site" button in the side bar and then leave me a second message telling me you are a follower!
I loved all of the new trends, techniques and products that came out this year! From
gold embossing and vellum to watercoloring and sequins, I embraced them all, LOL! The
above project uses a Stampendous image, gold embossing and watercoloring.
My inspiration for this card came from Runway Inspired Challenges, AAA Cards-use gold and from Colour Me...!, where
they are celebrating their one year anniversary. I used CMCC#14.
Here are my top 10 favorite cards of the year~
they are celebrating their one year anniversary. I used CMCC#14.
Dazzle Craft Metal. I used the gold embossing and vellum. :)
Another CAS card, this one using Cas-ual Fridays stamps and dies and Add a Little Dazzle Craft Metal- and some more gold embossing! I also used my favorite
new tool of 2014- the Misti.
One of my favorite floral images is this Precious Poppy image from Sweet 'n
Sassy Stamps; colored with Prismacolor Pencils. I am trying to bring back torn paper, LOL!
I love the look! :)
Another trendy technique of 2014 is mixed media, which I did here, along with vellum. Shells are
from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Beauty By the Sea and sentiment is from Across the Miles.
I really love how all of the elements came together.
It is hard to go wrong with this gorgeous die from Die-Namites; I layered up the flowers
and colored the tree limb with Copics. I used vellum and gold embossing here;
noticing a trend?? LOL!
This may be my fave for the year. I used dies from Top Dog Dies- Fall Foliage and
the Signature Beatrix die along with the fabby stencil from Crafters
Workshop. And gold embossing!
Sponging is the name of the game here, along with a Windmill die from Top Dog
Dies and Add a Little Dazzle Craft Metal. And torn paper. :)
I love a collage style card, but really struggle with them, so when this one came
together, I was thrilled! There is quite a variety of goodies represented here-
Stampin' Up sea shell image, Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps nautical compass image, Top
Dog Dies- Decorative Corners dies and Laurel Lace Border die, some Heartfelt Creations dp,
and a water colored background.
This card came together well with an MFT sketch. I used MFT stamps and
dies for this card. I worked on improving my Copic coloring skills
this past year.
Had to sneak a masculine card in! Poor guys always seem to be getting left
out! I used PTI stamp set, Happy Harlequin, and die. I love
how the Add a Little Dazzle Craft Metal pops on this card. Another trend this past
year?- the inlaid die technique, which I used here.
Thank you if you are still with me on this lengthy post! Here is your blog hop list~
for a chance to win this giveaway. Winner will be announced on January 6th.
Happy Hopping and
Happy New Year!
Lee Ann :)
your cards are so cute! I love yuor style!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Cards and the boys are always the toughest to make and I'm happy to follow you thanks for the chance and Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteI've always been a huge fan and seeing these projects just reminds me of why I love visiting! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteNewbie here, found your blog on the hop, I will be back because I love your style. happy 2015
ReplyDeleteWow! Love your cards...added your blog to my Feedly reader so that I can keep up with your creations. Happy New Year and thanks for participating with your generous gift!
ReplyDeleteYOU had an amazing 2014 -- all the eye candy you shared with us! Thanks for the chance of winning the blog candy. Happy New Year and the best to you for 2015
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a happy and blessed new year! :D
ReplyDeleteLove your work a lot! Happy New Year dear (I do have USA addy too)
ReplyDeleteWow, lovely cards. I hope to try watercoloring this year! Have a great 2015.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower , and love your cards! Thank you for another chance to win this fun blog candy.
ReplyDeletelove your cards!!! they are amazing, :) I'd love to work on my watercoloring this year...:)
ReplyDeletewow! What stunning cards. Happy New Year. Thank you for a chance to win..
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Fabulous cards! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I want to try more water color techniques this year.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower! And look forward to seeing more of your designs!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and thank you for the hop. I want to try watercoloring images.
ReplyDeleteI'm now a follower and I LOVE that gold card. It is gorgeous. That would be a great prize.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Happy crafting 2015!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
Love your cards. This year I'm going to embrace sequins, do a few shaker cards!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Happy 2015!
ReplyDeleteAnd I just became a follower.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Love what you do...such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Thanks for a chance to win! I'm wanting to do more water coloring and copic coloring.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are BEAUTIFUL! I really want to try mono printing. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to pop in and say Happy New Year, Lee Ann! Your projects are always beautiful and so perfectly put together. Love your work!
ReplyDeletegreat giveaways and cards
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talents with us. I appreciate your creativity.
