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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Year in Review Blog Hop



My friend and fellow former Amber Ink torchbearer, Karin, is hosting A Year in Review Blog Hop. It's fun to see synopses of other peoples' favourite creations; I decided to participate because two of my 2011 favourites haven't even been blogged yet! (Did December suddenly get really busy for anyone else, by any chance? :P There were cards and tags I photographed but never blogged, and at the end made but never even photographed!) 
Here are some of my 2011 favourites:


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Love the Echo Park patterned paper!


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Shakespeare, lots of fun little details, not-bad colouring. Happy sigh.


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Someday, this will be my feeling exactly. In the meantime, a fun 60th birthday card for someone else. 


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A little out of my box, in a good way. 


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I just like this.


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A more subtle age-related birthday card. 


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These two snowmen, and the happy colours, make me smile. 




The only cat Christmas card I made this year! Magenta stamp, Cuttlebug faux letterpress background, Glossy Accents on the ornaments, Stickles, computer-printed sentiment on vellum. 




I love the expression on the face of this Ippity penguin. I also love how perfectly the polka-dot paper works for a snowy background! 
To join in this fun year-end review, head over to Karin's blog and link up a post of some of your favourites, too! (Oh, if you need more incentive... there are prizes!) And Happy New Year! 
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27 comments:

  1. MegDecember 29, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Man, I don't know how you picked just twelve, but you picked some great ones! I totally stole, but have yet to post, that airplane one for my dad's birthday.

    Of course Mr Owl is a fan favorite, as is some Amber Ink! And I love your fun techniques like the music background, glitter stamp (swoon), and "letterpressing." And those snowmen! And that cat with the glossy ornaments! And that penguin with the polka dot paper!

    What a great year! Can't wait to see what you create in 2012!

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  2. CherylDecember 29, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Wonderful collection of cards! I loved looking at all of them. I really love the penguin too


    Wishing you a year of health, happiness and creativity! Happy New Year!

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  3. Barbara BruderDecember 29, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Your collect is so cute. Love the cat and the penguin cards the most!!

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  4. Tracey McNeelyDecember 29, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Oh I love your style, what a great collection. Happy New Year.

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  5. LindaDecember 29, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Cute cards. Love the cat! TFS! Happy New Year!

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  6. LorraineDecember 30, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Great range of cards! Enjoyed all of them! Happy New Year!

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  7. LeeDecember 30, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    What a great selection of cards. You have a lovely style of cardmaking. Your owl card is my favourite.

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  8. KarinDecember 30, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Sheesh, your cards are just amazing! I love the Amber Ink one, genius...And the penguin in the snow drifts is an awesome holiday card! I can't wait to see what you make in 2012 and thanks so much for linking up and playing along! Happy New Year friend :)

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  9. KaraDecember 30, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    love that chubby snowman!! happy new year!

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  10. DoneldaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    So many great creations!! How to pick??? I adore the one with music on it .. and being a cat lover he is so cute ...and you are right, the polka dots make awesome background for snow!!!

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  11. PenniDecember 30, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Wow what a fabulous choice - TFS

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  12. Paula-Scrap AddictDecember 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    that 60th birthday card is great!

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  13. Shelly SchmidtDecember 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    You have a great card making style- and the images are darling...I love the 60th card and the snow cards. Fun blog hop!

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  14. TerriDecember 30, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Nice job on all of them, I especially like the penguin though. Very cute! Happy New Year!

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  15. TracyDecember 30, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Your clean style is just fabulous and my favorite is that adorable little cat. :-) So glad you shared!

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  16. BrendaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    love your Christmas cards - especially the little kitty

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  17. AngelaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    What a great crafting year it's been for you! Excellent choices all. I especially love the ones I haven't seen yet...and yep, I obviously know what you mean about a busy december! I sent out stacks of un-photographed cards. Oh, well....

    Here's to another wonderfully crafty year ahead!

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  18. Sherry KushibabDecember 30, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Like your style, so many lovely cards. Like the expression on the face of the Ippity penguin too along with that blue background.

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  19. AllisonGDecember 30, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Love your cards - my faves are probably the airplane cuz I love Echo Park, too, and the penguin at the end - he looks so put out!

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  20. carol (krillsister)December 31, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Great cards. Love the snowman, cat & penguin ones especially.

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  21. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comDecember 31, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Hard to choose a fave, but I guess it will have to go to the snowmen! The short one is too cute!!!

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  22. AnonymousDecember 31, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    It is so hard to pick just a few faves. LOVE each of these and the new ones too! December did fly by! I hope 2012 is filled with lots of crafty goodness for you Lindsey!!! Hugs.

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  23. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    my goodness, you are talented :) i love the kitty card...the vellum sentiment strip is perfect. and, i love that magenta stamp. the ippity penguin card is perfection. happy 2012!

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  24. Savannah O'GwynnDecember 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    OHHHH! I love each card--so amazing how each one is DIFFERENT:) I love Year in Reviews! Happy NEW Year!!!

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  25. Wendy ten HoveJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    These are gorgeous!! Very nice to see them all lined up here, fabulous inspiration! Love it!
    Wishing you a wonderful new year!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  26. Emily LeiphartJanuary 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Ah, yes, these are some of my favourites of yours, Linds! Great choices. I wish I had time for this retrospect this year. I'm so happy to see you use that penguin. LOL Happy New Year to you! I hope it's fabulous. :)

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  27. Jen W.January 11, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I'm loving seeing everyone's favourites! So fun to take a little trip down memory lane and also see some I may have missed. :)

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