Seasons Givings Blog Hop + Giveaway!

on December 31, 2017

So thrilled to be part of Latisha's Seasons Givings Blog Hop for the 6th year! You should have arrived from Wanda Guess' Blog! I'm sure that Wanda has some awesome eye candy for you!!!

If you didn't pop over here from Wanda's, you'll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Lawn Fawn blog! In case you get lost along the way, the entire hop listing is at the end of my post.

This is a thank YOU for my readers, for stopping by and saying hello! Thank YOU for inspiring me.

First up, I thought I'd do a run down of my favorite projects I posted for 2017:

May

Unlike previous years, I picked less than 50% that have a coffee theme!

I feel so fortunate to have had some awesome opportunities in 2017 and have met some special friends!

I thought I'd share my 2018 One Little Word:

Small Word = Big Meaning

That means simplifying my life...not putting too much on my plate.

Whew! You've made it down this far! I'm doing a giveaway to express my thanks for the support during 2017!

You'll receive all the Brand New products in the photo. International Friends are welcome too!

Hero Arts - Polka Dot Bold Prints by Lia

Hero Arts - Create by Lia

Hero Arts - Discover by Lia

Freckled Fawn Wood Chips

Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots

Leave me a comment about what you want to work on in 2018. Commenting will be open until Saturday, January 6th at 11:55 pm.

**Commenting Closed**

The winner is Theresa McKinney! I'll be sending you an email.

Thanks to everyone for their kind comments!

Are you a No-Reply Blogger? Make sure you leave me an email address so that I can reach out to you or I will pick another winner. *At 5 am pacific on January 1st almost 50% of the commenters are No-Reply Bloggers:

PLEASE make sure you're not one of them!

Your next stop is Lydia Fiedler!!!! In case you get lost along the way, here's the complete hop listing!

Lawn Fawn

TechniqueTuesday

Scrapbook Adhesivesby 3L

Paper HouseProductions

Verve Stamps

Stamp SimplyRibbon Store

CatherinePooler

IndigojadeArt

A JillianVance Design

Zsoka Marko

Amy Tsuruta 💚

Comments

Dorothy S said…

I want to work on finishing some UFO's as well as making good use of my stash of supplies!
Happy New Year!

January 2, 2018 at 7:28 PM

Stacey Kowbel said…

I definitely want to make more time for crafting this year! I have lots of cards to make every year, I would like to get some scrapbook pages done for myself, and I have some cross stitching and knitting to do for my niece and nephew. Thanks for the chance to win!

January 2, 2018 at 7:39 PM

KathyMcc said…

I have 2 craft goals for 2018: try some new background techniques I learned watching YOUTUBE videos and reorganizing some of my crafty supplies using tips I learned from Jennifer McGuire’s end of the year video on Organization!!

January 2, 2018 at 7:44 PM

Unknown said…

This year I want to learn and practice lettering. I also want to make and send more cards. Happy 2018!

January 2, 2018 at 8:48 PM

Paulette S said…

Hi Amy! Great cards. I am in the middle of Simplifying, I wish it would spread through my whole house too! LOL. Let’s inspire each other. Happy New Year! I hope to use new product that has been sitting in my craft room for quite a while! LOL. Thanks, Paulette Still
Craftqueen417 at yahoo dot com
Https://paulettesprettypapercrafts.wordpress.com
Since google won’t let me delete the blogger profile for my blog imported to WordPress in 2012.

January 2, 2018 at 9:11 PM

Laurie Black said…

This year I want to make better use of my stamp collection

January 2, 2018 at 9:33 PM

Kim Ross said…

Yeay! Happy New Year! In 2018, I'm planning to stamp more and share my projects online. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

January 3, 2018 at 12:24 AM

Heidi Rees said…

I’m going to work on scrapbooking family memories of 2017!!!

January 3, 2018 at 12:29 AM

Anonymous said…

I adore your cards...I love the coffee ones and cute critters. I want very much to get better at coloring in 2018. Learning how to create the proper amount of shading to an element make it seem so real. Thanks for sharing

January 3, 2018 at 4:29 AM

Dr Sonia S V said…

What a generous giveaway Amy. My crafty resolutions include finding time to blog, craft and mail cards!!
and Thank you for a chance to win
Cheers
Dr Sonia
soniasv@rediffmail.com
Cards Crafts Kids Projects

January 3, 2018 at 6:18 AM

Diane said…

My 2018 goal is try new techniques. Love all your 2017 designs. Thanks for sharing.

