Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Top Ten Blog Hop 2015!

*Blog Candy Drawing Now Closed.*

Good morning! Welcome to the Top Ten Blog Hop!  I hope you have a very large cup of coffee, because you're going to be here awhile!  There is an $80.00 USD to an online store of your choosing being given away! All you need to do is leave a comment on each blog to increase your chances of winning.  There are 24 bloggers participating, so that means you can leave up to 24 comments! To be entered you will need to leave a comment on the blogs by 11:59 pm CST on January 3.  In addition to the $80 prize, many of the bloggers, including me, are giving individual prizes away as well. For mine, scroll down to the bottom for all of the details.  Are you ready?  Let's go!

#1 Rusty Ball Jar ornament
This was a recent post using a rusty Ball jar lid and a vintage image from Crafty Secrets.  You can see the full post HERE.  
Created by Michele Kovack
#2 Shaker Ornaments!
This was another recent post but I had to include them because I thought they came out pretty cute.  They use SRM's Jane's Doodles stamps, Copics, clear acetate, and sequins.  Click HERE to read more!
Created by Michel Kovack
#3 Heart to Heart
I love this little card because it was made using a sentiment from JustRite and left over pieces on my craft desk. Oh! And I had just gotten my new Zig Clean Color Markers and suddenly became addicted! Click HERE for all of the details.
Created by Michele Kovack
#4 Give Thanks
Some die cuts, water colors, and a sentiment from SRM made this one of my favorite fall cards.  Click HERE to see the original post.  :)
SRM Stickers Blog - Give Thanks by Michele - #card #fall #autumn #stickers #sentients #doily
#5 Hello
The combination of the image, glittery sentiment, and the long pieces of silk ribbon, make this another one of my favorites.  Click HERE to see the original post.
Created by Michele Kovack
#6 Autumn
I had rediscovered my old Quickutz die cuts for this card, along with an SRM sentiment and die cuts from Spellbinders.  Click HERE for original post.
By Michele Kovack
#7 Just a Note
This card uses SRM's Jane's Doodles and water colors.  It was my first time creating an image without lines.  I was pretty pleased with myself with how it turned out.  ;)  Click HERE for original post.
By Michele Kovack
#8  Lovely
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Donna Salazar featuring my Cortney and her BFF. How could it not be one of my favorites?  These two have the most special bond....and truly make my heart grow a bit bigger whenever they are together.  See the original post HERE.
Created by Michele Kovack
#9 Father's Day Card
I am not one to make many masculine cards.  But I actually really liked how this one turned out.  I had created my own plaid background using double sided tape from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  And glitter!  Lots and lots of glitter on a man's card! EEK!  ;)  Click HERE for more details!
Created by Michele Kovack
#10 Easter Carrots with a complete tutorial.  
I was so proud of myself for coming up with a way to make ornaments look like carrots.  (It doesn't take much people!) ;)  Click HERE if you want to see the complete step by step instructions. 

My Individual Giveaway! 
One winner will win all of this!  Just leave a comment below and I will pick a winner on Sunday, January 3rd at 8 P.M. CST.  If you are not a follower of my blog and decide to become one, leave an additional comment for an extra chance at winning!


89 comments:

Denise Bryant said...

What a beautiful collection of projects! I have to say that your cute shaker ornaments were a favorite! Got me all excited to make some myself!

Unknown said...

Totally love everything. Just beautiful!! WOW!!

Unknown said...

I'm a new follower! <3

Unknown said...

I am not making cards yet, but after looking at yours I totally would love to!

Unknown said...

Wow great variety of projects - love the shaker ornaments - fab idea.

Unknown said...

I follow through bloglovin and a new follower on your site.

Sandy Ross said...

I just love all of your top ten...fabulous!!! Love the vintage Santa ornament using the rusty lid...I have lots of those around!!!

Marcia Dehn-Nix said...

Simply gorgeous projects Michele! Amazing work!!

Jennifer Matott (Sigmagirl) said...

Love your cards!!! Just beautiful! Happy New Year!

Melissa Bove said...

Such stunning creations Michele! Each one is amazing!!

