Friday 30 December 2022

Year in Review with a little giveaway


Good morning, I hope everyone has had a good Christmas and been able to relax a little in the lull until New Year.

I decided to take part in Ellie's Year in Review which also gives me the opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support of my blog. It's been a tough year health wise and your visits and encouragement have meant so much and helped me through some difficult times.

However choosing which cards to share proved even more difficult than I anticipated. So in the end I tried to include something using favourite products and/or companies I am privileged to design for/represent which include Highlight Crafts/Two Red Robins, AALL and Create, Stamp Addicts, Oakwood and Stampendous.

I have also been fortunate to have a number of stamps sets released on Create and Craft this year which was exciting and several of those inspirational quotes are included on my shares today. 

In keeping with Ellie's plans, I have a small prize to give away, a Spellbinders A Lotta Hearts die set....just in time for Valentines maybe! A winner will be randomly selected from the comments on this post.....


Here's my final selection from my 2022 posts and Create and Craft TV work for this year, I've not listed details of products used in each but please do mail me from the link on the sidebar if you would like any specific details....


There are twelve taking part and here's Ellie's full list with links to their blogs so you can check out everyone, 


Thank you for popping in to take a peek and I wish you all a Happy and Crafty 2023.
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44 comments:

meg said...

You chose to snow beautiful cards Brenda,all the seasons and their colours are perfectly displayed

Linby said...

Lovely to see some of your cards again, so much inspiration.
L x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A beautiful selection of your cards Brenda, I love them all. So sorry to read the 2022 has been a bad year regarding your health, I do hope the 2023 is a kinder year to you. I'm looking forward to seeing what you bring us next year.

Sue xx

Diane said...

Absolutely gorgeous selection of cards Brenda, as you saw I had a hard time picking mine out, my cards are like newborn babies to me lol, so I kind of like them all! Your cards are beautifully created and full of so much pretty details! A fun hop for sure!!

Debbie Mageed said...

Wow, Brenda! These cards are stunning and very inspirational. You are truly a stamping artist! Hope 2023 will be a great year for you and wishing you a very happy new year. Hugs!

Kath said...

A fabulous selection of cards Brenda, but my favourite has to be the poppy card.
Kath x

Kampin' Karen said...

Brenda, your picks are great. I have two favorites...the purple coneflower one and the one that has a bunny face in it. Happy New Year!

Ellibelle said...

A truly stunning assortment of cards here Brenda. You already know how I always admire the beautiful backgrounds you create for your inky cards, and have to say you've done amazingly with that CAS black, red and white card (I know you always say you don't do CAS too well so I just had to mention that stunning card!!)
So glad you joined in the hop this year and thank you for the wonderful inspiration throughout the year!

Joanne said...

What a beautiful assortment of handmade cards! I can see why it was so hard to pick a few favorites. You are a master a layering stamp sets. That butterfly card is my probably MY favorite but mostly because I just love anything with butterflies.

Gerrina said...

Wow it is great to see these all together and again! No favs; I just enjo seeing them all and hetting inspired bt some of them... Have a great Newyears eve and for 2023 I wish you many creative and beautiful moments in a health as good as possible! Hugs, Gerrina

HilaryJane said...

Such a wonderful selection Brenda. It is so nice to take part in this blog hop. I hope 2023 proves to be a healthier one for you, or at least, less traumatic xx

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous variety of cards! They are all so beautiful! I am partial to foxes, so your fall scene with them especially stands out to me!
Looking forward to a better 2023!

Chris said...

Great choice of your beautiful cards to showcase in this post Brenda, I always enjoy a visit to your blog - there's always something to inspire me, particularly your stamped cards. I hope 2023 is a happy year for you- and a healthier one!
xx

Greta said...

I don't know how you could pick favorites with so many incredible creations all year, Brenda! My 2 favorites are the butterfly & the wreath--love them both! Hope you're feeling better & enjoyed the holiday. Happy New Year!

Glennis F said...