January 3, 2018 at 6:20 AM

Diane said…

My 2018 goal is try new techniques. Love all your 2017 designs. Thanks for sharing.

January 3, 2018 at 6:20 AM

Nandini said…

Thanks for the beautiful inspiring cards. My goal this year is to improve my water coloring and pencil coloring skills. So my word for 2018 is going to be - PRACTICE!

January 3, 2018 at 6:22 AM

FeM said…

Your creations are all awesome. Thanks for sharing your talent. I would like to participate on more card drives. Happy 2018!

January 3, 2018 at 6:24 AM

Arianna Barbara said…

Thanks for the opportunity to win and a Happy New Year to everyone!!! Gorgeous set of cards!!! My crafty goal for 2018 is to learn to make interactive cards! Beautiful word SIMPLIFY!

raggiodiluce82@gmail.com

January 3, 2018 at 7:13 AM

Helen Gullett said…

HAPPY NEW YEAR Amy!
I have lots of translation works to do in 2018
and also design team projects.
Thank you so much for the generous giveaway.
HUGS

January 3, 2018 at 7:22 AM

Rmahoneyt said…

Hello and happy new year!
Amy, I have so much to work on!! But I suppose I can borrow your word and say I am trying to simplify! I am in process of big organization changes which includes much purging! I am hoping to be done by years end! I have been “collecting” crafts for years, so it is no easy task!
What a wonderful prize package! Thank you for the opportunity to win These gifts!
Thank you for your inspiration! Thanks for all those coffee (tea/cocoa) lovers blog hops! Here’s to being crafty in 2018!

January 3, 2018 at 7:36 AM

Dolomaxwell said…

Happy new year thanks for sharing. This year I just want to spend more time in my craft room so I can brighten other peoples day with the card in the mail

January 3, 2018 at 8:30 AM

SSavidge said…

I would like to work on learning calligraphy and on my coloring. Thanks for sharing all your cards and for the chance to win.

January 3, 2018 at 9:29 AM

MJ's Kraze said…

Happy New Year. I love the card recap. 2018 I want to learn brush lettering.

January 3, 2018 at 9:54 AM

Super Stick Chick said…

Love your work. Your "Make Your Own Magic" card has me smiling all day. Great word too! You are so inspiring! Thanks for everything you do. My goal is to craft a little every day. Happy 2018 Amy.

January 3, 2018 at 10:18 AM

Super Stick Chick said…

You can reach me at june.swart (at) netzero.net

January 3, 2018 at 10:19 AM

Henriëtte Creatively Happy said…

Thanks for a great inspirational 2017 and have a healthy, happy and creative 2018!
My crafty goal for this new year is to colour my images more with the pencils I have and to start on my Art Journal.

January 3, 2018 at 10:34 AM

Unknown said…

want to work on my brush lettering

January 3, 2018 at 11:26 AM

Keiren Dunfee said…

Crafty goals include expanding my stash! LOL!

January 3, 2018 at 12:42 PM

Taasha Blevins said…

I want to start my blog and spend more time creating. Happy 2018!

January 3, 2018 at 1:22 PM

canadian_liner said…

Hey Amy, best wishes with your resolution for 2018. You've chosen a great theme! I need to work on Follow-through, (if that is one word). Lots of ideas, need less distraction, more organization. Thanks for the give-away chance!

January 3, 2018 at 2:02 PM

Kilcha Goos said…

My crafty resolution for 2018 is to learn to take better photos of cards that I make, and POST them to IG. I also want to use more of the supplies that I have to do new techniques and see what I love (or if it's not for me) so that I can narrow down my crafty stash to what suits my style and not be so overwhelmed with "stuff."

~simplycardsbykilcha@gmail.com

January 3, 2018 at 2:07 PM

luv2scr@p said…

This year I want to play with alcohol inks! I have no idea if I'm a no reply so here it is... KathyisBeloved at g mail dot com

January 3, 2018 at 2:32 PM

phlower said…

My word for 2018 is organize. I want to organize my craft area so I can be more efficient in making cards and artwork. Thanks for participating in this fun blog hop!

