Happy New Year!! I am thrilled to be participating in the Seasons Givings blog hop again this year! The hop is in it’s 8th year and is the brainchild of the amazing Latisha Yoast! EVERY stop on this hop is hosting a separate giveaway and there are A LOT of amazing stops so I highly encourage you to grab a cup of coffee or tea, get comfy, and take some time to check it all out! 😉 We want to thank you, fabulous readers, for a wonderful year of crafty support and friendship! I’ll have more details about my giveaway at the bottom of this post! 🙂
But first, I wanted to share my favorite cards of 2019! I feel like again there’s a healthy mix of colors, mediums, and subjects this year…maybe I’m branching out! 😉 I am incredibly thankful for the opportunities I’ve had this year to work 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 2020 and I’d love to know if there’s something you’d like to see from me next year!
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Looking forward to 2020, I have a few continuing crafty resolutions and new adventures to be excited about!! First off, I hope to continue to improve my copic coloring and watercoloring. And in a few weeks I am excited to be launching a new artistic venture: selling my alcohol ink and resin art! Here’s a sneak peek at some of what will be available and you can follow my shop on Instagram for all the launch details! I’ll also be sharing more alcohol ink and resin video tutorials for those of you who’d like to give it a try!
Here’s to keeping our resolutions and lots of crafty success in 2020 to all of us!
To celebrate the Season’s Giving Blog Hop I am giving away a $50 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? Leave your comments before 11:59 PM EST on January 7th, 2020 and the winner will be announced on January 9th!
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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Wow! Your cards are stunning! What amazing projects! I adored that little bunny sitting on your Copic marker! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win an amazing prize. Happy New year!
November is my favorite!!! So colorful! Happy New Year!
Eeek!! Your cards always blow me away but these cute critter designs just kill me! I love the roller coaster design and the one with the books. Thank you so much for inspiring me with your awesome ideas, and for the amazing giveaway. Happy New Year Jessica!
Hard to choose one favorite, but I love the hexagons from October! Thanks for the chance to win!
Wow! Congratulations!!! I’ve followed you for a long time and I’m excited to see your big reveal on your new art!
Happy crafty new year!! I loved your February card. It made me watch Ratatouille again. Thank you for all your inspiration!!
June!!! That inky background is stunning, and oh, wow! Your coloring on the flower is just fantastic! Best of luck with your new crafty venture! I know it’s going to be successful, because your alcohol ink artwork is just wonderful! Thank you for your very generous give away and inspiration!
So many of your cards would be a favorite, but I really like the roller coaster card. Thanks for the chance to win.
Happy 2020. Any of your alcohol ink or ink blending cards are always my favorites!
Well I love ALL of your cards, but of these cards here, I am drawn to your BEAUTIFUL underwater scene Lawn Fawn Flippin’ Awesome card! Thank you so much for the chance at your wonderful prize, Jessica, and Happy New Year!
I can’t pick just one. I just started with copic markers. I love all the cards.
Happy New Year! My favorite is your card from July!
Jess, I am thrilled to hear you are going to do alcohol ink tutorials! My favourite 3 faves are June, July & Oct. You are so talented. Wish you a Joy filled 2020!
Wow what a great creative year you had. I love the new resin work.
Oh my, these are great cards. My favorite is the little critters with the books! It is so cute and the coloring is awesome. That is such a generous prize and thanks for a chance to win. Good luck with your new venture. Those cards are beautiful
Of the ones pictured the June card is my favorite. You did have so many wonderful ones throughout the year though.
The September card. I love flowers and you brought them to life with you colors.
I always love your cards, but I especially love it when you make floral cards!!
Happy New Year! It’s hard to pick a favorite but I really like your pick for December. It’s such a cute little scene. It reminds me of how much fun it is shopping with my bestie for the holidays and that gives me such a happy feeling.
Wow Jessica! Beautiful card from the past year. Good luck on your new venture and Happy New Year!
Such fabulous cards and love your new art with alcohol inks and resin. My favourite is your this year is definitely the Gusteau’s card in February. I love all the detail you put into that card! Thanks for sharing your creativity.
I love all your cards with the cute animals, you are so creative with them!
Happy 2020! It’s hard to choose a favorite because they are all so amazing but I would have to say the critters on the roller coaster! It’s just too cute and I love amusement parks! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
I am a big fan of all of your projects, But the “All the Sparkle” one is at the top of my list. I love your alcohol art. I hope you have great success selling your pieces because they are stunning. Thanks for the chance to win an awesome prize. Happy New Year!
I love your world!!! I find you, now!
My favourite card Is ‘december’ : super night effect!!!