Happy New Year! I'm super excited to be taking part once again in the Season's Givings Blog Hop! Every single person participating in this hop will have a giveaway! It's just our way of showing our appreciation for all the love our readers have shown us over the past year. I personally, am so thankful for my followers. You've all done so much to lift my spirits and challenge me to be a better crafter, and I appreciate you all so much from the bottom of my heart.
So for today's post, I thought I'd do a recap of my favorite 14 cards of 2014. It was fun looking back on these! Some of them I'd completely forgotten about. If you're interested in reading more about these cards and the supplies used to make them, I've provided a link above each photo to the direct blog post. Also, many of these cards have video tutorials linked in the original post, or you can find all my videos on My YouTube Channel. Beneath each photo is a brief description as to why it made the list. I hope you enjoy!
This card combines some of my favorite things:
Lawn Fawn stamps, Twinkling H2Os water colors,
and Pretty Pink Posh sequins.
One of my favorite things to do is mix patterned papers
and combine them on a card.
I was really pleased with how this one turned out.
Once again, my signature mixing of patterned papers.
I also thought the faux stitching was fun.
I adore this sweet little fox image
and these gorgeous Pretty Pink Posh sequins!
Give me some text print, some vellum,
a little paper-piecing, some sequins,
and a cute critter and I'm a happy girl!
This was one of those rare occasions where the vision in your head
actually comes to fruition on the card.
I literally clapped when I completed this one, I was so giddy! :)
One of my other cardmaking loves is layers and dimension.
This card was a good example of both.
This card was definitely labor-intensive, but worth all the effort.
One of my favorite cards of mine ever to date.
The summer of 2014 will forever be remembered
as the season of watercolor.
I was obsessed.
See what I mean?
This card was almost entirely freehand with minimal stamping.
This is when I started to consider myself as not just a cardmaker
but a budding artist as well.
I just love chickadees and I loved that this image
gave me the opportunity to color these little birdies like them.
Plus I just loved these patterned papers.
This is the sweetest image I had the pleasure of coloring this year.
Plus those papers!
Another example of a card that comes together just as you envisioned it.
This Aurora Borealis background was just so fun to create!
Polar bears, fuzzy sweaters, and coffee?
Need I say more?
Okay, now that we've taken that brief trip down memory lane, how about that giveaway?
Christy's Giveaway:
Stamping Bella "Ramona Loves To Glide" Stamp
Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type in Hot Pink
Gem Cut Enamel Dots in assorted colors
Jillibean Soup Wooden Flag Sentiments
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Twine
Mint and White Doilies
To Enter:
Be a follower of Christy Gets Crafty
Leave a comment by Thursday, January 8th
(one week from today)
and make sure you leave a way for me to contact you!
Winner will be announced Friday January 9th
Be sure to stop at as many places along the hop as possible to be entered to win all the giveaways! Happy New Year! And happy hopping!
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Lawn Fawn
Spellbinders Paper Arts
Reverse Confetti
Clearsnap
Ice Resin
My Favorite Things
Technique Tuesday
Paper Smooches
Sweet & Sassy Stamps
Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Avocado Arts
A Jillian Vance Design
Latina Crafter
Die-Versions
Unity Stamp Company
Splitcoaststampers
Verve Stamps
Latisha Yoast
AJ Otto
Vera Yates
Julia Stainton
Judy Hayes
Kim Watson
Yana Smakula
Chari Moss
Taheerah Atchia
Shemaine Smith
Emily Spahn
Kimberly Crawford
Lee Murphy
Lovely Linda
Laura Williams
Lori Tecler
Chaitali Narla
Darsie Bruno
Lydia Fiedler
Giovana Smith
Teri Anderson
Beth Pingry
Dina Kowal
Daniela Dobson
Lisa Adametz
Piali Biswas
Kelli Green
Keri Lee Sereika
Jocelyn Olson
Julee Tilman
Michelle Woerner
Lori McAree
Theresa Momber
Anita Autore
Melody Rupple
Sean Fetterman
Bunny Vance
Tricia Traxler
Lisa Arana
Lorena Cantó
Amy Tsuruta
Jodi Collins
Tenia Nelson
Kelly Klapstein
Jill Cornell
Emily Leiphart
Becky Williams
Margie Higuchi
Lee Ann Barrett
Lisa Hoel
Heather Campbell
Lisa Henke
Sheri Holt
Michele Kovack
Ashley Harris
Sharon Harnist
Lori Craig
Nicole Nowosad
Laurel Beard
Michele Boyer
Christiana Reuling ---------- YOU ARE HERE!