Such a fun blog hop and giveaway!!

Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!!

Hugs...

Paty said...

Hermoso todos los trabajos!! Siempre te sigo por instagram :)

Stacie said...

Pretty cards and colorful projects! Beautiful work from the past year!

Scrapthat said...

Awesome picks!! TFS I love them all :D
Dolly

Ava said...

I love those shaker ornaments.

Kimi said...
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Kimi said...

Always a fan of allnyou do. My favorite of your 2015... has to be the inspiration provided with your watercolor effects and those amazing ZIG markers!

Giorgia Rossini said...

I love them all, especially the shaker ornaments... too cute!

Hussena said...

Your work is so gorgeous ..Absolutely love your projects...Each of them is soo fabulous ��

Hussena said...

I am a new follower now :)

JAVAGIRL said...

Coffee n me oh lala youbr just amazing artist

JAVAGIRL said...

Coffee n me oh lala youbr just amazing artist

SewPaperPaint said...

Such a beautiful lineup! You are so gifted with watercolor, amazes me! Thanks for the sweet giveaway. <3 Happy New Year!

DeeDee said...

I always love seeing your work...never ever disappointed! Happy New Year!

Kelly said...

Wow...every last project is so lovely! Beautiful work. My coffee is already gone...so now I have to go fill up before I can continue :)

Miriam Prantner said...

I love your style! Wonderful coloring and I love the bit of sparkle that you add to your pieces.

Chocoscrapaholic said...

So artsy and pretty!!

Chocoscrapaholic said...

Following you now on Bloglovin!

Mary Holshouser said...

I'm not a scrapbooker so I really enjoy seeing items that are mixed media or greetings cards. I loved the Santa in the rusty jar lid. I have to remember that idea. Santa is one of my favorite subjects to work with.
Loved the masculine card - the reds and blues really popped.
thanks so much for sharing.
Happy new Year.

Mary Holshouser said...

I just signed up to follow you thru e-mail.
I like the type of projects that you highlighted.
thanks again.

petunia670 said...

What a fabulous collection of work! I love your ornaments & your painting on the cards is stellar!

Alexia Misso said...

Lovely projects, very talented!

Michelle Durheim said...

Everything you make is beautiful.

Michelle Durheim said...

Everything you make is beautiful.

Sharon Sweeney-Russell said...

Love them all....the vintage Santa is "top" of the list! My late husband and I collected A Santa a year and I try to continue the tradition in his memory.... Thanks for sharing

cghundley said...

Your creations are all
so lovely! I love the
Give Thanks card and
the shaker ornaments.
Carla from Utah

cghundley said...

I am a follower
on your blog
and FB.
Carla from Utah

Lisa P said...

You are such a fantastic card maker. I know your talent extends far beyond that also! :) I love seeing your work.

Lisa P said...

Following your blog!

Unknown said...

i follow
i like heart to heart best

Unknown said...

beautiful projects - I really love the snowmen ornaments

Denise Bryant said...

I signed up to follow via email!

Pam said...

Love the Rusty Ball Jar Lid Ornament.

Brandi R said...

Fabulous projects! So glad you didn't ask us to pick a favorite....love them all ♥

Mendi Yoshikawa said...

All your projects are amazing! I adore your style! :)

Just_G said...

Not a carmaker but wow I'm inspired

Unknown said...

Thank you for some great card ideas. I love your creativity and versatility. Had never considered using a picture of the birthday person/anniversary couple, etc. on the card.

Melissa said...

Ah these are all so beautiful! Love that Gift Thanks card and the use of ribbons and twine on your other projects. So, so pretty!

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

Thank you for sharing all your talents with us. Very creative. Great ideas. Thank you. Happy New Years!-Kim Klinkovsky@My Kraft Kloset

Debra said...

Love all your projects! You are so talented and I always enjoy seeing what you create. Hope you have a great New Year!

Cynthia Berquist said...

Thank you for sharing your creativity with us this past year. Your watercoloring has inspired me to try so many new techniques. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

Unknown said...

Always enjoy your projects, thanks for taking the time to share with us all. Wishing you peace and happiness in the new year.

Roseanna C said...

