Thursday, January 1, 2015

2015 Season's Givings Blog Hop


Hip.. hip.. hooray!! Happy 2015!! I wish you all a very happy New Year and may this year be a blessed year for all of us filled with many goodness and amazing things.

Welcome to the 3rd annual Seasons Givings Blog Hop. What's unique & fun about this hop is every single blog that participate has giveaways. So, grab your cup of coffee and browse around. Stick around and you'll see my giveaways on the bottom of  my post. :)

2014 had been a great year for me. Most memorable part was that I get to go home to Indonesia and spent some time with  my family and met my beautiful niece. Work wise it's been pretty good as well. There's some hiccups here and there, but I really can't complain. I'm looking forward to 2015.

My motto for 2015? The best is yet to come. Maybe it should be my motto for life. What's your motto for 2015? And speaking about best thing... see my MFT announcement post below. Fun stuff ahead! :)

Now, as we started the new  year, I look back and want to share my top 5 favorite project from 2014. Let's get on with it right away, shall we?

1. This card that I made for 2014 Gallery Idol Top 15 is my favorite card of all time. This was the only card where I had to re-do it at least 5 times. But, I do so love the end result. From the colors, design to the texture. And, it went to one of the most special person in my life, my dear mom.
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2. This second card totally captured my love of flower sets using one of my all time favorite flower set from Wplus9. Hm... yeah... looks like I am loving blue & white in 2014. And, a dash of gold never hurt.




3. If you have followed my blog for a while, you know I love my Silhouette. Especially to make shape card. This card was one of the few shape card I made in 2014.




4. Another fun card to make is of course, interactive card! If you click on the pic, you could see a bigger pic of the card and you could see there's a skinny track that allow the penguin to skate to the right.




5. Now, this card below, capture my love of watercolor technique. I think this is one of the most delicate card I've ever made. Funny that I used to think flower stamps are intimidating. ;)



Now the giveaway. I've been blessed to be on several awesome DT in 2014 and also won quite a few goodies. As usual, when I enter a new year, I clean up my craft room to make room for new goodies. And, I am offering those goodies to you.

I have 2 giveaways. Simply leave a comment here by midnight Sunday, 1/4/2015. And, if you enjoy my blog, I'd love for you to follow my blog. There'll be lots of exciting thing coming in 2015! You can also find me here, on: Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for stopping by here and may your New Year starts off great!


Box 1: There She Goes Stamps, Unity Stamp, Hero Arts Neon  ink pads


Box 2: There She Goes Stamps, Riley & Company stamps,
Spellbinders dies & I Zink

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Rubeena I. said...

Happy New Year!!! Your cards are beautiful, Vera <3

Mommyeyedr said...

Loved seeing your favorite cards! I will definitely have to follow your blog! Wishing you a wonderful and creative Year!

Toni said...

my goodness your gallery card rocks!

Unknown said...

Awesome opportunity thank you!

Lynette C said...

Happy New Year! Looking torwards a wonderful year ahead.

Jennifer said...

Happy New Year! Love your shape card, she is too cute! All your cards are awesome actually!

Larisa said...

Happy New Year! Awesome opportunity thank you!

Karenladd said...

Thank you for your generous giveaway! My resolution for 2015 is to scrap more!

Nikki said...

Happy New Year and thanks for the chance I'm already bloglovin you :)

Lucy E. said...

Awesome projects!
My favorite is the water color flower card. Happy New Year!

Julie C. said...

Happy New Year Vera!
Always enjoy reading your blog and that shaped card has to be my favourite!

joy said...

Love your cards! I have been a follower for awhile but don't comment as often as I should! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies. Happy New Year Vera!

Bonnie said...

Happy New Year. Loved that watercolor card, but then again I loved them all.

nattyboots said...

Lovely cards thanks for sharing
My Motto - Live every day as it comes . x

Pam said...

Happy New Year!
love your work!

Lisa Lara said...

Such beautiful creations Vera. Happy New Year. Looking forward to designing on the SugarPea Designs blog with you!

Yolanda Garrido said...

Very nice projects!! Happy New Year and thanks for the inspiration!

Dottie said...

These two cards are so beautiful! Thanks for your generosity in giving these gifts away.

Paula said...

I love that little skating penguin. Happy 2015

Georgiana said...

Beautiful projects you have shared! Thanks for the opportunity and for being so generous! Happy New Year!

Irene said...

Wow! I am blown away by the beauty of your cards! Thanks for the generous giveaway and happy new year!

stampingandstitching said...

