Hello and Happy New Year! It’s a new year – and I have a ton to share today. 2014 was an amazing year for me, even with its lows….I’m looking forward to what 2015 brings! Below I’ll share my top cards…then treats for you!
Top Cards of 2014
It’s time for that traditional look-back….to see what was made last year, and what’s ahead for the next! I used THIS annual doc produced for me by WordPress to pick out some of the faves…(and of course the top five commenters on this blog who are listed on the report will get a card from me – as is my tradition!)
I loved that the stats showed number of views vs number of comments….because that meant that my post about Ciara made it in the list, even though I turned comments off. That made me smile…my girl still counted.
I also cracked up when I saw that the Hot Trend post was up there – just goes to show what folks are googling! ha!
Without further ado…here are my top 14 posts according to views! Many of them have videos to go along with them, so if you want to see how it’s done, click on the photo to go to that blog post.
Below I have attempted the insane – copying the products for alllll of these cards. In a giant block of stuff to see. LOL. I know, I know. It be cray. But who knows – maybe you forgot to pick up that birthday farm set, or the tweetie bird! You can click on each post to get to all that, or just click below.
Go check out all the other folks sharing their creations by clicking HERE!
New year..with TREATS!
Ciara and Friends: Last year, one of the big things I tried — and didn’t do so well at — was my line of stamps. I thought I had a grand idea but….alas, it wasn’t grand enough to keep going with it. However, I got some genius advice from my accountant: the best part of running your own business is that you can just make the executive decision to let go of what’s not working, and follow what is. So that’s what I did, and ended my line of Ciara’s friends in rubber.Aha. You noticed I said “in rubber,” right? Well, many of you who missed out on the chance to get my stamp of Ciara and I in rubber can now buy it digitally! You’ve asked for it….so click HERE to grab it for yourself!- A coupon code for you: a shopping discount to use with my friend Ellen Hutson, now through tomorrow January 2nd! Save 15% on your entire order – upon checkout, type in the following promo code: hny2015 A few suggestions are below if you need ideas…these are items that just hopped into my cart, with the exception of the vellum; I put myself on the notify list so I can get it when it comes back in stock…ever since Jennifer used it, it’s been wiped out! Can you tell by the looks of these that I’m ready to say hello to spring?
Thanks for the memories.
Sandy, I love all your cards but my fav has to be the sleeping dogs and missing you a little! Second is the Trick or Treat one, but hard to say as they are all wonderful!!
Hugs
Darcy
Sandy, I love what you’ve picked as your favorites. Of course, I love everything you create! Happy New Year!
These are all amazing cards. Thank you for all the inspiration, lessons and great tips you always offer. My favorite card is the Mama Elephant kids. They just can make a person smile.
Happy New Year, Sandy! Thanks for this post. I started visiting your blog in the course of this past year and I see I have to ckeck out a few posts that I have missed. Although I’m finding myself more and more leaning towards CAS, I do think I’ll leave the super CAS trend up to more talented crafters who can oull this off. The following card on my blog is probably the most CAS I’ll ever get: http://marianne-cards-n-stuff.blogspot.gr/2014/04/cas-or-failure.html
Absolutely love the new trend in cardmaking. I know I need to CASE that as soon as my household goods are out of bondage and delivered to my new home!
You have such lovely creations and I sure appreciate you sharing your expertise through your blog, videos and Patreon. I only wish there were more hours in the day! I wish you a splendid 2015!
Your coloring never ceases to amaze me. I love those wPlus9 tags and the No-line Colored Pencil tutorial. That little birdie is too adorable!
Wonderful cards. My favorite is the Poinsettia!! Happy 2015!
Happy New Year, Sandy. Enjoyed seeing so many of my favorites again and looking forward to some new favorites. TFS
I absolutely love that little birdie card. You have mad coloring skill!
Thank you for posting these, and you totally made my New Year’s Day by finally offering the digi Ciara and Friend. I just went and treated myself since I have been waiting for this! Happy New Year!
Wow! Wonderful selection of gorgeous cards and amazing coloring. I look forward to this year and what you come up with. Your so talented!
What an amazingly creative year. You just get better and better. I feel so fortunate to have met you and get to share along with everyone your art, your love, you passion. You make me want to create everyday. And your Sandy and Ciara card just makes me smile and my heart skip a beat. You’re the best!
Fabulous set of cards, Sandy! Can’t wait to see what you create in 2015. 🙂
Dear Sandy, I love to look at your beautiful cards and your gorgeous coloring! I also loved that you picked one of your “punny” super-CAS cards for your top picks! Happy New Year to you!
Nice review of your 2014 collection. My favorite is the spotlight coloring. Fabulous!
Sandy, it’s fun to see this review of some of the incredibly beautiful work you’ve done throughout the year! Thanks for all you do to teach, lead and inspire us, all in the name of such an important cause. Wishing you all the best in 2015!
Your cards are all so beautiful! I think my favorite is still the “no line colored pencil” little bird. Your coloring is always so amazing! TFS!
As always Sandy your cards are fantastic…I love your enthusiasm, your dedication to OWH and your artistic talent that you never cease to share! Blessings for a wonderful 2015!!! Looking forward to reaching 4 million cards sent to our ‘!! All the best, thanks for sharing and hosting this blog hop.
the ‘!! above is supposed to be Hero’s.. 🙂
The days that you post something, a video or a card or whatever, it always makes my day and leaves me smiling for a while. I won’t tell you how many times I go back and rewatch your videos. I want to grow up to be you!
You have some of the cutest cards, Sandy. I just love looking at them. I don’t know if I know which one is my favorite, I love them all, and your coloring is outstanding. Thank you so much for running such a wonderful organization, and thanks for hosting this hop. Hope you have the best year ever!
You are definitely the Copic Queen in my book!! I love your cards, but especially the little birdie and the Halloween one. They are just so fun!
Thanks for your creative inspiration throughout the year! I missed the “hottest trends” post when it first came out, so I had t check that out. If only it were that easy! HaHA! Wishing you lots of happiness in 2015!
these are wonderful cards, thank you for sharing your top cards of the year with us
OMG!!! That Super CAS card just wowed me (After I figured out the complex design and the DATE!)
You are simply just the most talented person I know! My friends will be amazed when I send them this card! They will wonder how I did it!
Thanks so much for sharing your insights and creativity with us. I have so enjoyed my cardmaking even more ever since I became acquainted with your fabulousness and I look forward to a wonderful 2015 for us all!
What a wonderful year of work! Your talent continues to inspire the artist in me. Thank you so much, your impact reaches farther than you may ever know. 🙂
I have cased your HOT TREND many times but I always pull them out of the box before I seal my OWH shipment…somehow I just know they do not stand up to the master’s ability so….they sit in a pile waiting for me to get up the courage to send them to you! Your Christ is Born card moves me in so many ways- glorious!!!
Happy New Year!!
Sandy,
You have exceptional coloring skills and I love all of these cards – most especially the love card with the circles (5 children & their turtle). Wonderful!
It was wonderful to see your post first thing this morning. Feeling a bit blah about the new year but this brightened my day.