It’s New Year’s Day! 2013, full of fresh promises, is ahead of us. 2012, with its smiles and tears, ups and downs is behind us. It is a day to think of what may be and what has been. It is a time to offer thanks for the many things which we have been given. For me, one of the most treasured gifts I have received is your friendship. I hope that I can continue to give to each of you in return. I hope that my work inspires and my posts teach. And I hope that I never bore you with the stories of the Twins and Lexi.
Let’s finish the final months in my Year in Review! To read more about each card, simply click on its name. And at the end of today‘s post you will discover which of my cards was published online at Scrapbook Expo’s Weekly Scrapper magazine and was featured on Scrapbook Expo‘s Facebook Page. Can you guess which one it was?
June
Mouthwatering for The Paper Players
With its adorable Designer Paper and awesome double bow, it is no wonder that this cutie–patootie card is my choice for June. It is a rarity when my attempts at cute turn out well.
July
I couldn’t pass up this masculine card as my choice for July. I thought the woodgrain texture and the tape measure worked well with the Tool Shed background stamp.
August
This card had all of my favorite hallmarks…except pearls. It was destined to be my fall favorite.
September
Monochromatic hues with “pops” of blue made this card my favorite for September. I love the deep texture of the Lacy Brocade embossing folder.
October
An awesome color palette combined with little extras like linen thread bows, a glimmer paper star, and pearls, moved this card to the head of the class in October.
November
With its plethora of pearls, this card was my favorite of all of the Christmas cards I designed this year. I was going to surprise my friend in South Carolina with it…until it was destroyed by the evil Puppinator. Sorry Nancy. Arghh!
December
Distressing, pearls and a certain “clean-ness”, makes this card my favorite for December.
MY FAVORITE CARD of the YEAR
Not only was this card my favorite of the year, it was featured at Scrapbook Expo. You can check out where it was featured on their blog here and on their Facebook page, where it has currently received 1054 likes.
So there you have my year in review. May you have a fabulous New Year! Until next time…
I’m new to your blog, having discovered it through the Scrapbook Expo Facebook page & I have to say that I LOVE your cards! My very favorite is your Gingerbread man & hot chocolate (can’t remember the name of the card! Sorry!)… that is just THE CUTEST thing!! I’m in LOVE with it!! LOL You are such an amazing talent & I can’t wait to bury myself further into your blog & seeing all of those beautiful cards! Happy New Year!
Hi Ann! How exciting to be published! I’m so happy for you and you are very deserving on this honor!! This was a great trip down memory lane and I have enjoyed your beautiful works of art through the year.
Happy New Year Ann. Your cards are beautiful and congratulations on being published. That must be so rewarding.
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All the best and thanks for sharing your friendship with all of us
Ann, congratulations on your publishing awards. I’m sure that is a boost to your career, as well as a thrill to see your creations in print. Well Done!
I never get tired of looking at your beautiful cards. I have CASED many of them over the years. And keep the stories of your fur-babies coming. Love them! Especially when Muffy does the typing. Happy New Year!
Your work is just so consistently beautiful, Ann. Thanks for this fun trip down memory lane. I just hopped over to FB and “liked” your darling card. And, I received a gorgeous card in the mail yesterday. Thank you so much! Happy New year, Friend!
I actually remembered a lot of these cards as they came up, Ann! Some of them are already classics in blogland! I love your inspirational cards and love hearing what the boxers have been up to.
Have a most happy new year. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I always look forward to your cards, techniques, tips and especially, the updates on your beautiful boxers. I know they bring you much joy as do our two dogs.
Happy New Year, Ann!! Lovely reminiscing, too!!
Happy New Year, Ann!! You are an incredibly gifted woman both with card stock (and pearls) and words. They make a beautiful pair. Your posts are something I always look forward to. Sometimes they make me ooh and awe, sometimes I laugh until I cry and sometimes I just cry. Thank you for sharing your heart and your talent. You are a blessing.
Hugs to you!
A Very Happy New Year to you also! I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog and seeing your over the top creations. I don’t always leave a comment as they seem redundant after reading everyone else’s. Thanks for sharing so openly all that you do and I just love your stories. I would publish all of your cards if I was a magazine, but I’m wondering if September was the one that was chosen??! Jennifer, Calgary, Alberta
LOVE your blog and your year in review! Happy New Year!!
Ann, how special!I love all of these, but the ice cream cone is my favorite. Thanks for thinking of me with the beautiful tree card. I love any card from you, and Lexi is too cute to not love, even with her antics. I am never bored with your blog, and hearing about the pups is always a highlight. Happy New Year!
Thanks for the review. Love all the cards. I think I will make the mugs and gingerbread man for my thank yous this year. Happy new year to you and your family. Hugs to the furbabies!
I could never be bored by stories and posts of the Twins and Lexi.
Congratulations!!! I had thought of casing that card too. It is adorable.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Ann to you and your family! You know I will never get bored with stories of your beloved Twins and Lexi! I feel like you all live right next door! I have so enjoyed seeing all your favorites from 2012, every one of your cards is an inspiration to me! Congratulations on being published, so very much deserved! That Gingerbread Man card is to die for!!
I enjoyed seeing your year in review and all the beautiful projects, inspiring for sure! Happy New Year to you and your family, Ann, and all the best in 2013.
Happy New Year…Oh my goodness…never a bore and I have learned a lot. I am kind of new at this and your talented work has just WOWED me. You are my fave blog. Thank you for the inspiration too!
So many favorites in here! I am so happy to know you, Ann. What a real talent! I absolutely love the Sympathy card and the Tree card – OH! and the wreath card. BUT, I have to say the Gingerbread Man card takes the cake. No wonder you were featured in such an amazing way. Congratulations! Happy New Year!
I love, love, love your cards! Keep them wonderful ideas and inspirations coming! And for 2013 I’m looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful cards!
What a fantastic year in review, Ann!! Your featured card is well deserved of its recognition!
Happy New Year!
Your stroll down memory lane was great! Congrats on the publishing! Hope to see you published again. Great Job!
Thanks for a great 2012.
Cheryl McAskill
c.mcaskill@verizon.net
Looking at this post was like strolling through an art gallery only better because I loved them all and they all made sense : ) I could no more get bored with talk of your babies than they could get bored with their p-mail : ) Happy, happy New Year Ann!! Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Years to you Ann and to your family as well as the paw buddies.
Me for one, would Never get bored hearing / reading about the twins and Lexi. Keep the updates coming about the 3-sum.
Nice to look back and see your wonderful creations. Thanks for all the inspiration that you give to us all.
May you have a joyous and healthy year.
ColleenB.