Happy New Year, Vera! It sounds like 2014 was a great year for you and hopefully 2015 will be even better again! All of your cards are fabulous! Thanks so much for the chance to win a wonderful prize:)

craftymom205 said...

Love the cards. Thanks for the chance to win.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Laurel Beard said...

Love all the cards you chose to feature today and I love your clean and simple style! Fantastic!!!!

cdoggett01@yahoo.com said...

I don't make resolutions but I do chose a word for the year...this years word-pursue. I want to pursue good health, higher learning and inner peace...its a tall order...but I got this! ;) HNY! Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize! Very generous of you! Wishing you more success in 2015!!

Maria said...

Lovely cards ! Happy crafting 2015 !

Tracie said...

Love your watercolor card. Thanks for the chance to win!

Karen Buchanan said...

Beautiful cards, congrats on your news. Happy New Year!

Irit Shalom said...

Thanks for the great cards and best ever prizes! Happy New Year!

paperpapier said...

Your cards are always inspiring...way to go...!!

Melissa said...

So beautiful!

Sandy said...

Wonderful selection of favorites Vera. The penguin one is just so fun, and the watercolors are beautiful.

Marci Morgan said...

CONGRATULATIONS VERA! How exciting to be on the MFT design team!. It is an honor you have absolutely earned! Thank you for the constant artistic inspiration throughout the year and for making so many of my creations possible! I appreciate you and wish you nothing but happiness and success in 2015! Happy New Year!!!

Unknown said...

Fabulous projects! Happy New Year! I also believe the best is yet to come....my daughter gets married September 26th....in a Vineyard....on Cape Cod! Life is good.....knock on wood! Be well!

Rita W said...

Gorgeous projects! Congrats on the new challenge blog team. I can't wait to see what you make!

Kristie Goulet said...

LOVE your projects!!! Happy New Year!

Unknown said...

Happy New Year Vera and thanks for your generous prizes! Congrats on joining the MFT challenge team!!!

Bunny said...

Happy New Year. What a beautiful watercolor flower card. Thank you for the hop.

Holly aka Toy said...

Hi Vera!! Congrats on your new venture :) These cards are just so adorable! Happy New Year to you!

~amy~ said...

Versa, I totally love your card shares....they are all FANtastic!
Happy New Year!

terrie said...

Happy New Year
Lovewly cards

Susie said...

This is my first visit to your blog. Your cards are beautiful! Love the generous prizes you offer.

TenSGal said...

Lovely cards!
Thanks for the chance to win! Happy New Year!
Susan

Jennifer Scull said...

oh goodness, I love your cards! so inspiring!
thanks for a chance to win some fabulous goodies! :)

Happy New Year to you!

Mary-Anne V said...

Beautiful cards. Not sure if I have a motto for this year but you have given me something to think about. Happy New year! jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com

Cheryl said...

Beautiful cards! Thank you for all the inspiration this year.

Happy New Year!

Celeste Goff said...

Happy New Year to you and yours! I don't really have a motto for 2015. Just grateful and happy to be alive and have such wonderful family and friends in my life!

Lucinde | Lucilight said...

Thanks for the great giveaways! Happy new year :)

Becky said...

Happy New Year!! Your cards are just stunning.. Thanks for a chance to win.

Carolee McCaslin said...

Love your blog and inspiration!! Happy New Year!

Jenna E said...

Absolutely Beautiful Cards!!!! Can't wait to see what you have planned for 2015!

Birgit said...

Your cards are stunning! Love the butterfly one! Congrats on becoming part of the MFT challenge design team as well. How exciting!

Sharon said...

Your cards are beautiful - especially the water color one! Look forward to seeing more!

Jeff S said...

Great great ideas, great cards!

choman9912@aol.com said...

Oh my goodness - these cards are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing they are so inspiring!

Lunarea said...

Have a wonderfully happy new year, filled with success and joy, Vera! Thank you for your generosity with the giveaway, too. I'm *completely* in-love with the watercolor flower card. I've recently got a whole bunch of fun flower stamps and I'm looking forward to playing with them. Thank you for the inspiration! :)

Queenie Jeannie said...

I hope you have a happy and blessed new year! :D

Geneviève said...

Thanks a lot and keep on your good work

Michelle said...

Happy New Year! Such a great blog hop! Thank you for a chance to win!

theCook said...

Wow, wow, wow ! That "like a rainbow" card is just amazing! A real piece of art!

Rachel said...

vera you are full of SO much talent! i am always blown away by your creations. Happy New year!
-Rachel
rwkrafts.com

Super Jen said...

What a wonderful idea! Happy New Year!

Unknown said...

Here is to a fun new adventure in 2015 in the crafting world,

JPScraps said...

