Happy New Year’s Eve! Last year I was thinking that 2021 had to be a better year…it’s been better in some ways but worse in others…I am REALLY hoping that 2022 might finally be a good fresh start for SO many things!
I’ll be back to share my first card of 2022 soon; but first, I wanted to look back and share my favorite cards of 2021! Card-making, and crafting in general, has been a source of great joy for me this year but, if I’m being honest, also a source of stress and anxiety. I’m really trying to prioritize myself more and as a result haven’t crafted as much as I have in years past. However I find that with that change I’m enjoying it more and I hope that continues in 2022! You’ll also notice that I skipped two months and chose an extra card for March and September instead! I decided it was okay to be a little picky, ha!
I am incredibly thankful for the opportunities I’ve had this year to work with and guest for some of my very favorite companies and you’ll find most of them represented below! I look forward to sharing more with you in 2022 and I’d love to know if there’s something you’d like to see from me next year!
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I’ve been sharing these annual round-ups for several years now and I really enjoy looking back to see how my style and design has evolved over the years!
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It definitely seems like I’m getting a little bolder and brighter as the years go on! I look forward to seeing what 2022 will bring!
Anyway, in case you’re looking to close out 2021 with a little crafty shopping I wanted to make sure you knew about this fabulous sale going on over at Honey Bee Stamps in honor of the founder, Melissa Hewitt’s, birthday! You’ll automatically save 25% off your entire purchase site-wide! It’s their biggest sale of the year and good for only one day so shop early for the best selection! Also, don’t forget that Honey Bee Stamps also carries some fantastic crafting supplies like my favorite Tonic glitter cardstocks and embellishments, distress inks and oxides, adhesives, cardstock, envelopes, and more! And as always thank you so much for choosing to shop through my affiliate links! It means so much to me! Happy shopping!
And finally, looking forward to 2022, I have a few continuing crafty resolutions and new adventures to be excited about!! First off, I’m excited to continue growing my Patreon page as I really enjoy getting to know my fabulous patrons and I’d love to have you join me over there! Second I think it’s finally time for me to take a bit of a leap and start putting my art out there for sale…I know I’ve been promising it for years but things are finally falling into place for me to make that happen! And lastly I’ve made great leaps and bounds in my health and fitness during 2021 and I want to continue that in 2022!
Here’s to making it work and lots of crafty and personal success in 2022 for all of us! Happy New Year!!
To celebrate the New Year I am giving away a $100 gift card to the crafty shop of your choice!! My giveaway is open worldwide and is open for one week! To enter, please leave me a comment and let me know if any of these cards were favorites of yours this year! Or did you have a different card in mind? And as a bonus thank you to my current (and hopefully future) patrons on Patreon you’ll automatically get five entries to this giveaway! Leave your comments before 11:59 PM EST on January 7th, 2022 and the winner will be emailed on January 8th, 2022! Good luck!!
Wow! Such absolutely stunning cards!! I love all your creations so I can’t pick an overall fav but I am loving your November Peace card right now since I am totally in a rainbow mood! `
I am in awe of your cards but have to say I LOVE the way you did the light bulbs on the Merry and Bright card. Absolutely, incredible. Thank you for sharing your talent.
I absolutely love the bubble card, don’t know how I missed it!! Thank you for another great year of inspiration!!
Honestly, I love everything in your gallery, but your alcohol ink art really calls out to me! What a generous giveaway – and the best of luck with your art in 2022!
I am new to card making and you have taught me a lot of the skills of ink blending and card compositions as well as tips on organizing. Thank you for sharing your talents with us all. I did miss your presence and am so glad you are taking care of yourself! I hope 2022 brings peace and joy to you, to us all. Take care!
Jess, I tried to go back because I knew there were others that I loved, but when I went back through your feed my list got so long of loves, that I lost track of them all, but your July Halloween card and December’s Christmas lights that you shared here were two of my absolute favorites. You are inspiring in so many ways. I appreciate your honesty and love how you are always reaching toward new goals and refining your talents. I’m proud of you for spending energy on other things in your life and so happy that it has brought back some more joy in creating. I feel so blessed that our paths crossed and that I can continue to learn from you and be blessed by you!
I’m with Lindsey – I have a long list of favorites from you! lol You are just so talented and it’s always a treat to see what you come up with. From the 12 you showed, March might be my fave, but Jan & Feb are pretty close! Happy New Year!!
Such a great year in review! I absolutely love, love, love your ink blending. I have watched your tips and tricks tutorial a few times on YouTube, too (great video!). I definitely think the May, “Have a killer day”, card with the killer whales 🐳 was my favorite. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the new year. Happy New Year! 🥳
I love the Halloween card. The mouse
on the ladder and the bunny helping
by cutting out the eye. The shading
on the pumpkin is wonderful. Cards
with any animals are always my
favorite. But there are so many
other beautiful cards – hate to
pick just one. Thanks for sharing
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hello there! The mousey bubbles card you did for your 10k on YT is still one of my favorites. I love the colors in the bubbles.
Your cards are always a WOW! in my book!!! My faves are April and Dec, I LOVE how boldly you use color!!!!!!!!!!!
gorgeous cards!!! I loved all of your alcohol ink videos this year!!! Thanks!!! Have a happy New Year!!!
I have loved being a patron and highly recommend it. 👏👏👏 for focusing on your health. Something we should all do! Here’s to 2022 and all the blessings coming your way. I live all your ink blended cards and alcohol ink cards!! Happy New Year!!!!
Jess- thank you for sharing your talents! You are very inspiring. I love your card from March- so vibrant and beautiful. Happy new year!
The Lawn Fawn card with the bubbles is just spectacular and definitely one of my favourites from this year! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway and I look forward to seeing what you create in 2022 x
Hi, Jessica – I would LOVE to win! My favorites from the ones you posted were the LF one from the Bubbles release, the “killer” whale one from HA (love that!) and the CCC card- adorable! TFS and thanks for inspiring us all!
Lori S in PA
So many stunning and beautiful cards to choose from, my favorite card’s are March and November but I love all of them
Hi. I enjoy September and November options the best because of the simplicity of the cards but still remaining elegant.
Thank you
Your creative talent has been an inspiration to me. Love your work. I am in love with your March card . Those bubbles are so fun😊
I love the vibrant backgrounds of June and August cards!
Love your use of color! It was so fun to see the comparison of year to year! My favorites were March, I’m blown away, and December, Merry and Bright. Thanks for sharing!
Jessica, your August card is magnificent. That ink blending is perfection, and I love the silhouette stamping. Have a blessed New Year.
A great year of cards! My absolute favorite is your July card. Those two cute little guys are too adorable!!! Happy New Year!
These are all stunning but my favorite is the December one b/c the background really caught my eye and I love the bold colors of the lights.
All of your cards are so special and colorful that I can’t pick a favorite.