ReplyDeleteYour gold embossing is beautiful! Shaker cards and gelli prints are on my list to try in 2015!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the Gold/Yellow card. Thanks for sharing these projects. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteOh these are so beautiful. New trend, hmmm, I bought some gelatos and I really cannot wait to see what I am going to make, lol. Thanks for a chance to win a fabulous prize!!! hollysilva911@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am a blog follower. Thanks for a chance to win a fabulous prize!!! hollysilva911@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning!. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first I've heard of this blog and having so much fun thank you for this opportunity!!
I love your first card. The coloring and the embossing is beautiful. You use a lot of fussy-cut images on your cards and I think that makes cards more interesting. thanks for sharing some great projects
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Thank you so much for the inspiration! I'm new to paper crafting but if I had to say what I like is interactive cards. I think it's fun to engage the person who receives the card in the experience!! thank you so much --- Happy 2015!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and fun cards. Truly and inspiration. Happy new year.
ReplyDeleteAll of your projects are absolutely gorgeous!! I love your style!! I want to try coloring this year...I'm such a novice and I want to be able to color like a pro :) Thanks so much for the chance to win an awesome giveaway!! Happy New Year :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
indymermaid(at)gmail(dot)com
Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and I also became a follwer
Thanks for a great give away
I'm already a follower of your blog!! Thanks for another chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
indymermaid(at)gmail(dot)com
I am now one of your followers. Gorgeous cards!! This year and really started into mixed media and next year I want to try using gellyplates.
ReplyDeletecdgalloway@ameritech.net
Thanks for a great blog hop and some fun inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow...you make some stunning cards!! The technique I would most like to practice this coming year is "coloring" backgrounds & images with distress inks!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! That peony card is fantastic. I have that stamp and never thought of using gold. Love it.
ReplyDeletefabulous cards, love the gold. i would love to try more of watercoloring this year. happy new year!
ReplyDeleteI am going to try to start an Art Journal. Lots of new techniques to learn there. TFS
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
resatwo at sbcglobal dot net
Such pretty projects...love the gold on todays card. Love seeing watercolouring techniques. Happy New Year! jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects!!! Have a wonderful and creative New Year!!!! TFS and being apart of a fabulous hop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these beauties! I want to get better at heat embossing....seems simple, but I am not yet pleased with the results from my attempts.
ReplyDeleteLove all your projects! I'd like to try water coloring this year :) Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize package!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteredxying(at)hotmail.com
Your cards are gorgeous, but the first one literally took my breath away... gotta try it!!
ReplyDeleteAlso want to try more watercolors this year.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Just became a follower (and bookmarked this page to try that first card some day!!!)
ReplyDeleteJust became a follower, love your works of art!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are wonderful! Thanks for sharing your talent and for being part of this amazing hop!
ReplyDeleteIt's always a treat to see your gorgeous cards! Your samples on this post are fabulous!!!! I really haven't used vellum very much, I would like to use it more in 2015! Terrific giveaway!!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHey Lee Ann. Happy New Year to you. I love looking at all your pretty cards. I'm going to work outside the box this year and do some mix media projects. Thanks for a chance to win your awesome giveaway. I started following you blog too. Hope you'll follow me back.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Dana
mzdjoy@yahoo.com
www.gotjoycreations.blogspot.com
Happy New Year Lee Ann!! Thank you for stopping by my blog - always so good to hear from you. Your blogpost is beautiful! Love the trip down 2014 memory lane and especially loved seeing so many of your amazing creations together in one place. Thank you for all the inspiration throughout the year - you are a one of a kind talent with a sweet heart of gold. Hugs and blessings to you! Happy 2015!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. This year I would like to try adding more texture to my cards using embossing paste and also use my Gelatos more.
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now following your blog
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Happy New Year, thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous prize. Thanks for sharing your awesome projects! I am trying to learn how to use the ebrush by craftwell this year!
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I am following your site!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects. I love your sandy shell card! Thus year I'm going to try embossing paste. Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteI love the gold embossing. Beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteyour cards are all so so beautiful. i really love the mixed media one with the sea shells. I hope to practice my watercolor and drawing skills in 2015. Happy New year!
ReplyDelete-Rachel
rwkrafts.com
Those cards are all gorgeous!! Specially that first one; stunning!! I think the technique I would like to try is creating texture with embossing paste. I don't have any yet, but I love seeing how everyone is using it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards - I am in love with the watercolor look! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how you combine watercolors, die cutting and metallics! So I decided to subscribe.