January 3, 2018 at 3:02 PM

Rachel Vass said…

Your cards are beautiful, looking forward to seeing what you create in 2018. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win your generous giveaway. this year I want to learn to copic colour.
Rachel Vass
rachelvass1982@gmail.com

January 3, 2018 at 3:44 PM

E F said…

What cute cards. Thanks for the giveaway.

January 3, 2018 at 4:47 PM

Kathleen said…

I want to work on some fantastic fabulous backgrounds this year. Also want to use those copic colors I keep mysteriously collecting. :)

January 3, 2018 at 4:51 PM

joanetteloughrey@gmail.com said…

Your cards are great really like Septembers.Hope your new year is good.

January 3, 2018 at 5:22 PM

Lindarub 25 said…

I want to learn new techniques.

January 3, 2018 at 5:36 PM

liz said…

I want to spend more time crafting with my friends and family.

January 3, 2018 at 6:26 PM

Lisa's Creative Niche said…

Always a fan of your work! I'm hoping to create more of what I like and less of what I think others want to see

January 3, 2018 at 7:19 PM

Jodi Warren said…

I would to work on making some watercolor work. As well as just creating a little something each day/week. Might have to work up to day to day. Happy New Year!

January 3, 2018 at 7:21 PM

Stef Perry said…

Amy I am always so inspired by your wonderful CAS creations! My goals for 2018 are to learn to use alcohol markers.

Thank you for the opportunity to win!

January 3, 2018 at 7:57 PM

Stef Perry said…

Amy I am always so inspired by your wonderful CAS creations! My goals for 2018 are to learn to use alcohol markers.

Thank you for the opportunity to win!

January 3, 2018 at 8:03 PM

Moosisk said…

I am moving to another state in 2 weeks so I will pretty much be setting up my new craftroom! Thanks for the inspiration, too. Your "morel support" card just cracked me up. Thanks for the chance to win and Happy New Year! :D

January 3, 2018 at 8:25 PM

Unknown said…

Love the cards and plan to work more with watercolor pencils in 2018

January 3, 2018 at 8:45 PM

Cindy Thick said…

This year I want to learn to use my new Cricut machine. Thanks for the chance to win.

January 3, 2018 at 8:49 PM

JessicaK said…

What a great walk down memory lane. And good inspiration for me, as I work on one of my resolutions to make more cards that are not coffee based (even tho coffee is awesome) :)

January 3, 2018 at 8:50 PM

gmongenel said…

Happy New Year Amy! I really want to learn how to color with Copic markers this year. Thanks for being part of this amazing blog hop and for the chance to win your generous prize!

January 3, 2018 at 9:26 PM

Lisa Norstrom said…

This year I want to work on learning newer and more challenging techniques - really want to check into no-line coloring and creative lettering. I am no coloring expert, but I enjoy it so I am always looking for ways to improve. Happy New Year and thanks for a chance to win some cool stuff.

January 3, 2018 at 9:53 PM

The Lapps said…

I want to finish my daughter's baby book in 2018!

January 4, 2018 at 1:35 AM

Laurie said…

Happy New Year! What a beautiful assortment of cards! This year I want to make a bigger assortment of cards to have so I can send them out on time!!

January 4, 2018 at 5:39 AM

mtscrapgal said…

I want to borrow your word for organization of my supplies. How many years have I made this wish before? I'm not telling.

January 4, 2018 at 5:52 AM

Susan T said…

My goal for 2018 is to make more cards for card drives. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. All the best to you today and always.

January 4, 2018 at 6:01 AM

christi said…

I hope to organize my craft room better and remember to use some of my older stamps, not just the new ones.

January 4, 2018 at 8:16 AM

Anonymous said…

What a beautiful showcase of cards! Happy New Year, thanks for the chance at your generous giveaway of goodies . Your cards are so fun ( I love a pun , especially a coffee one), thanks for the inspiration! I hope to have some more time this year to craft and try new techniques , my word for the year is Flow ( go with the flow)
egomba@aol.com

January 4, 2018 at 8:50 AM

Caren B said…

Thanks for the chance to win, Happy New Year! I plan on creating more and trying new techniques in the coming year.

