Welcome to the New Year! I love that Anne of Green Gables quote, "Tomorrow is a brand new day with no mistakes in it yet." I love a fresh start and what better clean slate than a brand new year? To celebrate this day I'm participating once again in the Season's Giving Blog Hop.
I am so thankful to all of you who have stuck by me over the past few years as I laughingly attempt to balance being a mom to toddler twins, running a full-time business in a part-time way, being creative, coordinating multiple challenges and blogging. Some days I feel like I'm just all washed up and have nothing more to give. And then I log on and see a sweet comment from one of you that turns my day around. Every kindness matters. Truly. As I struggle through hard days and tough times I have found how true that is in my own life. One simple kindness can change a whole lot. A WHOLE lot.
I'm striving to take more time each day to make sure those around me know that I appreciate their efforts. To say thanks and comment on posts and do all the things that my struggle with depression has made so difficult these past three years. So thanks so much for joining this journey with me. I appreciate each comment on this blog, every card made for one of my challenges, each post made using my stamps and every little note about how you told your friends about Verve or made something amazing and can't wait to share it. Thank YOU! You may never know how much you have touched my heart.
As a way of saying thanks, I've put together two giveaways for this blog hop. One is a package of papercrafting goodies. The other is a gift code to my store, Verve Stamps. To be eligible for the prize drawings, just leave a comment on this post before 2:00 pm Mountain on Jan. 5. If you'd like to tell me what you're most looking forward to in 2015, I'd love to hear it. I personally am so excited that Donna Downey is starting her Inspiration Wednesday videos again. Her weekly art journaling videos gave me something to look forward to through the horrific double dose of newborn/colic/acid reflux stage with the twins and I just can't wait for January 7, since this time around I'll hopefully be able to do some art journaling at the same time instead of just watching the videos with a screaming baby in each arm!
Giveaway 1: {winner must have a US shipping address}
Package includes Twitterpated, Calendar Countdown, Wings of Love, No Matter What, Flourished Trim Die and From the Heart Die Set from Verve Stamps and the Teresa Collins Something Wonderful collection: 12x12 papers & stickers, brads, wood chips, buttons, ephemera and washi tape,
Giveaway 2: {winner must have a shipping address in one of the countries Verve ships to... Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.}
Comment deadline for prize giveaways is 2:00 pm Mountain on Monday, January 5.
Please check back on Jan. 6 to see if you are a winner.
My card for today is a New Year's card using one of my favorite Verve products from 2014.... the Mask Die Set and coordinating Masquerade set. I paired it with the happy new year sentiment from Light My World. The masks and handles are die cut in black, then stamped with Versamark and embossed in gold. For the feathery accent at the bottom I stamped the image repeatedly in black, then lightly outlined sections with a blender pen and dusted some gold embossing powder on and heat set it. Love the look with some of the black still showing through. The side accent is a strip of black cardstock with a bit of gold cording wrapped around it.
Thank you so much for stopping by today!
Next stop on the hop is Michelle Woerner!
Season's Givings Hop List:
Julee Tilman {YOU ARE HERE}
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Love your new year card. In 2015 I am looking forward to getting my knees sorted out and hubby starting a new job that he will enjoy. Happy New Year
Janine (UK)
Happy New Year!! Wonderful card and love the gold embossed mask. Also, thank-you throughout the year for all the inspiration you create and give. Looking forward to seeing 2015
Thanks for the chance to win.
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I am from The Netherlands
Ooohhh, really like your new year card. The masks are so elegant done in the gold. I plan on posting more to my blog and entering more on-line challenges - it got sadly neglected in 2014.
Thanks for the chance to win and happy crafting in 2015
Beautiful org! Love your blog
Happy New Year and thank you so much for the chance to win!
I'm looking forward to re-organize my craft room ;o)
Greetings from Switzerland
Anja
I'm glad you've kept Verve going despite life challenges. I always love seeing your classy, detailed cards. Those masks are gorgeous in gold!
Julee you are AMAZING thanks for all you do!
Love your New Year's card! For 2015 I am looking forward to hopefully get into a place of our own, and setting up a real craft space, not just a folding table in the living room!
