Happy New Year’s Eve! Eeesh, I don’t know about you but I am ready to move into a new year and put 2020 FAR behind me. I still think 2021 is going to be a challenge but I feel a little more hopeful about what’s to come. I know this year has been really hard for many of us and I think it’s definitely time for a fresh start!
I’ll be back to share my first card of 2021 tomorrow; but first, I wanted to look back and share my favorite cards of 2020! Card-making, and crafting in general, really helped me heal both mentally and emotionally from some of the worst times of my life this year and I feel like my favorite cards are a little extra bright and cheery. You’ll also notice that there’s no card for May as I didn’t craft much that month. Instead I added an extra card I loved from October.
I am incredibly thankful for the opportunities I’ve had this year to work with and guest for some of my very favorite companies and you’ll find most of them represented below! I look forward to sharing more with you in 2021 and I’d love to know if there’s something you’d like to see from me next year!
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I’ve been sharing these annual round-ups for several years now and I really enjoy looking back to see how my style and design has evolved over the years!
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- 2020
It definitely seems like I’m getting a little bolder and brighter as the years go on! I look forward to seeing what 2021 will bring!
Anyway, in case you’re looking to close out 2020 with a little crafty shopping I wanted to make sure you knew about this fabulous sale going on over at Honey Bee Stamps in honor of the founder, Melissa Hewitt’s, birthday! You’ll automatically save 25% off your entire purchase site-wide and receive a free gift with EVERY order! It’s their biggest sale of the year and good for only one day so shop early for the best selection! Also, don’t forget that Honey Bee Stamps also carries some fantastic crafting supplies like my favorite Tonic glitter cardstocks and embellishments, distress inks and oxides, adhesives, and more! Happy shopping!
And finally, looking forward to 2021, I have a few continuing crafty resolutions and new adventures to be excited about!! First off, I hope to continue to personally improve my copic coloring and watercoloring. And in a few days I have a new crafty venture to share that I’m really excited about! 😉 And finally on a more personal note I want to work on getting a little bit healthier in my daily life and activities!
Here’s to making it work and lots of crafty and personal success in 2021 for all of us! Happy New Year!!
To celebrate the New Year I am giving away a $50 gift card to the crafty shop of your choice!! My giveaway is open worldwide and is open for one week! To enter, please leave me a comment and let me know if any of these cards were favorites of yours this year! Or did you have a different card in mind? Leave your comments before 11:59 PM EST on January 7th, 2021! Good luck!!
Jessica I am in awe of your blending, so this is a really hard choice for me! I’m going with December tho, as I love the vibrant colours, and my birthday falls in December! 😉
My favourite is your February card but who can pick only one as they are all beautiful cards!
My favorite is January followed by July and March!
Happy New Year and may it be a blessed one! Hard to pick a favorite for there are so many beautiful ones–can’t do it!
I choose February. I love the bright and happy colors and who wouldn’t like a paper hug. So pretty! You have a great blog and You Tube channel. I know all that it a lot of work so I’d like to honor you for the effort you put forth to encourage all crafters. We are inspired and happy you share your talent with us. Thanks!
Happy New Year, Jessica! Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful cards. I love your January card. Your coloring on the flowers is amazing!
Excited to hear about your new adventure!! I always love your cards but the rainbow animal prints are so fun!! I also love the Christmas card with the poinsettias.
Love the February card!
It’s hard to pick one b/c your cards always WOW me but I do love the ones with the unusual backgrounds.
What a collection of beautiful art! I don’t know how anyone could choose just one favorite! I am inspired by “Life is beautiful with you” and “Follow Your Dreams”. I am also working on your design of the “Merry” Christmas card with the black and white buffalo check background for next year. I don’t have the same floral stamp, but I am experimenting with what I do have. Thank you so much for your inspiration and sharing your work on your blog. That’s a lot of work!
There are so many nice cards. I love your Peace on Earth poinsettia card. Thank you for sharing all year long with us.
Looking forward to what you create in 2021. My favorites this year are January and February along with one I don’t see of the Northern Lights and forest scene. Also, enjoyed the video of your craft space that was the most organized I have ever seen!! Happy New Year.
Hard to choose a favorite, but I love the style and colors on your October choice! The silver and white birch trees, along with the beautifully ink blended sky, just call my name! Love it!
Lots of great inky goodness in your cards and fabulous use of color! My pick is the alcohol ink hugs card…you have a magical way with those alcohol inks!
Hi, Jessica – It’s really hard to choose a favorite card from your vast array. Of the ones you chose, I like the smores party one. I just love LF stamps. I am happy that you produce such great cards using LF stamps b/c I love to see what creative uses you come up with for them. Hope you are off to a great start in 2021. I figure it just HAS to be better than 2020 was.
A virtual hug –
Lori S in PA
Your backgrounds are AMAZING! I especially like February’s.
I love seeing your new card designs every time I open my email! Out of this collection your peace on earth card is gorgeous and I love your creativity to create the virtual hug/zoom-like card! May have to try to mimic that one.
I’m always awed by your cards, Jessica! The beautiful bouquet from January is definitely a fave – such wonderful detail and depth on the flowers. But I also want to pick the “let it snow” from October – the colors are simply gorgeous!
Love seeing your creations in my inbox! Today, I like February best. Tomorrow? Who knows!! Thanks for such a generous giveaway!
I love the April card. The ink blending is amazing. Just love all the colors. Thank you for such amazing inspiration!!!
How hard that must have been to pick the top favorites for your cards are always magnificent!
Happy New Year! Your September card stood out to me b/c of the bold contrast in colors.
Follow Your Dreams, Smores, and Let It Snow – if I had to choose. But I really am inspired by all of your creativity!!