Coming Thursday!
As 2011 draws to a close, it is almost time for the Pals Paper Arts Annual Best Dressed List! This is a collection of our 12 favorite paper creations from throughout the year. One was selected for each month from our original weekly picks. Make certain to join in the fun Thursday to see if your favorites made the list!
Ann’s Favorite Cards of 2011: January, February and March
Like many of you, my post-holiday time has been very hectic. However, amidst all of the hustle and bustle, I want to make certain that I share with you my favorite cards of 2011 prior to continuing with my Occasions Mini peeks. With that said, here are my faves for the months of January, February and March. Clicking on the name of the card will take you to the original posts and details.
This card was a collection of so many of my favorite techniques and embellishments: faux burning, scrunchy ribbon, pearls, distressing. I fell in love with the Nature Walk stamp set when it was released in the 2011 Occasions Mini, and was thrilled to see it appear in the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog!
Vintage met Clean and Simple in my favorite card for February. It featured the Easter Blossoms stamp set and Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper…two of my favorite items from the 2011 Occasions Mini. The emboss resist technique and distressing added to the vintage appeal of this card.
March’s card may be my favorite of the year! I designed this card to be given to my son after his recital last spring. It reflects the passage of time and his love of music. I loved the depth and texture. I loved the scrunched ribbon and the pearls. And I loved the fabulous sentiment, which fit the occasion so well!
Be sure to tune in Thursday for the PPA Best Dressed List! I will be giving you my choices for the months of January and October! And I will be certain to give you the latest update on Brody the Boxer and his surgery! Remember, your comments are important to me! What do you think of my first three favorite cards of the year? Until next time…
Coming Soon: The PPA Best Dressed List; End of the Year Blog Candy; The Rest of Ann’s Faves; 2012 Occasions Mini Peeks
I had forgotten about these gems….love the January one best…how cool
Jus stunning, Ann!
Ann I just LOVED all of these and CASED two of them as I recall. so nice to revisit such wonderful inspiration and detail. Hugs.
Your cards are breath-taking! I find so much inspiration when I visit your site! I’m a hoarder of embellishments and your cards free me to use them! Thank you very much for your inspiration!
3 beautiful cards Ann-if I had to choose a fav-I couldnt do it-love all 3 of them
Hi Ann! This is such a treat for me to see your favorites since I wasn’t following your blog at the start of 2011 (only because I was pretty new at card blogs then). They are all fabulous in different ways and I can see how they are your favorites. I’ll have to take some time and read what you did with each card. Thanks much for sharing with us. I really look forward to seeing your others and of course the PPA card tomorrow. Hope Brody did well today. Hope news is good too. You have been in my thoughts and prayers a lot today!
We are still hoping and praying about Brody’s condition with a speedy recovery.
Ah, how soon I seem to be forgetting things – I, at first didn’t remember these three cards but then as I read I did remember. You have so many wonderful cards it is hard to remember them all! Thanks for a wonderful trip down memory lane. Looking forward to another trip!
Here’s to a wonderful New Year!
Chris R. from Iowa
Ann, although all three cards are lovely, my favorite is number 3. You “winged it” with that bird’s wing! The card is exquisite!
Diane G.
Ann, I remember when you posted these beautiful cards. They are all stunning and as I have told you before you are so talented. Happy New Year and the best to you in 2012
Loved revisiting these beauties.
Best wishes to Brody.
All great cards. March is my favorite. Have a very happy and creative New Year!
gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I really love March’s card too, love the colors, the embossing, all of the fun elements.
I love all three…but I agree with you, March is spectacular! I love the way you combined time and music, and the sentiment is so fitting. The red, white and black color palette is sophisticated and masculine. Super!
Absolutely beautiful cards. Thank you for shring them again. Looking forward to the sneak peek! Kathy in AZ
These are STUNNING! My favourite is March.
They are all so great, March is my fav. Good wishes to Brody in his upcoming surgery.
These are all stunning! You are such a wonderful artist, Ann! Wish I had a bit of your creativie eye and mind! Happy New Year!
All are so beautiful! Thanks for showing these gems again.
Elegant. Exquisite. Delightful. Hope all is well in Twindom.