I love that card! I am a Verve fan and love my stamps and dies!
Beautiful card. I love the color combo very much. Thanks for sharing
That is such a great card and a wonderful give away too
This card is absolutely amazing! LOVELOVELOVE the mask! Would be over the moon to win either of these fabulous prizes! Thank you for the chance to!!
great idea! great card! Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the AMAZING blog hop! I can't believe how many people are participating. It does have me a bit in the doghouse with my husband for spending most of 2015 so far on the computer though. LOL I'm looking forward to 2015 because I have lots of craft technique videos pinned that I want to watch.
Love the card and I am thankful my family is healthy. Thanks for the chance to win and have a great new year.
Always love seeing your projects! Thanks for the chance to win one of these awesome prizes.
I grew up on Anne of Green Gables so reading the beginning of your post was like "oh, you know it too :)" So fabulous! What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for a chance to win :) Happy New Year!
Thanks for sharing your art. Looking forward to doing more of my own cards in 2015. Happy New Year!
Thank you for this great prize! I am making 2015 a year of rebuilding relationships that have grown cold and making an effort to be a true friend. Happy New Year!
Fabulous card - so elegant! Happy New Year and all the best!
Thanks for a chance to win!
I love your cards and your style! Thanks so much for sharing your talent! Have a wonderful New Year! lgargus000@centurytel.net
I am looking forward to spending time with my family and catching up a little bit more in my scrapbooks.
Those gold masks are fabulous. But I can't disguise how thrilled I'd be to win one of these prizes. Winning a set of Verve stamps has been on my bucket list since I created my blog so I could enter Mojo Monday contests. Thanks for an extra chance to win.
DebiB thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com
I'm hoping that 2015 is a crafty year for me.... 2014 wasn't the best year for that. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Love the New Year card, and I love a bright shiny new year, too. Thanks so much for sharing it. I am looking forward to getting back into scrapbooking more, and making more cards. I just love this craft, it is full of the most wonderful people. I have made so many friends since I began.
ceashark at aol dot com
Gorgeous new years card, I love the masks :D Thanks for the great giveaway. I'm looking forward to starting my own craft blog this year. I've gained lots of inspiration from this community and love to give some back. I don't see Verve stamps in the craft stores inLondon, Ontario, Canada so it's lovely to discover them in this blog hop.
Oh I remember seeing the Masquerade set and thinking Venice Carnival!! Classy and elegant, love your card. Thank you for the chance to win, would love to get a chance to buy a few Verve sets:-) happy 2015!
Wow, what a wonderful card. Thanks for being part of the blog hop and happy 2015!!
Beautiful card! In 2015 I will work towards having a more organized and CLEAN craft cave! Like most it is a work in progress . . . and is not photo worthy at this point, but it is mine and I love it!
What a gorgeous card, it's so luxe. Thank you for your generous giveaway and for the chance to win. Happy new year!
Gorgeous card, so elegant. Happy New Year. I hope that I can follow Donna this year and do some creating too. I'm looking forward to my trip to Canada and Alaska this year and all the opportunities this will bring for crafting and creating with the photos. Thank you for the chance to win.
Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing your wonderful cards and the great giveaway with your fans! I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store.
Absolutely breathtakingly! Beautiful card.
I'm looking forward to more adventures with my family!
Beautiful card and what fantastic giveaways! Thanks so much and Happy New Year!
Love love love the Verve stamps!!!
So thanks so much for giving us a chance to win some!
and....your card is amazing!
Hi Julee! So nice to meet the owner of Verve! I follow the lovely Maureen Plutt and have the teacher/apple set with matching dies. Love them and your card. I creep around the Verve store now and then, but there are only so many craft dollars and tons of companies that I want stuff from. You are giving away such a generous prize. And I hope you know that being the mom of toddlers, you might still be experiencing Post Pardem depression, which is completely normal. I always thought it would be great to have twins, paternal ones, and just be done. But I can't even imaging doing everything in double time. I want to say, take vitamin B12, so you will have more energy. I'm chasing around a toddler grand baby and I need to take some too. Happy New Year! Thanks Paulette S. at craftqueen417 at yahoo dot com or pauletteprettypapercrafts at wordpress dot com
Gorgeous, love Verve stamps.
