My 10 Favorites of 2013

I always enjoy revisiting my creative projects from the year ... here are my 10 favorite non-holiday creations for 2013 (holiday favorites can be seen here):

1 - I love everything about this Camera-themed design ... stamp with a matching die cut (so much easier than all of that detailed cutting); lots of inks and sprays and sparkle (with resist); and that fun gatefold.  I also love that it was a winner at Hero Arts (always fun to get to go shopping).

 

2 - Vintage book pages, ink, rubber stamps, recycled postage stamps, stickers ... and lots of fun.  I just love how this design came together and had so much fun making that collaged book page background.

 

3 - Transitioning the SCS Inspiration Challenge to a new hostess was a big change for me this year, however I am so grateful to have had 5 1/2 years of that amazing experience ... and also have the time to pursue some new opportunities (hint hint ... announcement coming soon).   This was one of my favorite cards from the Inspiration Challenge this year (I always love when I can celebrate our Team).

4 - I have also had a blast designing for Crafter's Companion this year ... and am excited that I will continue this year as their CD-ROM Design Specialist.  I become a Certified Colorist with Spectrum Noir Markers and had the chance to do lots of tutorials, including this Salted Inky Background using Spectrum Noir refills ... I do love getting inky.

 

5 - I had so much fun with Washi Tape this year ... I just can't get enough.  I especially love when I can use it as the focal point for the entire design ... like this Sympathy Card design.

6 - Another Camera Card makes it on the list ... this time with a clean & simple design featuring fantastic woodgrain cardstock (and a bit more washi tape).   I also really loved playing with buttons and flair this year.  This card was a winner at The Moxie Fab World Challenge ... so sad to say good-bye to Cath this year ... and so grateful for how her challenges & feedback pushed me to keep improving my designs.

7 - Love this card that started out as a fail ... but then was rescued, and became a favorite.  Orange is my favorite color, and I love how it really shines in this design.  It was also for one of the Dare to Get Dirty Challenge at Splitcoast Stampers ... being a Dirty Girl is still on my bucket list.

 

8 - I had a blast designing for A Blog Named Hero's Dear Santa Event this year ... and my favorite project was making these Coaster Magnets.  Although this is sort-of a holiday project, I love that by using these great colors and snowflakes, these magnets can be used all year long.

 

 

 9 - This collage card was just so fun to make ... I was able to incorporate so many of my favorite elements from the year ... Papaya!, postage stamps and sequins to name a few ... and I love how the end result turned out.  I see something new every time I look at it.

 

10 - This clean & simple design was my first winner at The Muse Challenge ... I do love my die cuts, twine & bling.

 

If you'd like to join the fun and do a post a summary of your favorite projects of the year, please link-up below (I'll keep the linky open until January 15th), so we can all take a walk down memory lane with you ... and I'll pick one random participant to receive some goodies to start them creating for 2014.

Comments

[~amy~]

awesome picks!

Merry Christmas!

[Electra]

I can see why these are your favorites. There is pure magic here! Happy New Year, Stef!

[lauren]

love, love, loooooooooooove all of these! the papaya collage miiiiight be my fave, but really, every single one ROCKS in a big big way!!! (umbrella man is also AMAZING!) wow, wow, WOW!!! :)

[Gabby]

It was so fun to see your favs of 2013! I don't think I ever saw #1 and 2. I like them both. And ... love colors and salty bkgrd on #4. All of them are terrific. Also, thanks for the comments that say why you like each one. I wasn't sure if you meant for us to link our own 10 favs of 2013 but that's what I did. I should have asked because others have linked up one each. Ooops! So sorry if I linked too many. :( If need be, please remove 9. Hee! Thanks for inspiring me to go through the cards I did upload this last yr. I had forgotten so many of them and had to smile as I recounted the "story" behind them or who and why I made them. I had to make some unexpected cards in a "hurry" and I didn't have time to take a pic of them b4 I had to leave and take them with me or mail them. I don't make absolute resolutions but I mentally jot down some 'new things to do' and 'things to do better' in the new year. Taking a few "extra" minutes to take pics of the "unexpected" cards I make will be on a list. Wishes to you, Stephanie, for a great year that is filled with self-discovery and new adventures! Gabby :D

[Lin Brandyberry]

I love looking at your picks of the year, Steph - my favorite is your collage! Happy New Year - may it be another creative one for you!