ReplyDeleteLee Ann your elegant cards are really good! I love the ink colours what you used on the first card -this looks bright and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Lee Ann. What a wonderful set of cards. I love your creations. You are such a creative crafter. The coloring is amazing on your first card. Looks great with heat embossing!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Just LOVE your work!! Thanks so much for being part of this wonderful blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteNice giveaway. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave been wanting to work with vellum and gold embossing but have not had the opportunity. Hoping that can try this and other techniques in 2015. Love these hops. They are a great opportunity to win sample products to try in new ways. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! thanks for the chance to win. =)
ReplyDeleteI also became a new follower. =)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful. If it is possible to have too many sequins.... I might be getting there! LOL I am going to attempt the embossing on vellum and watercolor. That is such a stunning card!! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHi Lee Ann. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards and for a chance to win a great prize. I would love to learn how to do watercoloring this year. Hope you and your family have a blessed new year!
ReplyDeletewonderful cards-- I would like to try gelotos
ReplyDeleteawesome job with your cards... I want to try heat embossing....awesome prize pack..I am keeping my fingers crossed... :) ...tyvm !!!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower ...:)
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ReplyDeletetrends I want to work on2015 is more texture and coloring techniques. Those are my goals Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Love the hop and such generous gifts! Awesome cards. Trends I would like to work on in 2015 are Copic coloring roxcrawf@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards--especially the gold one! Thank you for your generosity! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletePamela Burke
nc2004@hotmail.com
Your cards are beautiful and have enjoyed this hop as I found you. I will continue to check in on you and creative work.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to learn how to use Dies...I never have...yet. Thank you! Such "lovelies" on this Blog Hop! God bless you and yours in 2015 and always! {{HUGS}} ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com
ReplyDeleteI would like to learn how to use vellum. You do a GREAT job at it!
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ReplyDeleteI thought I commented on your blog but I don't see anything, so if I reated myself I apoligize. I love your cards, just beautiful. I'm new to card making so there's so many thing I want to learn, water coloring is def one of them. Love this blog hop, not just for the fab giveaways but all the new blogs I'm finding along the way. Lots of great inspiration. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love ALL your cards--so fresh and colorful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! I've never seen gold embossing with watercolors. I've done black embossing myself, but the gold is beautiful! Thank you for sharing and the opportunity to win a prize!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning! You warm my heart is my very favorite!
ReplyDeletestunning projects... Love your use of color and textures in the projects!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Fun hop.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, you are so talented! Wonderful projects!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!, Debbie!
Happy New Year to you and yours, may it be blessed. I am planning on trying the inlaid cards as well as watercoloring this year. Your cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteI'm determined to try a shaker card this year! I may be late to the game, but that's okay! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'm following your blog.
ReplyDeleteFor 2015, I would like to try watercolours... seeing your creations have inspired me to give it a try. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love the gold embossed and water-colored card, stunning. All your cards are beautiful. My technique to learn/follow is vellum and watercolor. Thanks for participating in the blog hop and giving us a chance to win.
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Yeah! Who doesn't love prizes on a blog hop! Plus, it's good to check out some of the new sites and inspiration out there.
ReplyDeleteI would like to try some stencils and embossing paste. Your watercolor card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing! I want to use embossing paste and stencils - just bought some and want to get messy with them!
ReplyDeleteLove your work! I just signed up to follow you via email. emeraldmaz@yahoo.com :) I am really new to paper crafting, so there are so many techniques to learn! First I'd like to get better at masking, then move on to harder techniques! Thanks so much!!!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning cards!!! I want to learn freehand watercolor this year. Love the look and feel that it adds to crafting. Thank you for your inspiration and for being a part of this hop!! May you have a very Blessed New Year ♥
ReplyDeleteWow, love your work - really like how you background your photos with a journal scrap paper. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE, LOVE all the cards you posted from the past year!! Thank you so much for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to use them for inspiration. I am in total awe of the "You warm my heart" card. I absolutely love the thick gold embossing and your watercoloring. BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Thanks for being a part of this blog hop. I will be following you from this point on!
Happy crafting in 2015!!
I am now following you via email!! YIPPEE!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your creative inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! I will follow. Happy Crafty Year.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win some fun products! Happy 2015!
ReplyDeleteI joined your blog :-)
ReplyDeletewow! great work! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteYour gold embossing and watercoloring is stunning! WOW!!! I am slowly learning about watercoloring, but I love playing with my embossing pastes and Distress Inks and sequins and stencils! So much fun to be had! Thank you for a chance to win a prize! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteNice to find you on my very first Blog Hop. I will be back.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the amazing blog hop, even if it does have me in the doghouse with my husband for spending most of the new year so far on my computer. LOL
ReplyDeleteI also joined your site as a new follower. Am looking forward to what you share in 2015!