I love seeing all the techniques and products. Verve is one that I will have to try.
Happy New Year! love your card! I am most looking forward to getting organized!
Happy New Year, and thank you for the chance to win!
Thank you for the great giveaway!! Happy New Year!
your card is magnificent! ajmurdock@sympatico.ca
Hi Julee, Hang in there with the kiddos - it really does get easier as they get older or at least you get more sleep and it seems easier. I just got a Verve stamp from my son for Christmas and I love it!!!
Julie, I'm a huge fan of your amazing artistry! I love the sketches you create for Mojo Monday! Thanks for all the inspiration you share with us. Wishing you abundant joy and creativity in 2015! kathybydesign@hotmail.com
Great card and love my Verve stamps! Looking forward to more crafting time in 2015.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
Wow This blog hop is just amazing. So many stops and great ideas. I am learning about so many new websites, blogs and products. Very much fun on a rainy Sunday
this year i'm looking forward to have a great job and the same for my husband, big challenge!! thanks for the chance to win and happy new year!
Love your card, thanks for the opportunity to win. I am looking forward to trying new things (crafty things) this year. New techniques, New companies etc. Happy New Year! sserrano22@live.com
Love your card!!! In 2015 I'm looking forward to carving out more time for crafting!
Great card. Thanks for playing in the hop
Thank you for such beautiful inspiration it makes me want to craft more xx
First time visiting your blog. Enjoyed your last video and definitely like your cards. Will have to revisit soon, when I have more time. I am enjoying this hop as it is allowing me to visit new sites and to revisit some old ones. Happy New Year.
Marcie
Happy New Year! Thanks so much!
Julee, your card is stunning! For 2015 I am looking forward for my birthday trip to Italy. Cross fingers that it will come true. :)
What a lovely card and I'm touched by your story. You really have your hands full! Thanks for participating in this giveaway.
I LOVE Verve! Your card is so completely lovely and simply elegant!
I may have to get that stamp and die set with the masks :-)
You are a VERY busy lady-don't forget to take care of you and reward yourself with small but enjoyable things, like a cup of flavored coffee or tea, even when you are so tired and have food stains on your shirt from the kids. Also, try to take short naps-even if you can lay down for 15-20 minutes while the kids are asleep, it does help. Best wishes for a blessed 2015!
In 2015 I most look forward to organizing my craft room so zip can create instead of look for craft supplies!
I am looking forward to winning your gift card giveaway. BTW I am a 1st time visitor.
Happy and blessed new year. I don't expect something so it would be a surprise. Thank you for the giveaway. You make pretty cards
Many thanks for your generosity and inspiration. My crafty goal for this year is to maintain a blog and allow myself dedicated card making time. Happy New Year!!
Thank you for your brief mention about battling depression. I too am in that place, and in 2015 I want to work on improving my mental health, and cleaning up the chaos in my mind. Thank you again, you totally made me tear up. <3
Happy New Year, Julee! I'm looking forward to using our new pool in the summer! And I'm curious to see where my job situation leads... ;) Beautiful card, btw!
Your card is stunning!!!! I am looking forward to crafting more this year, and work on my blog, so that I might be able to be on a design team one day. Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win.
Your card is very beautiful and elegant, I like it a lot! Happy New Year!
love the mardi gras masques!
i think that anything in gold makes a beautiful card! i love it!
I enjoyed visiting your blog. Thanks for the chance to win an awesome prize. I am following your blog. Thanks again. smtwnmom@yahoo.com
As a mom of a toddler myself I am just in awe of your being able to run blogs, run a business...AND keep up with your child! Some days i can barely manage to take care of the bare minimum!! Happy 2015 to you and thanks for sharing your beautiful card!
Love the card you made! This year I am starting my first ever art journal! I'm so excited. This year is about being more creative and learning new crafty things! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
jrey8971@ gmail dot com
Really enjoy visiting your site for inspiration and new purchases. Your items are truly unique
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