Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy New Year!

Happy 2015, everybody!  Did you stay awake 'til midnight to ring in the new year?  Or maybe you fall asleep well before then, as I sometimes do.  hee hee  Older I get, harder it is to make it past 9:30 or 10!

For the first time ever, I did not get any Christmas cards mailed out -- either store-bought or handmade.  Life was too full!  Luckily, mailing out New Year's cards IS a thing now, so I'm trendy.  :-)  I took inspiration from my friend Virginia, and mass-produced these as our New Year's cards:


I like Virginia's version much, much better...but I needed to make over 30 of these, so some of the pretty design elements had to go.  Ah well.  I am still pleased with how they came out.

Wishing you a fabulous new year, my friends!    



Paper: Night of Navy - SU; white glitter paper - Colorbok Accessories & Tools: turquoise glitter, Alpine & Himalayan snowflake punches - Martha Stewart; silver sequins; Snowflake punch - Stampin' Up!

11 comments:

LeAnne said...

I can attest to how pretty these are, having opened one just today! Thanks so much, Colleen! Happy New Year!

Virginia L. said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR, Colleen! You card is every bit gorgeous and sophisticated! I am glad mine inspired you somehow... Thanks for the mention! I hope 2015 is a going to be a fabulous year for you and family! HUGS!

Leslie Miller said...

It's currently minutes before midnight here, and I've had a quiet evening at home, just the way I like it. You did great getting 30 of these made, and so pretty, too! Love the navy background with the glittery border. I've been trying for days to get simply four of a kind done and can't seem to stick with it long enough each day to finish. Sheesh! Happy new year, Colleen!

Jaya Raghuvanshi said...

Gorgeous card Colleen! Wish you an Amazing New Year dear!

Paperesse said...

Lovely card, Colleen. This was a nice design to mass produce, while keeping postage costs down.

More people in France send New Year cards than Christmas, so you'd be right on time over here.

A very Happy New Year to you and yours my talented friend!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is beautiful! LOVING the snowflakes!!!!!!

Bonnie said...

Your version is just as beautiful! How special to get a New Year's card!

Stella said...

I lvoe your take and it's gorgeous.Don't be too hard on yourself.
Have a wonderful and blessed 2015 filled with hapiness, in good health and wonderful moments!! Sending love,
XX

Gibmiss said...

Hi Colleen
Fabulous card... Yes we partied... In our Casemates Square... No monkies.... Bands ... and Groups on a big stage... Fireworks to ... Amazing night....
Happy New Year... To you and Yours
Hugs Sylvie xx

Lisa Elton said...

I'm happy to have one of these little beauties in my hands!! Happy New Year Colleen, I hope it's FULL of GOOD things and blessings for you and your family!!!

Emily Keaton said...

So beautiful! I'm completely impressed that you made 30 of these. Wow! I peter out if I need to make more than 2 of something ;). My lovely copy is now gracing my kitchen window sill!! Happy New Year!

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