Every year I have fun going back through my posts & choosing my 10 favorite cards (here is 2010, 2009 & 2008) ... it was more of a challenge this year to narrow down my group (which I suppose is a good thing).
1. This card used one of my favorite paper lines of the year ... Graphic 45's Once Upon a Springtime. I love the clean lines of this design (sometimes less really is more) and how all of the elements work together ... not to mention my favorite kraft cardstock ... and if you click through you can see a close-up of the subtle sparkle on the fairy wings that really made this design shine.
2. Super Grover just makes me smile ... as well as this Catslife Sentiment ... and I love my coloring on this one too ... something I don't do nearly often enough.
3. This card features K&Company's Jubilee ... another favorite collection of the year ... love the rich hues and these wonderful dimensional butterfly stickers. It's amazing how a little bit of ink sponging can add such dimension to already gorgeous papers ... and this one was also a member of the Froggin' Fantastic Four at the Lily Pad Cards blog.
4. I love how my faux leather technique worked for this fun cowboy boot ... I also love making shaped cards using photos as a template.
5. Whimsical Melange was one of my favorite sets released by Artistic Outpost this year ... and Authentique was a favorite paper line ... and in this card they come together perfectly.
6. While I love clean & simple cards ... I also love inky techniques like this sponged and water-spotted background & awesomely inky flowers ... this card was also a winner at the Color Me Crazy Challenge on the Petaloo blog.
7. I truly fell in love with everything about this card ... converting a scrapbooking sketch into a card ... EAD Designs rub-ons (another favorite product of the year) ... Art Chix Studio ... fabulous designer papers ... and my step-mom's vintage buttons. It was a Sketchy Thursdays Favorite as well.
8. I know I only made this card a few days ago ... but it's already a favorite. I love how the new stamps work together ... and I love how those colors just POP!
9. I love incorporating vintage magazines & books into cards (in this case Popular Science Magazine) ... and I love the challenge of creating masculine designs ... throw in some vintage buttons and this one is a winner to me.
10. What can I say ... I love cards that make me giggle ... and the fact that a fashion model inspired this wacky design makes me giggle even more.
I love the wide variety of designs ... and yet they are all a little bit of *me*.
Hope you enjoyed taking a walk down memory lane with me ... looking forward to another fun year of creative inspiration.
And if you'd like to join the Top 10 Fun ... link-up here, so we can all share the fun ... I'll leave it open until January 10th ... and might even send a little prize to one random participant.
what an awesome idea to post ten of your favorite cards...Wow on all of them Stephanie...
connie paxman
Posted by: Connie Paxman | December 27, 2011 at 08:34 PM
FUN...love all of them!
Posted by: ~amy~ | December 28, 2011 at 07:59 AM
I like that this post of your fav cards shows your versatile talent! From fun and silly to creative designs to simply beatiful ... it's all there! :) Well done.
Posted by: Gabby | December 28, 2011 at 06:33 PM
I'm having a lot of fun seeing what people chose as their own favourites :) I'm going month-by-month on my own blog :)
Posted by: Jessi | December 29, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Ooh, Jessi just send me over here and I'm glad she did...what great cards! I love that boot one-the faux leather looks so good. I also love the scrapbook-layout one!
Posted by: Meg C | December 29, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Wonderful collection of cards! I loved looking at all of them.
Wishing you a year of health, happiness and creativity! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Cheryl (Shestamps) | December 29, 2011 at 08:42 PM
Super collection!! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year.
Posted by: Barbara Bruder | December 29, 2011 at 09:07 PM
Can you say fun? All of them wonderful.
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | December 29, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Great cards. The boot and the butterfly caught my eye.
Posted by: Linda M Loew | December 29, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Love all the different styles and techniques you showcased in your collection.
Posted by: Lee | December 30, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Beautiful cards! EEK - I love super grover! Happy New Year!
Posted by: LorraineN | December 30, 2011 at 02:42 AM
Great cards! Thanks so much for linking up at my blog...Happy New Year!
Posted by: Karin | December 30, 2011 at 07:34 AM
great projects!! happy new year!
Posted by: kara | December 30, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Great cards TFS
Hugs
Penni
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Posted by: Penni | December 30, 2011 at 09:35 AM
look at that BOOT! they are all wonderful but that boot really stands out
Posted by: Paula | December 30, 2011 at 10:51 AM
I love seeing all of your designs- and could not pick just one (or two) favorites! Have a happy New Year full of more creating!!!
Posted by: Shelly Schmidt | December 30, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Great job on all of them. I especially like super grover. So cute! Happy New Year.
Posted by: Terri Moore | December 30, 2011 at 05:19 PM
I forgot to say the boot is amazing too!
Posted by: Terri Moore | December 30, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Beautiful cards Stephanie! You have a gift with ink. :-) So nice to see your faves. Glad you joined the hop!
Posted by: Tracy | December 30, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Love the boot....
Posted by: Brenda Smalle | December 30, 2011 at 06:56 PM
I love ALL of your cards and your style. Grover made me smile, too!
Posted by: Allison G in TX | December 30, 2011 at 09:51 PM
Great cards. Love the one where you inked the papers. Those colors were gorgeous.
Posted by: carol aka krillsister | December 30, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Oh, it sure is fun to see your year's worth of beauty all lined up in one place. Thanks. ~ Rose
Posted by: Rose C | December 31, 2011 at 08:56 AM
My daughter Claire (6) and I are perusing our favorites...while mine was that gorgeous sparkling butterfly card, Super Grover TOTALLY stole Claire's heart...okay, mine, too :)! Happy New Year, Stef!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | December 31, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Gorgeous cards... my faves are 3 and 8! Thanks for doing this... I linked mine up even though I have 12!
Posted by: Glenda J | December 31, 2011 at 04:39 PM