Hi there! It's Seasons Givings Blog Hop time again and I'm so excited to be participating again this year. A big shout-out to Latisha Yoast, who does all the behind the scenes work to put on this annual blog hop. The mission for this blog hop is a chance to give back and thank our awesome readers. Each and every stop on the hop is doing their own crafty giveaway! How cool is that?
I've been blogging here for just shy of 12 years and am so amazed that so many of you are still here having your morning coffee or tea and reading along with me! It's been such a blessing to me to get to share my art here. Thank you so much for your comments and support! My days are a lot quieter when the boys are in school (no complaints there), but it is so nice to see a comment every now and then and know I'm not just blabbing to myself. 😀
2018 brought some major changes in my crafting life as I closed my stamp business in June. I'm learning how to stamp for fun again and enjoying my time on a few fabulous design teams. I am currently keeping myself busy designing for My Monthly Hero by Hero Arts, Shimmerz Paints, and Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. I've been so blessed by these generous companies and was even able to have one of my digital designs released in clear stamp form by Shimmerz. I've included it in my giveaway, along with lots of other goodies.
My Giveaway - winner must have a US shipping address
Includes a USPS Flat Rate box filled with papercrafting goodness. Everything shown in the picture, plus a few items that were MIA at picture taking time. A fun assortment of stamp sets, dies, paper pads, stencils, and mini ink pads, sure to inspire some creativity in 2019!
To be eligible for the drawing: leave a comment below with a book, movie, TV show, YouTube video, etc. that sparked your interest in 2018. You're welcome to list more than one if you want!
Comment deadline for the prize drawing is 8:00 pm Mountain on Tuesday, January 8. Please check back on Jan. 9 to see if you are a winner.
The card I'm sharing today uses the Mojo Monday 506 sketch. If you hadn't heard, I recently rebooted the Mojo Monday sketch challenge right here on my blog at a more relaxed pace. No design team, just you, me and the sketches! I post every other Monday and the linkup is open for two weeks. I'd love for you to play along if you have the time.
My card was inspired by the beautiful Midnight Garden collection from Prima. I paired it with some old and new favorites from The Cat's Pajamas to make a soft and sophisticated all occasion card. I first blended some worn lipstick distress oxide on smooth Bristol with these fabulous makeup brushes. Love how easily they blend! I then stamped the beautiful silhouette flowers from the Simple Blooms in the same color ink on the background panel and embossed it in black on the focal panel. I used the Stitched Beautiful die to accent the panel, cutting twice from black cardstock, layering together and then embossing with Versamark and sparkle embossing powder.
My horizontal border element is probably my all time favorite border die, the Icing CutUps. I accented with a bit of ebony nuvo drops. To finish off, I added black mats and a panel of this beautiful designer paper.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! If you're new to me feel free to click the link in the sidebar to subscribe by email. Or you can keep tabs on my creations as Vervegirl on Instagram or on my YouTube channel (I'm hoping to start posting some cardmaking videos this year). Okay, on with the hop. All of the amazing companies and designers below have giveaways on their blogs today. Hop along and get inspired for the new year! If you're following the list, your next stop is the incredible Cindy Lawrence.
Picket Fence Stamps
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Ink Blot Shop
Indigo Jade Art
Sunny Studio Stamps
Paper House Productions
Kraftin Kimmie Stamps
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Newton's Nook Designs
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Ink Blot Shop
Indigo Jade Art
Sunny Studio Stamps
Paper House Productions
Kraftin Kimmie Stamps
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Newton's Nook Designs
Ashley Newell
Beth Pingry
Giovana Smith
Dana Joy
Heather Hoffman
Margie Higuchi
Mindy Eggen
Julee Tilman (That's Me ✋)
Cindy Lawrence
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kelly Latevola
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Emily Leiphart
Kristi Goulet
Debi Adams
Tracey McNeeley
Wanda Guess
Ashley Harris
Tracey McLennon
Janine Tinklenberg
Amy Rysavy
Caly Person
Marcie Sharp
Mary-Ann Coulter
Amy Tsuruta
Tricia Barber
Shemaine Smith
Christine Meyer
Lisa Henke
Shellye McDaniel
Kathy Schweinfurth
Yvonne Van Der Grijp
Lynette Kaufmann
Laura Williams
Dana Tatar
Cheiron Brandon
Patti Gilliam
Gracie Chavez
Carisa Zglobicki
Debbie Seyer
Mariana Grigsby
Michelle Woerner
Deborah Saaranen
Lisa Stein
Beth Pingry
Giovana Smith
Dana Joy
Heather Hoffman
Margie Higuchi
Mindy Eggen
Julee Tilman (That's Me ✋)
Cindy Lawrence
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kelly Latevola
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Emily Leiphart
Kristi Goulet
Debi Adams
Tracey McNeeley
Wanda Guess
Ashley Harris
Tracey McLennon
Janine Tinklenberg
Amy Rysavy
Caly Person
Marcie Sharp
Mary-Ann Coulter
Amy Tsuruta
Tricia Barber
Shemaine Smith
Christine Meyer
Lisa Henke
Shellye McDaniel
Kathy Schweinfurth
Yvonne Van Der Grijp
Lynette Kaufmann
Laura Williams
Dana Tatar
Cheiron Brandon
Patti Gilliam
Gracie Chavez
Carisa Zglobicki
Debbie Seyer
Mariana Grigsby
Michelle Woerner
Deborah Saaranen
Lisa Stein
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If you've scrolled so long you forgot the comment question, here it is again... 😏
Leave a comment below with a book, movie, TV show, YouTube video, etc. that sparked your interest in 2018. You're welcome to list more than one if you want!
