Happy new year! I’m so happy you’re here. What could be better than starting off the year together as a community celebrating a brand new year of inspiration and creativity! I have a few things to share today and I hope you make yourself at home! This blog hop is an opportunity for some of us in the papercrafting world to say THANK YOU and to share a little something to inspire you to keep on creating!
If you’ve been stopping by during the past couple of years you know that this month I always celebrate my blog anniversary! So to make the occasion even more special I like to merge it together with the amazing Season’s Giving Blog Hop. So whether you’re here thanks to the blog hop or my newsletter directly, welcome. (smile)
I thought it’d be a nice idea to share 12 of my most popular projects -including tutorials- of 2017. These were all readers’ favorites. I have a few favorites myself that are not included here, that are close to my heart for one reason or another… As a designer I’ve found that my creative process is very spontaneous and every project usually expands my personal taste towards something new. This was especially true this past year, in which I felt very technique driven. I tried out so many different media and I even started Art Journaling, including Bible Journaling, something I had been flirting with for a while. It will forever be an ongoing process for me, I feel, because I truly love paper and everything that has to do with it.
Behind the scenes I’ve spent a lot of time working on images for my stamp collection, both digital and rubber with Unity Stamp Company. Yes, it was a very productive year and I am very thankful for all the opportunities I’ve been given and for all the wonderful friends I’ve met along the way!
Giveaway
Without further ado, let’s jump into our giveaway for today! One lucky follower will win a $50 gift card to my stamp shop! This gift card is applicable towards anything and everything on the shop, paper packs included! For a chance to win all I ask is that you (1) follow this blog (entering your email on sidebar) and immediately after confirm the subscription email. Please also (2) leave me a comment below letting me know that you’ve subscribed! That way we’ll stay connected throughout the year and you’ll be in the know of any new giveaways, coupons and freebies too! Winner will be announced on January 15th, so stay tuned!
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I wish you lots of creativity on 2018! May all your crafty wishlist be delivered to your doorstep and may you find the time to create more! (smile)
Your next stop is Julee Tilman. If you want to follow the hop from the beginning please check out the the complete list below! Have fun and happy new year!
Graciellie Design 
How fun to find you included in this hop. I recently found your store and admire your work. I’ve subscribed to your blog as well! Happy 2018!
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I am new to your blog but really like your work. Thanks.
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Happy New Year to everyone!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win! Awesome projects!!! I’ve already subscribed to your blog by email. ❤
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Happy New Year, Gracie!!! Thank you for the giveaway. Your artwork is so vivid and powerful. I love it. Many blessings for a glorious 2018.
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You are so gifted and I sure do appreciate you sharing that gift with the world. I subscribed and am off to check out your other social media platforms.
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Your projects are beautiful — amazing coloring.
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Hi there, I’m subscribed! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Happy New Year…I have signed up…Can’t wait to learn!
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I love all your designs. The colors are beautiful. Thank you for the giveaway.
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love the inspiration…looking forward to 2018.
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I just subscribed and can’t wait to start following you! I really love learning new techniques and getting inspired from other crafters/artists!
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Your 2017 cards are beautiful, looking forward to seeing what you create in 2018. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win your generous giveaway. I have subscribed.
Rachel Vass
rachelvass1982@gmail.com
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What a lovely selection of favorites! I am already an e-mail subscriber.
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Love your designs & colors! I look forward to seeing more from you.
Thank you for your generosity & participating in the Blog Hop!
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Gorgeous projects, so vibtant and beautiful! I subscribed to follow you! Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration and chance to win!
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I am so happy this blog has connected me to you and your art. The pieces you showed in review are absolutely gorgeous, unbelievably stunning, and pure talent. Even before I read the whole post I subscribed to your blog, u tube channel, and instagram. Thank you for this lovely opportunity to getting to know you and your art. Your gift is also very generous, take care Kari Villebrun
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Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway as well.Have a Happy Crafty 2018!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I LOVE ALL of the Inspiration!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chance to WIN!!
I’m a Follower!! 😉
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What a wonderfull choice of 12 months you are sharing, I just found your blog through hopping along on the seasons giving blog hop and have subscribed.
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I just subscribed to your blog! YAY! I love your coloring skills. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win! Happy New Year. 😀
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I am following your blog! I love your Year-in-Review projects, especially the plaid and snowflake Christmas cards. 🙂
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I’m following your blog now and looking forward to it. Your samples from 2017 have already inspired me and I can see why they were favorites!
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I subscribed and looking forward to seeing your new card designs. They are so creative and unique, and COLORFUL! Love what you do.
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Just signed up to follow your blog. Looking forward to seeing more of your gorgeous work! Cheers for 2018!
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Amazing card samples from the year gone by, I’m a brand new follower and looking forward to checking out your blog some more xxx
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What a wonderful collection of artwork! Thanks for sharing your talents!
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I just started following your blog! You have SO much inspiration on your blog that it will be great to follow it. Thank you for the opportunity to win the gift certificate Gracie!
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Wow wow wow you are one talented little lady! Your cards are stunning to say the least! So many beautiful images and colors! New follower and can’t wait to check out the tutorials on your YT channel! Thanks for the inspiration!! I hope the new year is extra sweet to you! 🙂
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It sure was a WONDERFUL and CREATIVE year!
I am looking forward to BEING INSPIRED even MORE this year!
I’m already a subscriber/follower with lots of your projects waiting in my techniques-to-try list, hoping that 2018 will see me having creative ADVENTURES 🙂
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Your samples are outstanding and very creative! TFS!
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Happy 2018! I subscribed via email to your blog. can’t wait to get posts.
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Your cards are gorgeous! I tried Bible journaling but had the hardest time drawing in my Bible! It seemed weird to do!
I subscribed to your blog. Happy New Year!
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Lovely cards. I am a new follower through Bloglovin
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I’ve subscribed and I’m so excite! Thanks!
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STUNNING projects in 2017, Gracie.
I am a blog follower, Facebook follower and also instagram follower.
Thank you so much for the chance to win the gift card to your amazing store.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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Such amazing art and inspiration! I could look at these all day! Happy NEw Year!
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Beautiful work! I follow your blog through WordPress! I received an email that you were changing over to wordpress, I follow you on wordpress now! Thanks for giveaway!
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Gorgeous projects, Thanks for your generous participation in this Season of Giving Event! I subscribed to your blog.
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Thank you for your generous prize! I just followed you and look forward to watching you create this year.
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Lovely cards from 2017, looking forward to what 2018 will reveal.
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I tried to subscribe to your blog, but I am subscribed to too many. I will definitely keep in touch. I love your designs. Happy New Year.
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Thank you sharing your talent and inspiration. Had trouble all day yesterday with internet so not sure if my attempts went through before – so tried again! I have subscribed to your email updates though. I appreciate the opportunity to enter your giveaway. God bless you. Diana O emichaels12@hotmail.com
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Happy New Year!!! I’m a new subscriber!! Looking forward to following your work!
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I subscribed to your blog. Thank you for the opportunity to win
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I am subscribed to your blog. Love you project highlight from the year! Looking forward to seeing what you share with us this year.
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Always enjoy seeing your projects. Thank you for sharing your creativity and for your generosity in the season of giving blog hop. I’m a long time follower
Sammibug aka Samantha Jackson-Houp aka Sammi
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Beautiful projects! I’ve subscribed I hope. I’m terrible with this online stuff!!
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I subscribed to your blog. Happy 2018 and thanks for the chance to win.
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Has there been a winner announced yet? Cannot seem to find the announcement and wanted to make sure I didnt miss it
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