Your cards are so wonderful and creative! Happy New Year!

Kris B said...

Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations with us! I received a Silhouette for Christmas! Can't wait to start playing!

AprilsL8 said...

Thanks for the great giveaway!

Becca Cruger said...

Vera, your cards are always tailored to perfection. Your designs are fresh and bright and amazing.

Patty said...

Awesome cards!! I'm still working on my motto for the year, but it's something like...stop thinking about it & DO IT!!

Shelly said...

Happy 2015! Love your cards, Vera! And I don't have much of a motto...just one day at a time. ;)

ursula said...

My motto in life, take it as it comes, good or bad and make the best of it.....wishing you a Happy 2015...luv Ursula xx

Houses Built of Cards said...

What lovely cards! Such beautiful choices to share! Happy New Year!!!

housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

You always inspire me with wonderful projects!

Happy New year

resatwo at sbcglobal dot net

Dr Sonia S V said...

WOW the watercolored floral card is divine!! and Thank you for a chance to win
Cheers
Dr Sonia
soniasv@rediffmail.com
Cards Crafts Kids Projects

nancy carroll said...

Happy New Year, thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous prize. I adore the card for your mom!
nance459 at yahoo dot com

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

OMGosh these are all amazing, but that first card you made for your mom is just amazing and a work of art, I love it. Thanks for a chance to win some fabulous prizes!!! hollysilva911@hotmail.com

Yuki said...

Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for being part of such a fun blog hop and having such a generous giveaway!

Happy New Year!

Carisa said...

your style is beautiful! Happy New Year!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Happy New Year! Wonderful cards. I love them all, and I can totally feel why you like them. :) I have a lot of craft supplies, so please exclude me from the prize drawing. I just really wanted to stop by and say HI!

peaches234 said...

What a nice variety of cards. Gets me to thinking...

zehra said...

what pretty cards, i am excited to see you at MFT. Happy New Year!

Ruby said...

Love all the cards. They are so pretty. Happy New Year.

Anja said...

Happy New Year Vera!
Love your beautiful Top 5 cards, especially the last one!
Thank you so much for the chance to win!

jan metcalf said...

Happy New Year!

Audrey L. said...

I like the motto the best is yet to come! Thanks for being a part of the hop!

Rox-Ann said...

Happy New year! Love the hop and such generous giveaways!

Unknown said...

Lovely cards!! Thanks for the chance to win. Happy new year!

Iris said...

Super cute cards. I follow you with bloglovin.
isoscia at aol dot com

Beverly Perdue said...

Happy New Year! Your rainbow card is so pretty! Thanks for a chance to win!

Jodie Stoddard said...

Happy New Year! I love the watercolor card. It is so beautiful. All of your cards are wonderful.

Barb said...

great giveaways and cards

Kaypossum said...

Lovely cards!

Mary Holshouser said...

I love the shaped card. I need to use my Silhouette more than I do. It does make great cards and so much easier than me trying to do them by hand.
The butterfly card is amazing. Love it. the colors are great.
thanks for sharing
happy new year

JG Designs said...

Such beautiful cards. Happy New Year.

barbara said...

love the watercolor! happy new year!

Unknown said...

I love the cards that you have made, what wonderful inspirations! I especially love the Japanese doll card! Happy New Year to you and to a crafty 2015!

Kanan Pandya said...

Love all the beautiful cards. Happy New Year!!

Life Full of Sunflowers said...

Such wonderful creations (I love the flower watercolor one the best - so pretty). Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

Very cute cards! Thanks for the giveaway!

Doris said...

Love the watercolor flower card! Thanks for the giveaway!

Olga Direktorenko said...

Awesome cards! Thank you for a chance to win!

joybear said...

Your cards are amazing! Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize packages!

Trish Molnar said...

Your cards are so beautiful! I love the interactive Penguin skater!! Thank you for the chance to win and for your generosity!! Happy New Year!

Unknown said...

Enjoying my very first Blog Hop. I will be returning.

Lisa said...

Gorgeous cards!! Love the designs!! Thanks so much for the chance to win an awesome giveaway!! Happy New Year :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
indymermaid(at)gmail(dot)com

Lynne in NI said...

Your cards are gorgeous, but your butterfly one is especially stunning!
Thanks for the chance to win your goodies, and Happy New Year :)

Lisaerica said...

I recently started following your blog, your cards are always beautiful. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

Carol said...

Thanks for a great blog hop and some fun inspiration!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Happy New Year! LOVE your work!! Thank you for being a part of the celebration blog hop!!

pattyk said...

Nice work -love the watercolor

Tenia Nelson said...

