Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy New Year!

Hello everyone!  Happy New Year!  Did you stay up until midnight to see 2012 come in?  I did, which amazed me, because I did not feel well yesterday.  We were supposed to have company in the afternoon, and had been invited to a friend's house for the evening, but we dropped both plans because of me.  :o(

Today is a new day, though, and a new year.  I want to say thank you to all of you who subscribe to my blog, are a Follower, or who just pop by now and then.  Your kind comments add sparkle to my days, and make me so happy.   :o)  When my daughter was sick with anorexia last year, and I was having my surgery, your prayers and positive thoughts truly, truly helped get me by.

I continue to be amazed by the boundless kindness and warmth this online crafting community offers. Each and every one of you is so special!

I've been visiting several blogs today, and see that folks are showing their favorite creations for the past year.  It's a fun feature that I enjoy. I'd like to show mine, too!

Here they are, in no particular order except for the first one:  my absolute fave! (click on the captions beneath the photos to go to the original posts)
Artful Frame
Thistles
Embossed Nature
Celebrating My Daughter
CAS Butterfly
'God Is Our Refuge'
Inspired by Rosy Gloves
Kindness In Pink
Single Snowflake
Christmas Tulips
Viva La Verve - Sketch #3
I went back as far as August to choose some favorites to show.  I'm sure there are others, but these will do!

I found out this morning that the two cards below were chosen by crafters at Splitcoast as FAVORITES:  The Best of 2011.  What a complete honor!

Baby Blossoms
Inspired by a Poppy
Cheers to all of you, and here's to a fabulous 2012!!

Colleen

25 comments:

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, goodness, it would be hard to narrow it down from among your plentiful gorgeous cards! I have to say, though, that you picked some of my faves, too. The first and last and, oh, that simple thistle card, and the red roses on black and white, and, gosh, the tulips, and, and, and... Happy new year, Colleen!

Unknown said...

beautiful cards Colleen! i can see why your work was chosen as faves at SCS...you are so talented. happy 2012! xx

Shirley said...

Well, Colleen, I wanted some inspiration and knew I would get it here! Your review really got my juices going! Happy New Year to you too, Colleen! Wishing your family a year of health and happiness! Your last year was truly not easy for you and family. Here's to 2012, my blogging friend!

Ann Schach said...

Gorgeous creations, Colleen! May 2012 hold health and happiness for you and your family!

Bev J. said...

All are wonderful cards-hard to pic a favorite.

Wishing only good things for you and your family in the New Year!

Patrice said...

Gorgeous cards - the hydrangea is my favorite! Blessings to you in the new year!

~Tammy~ said...

All of your creations are stunning! I am one of your biggest fans! I think the single snowflake is my favorite! Somehow I missed that one this year!

My favorite colors to work with!

Happy New Year! Wishing you the best and nothing but all the goodness you deserve! Hope you feel better as well!

Lisa Elton said...

Hope you're feeling better Colleen. What a fun post full of beautiful eye candy! Thanks for sharing this today and Happy New Year!

Bumblebee said...

Happy new year, love the cards you chose!

Janny's Cards Creations said...

Happy New Year Colleen. What a beautifull cards. It is difficult with card is the best. I love them al. I Wish you the best, all the goodness you deserve also for your family in the new year. And yes Belle get a present of Santa Claus. Greeting Janny

Unknown said...

Happy New Year Colleen. I hope you are feeling better! Thank you so much for the Parade of Cards! They are all so gorgeous and inspiring. Congratulations on the honors at SCS too! You deserve it girl!!!!
hugs,
Ellen

Anonymous said...

Congrats! All of these are gorgeous. I certainly can't pick one special. Happy New Year to you and your family.

Chris R. from Iowa

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

All your cards are! gorgeous Colleen! They are all so elegant and pretty! I Love your frame too!

Emily Keaton said...

Not only do I remember every single one of these, Colleen, I love each one *completely*, as well!! Fab job picking a terrific collection of favorites. Can't wait to see all that you create in 2012!! Happy New Year, my friend!!

Benzi said...

They are fabulous, Colleen. I can see why your favorite of all is the first one. Outstanding!!! And, those tulips are one of my favorites as they are my favorite flower and you did a fabulous job with them.

Let me tell you my New Year's Eve was nothing to write home about. I was in bed and propped up on pillows watching NCIS..didn't even watch the ball drop. Yawnnn.........

Pauline said...

These are all stunning cards Colleen, here's to a crafty year, and good health and happiness :-)

Karen McAlpine said...

Beautiful cards, Colleen! Hope you are feeling better today. Happy New Year!!

CraftLein* - enjoy creativity said...

Happy New Year Colleen! Your cards are always fab. and beautiful!!

Love from The Netherlands,
Leintje*

Carol Hurlock said...

Aaaaa these are a trip down memory lane. I think it is awesome to review each of our own favorites for the year. Yours are outstanding. They show your beautiful style. Your work is beautiful Colleen and I am such a fan. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!!!

Bear Hugs,
Carol

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing all you past card with us again.. They are all so pretty. I just love your style of card making.. Sooooo pretty!!

Congrats on your win over a SCS.. How exciting..

Hugs, Linda

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

I don't know how you picked only these projects to share for your 2011 review--EVERYTHING you make is AMAZING! LOVE LOVE LOVE your creations, Col!! Happy NEW Year!!!

Donna B. said...

A wonderful selection of cards Colleen!! My favorites are the snowflake and the butterfly birthday! I really had fun creating my list and I love looking at everybody else favs list!!

Bonnie said...

All of these are such beautiful cards and I love them as much this time as the first time I saw them. Happy New Year to you and your family.

ChristineCreations said...

Such stunning cards Colleen! You have a beautiful eye for color and just the right embellishments...such beautiful work. A year to celebrate some awesome creativity!

Jinny Newlin said...

What an absolutely amazing line-up, Colleen! You should be so proud!

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