Welcome to the Season's Giving Blog Hop!
I, along with many other gals in the crafting community, am joining in a blog hop celebrating our hobby and offering up a goody to be given away. I'm tickled pink that you stopped by today, whether it is your first time or if you are a faithful visitor here! If you are following the hop in order, you should have arrived from Jessie Rone's Blog!
I thought I would showcase some highlights of my year, as I do every year on my blog at this time. I am so fortunate to be part of this community and have made countless friendships that will never be forgotten. I am also blessed to have so many opportunities to showcase the results of my addictive hobby.
In January, I was published in Lawn Fawn's Year Two Catalog.
In March I joined The Craft's Meow as a Stamp Illustrator.
In April my first set for The Craft's Meow debuted, Inspired by Audrey.
In May I began my first term with Artful Delight to showcase their Card Kits.
In July I joined Lil' Inkers Designs as one of their Graphic Designers.
In August, I was Paper Smooches Guest Designer.
In September I was named as a Royal Ribbonista for May Arts, and guest designed for Market Street Stamps.
In October I helped in the release of CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and went out of retirement to become a Girl Friday at the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge Blog again!
In November I guest designed for Fresh Squeezed Stamps.
Throughout the year, I also worked with many designers to update the look of their blog. So proud of our collaborations!
There are so many other opportunities that I experienced in 2012, and I thank you, each of my readers, for joining in the journey with me.
Your next stop is Lori Techler's Blog!
I found your blog on the hop and LOVE everything I see!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your inspiration with us, and for a chance to win some goodies! Happy New Year!!!
Love ur stuff Karen! I would like to see fish cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I love visiting your site
ReplyDeleteI would love this prize. Thank you
ReplyDeleteGreat prize package! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year...great prizes thanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteKim Lundstrom
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Sounds like 2012 was quite a good year for you! Yippee!! May you be abundantly blessed in 2013 as well!!
ReplyDeleteOh Karen, I love your card and yummy blog hop candy! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my word! There's 419 comments right now! That's impressive!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun to see your accomplishments set out by month. I think that kind of introspection is so healthy & important to see what we have done!
I love your card, I think I like symmetrical designs.
I think it would be fun to see videos or tuts. I liked that one you did for AD-the reindeer one. Or maybe some examples of design principles. Or even a challenge!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Cute card. Love the twine. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and congrats on a wonderful 2012. Love the twine and hope its mine.
ReplyDeleteWow, you've had a great crafty year ... hope 2013 is just as good! Thanks for the chance to win your goodies.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year & thanks for the chance to win.
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Peggy Allen
Thanks for the giveaway and Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteJust found you following all the blog hops. Will be following you for years to come.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Hop and giveaway. I saw some nice things on your blog and like to look some more. I will be back.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all your accomplishments in 2012! I know you've got much more in store for 2013 and will continue to peruse your blog (no suggestions as love what I see). Love twine and bling so your blog candy is right up my alley. Happy New Year, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this opportunity to win the great prizes.
ReplyDelete1st time here. love it. would love to win, too.
ReplyDeleteWow great giveaway. I'm building a stash crossing fingers. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love these blog hops because I get to meet new stampers and get inspired! I love your style. Thanks for a chance to win some awesome string and bling! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThe sentiment is cute. I wish I could make white on white look good.
ReplyDeleteThis is so much fun. I have my SF Hot Double Chocolate Mocha in my left hand while my right hand is mouse driving to each blog for some eye candy. Happy New Year everyone. Sue
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all of your successes this year--I love your Tickled Pink card! This is the first time I have been at your site--I enjoyed looking around! Thank you for a chance at your giveaway! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletehappy new year! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI'd love some new ideas on using twine and bling...thanks for the give-away!
ReplyDeleteI love the sharing of ideas and inspiration. How it is you create you cards, the thought process. These are things I would like to see. Learning how soemone else approaches their card or projects helps me.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being part of this great blog hp.
Congrats for so many achievements this past year! And many more to come! Happy New Year to you! Love your card!
ReplyDeleteWhat great accomplishments! Happy New Year! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteJust discovered you through the hop and WOW, what a find! After hopping, I'm going back to spend time exploring your site (added you to Google Reader). Thank you for your generous give-away - and looking forward to seeing more of your projects, past and future! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeletegreat year for you. I always love to see new techniques. thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThat's a quick and easy card!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I'm new to your blog, which is one of the great things about this blog hop. I haven't seen it enough to be able to say what I'd like to see this year, but I look forward to coming back and checking it out when I have a little more time. Thanks for the chance at the great prize and Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, but always looking for new techniques or old products with new uses. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog but like what I see. Will be checking back often and have now added you to my bookmarks. Wish me luck on the drawing, would love to win some Twinery and Zva Crystals.