So so so so HAPPY for you about your AWESOME news, Miss Vera!! LURVE your cards and thanks for the chance to win!! :)

D.Ann C said...

Gorgeous cards! Thanks for the chance to win!

Graciellie Design said...

Thanks for your generous giveaway! Happy 2015! Hugs.

Amy C. said...

You have such a beautiful style! Happy New Year!

Margaret said...

Beautiful watercolor card...that is a technique I want to try. Thanks for the chance to win.

Pammejo said...

Fabulous Cards, have a wonderful and creative New Year!111 TFS and being apart of a fabulous hop.

cathy said...

Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win one of your prizes.

Unknown said...

Love the cards! Thanks for the chance to win some fun products! Happy 2015!

Carol said...

Wow what a great giveaway to start the New year.

stampfoldandrepeat (Jeanie) said...

Your cards are amazing. I love your style and I particularly love, love, love cards 1 and 4.

CraftyRia said...

I love your cards, you do beautiful work! Thanks for the chance to win!

Ying said...

Love the different variety of cards!

mrlcidra54 said...

Love these hops. They are a great opportunity to win sample products to try in new ways. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. Happy New Year!

Muffins and Lace said...

Happy New Year. Love your creations.

Pam Young said...

Your cards are amazing and I'm so glad you're joining MFT!! Look forward to it!!

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for the chance to win.

artiql8 said...

I love all your cards but especially that first one with the butterflies. Gorgeous! Happy New Year!

NatQuebec said...

Very beautiful wawatercolour card !!

Shaughn Woodruff said...

Beautiful cards! Can't wait to see what you create this year, love following your blog, full of inspiration!

Unknown said...

Thanks so much for this giveaway. I am enjoying this hop. Love seeing the projects. smtwnmom@yahoo.com

nautica97 said...

love your cards,so beautiful,having so much fun at the hop!

truddabellz said...

Super cute cards! I am having a blast hopping along on this hop. It's filled with great things and very inspirational. Happy New Year!

Heather said...

A beautiful bunch of cards. I really love that watercolor card and of course that first one for your mom. Beautiful!

Marilyn said...

Fun hop and fantastic cards.

Lindarub said...

Love your cards and chance to win.

Lisa H said...

beautiful cards!! I love them.

GinaF said...

Your cards are beautiful, and what a special sentiment for your Mom! She must have been so happy to get that. Thanks for the chance to win one of your prize packages!

lindaplus3 said...

Such a beautiful variety of cards...I am so keeping my fingers crossed :) tyvm!

StampinLouie said...

Love the card with the Wplus floral set and the gold behind it. Thanks for sharing.

pocketofsun said...

Happy New Year. Need to figure out how you made the track for the penguin.

craftbreakwithkathy said...

Very beautiful cards. I like the blue w/gold. Thank you for the chance to win.

Kim Ross said...

What beautiful cards you shared! The card with butterflies is gorgeous. Thank you so much for the chance to win such generous prizes!!

mimi said...

Happy New Year! I've been following your blog for a year and I just love your cards! So beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.

Angela Walters said...

Thank you for sharing such beautiful cards! Thank you for being so giving with your prizes and for the opportunity to win one of them! Happy New Year!

Ina Good said...

thankyou for hopping and sharing your lovely c ards

Loly Borda said...

Happy New Year! My all time favorite is the one for your mom too. TFS and for the chance to win.

Karen Schroeder said...

Your cards are awesome! Thanks for the chance to win! fossilsrock at hotmail dot com

Message Keeper said...

Fabulous creation, Ling! Hope to see more in MFT Cards Challenge! Happy New Year!

D- said...

Your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Mia J. said...

I love your cards especially the watercolor one. Happy New Year!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the chance to win! I'd be super thrilled!

Julie said...

i just love the sofy colours on your card. Awsome!

Ruthie said...

Your cards are beautiful! Thank you for a chance to win some crafty goodness.

ivy said...

Love that penguin card! Happy new year Vera!

Amber Milone said...

Such beautiful inspiration Vera! Happy New Year.

Kathy Krug said...

Love your designs and how you admitted that you had to work on a design several times to get it just right.

Shona Chambers said...

I recognised the card straight away with the butterflies, its so beautiful and is one of my favourites of yours. I love following your blog and I'm always blown away by your talent. Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with this year!! And thank you so much for the chance to win such generous prizes!!

Unknown said...

Your cards are exquisite! Thank you for the chance to win. Happy New Year!

Kris in Alaska said...

I adore your cards, especially the simpler ones! Fun, fun blog hop! Happy New Year!

Branka said...