ReplyDeleteForgot to include the technique I'm hoping to try - which is spray inks in stencils. Here's to 2015 and hoping we'll all find lots of crafting time!
ReplyDeleteI am such a fan! Your work is lovely. I hope you have a wonderful year!
ReplyDeleteI would like to do more watercoloring and alcohol marker coloring. I am very new to these and I need a lot of practice :) Thank you for a chance to win :) Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I'd really like to try watercoloring and partial diecutting! I love all your projects, just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI also have followed your blog for awhile now!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, may this year be even better than last. The cards are great, love the coloring. Do any colored pencil coloring? I'm still back there and do little marker coloring, cost to much for me now.
ReplyDeleteTFS.
For the new year, I'd really like to try at the very least being _comfortable_ with creating CAS cards and perhaps incorporating more Copic coloring into my projects. Thanks for the opportunity to win the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2015! I would like to create at least once a week. I not sure on any new treads right now but I do want to create. I like the cards you picked from 2014. There perfect for sure.
ReplyDeleteI want to emboss more and try the foil with the little bits of mica and just plain ole craft more! Thanks you and beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I would love to try more embossing and watercolor combinations. I think it's called the emboss resist technique, but not for sure if that's the technical name. Fingers crossed I can make it look as good as everyone else does, lol! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all very beautiful...well except for that masculine card you stuck in there on the end. I want to try using some embossing paste with stencils...haven't tried that yet.
ReplyDeleteI am now a blog follower.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and thanks for a chance to win. I want to play with stencils.
ReplyDeleteWow! I really love your work, and the gold embossed watercolor card is spectacular! Thanks so much for sharing.
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I am following your blog by email, and I would love to try the bokeh technique, already love vellum and torn paper, lol. thanks again!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I've seen some I really love done with stamping on damp paper so the ink lightly bleeds. It creates such a beautiful soft look.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win! love your cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great giveaway!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. I would like to use stencils and embossing pastes this year.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
I am a follower.
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Lee Ann, you know what a huge fan I am of your gorgeous designs! I follow your blog in my Feedly reader, and am always inspired by your artistry! Wishing you abundant joy and creativity in 2015, my friend!
ReplyDeleteLove to win your goodie prize. Love your cards esp. the last "man card" :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed 2015.
Those colors paired with the gold embossing are stunning! Thanks for joining us on the Runway!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I would like to try embossing paste this year
ReplyDeleteGorgeous collection of cards. Happy 2015.
ReplyDeleteStunning design. Beautiful card, perfectly combined colors.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Bozena
I love the cards you showcased and I will be coming back to visit. Thanks for participating in this thank you giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects, Lee Ann!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to start an art journal so I can play with different mediums.
I always forget about paper piecing with stamps. I need to try it.
What fun projects to highlight for the year. I would like to learn how to color with my Chameleon pens!
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ReplyDeleteI would like to learn how to color with Copics. catisi@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog. catisi@aol.com
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! Thank you so much! So glad I found you! Happy new year!
ReplyDeletelove the windmill - that is so awesome! I would like to learn how to work with different mediums for mixed media projects.
ReplyDeleteMy email addy is linked in my profile. Thanks for hosting the giveaway
Thanks for sharing your talent and for the chance to win an amazing giveaway! I have been wanting to try mixed media with my cards and scrapbooks with stencils and paste and watercolors. Blessings to you in 2015!
ReplyDeleteAlready subscribed to your blog. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so elegant! Would love to see some mixed media and watercoloring
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! They are inspirational!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Absolutely stunning collection of cards :) Thank you so much for sharing a card with us at Colour Me...! for our 1 year anniversary :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if this counts, but I'm following your blog through e-mail.
ReplyDeleteHi Lee Ann! I'm just not very trendy, but I'm going to make some shaker cards in the new year and got some dies for Christmas to help me do that. Your cards are beautiful, LOVE those yellow water color flowers with gold embossing, they are outstanding! Happy NEW Year! Thanks, Paulette S., craftqueen417 at yahoo dot com or paulettesprettypapercrafts dot wordpress dot com
ReplyDeleteHi Lee Ann! I love the cards you shared! This year I am trying mixed media and art journaling. I love to use stencils and texture paste and I have started watercoloring too! So many techniques out there to try and so much fun! Thank you for the chance to win some crafty goodness! Happy 2015!!
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I enjoyed visiting you blog during the hop. Thanks for a chance to win. I would like to try embossing paste. smtwnmom@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI am now following your blog.
ReplyDeleteI thought your first card was gorgeous and they just kept coming! Great selection. Thanks for the chance to win.
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