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 
Your blog is amazing and so are your digital stamps. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Happy New Year! Already a subscriber
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I just subscribed. Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas. Also, thanks for the chance to win.
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Your projects are always beautiful and inspiring. I am a subscriber to your blog. Thanks for the chance. Happy New year
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I’m a loyal follower. . I love all your stamp images and how you layer them
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I just followed. I really love your artwork. Beautiful. I hope to see more from you at Unity too.
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I’ve subscribed 🙂
LOVELY cards!
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Happy New Year Gracie, wow what beautiful inspiration on your blog. Thanks for the chance to win, I have subscribed to both your blog and you tube channels. thanks for sharing your talent and here’s to a great 2018!
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Signed up for blog! Can’t wait to check it out!
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Lovely inspiration, Gracie!
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Your creations are truly inspirationaland beautiful! Happy new year!
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Glad I found you through the blog, I just followed your blog via email! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
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Thank you for the giveaway. I just became a follower as this was my first visit here. Looking forward to learning a lot.
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I’m new around here but am looking forward to being inspired by your beautiful work!
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I am subscribed and have followed you for a while now. Your designs are amazing. Thanks for the inspiration. Happy New Year!
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I subscribed, yippee! I love all the inspiration! Very nice!
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Gorgeous projects! Already a subscriber here! I get your emails!
Happy New Year to everyone! Having fun on this fabulous hop!
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Enjoyed seeing your projects. I’ve seen so many new things on this blog hop. Guess that’s the point! I did just subscribe and I’ll confirm as soon as I finish the hop!
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Beautiful cards, your colouring is fabulous!
I’m subscribed 🙂
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Your artwork and designs are incredibly stunning! You have such amazing talent. This is the first time I have visited your blog and I had to sign up to your newsletter right away! And what a generous giveaway. Happy New Year!
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Love how you use sentiments as a focal point of your cards! BobbisTreasure at aol dot com
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Already a subscriber and follower:-)
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Hi Gracie. I thought I was following you as I often check out your work however I have just signed up and am waiting for the email to come in to activate. At any rate, I am now (or will be very soon) and am looking forward to not missing anything. All of your cards are gorgeous.
Thanks for the chance to win and Happy NEW Year
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I’ve signed up to follow your blog. I like your style.
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I’m new to the digital world – thanks for your inspiration through such beautiful designs! I’m subscribed!
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I’m a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful New Year.
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I am a new subscriber 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you create in the New Year!
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Following you with email. Beautiful projects – the Christmas card is amazing. Great giveaway. Thanks for a chance to win.
isoscia at aol dot com
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I keep trying to subscribe via email but am not getting the confirmation email even when I clidk on the contact us button. Keep getting a message that my email can’t be found.
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Sometimes it may take a little while to send the confirmation email. Let me know if you finally get it.
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I am a new blog follower! Wow, I visited your shop and was drooling at all that I saw!!! It would be awesome to win a $50 shopping spree there! Happy new year!
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Your work is remarkable!!! Ive followed you on FB for some time now but I just subscribed. By email. Thank you for the giveaway. Happy New year !!
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I just subscribed. Your designs are gorgeous!
Best wishes for the new year.
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Thanks for this giveaway!
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I follow you on feedly, I had subscribed via email for awhile, but found it easier to use a blog feed, love your projects!
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Wishing you a happy and crafty fun 2018! I follow your blog via email. Happy New Year!!!
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Happy New Year & fantastic to meet you, I have subscribed to your blog, your work on those pictures is totally amazeballs !! Wow you have a major talent Gracie, can’t wait to explore your site.x
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I already follow your
blog and love seeing
all your creations!
Happy New Year.
Carla from Utah
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I am already a subscriber. Your cards are so beautiful!!
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I signed up on your blog and looking forward to following you
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I have followed your blog before and love how your style has evolved. If we don’t change along the way then the journey would be boring!
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I have subscribed, and I’m so glad I did. I’m looking forward to seeing more from you in 2018. Happy New Year!!!
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Happy New Year! I love seeing all of your beautiful creations. I was a blog follower last year and just signed up again. Hope you have a blessed new year.
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Hoping you have a fabulous 2018 crafting year!
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Signed up and will be inspired by your creativity…
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Following! Thanks for the generous prize. Happy New Year! My goal this year is to make more cards and to use every stamp, die and embossing folder that I own and have never used!
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I’m following you through my WordPress feed and I receive the newsletter from there. I tried to enter my mail again but it doesn’t work. Here’s my WordPress account margessw. Love from France, Marjorie
[margessw (at) icloud (dot) com]
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What a lovely discovery! Your blog is delightful with such beautiful artwork. It’s my pleasure to sign up to follow your blog. Thank you for the opportunity to learn more about you and win a gift!
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Your work is so beautiful and unique! I just discovered the blog through this hop, so excited to follow and see what you post next. Happy New Year!
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Yeay! Happy New Year! Thanks so much for the chance to win! I’m going to be stamping up a storm this year and posting my projects online to share! 🙂 I signed up to follow your blog.
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I’m subscribed! Looking forward to seeing all your creations!
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Your projects are ALWAYS amazing. Your use of color is always pure perfection.
I hope you have a fabulous 2018!
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