221 comments
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 221 of 221I joined a virtual book club late in 2018 and was challenged to read The Book of Essie. Well, once I started, I couldn't put it down. It has inspired me to read more this year
Love following all your gorgeous work Julee! I'm looking forward to diving into a watercoloring book I received for Christmas as I would love to improve my skills. Thanks for the chance to win!
I need to find my mojo. It has left the building. Love that card. It is so pretty. I loved Jack Ryan on Amazon. I couldn't stop watching it. But if you are in the mood for something sweet watch the Netflix series about Dogs. It is very heartwarming. Thanks for the chance. Checking in from California
still luv Madame Secretary and Designated Survivor and then there are the cake and gingerbread decorating shows! :)
I am always eager to watch Jennifer McGuires tutorials! Thanks so much for such a wonderful hop, and for a chance to win such a great prize! Happy New Year!
What an amazing prize pack. Gina k’s wreath builder and her daughter Rina are a blast to watch. I love them.
I love your tutorials. They are amazing!
Beautiful card. I just enjoyed watching Muppets Treasure Island with the grandkids on New Years Eve.
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Julie, what a wonderful variety of goodies in your giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win! Just before Christmas I read Michelle Obama's "Becoming" and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks for rebooting Mojo Monday. I got some great ideas from the sketches. Your card is very pretty! Thanks for a chance to win some goodies! I'm from the US.
Oops. Forgot about what I was supposed to comment on. I've watched a lot of movies and YouTube videos and read allot of books in 2018. I think what Sparks my interest the most are the you tube videos. I found a hot in face painting and acrylic pouring through those videos as well as enjoying all the papercrafting videos and mixed media projects. I even tried my hand at some of them.
Oh my, this is a hard question! I follow tons of crafters on youtube and love watching cardmaking videos, but I feel like anyone I know about, you probably already know about. This may seem kind of odd for the question, but I love Postmodern Jukebox. They take modern songs and do them in older styles, and something about taking the resources we have and then doing them in your own style really speaks to me. Also, I love their music. I hope you have a wonderful 2019!
Happy new year to you and thanks for offering this amazing prize package. Glad to see Mojo Monday alive again and your lovely card. I picked up one of my daughter's library books recently and I was surprised that I became so engrossed in the story, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. I'm hoping she gets more by the same author.
I'm so glad Mojo Monday is back. I'm trying to stick to my new part-time work schedule and will make the time to participate. It forces me to dig stuff out of the stash I haven't used yet or in a long time. 2018 was inspired by Fancy Nancy book series. My 6 year old loves it and I love that she wants to use the "fancy" big words in the books. Plus we now must "fancy" up all of our craft creations like Nancy.
I am very happy to see Mojo Monday back, I am excited to play along. One TV show DH and I both enjoy together is Dancing with the Stars, some seasons are better than others but we are inspired by those who move out of the comfort zone and strive to improve at a new skill. Plus DH will sit and watch it with me without flipping through all the channels, LOL. Thanks for the very generous giveaway!
Oh my! What a generous giveaway pack! This is my first year participating on this hop and love reading about so many talented people and new companies that I knew nothing about.I am following you on Instagram. Owlmakeitcrafts Thanks for the opportunity to win
Hello Julee. I want to thank you for all the creativie inspiration you've provided us and continue to provide. I'm so sorry you ended up having to close your stamp company. I cannot imagine how hard of a decision that had to have been. They say when one dor closes another opens. I'm happy for you, that youve been able to rediscover stamping for fun. It's so important to be able to do something we enjoy. I admit, I've been watching a ton of Hallmark Christmas movies this year. My husband has struggled with his health this past year, so its really helped remind me to enjoy whatever time you have and to make the most of it and enjoy your family. Happy 2019 Lady!
So happy that Mojo Monday is back! What great and generous prize package, Julee. I have binged on the Hallmark channel and watched quite a few Dr. Who episodes with my hubby.I've been watching YouTube videos on different card techniques,how to use my prisma colored pencils, and videos on water coloring.Wishing you and your family a blessed and Happy New Year.
Wow! What an awesome giveaway! My interest in watching To Kill a Mockingbird was sparked when I received the classic for Christmas.
Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous giveaway. I have a US adress. The book that opens my eyes and heart was from Joseph Prince Destined To Reign.
Your work is beautiful! I really enjoy looking st your cards. The Hallmark movie channel has definitely been one of my favorites for the last couple of months. I've also been watching tons of YouTube videos to learn new techniques, get inspiration, and to get organization ideas.
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