January 4, 2018 at 9:05 AM

Unknown said…

Among my many crafty goals planned for 2018, my top two are to start a blog and begin creating my surface pattern design portfolio! Best wishes for 2018! ~Christa cre_ativebynature@ymail.com

January 4, 2018 at 10:31 AM

Jean said…

Such lovely inspiration! My goal is to play more and stress less about how I create!

January 4, 2018 at 11:49 AM

Unknown said…

MAKE MORE CARDS AND TAGS

January 4, 2018 at 1:40 PM

Paula Fuller said…

I am going to work on doing more with backgrounds for cards with inks and watercolor, but more importantly, I WILL mail out more cards. I loved all your cards, my favorite the "lemons" one. Thank you for the generous giveaway.

January 4, 2018 at 4:59 PM

D.Ann C said…

Hi, Amy! Your sweet cards are always a treat! Wish I could stop by more often to tell you so!! I'm hoping to finally learn foiling this year... all kinds of foiling! Can't wait to see what you create in 2018! Hugs, D.Ann

January 4, 2018 at 8:22 PM

Unknown said…

One big goal is to put my hobby on a budget! Another goal is to actually get more cards in the mail!
Ldyjs@outlook.com

January 4, 2018 at 9:47 PM

jen said…

Happy New Year, my friend! I love seeing what YOUR faves ended up being- all of your creations are so fabulous!! Excellent word choice!!

January 4, 2018 at 9:52 PM

Brand6 Duncan said…

Happy New Year. Thanks for the awesome giveaways. Love your projects. I'm going to go back and look at previous posts for inspiration. I want to learn how to use alcohol inks and experiment with them this year. My crafty resolution is to create more with my beautiful daughters, and to mail out all the cards I make.

January 5, 2018 at 5:58 AM

Patty said…

This year I will donate more cards to charity and practice brush lettering.

January 5, 2018 at 11:18 AM

Dar said…

My goal for this year is to be more organized so I will have more time to create and craft. Happy New year! :)

January 5, 2018 at 11:18 AM

DanaLHN said…

I love your cards and your creativity. I'm inspired by them and so glad the blog hop brought me to you. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway!

January 5, 2018 at 11:53 AM

Patt H. said…

Love that April card with the yummy cake! Your cards are awesome! Love that word: Simplify!!! I need to do that also. My goal this year is to learn new techniques for my cardmaking!

January 5, 2018 at 12:06 PM

Jodi Warren said…

Email: jodi@warplex.com

January 5, 2018 at 6:23 PM

Jodi Warren said…

You can reach me at: jodi@warplex.com

January 5, 2018 at 6:24 PM

Jodi Warren said…

I commented earlier and am number 230 but forgot my email so here it is: jodi@warplex.com

January 5, 2018 at 6:25 PM

Barb said…

What a great way to summarize your year by sharing a card from each month. I want to work on actually sending the cards I make, and getting more organized.

January 5, 2018 at 7:13 PM

sentsue said…

I want to become a card designer for a stamp company in the new year. Working hard on perfecting my style.

January 5, 2018 at 8:05 PM

Sarah M said…

I plan to stamp more seriously this year - setting aside dedicated time to stamp. Love your cards, BTW!!

January 5, 2018 at 8:28 PM

Unknown said…

I want to finish setting up my new crash room in our new home this year (as early as possible after the move!). Thank you for the opportunity to enter your blog post giveaway, I look forward to your new posts this year! God bless you for sharing your talents and inspiration... Diana O emichaels12@hotmail.com

January 5, 2018 at 9:14 PM

~amy~ said…

jodi@warplex.com

January 6, 2018 at 3:15 AM

Pam said…

I went to work on using my supplies to create and send out to bring joy to my loved ones! Pammers100 at aol dot com

January 6, 2018 at 6:25 AM

Robin said…

This year I want to work on sending out the cards I make.

January 6, 2018 at 7:44 AM

Kate B said…

Love the cards you have made over the past year!! Thanks for sharing your talents & for the chance to win! My crafty goals this year (besides making time to craft) are to work on my coloring and make multiples when I can. Happy 2018!

January 6, 2018 at 8:24 AM

Kate B said…

here's my email address: kate.gunton@gmail.com

January 6, 2018 at 8:31 AM

mandalj said…

I'd like to regularly do more calligraphy and piano playing, as well as card making.

January 6, 2018 at 7:18 PM