Laurie Schmidlin
Jennifer Priest
Stacey Schafer
Heidi Blankenship
Heather Pulvirenti
Anita Madden
Gloria Stengel
Sarah Gough
Rachel Kleinman
Natalie Dever
Lorine Mason
Loretta Lock
Meihsia Liu
Sarah Martina Parker
Angeline Choo
Christine Emberson
Karen Hightower
Sabrina Alery
Debbie Seyer
Dana Joy
Cat Tidwell
Deborah Saaranen
Ceal Pritchett
Lisa Lara
Colleen Schaan
Anabelle O'Malley
Megan Hoeppner
Monika Davis
Marisa Ritzen
Wanda Guess
Jenny Peterson
Annette Allen
Gracie Chavez
Christina Griffiths
Niki G.
Kristi Schurr
Jennifer Ingle
Karolyn Loncon
Camille Robinson
Lindsey M-P
Kathy Clement
Maria Levine
Savitri Wilder
Savannah O'Gwynn
Teresa Horner
Laurel Seabrook
Libby Hickson
Yvonne Van de Grijp
Alice Wertz
Leigh Penner
Lisa Lee
Tina McDonald
Nina Yang
Angel Johns
Oh, I'm your first commentor (is that a word??) LOL! Well, you know I always love your cards, you do fantastic work! This is a crazy big hop!! Happy New Year! Happy Stamping! :)
ReplyDeleteJanna
www.stampingwiththedogs.blogspot.com
I love seeing all your cards in one spot. They are wonderful. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, they give me a lot of inspiration. Thank you and looking forward to seeing more from you in 2015. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Thanks for the chance to win. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards, I just found your blog through the hop. Happy 2015
ReplyDeleteWhat a body of work! You have much to be proud of and I appreciate your talent and creativity!
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of cards Christy, love your watercolouring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the lovely bundle of goodies, I am following you via email : )
Fantastic cards! I love all!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletewow amazing cards!! happy new year, Christy!
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing creations thanks for the chance and Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteThe water color poppies - absolutely gorgeous! And your other cards are so playful and fun! Best wishes for the coming year!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, I see you like cute animals (who doesn't?)
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower.
Happy New Year! Love your work and can't wait to see what you create in 2015! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Happy 2015!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards,my favourite doh is the Lady and the Tramp
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting 2015!
Happy New Year! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year! Been following your youtube channel for a while -- love your cards! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletegreat giveaways and cards
ReplyDeleteOooh, your cards definitely have the WOW factor!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win your goodies, and Happy New Year :)
Your cards are so cute! Thanks for sharing your talent. Thanks for the chance to win new products.
ReplyDeleteThese are all so very cute!!! I am a follower. Thanks for a chance to win a fabulous prize!!! hollysilva911@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI had a smile on my face as I scrolled through the cards. They are all so cute and darling.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing some wonderful projects.
happy new year
txmlhl@yahoo.com
I am not usually a 'cute' fan but your designs had me smiling! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects!! I love all of the designs!! Thanks so much for the chance to win an awesome giveaway!! Happy New Year :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
indymermaid(at)gmail(dot)com
Love what you do with watercolors!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
ReplyDeleteGreat looking cards
Thanks for a great give away
I also became a follower
zullu26@aol.com
Fabulous review of 2014 favorites!!!! Have a wonderful and creative New Year!!!! TFS and being apart of a fabulous hop.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the different varieties of techniques that you use on your creations. Happy New Year! jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove your card! I've admired your work for some time now and appreciate the tutorials and inspiration. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletenancy.allin18@gmail.com
Love your cards! Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize package!
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects. TFS
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
resatwo at sbcglobal dot net
You've created so many fabulous cards this past year! Thanks for the fun giveaway and happy new year!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous cards! Thank you for the chance to win this awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful recap of the year! Gorgeous cards. Happy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely a follower, and look forward to your work in 2015. Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to win. Happy New Year! :)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I am a new follower. I just added your blog to my feedly.
