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Seasons Givings Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAY!)

31 Dec

Lots of giveaways happening on my blog right now!  I’ve got a stamp giveaway here and a $50 gift card giveaway to Simon Says Stamp here and here! 😉  Good luck!! 

Happy New Year!!  I am so excited to be participating in the Seasons Givings blog hop for the first time!  The hop is in it’s 5th year and is the brainchild of the amazing Latisha Yoast!  EVERY stop on this hop is a giveaway and there are A LOT of stops (over 70!)! 😉 We want to thank you, fabulous readers, for a wonderful year of crafty support and friendship!  I am giving away the Concord & 9th Celebrations stamp and die set pictured below!

My giveaway is open worldwide and is open for one week!  Please leave a comment on my blog letting me know if you have a New Year’s resolution and what it is (if you’re willing to share!) before 11:59 PM EST on Saturday, January 7th, 2017!  The winner will be announced on January 8th.

Yesterday I posted a round-up of my favorite cards of 2016 with a separate giveaway that you can find here  but I did want to share one more card with you!  I don’t often make New Year’s cards (I’m usually a little wiped out after Christmas card madness) but I made this card back in September and thought I’d share it again to wish you all a very Happy 2017!

I have a few crafty resolutions for 2017 that I’ll share and one that I’ll keep to myself until December 31st, 2017! 😉 I hope to improve my handlettering, complete at least once video a month, and delve into bujo and decorative bujo! 🙂 And most importantly I’m determined to get more comfortable with shading using copics and colored pencils.  Here’s to lots of crafty success in 2017 to all of us!

Below you’ll find the full hop list!  Have fun hopping and if this is your first time stopping by my blog, I hope you’ll visit again!  You can subscribe to my blog via the widget on the sidebar or find me on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram!  Have a great day and Happy New Year!!

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Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
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Taylored Expressions
Paper Smooches
Neat & Tangled
Technique Tuesday
Clear & Simple Stamps
Richard Garay
My Sweet Petunia
JustNick
Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Sunny Studio Stamps
Inchie Arts llc
Scrapbook Update
Buttons Galore
 Latisha Yoast
Julia Stainton
ChariMoss
Cristina Nunez
Wanda Guess
Vera Yates
Amy Tsuruta
Mary-Ann Maldonado
Lori Craig
 Lydia Fiedler
Jenn Shurkus
Lisa Henke
Dina Kowal
Libby Hickson
Emily Leiphart
Cindy Lawrence
Kelly Klapstein
Erica Houtghton
Elise Constable
Julee Tillman
Lee Murphy
Lisa Arana
Giovana Smith
Karen Baker
Lindsay Amrhein
Dana Joy
Marcie Sharp
Megan Hoeppner
Alicia Thelin
Asia King
Debbie Seyer
Yvonne Van De Grijp
Tenia Nelson
Michelle Woerner
Christina Griffiths
Lori McAree
Barbara Anders
Jill Hawkins
Veronica Zalis
Leigh Penner
Margie Higuchi
Amy Coose
Melody Rupple
Karen Letchworth
Heidi Ramsey Blankenship
Jennie Harper
Jodi Collins
Jessica Frost-Ballas —> YOU ARE HERE!
Gracie Chavez
Stephanie Klauck
Savannah O’Gwynn
Terre Fry
Neva Cole
Maria Levine
Misti Oblander
Ceal Pritchett

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  1. yvonne says

    January 1, 2017 at 12:12 am

    My resolution is to slow down and just be in that moment.

    Reply
  2. Mary Schmidt says

    January 1, 2017 at 12:24 am

    Resolution to get more active.

    Reply
  3. Susan Gosman says

    January 1, 2017 at 12:36 am

    I am resolved to begin using watercoloring on my cards. I’ve been hesitant, but that’s the best resson to give it a go.

    Reply
  4. Rowena M. says

    January 1, 2017 at 12:57 am

    Such fun cards Jess!!!

    Reply
  5. Lauri says

    January 1, 2017 at 12:57 am

    My resolution is to be more forgiving and not to be in such a hurry for everything. Wish me luck!

    Reply
  6. Kim becker says

    January 1, 2017 at 1:13 am

    my resolution is too just let God be in control….of everything!!