Love your projects, my favorites are 5 and 7

Sabrina said...

All of your projects are very lovely and very beautiful!!

Conniecrafter said...

Great look back, I still just love your ornaments!!

reeree62 said...

Love them all, Michele!
Seeing the prom pic of Cortney & her sweet BFF, makes me wonder if they'll get to see one another when Cort goes to her new place. I sure hope so...<3

Happy 2016, my friend!

Unknown said...

Thank you for the inspiration. Love the shakers.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Beautiful projects Michelle. Love all of them... especially the first 2! Happy New Year to you and your precious family!

Luv 2 Create said...

Thanks Michelle for a great year of inspiration. It was fun reviewing all the wonderful projects and looking forward to 2016. Just so you know, I think you are a wonderful Mother and making such a difficult decision with your daughter just shows how much you love her. My hat goes off to you. May 2016 be a prosperous year for you. God Bless.
Marcie

2amscrapper said...

I've pinned several of your great projects. Please enter me in your blog candy!

KellyRae said...

I remember each one of those projects - I shared your Ball lid ornaments project with my daughter-in-law so she could FINALLY do something with her hoard of jar lids (don't know where the jars ended up LOL). Thank you for inspiring us through the year and thank you for the chance to win your awesome AWESOME blog candy. Happy New Year to you and yours!

Janet's Joy said...

So many gorgeous projects!

julie e said...

Wonderful projects

windinstarsranch said...

awesome job this year. Love your color choices.

Jessica said...

I LOVE how that father's day card turned out and am definitely inspired for this year!
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loudowning54 said...

I always love your cards and projects. My favorite one in this batch is the rusty lid with the Santa Claus. Happy New Year to you and your family.

beachgirl0323 said...

I especially like the watercolor look on some of your designs.

Bunny Dobbie said...

What beautiful work! Love the ornaments.

KT Fit Kitty said...

I remember seeing most of these and they are all gorgeous! Happy New Year!

ScrapaDiddle said...

I love each and everyone of your creations! Hope Courtney is doing well!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

These are fabulous! Love the shaker ornaments!

Anonymous said...

super amazing i just love your ornament amazing...

Anonymous said...

i followed by emails gfc and bloglovin

noreen said...

The carrots are just the cutest, I will have to try and make.

craftylady1952@gmail.com said...

I love all your great cards and projects. Happy New Year! Looking forward to what's to come.

Unknown said...

Such cute ornaments and cards! The Carrots were such a great idea!

LisaM said...

Oh my! Your work is amazing! I am now a new follower!

Janet M said...

I didn't think anyone used as much glitter as me but I have met a glitter sister. Praying for you and Courtney's adjustment to her new home.

Teresa Doyle said...

Hi Michele. Your work always amaze me! Just beautiful.
I hope you and your family had a peaceful holiday and again, I am praying for you & Cortney to adjust well to your new norm.
Happy New Year to you & your family!

LauraEva said...

wow---I love, love all your projects! My favorite....oh boy! maybe the heart to heat one? I love them all!

Emily said...

Would love to win!
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craftykellyj said...

Your projects are all super awesome! I too loved the eggs that look like carrots. (It doesn't take much for me either...). So happy to be hopping along with you!

MJ's Kraze said...

Lovely projects. They are all so elegant. I love the little carrots.

Dorlene Durham said...

Happy New Year. Thanks for all the inspiration in 2015. I'm looking forward to more in 2016. Blessings to you and your lovely, beautiful family.

Renee V said...

Wow your work is GORGEOUS! And I love how you outlined exactly why they were your faves! My fave is the one with the long flowing ribbon but it was REALLY hard to choose! Hello Cortney! You are still beautiful!!!

Renee V said...

I am honored and excited to become a follower, your projects are amazing and I'm sure I will not be disappointed :)

kaybeetoo said...

Your projects are beautiful and the shaker ornaments are my favorite! Love, love, love them :)

Carrie Sedlack said...

I adore the snowmen in #2. How cute!

TK said...

It's obvious why you picked these beauties! Great job on all...

Chantalle said...

So much inspiration! Great to be hopping with you Michele :)