Great recap Christy! Happy new year to you and yours as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your favs, they are all fabulous! Have a blessed New Year!
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteSubscribed. Thanks for all the inspiration with your lovely projects and for the chance to win your prize!
dcomer1@gmail.com
Happy New Year Christiana! Your cards a wonderful! Thanks so much for the chance to win such a fab prize:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards !! It's a pleasure to follow you. Thanks
ReplyDeleteMarvelous cards. I follow you with bloglovin
ReplyDeleteisoscia@aol.com
Happy New Year, thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous prize. I have been a long time follower of you on bloglovin and your youtube channel. LOVE your work
ReplyDeletenance459 at yahoo dot com
All beautiful cards. Love Lady and the Trap. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteYour projects are awesome!! I love the one where you painted in all the trees. Amazing! I follow you on you tube. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dogs. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThose cards are all so adorable!! Love the kissing penguins. : )
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your watercoloring - my fav card is the lady and the tramp one! Seriously adorbs! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteChristina, your cards are so bright and beautiful! I want to look at them again and more. Thanks you shared them with us,
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor effects you create! Have a fabulous new year 2015!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Christina. Fantastic set of cards from the past. Amazing coloring! You are so creative. I struggle with that... looking forward to many more fantastic samples from you.
ReplyDeleteNice giveaway. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletegreat cards...cool blog!!!!
ReplyDeletegreat cards...cool blog!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous. I love that they are so colorful and vibrant. Happy New Year to you! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. I love these hops as they are a great opportunity to win sample products to try in new ways. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win! :-)
ReplyDeleteI started following you and love all your work!! What a fun and creative stamper you are!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are in this hop.... I lve the looks of your work and cant wait to follow,,,Happy New Year...I am keeping my fingers crossed... :) ...tyvm !!!
ReplyDeletethose are some stunning cards. wow, what a great year you had. more Happy times to come. Follower
ReplyDeleteheifer21 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Such cute cards! I am now a follower.
ReplyDeletecdgalloway@ameritech.net
Happy New Year! Love the hop and such generous gifts! Awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteroxcrawf@gmail.com
love the purple in that first card!
ReplyDeleteI am following you through GFC. Thank you! Such "lovelies" on this Blog Hop! God bless you and yours in 2015 and always! {{HUGS}} ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com
ReplyDeleteHi Christiana! All of your cards are awesome! I really love the Miss You Landscape. You did a fantastic job on the watercoloring. Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win some fun goodies. Hope you have a blessed 2015. bperdue8@triad.rr.com
ReplyDeleteSweet, fun style!
ReplyDeleteLove to see all your gorgeous cards! The watercolor and artsy ones are so pretty.. love the layers you use too!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards -love the in the moment card
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of cards! I love Live in the Moment!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! I just signed up to follow your blog. My favorite is Lady and the Tramp. It's amazing! I had to stop "hopping" just to pin it on pinterest! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThere all awesome but I love the panda bears. I'm a new follower from the hop. I 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.
ReplyDeleteYour projects are fabulous! Just started following!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!, Debbie!
Great cards, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're cards are beautiful. I remember some of them. I am a follower on you're blog. I love the lighthouse and the beautiful Poppy cards. Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteYeah! 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.
ReplyDeleteOMG! What a gorgeous creations are all! Love to follow you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
Wishing You A Very Happy, Creative & Prosperous New Year!
OMGosh, I love your cards! Can't wait to come back!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great giveaway to start the New year.
ReplyDeletei just wanted to comment and tell you how much i LOVE you!! i don't know how you picked your top cards...every single one is so lovely and beautiful and amazing! i am so inspired by your cards and style! i know 2015 will be a busy, crazy amazing year for you! good luck with everything!!
ReplyDeleteI love your recap of your favorite 14 cards of 2014. My favorite is "A Little Birdie Told Me".
ReplyDeleteI went to your You Tube Channel and watched your video on the "Spring Series Card #3". I think it is just adorable and I am going to try to recreate it. Thank you for the step by step videos. They are so helpful. I have only been making cards for about a year so I need all the help I can get.
I also followed you everywhere! I look forward to your newsletters. Have a Happy New Year!