    Reply
  7. Maggie B says

    January 1, 2017 at 1:17 am

    Love your card, Jess. The colors are fun and I love the Bokeh look. I have a few do-able resolutions this year. One is to choose one day a month to make Christmas/Holiday cards so I’m not making myself crazy(er!) later in the year and another is to stop feeling guilty about taking the time to enjoy my craft room (& the new toys that Santa brought me last week!!). Now that my kids have “grown & flown” it’s okay for me to have some “me” time without feeling guilty, right? I hope your 2017 is your best year ever, filled with nothing but health, happiness and blessings. ~HUGS~

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  8. Leslie says

    January 1, 2017 at 1:55 am

    My resolution is to not make resolutions ? Love your cards.

    Reply
  9. Betsy says

    January 1, 2017 at 2:06 am

    Happy New Year! My resolution is to get organised!

    Reply
  10. Rikki Scott Morgan says

    January 1, 2017 at 2:08 am

    Happy New Year Jessica, thank you for all of your inspiration in 2016. Don’t really have a New Year resolution, just want to spread more kindness everyday.

    Reply
  11. Karen Letchworth says

    January 1, 2017 at 2:57 am

    Hi there, Jess.
    I’m new to your blog and I have to say WOW – you have some really amazing art. I will most definitely be back! Well, my biggest resolution (very honestly) is to lay off the Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. It will be difficult, but I have to do it. I also need to get my ever-growing bottom back into the gym and get in shape. Hey, just being honest here.
    I hope that you have an amazing 2017, and I will definitely be back to visit.
    Thanks for taking part.
    Blessings,
    Karen Letchworth
    http://www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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  12. Preety says

    January 1, 2017 at 4:15 am

    Happy new year 🙂
    My resolution is to become more organized and lose weight.
    cheers
    preety

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  13. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    January 1, 2017 at 4:27 am

    Thanks for a year of inspiration, looking forward for more of you beautiful work in 2017, happy new year!
    I usually have a small list of things I want to do, includes more hiking, more picnic and visit a new national park each year!

    Reply
  14. Kathy ness says

    January 1, 2017 at 7:30 am

    This is my first time visiting and I love your work! I will be back to look and learn.
    This year my resolution is to commit more consistent ant time to card making.

    Reply
  15. trishreddick says

    January 1, 2017 at 7:36 am

    I am new to your blog and look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work. Happy 2017. My crafty resolution is to do better planning to use more of my stash for the charity cards I make each month.I can’t wait to get started!

    Reply
  16. Celeste Goff says

    January 1, 2017 at 8:11 am

    Happy New Year Jess!!! Love your beautiful and shimmery bokeh card! My 2017 goal is to get a better lighting system for my blog. The one I have now is sub-standard.

    Reply
  17. Vikki H says

    January 1, 2017 at 8:39 am

    Your bokeh style card is so festive! I like your goals. Mine are to create a new craft room, make more cards and post more often.

    Reply
  18. Isabel Z says

    January 1, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and artistry; you inspire me so much. My crafting goal for 2017 is to try to create at least once a week. Doesn’t seem like a lot but balancing work, my family, and taking care of my mom leaves little time for anything else but crafting freshens my soul so it’s important.

    Reply
  19. macimbalo says

    January 1, 2017 at 8:51 am

    Love your bokeh New Years card and hope you have a great new year! My craft resolution is to use more stamps I already own!

    Reply
  20. Sherri C. says

    January 1, 2017 at 9:24 am

    Happy New Year! My goal this year is to make at least one Christmas card and tag every week!

    Reply
  21. Renee VanEpps says

    January 1, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Ooooh that’s a gorgeous card!!! Still love that Bokeh effect! My New Year’s resolution is to drop all the weight I gained in 2016!!!

    Reply
  22. blueyedscrapper says

    January 1, 2017 at 9:31 am

    wow!!! Stunning card! My goal, one of them being crafty wise, is to take the time to craft. It relaxes me, and I need to relax more. Happy new Year!

    Reply
  23. Lucinde | Lucilight says

    January 1, 2017 at 9:50 am

    I would love to make more crafty videos this year 🙂 Happy new year!

    Reply
  24. Kelly says

    January 1, 2017 at 10:12 am

    love your creations! I don’t really make resolutions. Just hope to be healthier, more active, more creative and more giving in 2017.

    Reply
  25. Kathy W says

    January 1, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Great New Year’s card, l really like the bokeh. I am hoping to stay healthy and take care of myself.

    Reply
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