I just discovered you cards, must subscribe! You projects are so unique! Lovely

Monica P said...

I love your #3 shaped card, it is just so beautiful! She reminds me of a doll my father brought from Japan when he was traveling with the Air Force...love, love, love! Thanks for sharing your work.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card creations. I love each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful cards. Love the flower card.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Gr Elly

suec said...

Love your cards - and the inspiration!
Happy 2015!

Tracy E said...

"Live your life and make it productive and happy"
That sums up my motto the best way I could.

Michelle golz said...

Thank you l love your work! The best is yet to be!

Margie said...

Stunning cards!

Emily said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks to chance to win..

lealander said...

wow...love your delicate touch in your paper crafting...will love hanging around to see what is ahead in 2015. Thank you for the chance to win your special gifts..

Indy's Designs said...

Wow! Beautiful work! Happy 2015!
Hugs, Debbie!

New Creations said...

I am your newest follower, glad to be here to know about your awesome work!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
My motto in this year is to create more innovative cards, learn more new techniques and meet more blogger friends and talented designers
Wishing you A Very Happy, Creative & Prosperous New Year!

Linda V said...

Happy New Year! Thank you for a year of inspiration in 2014. Can't wait to see what you share in 2015!

Carol from La Crosse said...

Congrats on your news about MFT!!!!! Wonderful for you!!!
I really haven't thought about a motto for 2015. If I can only have one, it would require some deep thought. :-)

I like ALL the cards you made for the hop. They are very nice and some great inspiration for some of my own cards. Thank you so much for sharing and for being a part of this FANTASTIC blog hop and giveway!!

HAPPY 2015!!!

An'Jenic G. said...

Such beautiful cards! Congrats on making MFT team its a perfect way to start the year.
Happy New Year

Heather said...

very beautiful creations, Love it all and a follower, Happy New year.

Rose Santuci-Sofranko said...

Loving ALL the amazing creativity on this Hop! Thank you! God bless you and yours in 2015 and always!

Michele K. Henderson said...

Such adorable and sweet projects! Very delightful and joyful! LOVE then all!

Taunya Butler said...

Your cards are lovely and your all time favorite card is breathtakingly sweet!! Love your work and I am looking forward to a new year of crafty fun!!!

Gretchen Wilson said...

love your card, so much inspiration you have. TFS

Fairy Lora said...

Vera, your beautiful cards are so elegant. I love the one with pinguin so much:) Have a good day! Happy new year!

Sarah said...

Looking forward to fabulous projects in 2015. So excited to see your work for MFT!
God's blessings,
Sarah :)

Dave and Pam said...

I'm so in love with #5!
Thank you for your generosity! Happy New Year!

Pamela Burke
nc2004@hotmail.com

Judy Woodland said...

Awesome prizes, you are so generous! Thanks for all your inspiration too!

Unknown said...

Such beautiful cards! Congrats on making the MFT team. Thanks for a chance to win.

Unknown said...

Such beautiful cards! Congrats on making the MFT team. Thannks for a chance to win.
Happy New Year

Laurie said...

Your cards are gorgeous! Happy New Year!!

Bajalizzy said...

like the navy blue/white/gold card... one of my mottos: if my feet are happy,i'm happy

Teresa Doyle said...

I have subscribed to your blog. I love your cards and look forward to seeing all of your other work.

Fantasmo Crafts said...

Love your blog and the great cards that you create. Have a happy new year. Can't wait to see what 2015 brings!

Tami said...

Happy New Year & Congrats on the MFT Challenges! Thx you for the giveaway too :)

Jean Bullock said...

I already follow your blog via GFC but I now subscribe through e-mail as well. Your cards are excellent.

Unknown said...

My motto when things don't go right is "Get Over It, Get On With It"
You've made some beautiful cards! Happy 2015!

Cyndee Scholet said...

Yeah! Who doesn't love prizes on a blog hop! Plus, it's good to check out some of the new sites and inspiration out there.

Anonymous said...

Love both the first card and then the water colour one, very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Gail said...

Lovely choice cards!
Happy New Year!

Becky Sorensen said...

Happy New Year and congrats on being on the MFT challenges. As usual, beautiful cards. Thanks for being part of the blog hop.

Sharla said...

So many gorgeous cards, I really love the first one! Congrats on the MFT challenge site and thank you for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing your inspirational cards. And thanks for clearing out your craft room, so that we may benefit. Best of luck in 2015.

Kim Faucher said...

Thanks for the chance at the giveaways! These cards are amazing!

Helen F. said...

Beautiful creations, Vera! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!

Unknown said...

Wonderful work! Thanks for the chance to win some

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