Sunday, January 8, 2017

Happy New Year!


Hello there Blog Friends! I've been on a lengthy blog break spending the holidays with my family...I hope you have all enjoyed some time off as well, and that 2017 is a year filled with happiness and good health! 
I'm entering a few challenges, so this is a photo heavy post with no explanations. Please check the inlinkz below, or if you have any questions, feel free to ask ~

My first card is for the current MFT Color Challenge


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My next card is for this week's CASology Challenge for the Cue Card: Cold 



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My 3rd card is for the January CAS Challenge and the Anything Goes with HLS Stamps at Happy Little Stampers...



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Lastly, I am playing along in the January CAS Watercolor Challenge for the theme: Snowflake


If you're still with me, thank you so much for hanging in there :) I also want to take the time to thank you for all of your support and for your lovely comments! If I haven't stopped by to visit your blog recently, I promise to be there asap ~ Once again, Happy New Year everyone!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ Have a great week,









32 comments:

Joyce said...

Happy New Year, and welcome back. Love this post, chock full of crafty goodness. Thanks so much for playing along at CASology--love your dazzling and daring penguin.

Rachel Bergfeld said...

I love your penguin card, he's just so cute! And his glasses are amazing! Thanks for joining us this week at CASology!

Cindy C. said...

Happy New Year Barb!! Wow what lovely cards you've made!! Even though all CAS but each so unique!!

Karen L K said...

Happy New Years to you! A very nice variety of cards.

Bonnie said...

What a great line up of cards, Barb! That skiing penguin made me laugh out loud! He looks ready for action! Love the watercolor background and pretty snowflakes! Thanks so much for sharing them with us at CAS Watercolour!

Lisa Lara said...

Just look at all these beauties! I love the penguin especially Barb.

nancy littrell said...

TFS all your cards Barb, but especially thank you for sharing your sparkly snowflake card for CAS Watercolour. Hugs...

Kylie said...

Barb! I love how you used your new HLS set. The silhouette looks amazing with your gorgeous stencil! All your cards are terrific! Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers! P.S. You could also enter your watercolour card in our AG Watercolour challenge :)

Loll said...

Hi Barb. Hope you enjoyed your blogging break. So great to see your fabulous cards ... such a wonderfully creative array of designs. Thanks for sharing your watercoloured snowflake card with us at CAS Watercolour. The colours of the background are GORGEOUS and I love the beautiful embossed snowflakes. xx

Dawn T said...

Happy New Year Barb. What absolutely gorgeous cards.

Betty said...

so great to be in a new year with you - wonderful cards - love that "cold" penguin and your snowflake card is gorgeous!! looking forward to another year of creativity with you! hugs!

Jacquie Southas said...

Great set of cards, Barb! Love the movement of the skiing penguin! It's great to see you in the CAsology gallery this week!

Cat Craig said...

Happy New Year Barb! Looks like you had some productive time in the crafty space. Wonderful cards Barb, that penguin slider is adorable and that tiny kitten is so sweet. Your watercolors are fab!

I Card Everyone said...

Putting my laundry on hold for a bit, Barb ... had to spend some time ogling your beautiful cards! LOve what you've done with the Penguin - how perfect to make him hands-on fun!!!
I'm seeing winners here, my sweet friend!!!
=]

cm said...

Happy New Year, Barb! Welcome back after your break...but it appears that you were quite busy all the same! My family time, like yours, was simply fabulous! Your cards: delights, all! Your little kitten in first card is darling; your skiing penguin, fantastic (especially love the interactive aspect!); your love rays, so pretty; and your snowflakes, a sparkly wintry wonderland! I'm with Michele: winners in the mix for sure!
hugs~c

lostinpaper said...

Looks like you have been busy back in your crafty space Barb. They are all so wonderful, I love the silhouette of the girl on the heart background, it's such a clever design!

Linda said...

What a beautiful snowflake card with the lovely watercolored background.

Bobby said...

Happy New Year to you too, Barb. It looks like you're off to a great start with these wonderful cards.

jintyoo7 said...

Sounds like you had a great hiatus - welcome back!
Lovely gallery of cards, good luck with all your challenges :-)

Kay Miller said...

Wow! Way to come back from your break with a bang! These are all just amazing Barb! So fun and creative! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a big happy 2017 to you! ((Hugs))

Jeanne H said...

I too love the Sparkle card. Wonderful colors! You sure are showing some super cards.

Karren said...

Fabulous cards, Barb! The Hello is a genius way to use the colors in a color challenge and that cat is just too cute. The skiing penguin just cracks me up and your coloring is fantastic! Your stenciled and sparkle cards are just so beautiful.

Linda said...

Glad to hear you enjoyed your family time over the hols Barb - Christmas and NY just seemed to go by so quickly didn't they. Love your different cards today especially the gorgeous water coloured background on the last one. Here's to another fun crafty year:)

Neets B said...

Welcome back, Barb. And what a beautiful selection of cards. Loving the sweet kitty and the silhouette looks amazing with that background.
Re your comment about the MFT linen background stamp, I bought it a while ago from Amazon but it's no longer available so may be discontinued, although a few online stores have it so try a search. The cheesecloth one is similar but not the same. Hope this helps xx

Neets B said...

Welcome back, Barb. And what a beautiful selection of cards. Loving the sweet kitty and the silhouette looks amazing with that background.
Re your comment about the MFT linen background stamp, I bought it a while ago from Amazon but it's no longer available so may be discontinued, although a few online stores have it so try a search. The cheesecloth one is similar but not the same. Hope this helps xx

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

WOW Barb! Such a lot of lovely, lovely cards! The first two are super cute, the third has some to doe for blending and a clever design and the last one a fabulous background and sparkle! Have a wonderful week my friend! Hazel xx

Susan said...

Love that third card in those beautiful colours! Great snowflakes and a fabulous sentiment! Thanks for joining us at CAS Watercolour!

Harriet Skelly said...

Happy new year Barb! I love all of your cards here! I especially love your soft snowflake card for the CAS Watercolor Challenge! Thanks for joining the challenge!

Anita in France said...

Happy New Year, Barb ... hope your 2017 is blessed with joy, good health and heaps of creativity! What a treat here ... a quartet of fabulous cards ... they're all gorgeous ... I'm especially taken with the delicate snowflakes on that watercolour background ... such delicious shimmer! Hugs, Anita :)

Anne said...

What a stunning selection of cards Barb - love them all! I think your stamp and stencil combi for HLS is so clever, I had seen that as a shopping bag before, but of course now it is her carry on, or perhaps she is travelling light... either way I love it.
Thanks so much for joining us for the Happy Little Stampers Clean & Simple Challenge
Anne

TK said...

Beautiful! Each unique in its own right...

BożenA said...

It looks amazing! Silhouette of a beautiful woman reaching toward the light - a unique styling!
Thank you for sharing with us HLS CAS.
BozenA DT HLS