It is lovely to look back at your cards for the year, they are all wonderful!
I hope you are feeling a little better now, and all the best for the coming year

KarinsArtScrap said...

beautiful and gorgeous cards Brenda.

and a Happy New Year

gr karin

Rachel said...

Beautiful projects! I especially love the one with the fox-gorgeous!

micki said...

I absolutely love the fox. So beautiful

Liz said...

Wonderful collection of cards, Brenda. It must have been hard narrowing it down to just a few when you’ve made so many beautiful cards this year.
Wishing you a happy, healthy and creative 2023. xx

Linda Fillds said...

You have some very beautiful cards posted there. I truly love the fairy ones. The green card is stunning. I wish you a Blessed, healthier, and crafty 2023.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Ciao Brenda, non so come hai fatto a scegliere soltanto una card al mese! Tu sei sempre molto produttiva ed eclettica, hai creato davvero così tante opere d'arte!!
Questa carrellata si contraddistingue per i colori accesi e vibranti e ovviamente la Natura è il tuo soggetto preferito! Mi ha fatto molto piacere rivederle.
Un abbraccio, spero che tu stia meglio per festeggiare l'anno nuovo con gioia.

Kathy Bolam said...

Your cards are absolutely stunning and your photographs of winter beauty; well there are no words to express their beauty. Thank you for sharing.

Gail said...

WOW!
I would have a hard time picking from all your stunning creations!
They're all lovely!
Hope you are well, and Happy New Year!

kiwimeskreations said...

A wonderful selection of cards Brenda - they are all absolutely stunning!!
May 2023 bring you much improved health
Blessings
Maxine

Helen said...

Happy New Year, Brenda! I hope 2023 continues to be a creative year and wishing you better health. (and a few more points each week for the Reds) Helen xx

Lisa said...

Several absolutely wonderful cards from your Year in Review. I particularly love the fox and his scene. I hope you have a wonderful 2023. Looking forward to seeing what you share in the New Year.

Lynne said...

A gorgeous selection of cards Brenda and I love all the bright colours. Happy New Year to you and let's hope it is a better one for us all x

Fikreta said...

your cards are gorgeous!
love red one with bird.
Happy New Year!🥳🥳🥳 hope you having nice day!

Lorraine said...

A beautiful selection of cards Brenda - I love your style.
Wishing you a very happy, healthy and crafty 2023
Lorraine x

Mummylade said...

Your creations really show the versatility in your crafting, excellent work!

Sarah said...

How did you manage to make your selection Brenda, all your makes are wonderful and I have particularly enjoyed seeing the Two Red Robins wildlife collections that you have shared. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year xx

Craftyfield said...

Wow, such an extensive collection of wonderful cards Brenda! Some of them I remember admiring and some, I must have missed whilts being MIA...
It just shows how you can tackle different styles so well and are so productive despite life getting in the way.
Wishing you a Happy New Year, hoping it will be a better one than 2022. x

Sarn said...

A wonderful selection of your year's creativity. xxx

Mrs.B said...

A lovely selection of your cards Brenda, it must have been difficult just picking a few from all that you have made over the year.
Avril xx

cebelica said...

I can see why you had a hard time choosing your favourite card; they are all gorgeous! Hugs! xx

P.S. I'm not here for the prize, so you don't need to include me in the draw. :)

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such awesome work Brenda.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Melissa Seplowitz said...

Such beautiful cards Brenda! I love all the bright colors!!💗

Mervi said...

Gorgeous cards all of them. Hope you are fine;-))m

Sandra H said...

Your cards are just so wonderful x

Sandra H said...

What an amazing selection of cards they truly are so beautiful x

Crafting Queen said...

Wow, stunning lot of cards. You have been busy. Have a wonderful week. Anesha. x

Tina Z. said...

I like your style and this is so beautiful, I could admire all the cards all the time, wow ...

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! These are absolutely gorgeous Brenda. What a wonderful set of cards with beautiful stamps, designs and colouring. WOW!
Faith x

Pauline C said...

Sorry I missed this post due to being away … fantastic selection of cards Brenda, so many fab techniques and products.
Pauline xx