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect way to start the New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing so many wonderful things.
I really like your little critters.
Congratulations on all of the fabulous accomplishments over the past year! I'm looking forward to seeing what you bring into 2013- Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Karen and congratulations on all your wonderful achievements in 2012. Thank you for your generosity through this blog hop. This is my first time here on your blog so I don't feel that I could really comment on what you need to improve upon, however from what I have seen I do LOVE your simplicity and could see some serious scrapnapping taking place
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Karen!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see tutorials as part of your blog. I love learning "how it's done". Thanks for the inspiration and for the great prize!
Just reading the sentiment makes me giggle. Thanks for the fun.
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Karen you have had one awesome year! Congrats on all your accomplishments!!!
ReplyDeleteNice simple card! I am new to your blog so I will actually just be enjoying all of the inspiration you have to offer! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be holding my breath!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog but I love it! Love the clean style and cute designs. I will be back!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun way to begin the year--Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessed year you have had, and I hope the new one will be filled to the brim as well. Happy new year to you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your successes! You deserve them. And who can have too much twine? No one, I say!
ReplyDeleteWow you have had a very fun filled year, congrats on all you have done! Thanks for this great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHoping 2013 will continue to be just as if not greater than the last!
ReplyDeleteIn' new to all of this........you are so inspiring....thannk you
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your accomplishments!
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteIm honestly new to your blog, but that is what I love about these blog hops, the exposure to so many new creative people! You have been one busy lady in 2012 and you have inspired me so much. I would love just to get some cards submitted to some challenges...any suggestions, words of wisdom???
BTW thank you for the amazing give away and blessings to you and yours in 2013.
cool!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!! Thank you for the chance to win some string and bling!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You are a very talented woman :)
ReplyDeleteYou have indeed achieved some amazing things in the past year, and your creativity is amazing! I can't wait to see what you'll share with us this year! Congrats and happy new year!
ReplyDeletegreat give away thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI would love to see tutorials! And new techniques! Thanks for the chance to win some fabulous gifts! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. this is my first blog hop, having a great time and finding some great blogs.
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love twine!!! Congratulations on your list of accomplishments, that is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Thanks for the chance to win and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog, found through the hop, so I'm not familiar with you yet...but I will be soon. Happy New Year blessings to you and your family and may God continue to bless you with your talent and your blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win! Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your crafty accomplishments in 2012! I'm new to your blog, so can't really say what I'd like to see different....I do love card making though, so anything related to that will bring me back here. :) Thanks for the great give away!
ReplyDeleteI love to use Twine when I make my cards and Zva Crystals are a great embellishment. Thank you for the Fantastic prize package!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2013!!!
Honestly, just more of the same! I do love your clean and simple style! I am quite inspired by your work!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I am always looking for new techniques and tutorials. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteImpressive list of highlights for the past year. I am new to your blog and am extremely impressed by your simple and classy card designs. Hope to see more great creations in the future. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS! You have been blessed beyond measure this year. Wow indeed! You have talent to boot my dear and I am so happy that God blessed you with it so that you could inspire us all and teach us to create outside the box and follow our crafting dreams. May you continue to be blessed this new year. Big Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Thanks for the opportunity to win! :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the crocheted doilies card--beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the goodies in the blog hop.
Wooooow, what an amazing year it must have been for you, great achievements - congratulations! Thank you for a chance to win this fabby candy! xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Just discovered your blog and it looks great.
ReplyDeletei'm new to your blog, like what i see. suggestion on what i would like to see on the blog....i'm always interested in seeing new products being used, not necessarily new stamps per se but maybe new nestabilities, or new ink, etc. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Hope your New Years was great.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I love your CAS style and have been a fan for awhile. Love your stories too--if I don't have much time for perusing blogs, I will always read yours!! :) Would love to see more tips/tutorials on how you get inspired and manage to keep your beautiful cards so CAS!! I figure it is your graphic arts background and just comes naturally to you. Is there hope for the rest of us?! Thanks for the fun giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, I'm new to this blog so I appreciate the highlights you posted. I would love to see anything twine and also love tutorials. I am always itching to learn new techniques!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win these amazing prizes
Great card!
ReplyDeleteI'm now a follower of your awesome blog. Thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteI already read 1 of the suggestions that you've begun to incorporate into your posts - the one about including tips. I think that's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Congratulations on all your accomplishments in 2012. Thanks for a chance at some great blog candy.
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