Marnie
barniebad@aol.com
Fabulous cards! Thank you for sharing. Happy and Blessed New Year to you ♥
ReplyDeleteI love your cards!!! I can't even pick a favorite. I really hope I get as good as you are creating these! Just beautiful!!! And thanks for the giveaway. I follow via email emeraldmaz@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI loved how you used the grass die in your dino card. Very cute! Thank you for your creative inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so varied........ FUN and BEAUTIFUL!! Love your choices from last years creations.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a part of the hop. I subscribed to you via email: carolf857@gmail.com
Happy crafting in 2015!!! God bless you and your family!
great idea! great card! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, your blog is amazing! You are an artist, for sure! Lovely, lovely work! Thank you for a chance to win a prize!
ReplyDeleteLots of great cards. My fave is Lady and the Tramp.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
Great cards, so many different types! Thanks for the chance to win some fun products! Happy 2015!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely set of cards from 2014. I'm not sure I could pick just one as a fav. =) Happy 2015!
ReplyDeletejeria22@yahoo.com
DeleteLove your poppy card. Watercolor and the h2o cards are something I will have to come back to check out more in depth. Thanks for chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of cards. It's easy to see how they made the short list of favorites. Thanks for the chance to win. May God bless you in 2015.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards..love your YouTube channel, thanks for all the inspiration! Happy New Year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, especially the watercolors. I hope to do a little more with them in 2015. Thanks for the inspiration. june.swart(at)netzero.net
ReplyDeleteThank you for so many beautiful cards and inspirations!! Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards but your fave is actually mine, too. That poppy card is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteceashark at aol dot com
Awesome collection of cards. Love so many of the backgrounds and those watercolour poppies are stunning. Thank you for the chance to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSo nice that you shared so many techniques with us
ReplyDeleteNow what a fun collection of cards. Thanks for playing in the hop.
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards - love them.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, and thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHaving a great time on the hop! Thanks for the great giveaway! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful, so glad to now be a follower. Thanks for participating in this amazing blog hop, even though I'm a bit in the doghouse with my family for spending most of the new year so far glued to my computer! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, look forward to seeing more. Have a blessed 2015.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! great cards! I became a follower
ReplyDeletejulianatwardzik@frontier.com
Happy New Year! I love your projects. Thanks for sharing and for the generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower :)
jackietjuan (at) gmail (dot) com
What a great set of cards.. your works are wonderful! Thank you for your generosity to win this beauty! I hope chu bit lucky)
ReplyDeletehappy new year! new ideas and inspiration !!!
Thank you your blog is fabulous, May the angels always be with you and yours. Happy and prosperous new year x
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing! Love your watercolor poppy. Sorry, that I am not the best at leaving comment, but I do love your work. No need to include me in the giveaway, just want to pop in to say hi. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of cards! The water coloring is amazing! Have wonderful New Year. yukikocole@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHave a happy crafty and fun new year
ReplyDeleteI follow you via FB. Thanks for sharing your projects and happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your wonderful cards with us and thanks for the giveaway. Happy New Year and can't wait to see what wonderful creations you have in store for 2015!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so vibrant! So excited to find some new blogs via this blog hop. Blessings to you in 2015!
ReplyDeleteHi thank you so much for the giveaway! I follow you on YouTube! Happy new year!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you mentioned you started seeing yourself as an artist. I'm working hard on accepting that artistry doesn't have to be innate, that it can be learned, and that I can become an artist too! Just subbed, can't wait to follow your artistic journey! kim dot kirby at shaw dot ca
ReplyDeleteOh my! I really love your Twinking H20s Thanks!! Actually I loved all your cards but this one stood out...love the colors! I'm following you now! Thanks for the chance to win some an awesome prize! Happy 2015!!!
ReplyDeletejrey8971@ gmail dot com
your cards are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards!
ReplyDeleteChristy!! I'm so glad I found this blog!! I've bookmarked your page, followed you on Facebook & Pinterest!! I love your colorful style!! Will be watching the Merry & Bright video this weekend!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteemail: runswithscissorsink@gmail.com
Fun and lovely cards
ReplyDeleteand I love the Polar
bear!
Carla from Utah
I simply adore your work, have followed you for some time now on youtube, here, etc.. I have so much fun looking at your cards and seeing your videos.. nance459 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. I'm a new follower. I'll check back so you don't have to contact me if I should be lucky and thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDelete