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MY LUCKY WINNER IS LINSEY R! THANK YOU EVERYONE!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017!
MANY BLESSINGS FOR AN AMAZING YEAR AHEAD!
Thank you very much for coming by my blog today to celebrate "Season's Givings" with a giant blog hop and awesome prize giveaways! This is my third year doing this great hop! Big giant thanks to Latisha for organizing this amazing hop! I hope you are having fun looking at everyone's blogs! What a great way to start off the new year right? The entire hop link list is at the very bottom of my post. And every blog has a prize! There are all kinds of beautiful projects to look at and loads of great prizes!
This blog hop is all about us thanking YOU, our awesome followers and readers, for supporting us and sharing our joy of crafting. For lots of us, the main reason we blog, is that we develop wonderful friendships with a greater creative community and we uplift and inspire each other. Truly, thank you for joining me on my blog journey. If you are new to my site - welcome! I hope you find something you like and I'm happy to have you here today. Welcome to Season's Givings 2017!
You heard me correctly - every stop on the hop has PRIZES! It's our way of saying thanks! I have a great prize package of goodies to give away to one lucky winner (see photo below)! In order to be eligible to win, please leave a comment on this post and tell me your New Year's resolution for crafting and creativity! I will draw the winner on Wednesday January 4th and notify you via email. What projects are you going to work on in 2017? Maybe a new technique? New style? Favorite new supplies?
My project to share with you today is a sweet little package of love notes I made with the brand new Lawn Fawn Heart Envelope Die! LOVE! Swooooon! It's a big heart die that folds into an envelope. The finished size is perfect to hold a sweet note and/or a gift card! I made some notes for my friends out of beautiful patterned papers. Then I added accents with pretty stamps from Altenew.
I used the Altenew Calligraphy Alpha to spell out the names of my friends. The way the stamps are designed, they line up perfectly and hook together to mimic hand lettering! I used ink shades in pink, brown and green to match the papers and give a vintage feeling.
Here is the envelope when it is opened up - a BIG HEART! I adhered my notes inside on some cream paper and used more Altenew Stamps. The stamp set is called Hello Sunshine! I love how the double sided paper makes the envelopes just as pretty on the inside as the outside.
I used the SSS Stitched Ovals dies to die cut seals for the back of the envelopes. I stamped on them to make them extra pretty. They are attached with foam tape for a bit of dimension.
The Heart Envelope Die comes with add on pieces - a heart, some word dies, and this perfectly sized scalloped label piece. SO elegant!!
Here are the envelopes cut out, and before I folded them. I used a bone folder tool to get nice crisp edges. The die automatically scores where you need to fold - so no guesswork!
Be sure to hook up with me on social media - all the links are in my left sidebar! And, I would love to have you as an email subscriber too - just put your email in the box under my photo. Oh, and I AM ADDICTED to Instagram! I would be happy to share with you there! Thank you for coming by today. Enjoy the hop! HAPPY 2017! XOXO My year end blog wrap - up post is the next post down, so keep scrolling if you'd like to see more projects! Thank you!
SUPPLIES FOR TODAY'S PROJECT!
Hi Wanda, saw this post in my email but due to the time I couldn't get back to comment before the deadline. Just want to say how cute the personalized cards are!! So sweet.
Posted by: Natalie Houston | 01/04/2017 at 09:57 PM
Thanks for sharing your techniques and projects. I hope to spend more time making cards using my comics and try out some new techniques. Thanks for a chance to win - great prizes.
Posted by: Nancy Tuttens | 01/04/2017 at 05:16 PM
My crafty goal for this year is to learn to watercolor with the set of zig clean color real brush markers my husband got me for Christmas! Happy New Year! Thank you for participating in this blog hop and giving us a chance to win a great prize!
Posted by: mary kuo | 01/04/2017 at 11:10 AM
Huge fan of your blog!! Your cards are always so inspiring!
Posted by: Chris Baker Cox | 01/04/2017 at 09:04 AM
Thanks for the chance to win! I love that new LF die!!
Posted by: lisa cisneros | 01/04/2017 at 09:00 AM
Hi Wanda! So happy to see your name on this special hop list! I always love seeing your beautiful creations and feel super inspired by them!!! Thanks for all your bring to our crafting community--you are amongst the best!!! And thanks for sharing this super sweet and generous prize for the hop!!! Eeep!! So much good stuff!! :) My crafty goal for 2017 is to send RAK happy mail at least once a week all year, if not more. There are more, but that's my number 1 goal. :) Happy New Year!!! xoxo
Posted by: Linsey | 01/04/2017 at 08:25 AM
My 2017 goal is to learn more techniques and take my cards to a new level of fun. Your creativity is an inspiration, thank you for sharing it with us!
Posted by: Linda Tasset | 01/04/2017 at 03:51 AM
What fun love notes! I want to get back to my Online Card Classes which I want to finish. I always learn a lot. I would like to do more with watercoloring since it is one of my very favorite looks.
Posted by: Karen L K | 01/03/2017 at 11:09 PM
My goal is to have my cards made BEFORE the day of the occasion!
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize :-
Posted by: Roni Johnston | 01/03/2017 at 09:32 PM
Thanks for this chance to win, my resolution crafting wise is to get organized, learn new things and enjoy it :)
Posted by: Catherine Smith | 01/03/2017 at 08:22 PM
I hope to make more time for crafting this year and make more cards and really get creative.
JoAnne
Posted by: JoAnne M | 01/03/2017 at 07:38 PM
Adorable cards! My crafty goal is to play more. Thanks for the great prizes!
Posted by: Tammy B | 01/03/2017 at 07:04 PM
What a cute project. My creativity goal is actually to spend less time on the computer and more time creating and using what I have. Hope you have a very happy new year!
Posted by: Lorraine | 01/03/2017 at 07:00 PM
My goal is to send cards each week to friends.
Posted by: Lindarub | 01/03/2017 at 05:49 PM
Wow! So darn cute! Great colors.
Posted by: Jane | 01/03/2017 at 05:21 PM
My goal is to make 50 cards this year. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Jen Mensah | 01/03/2017 at 04:46 PM
My goal this year is to make at least one Christmas card every week and finish some projects.
Posted by: Kim | 01/03/2017 at 04:34 PM
Wow I love your blog! I think I shall visit again! My crafty goal for the year is to get more cards done in a timely manner so I have more saved up for when I need them. Also I really want to get into watercoloring this year. I have a couple classes I have signed up for so that will be lots of fun.
Posted by: Julia L | 01/03/2017 at 03:41 PM
Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win. Being that i am new to paper crafting I am going to try to use my big shot more this year. I love your cards and I will be visiting for new techniques and inspiration. Thanks again
Posted by: Melissa Sosa | 01/03/2017 at 12:35 PM
I just found out that I will be a grandmother this year, so I will probably we working on some baby projects.
Posted by: Cyndee | 01/03/2017 at 12:29 PM
Fantastic hop and giveaway. Happy 2017. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Marilyn Cotter | 01/03/2017 at 11:48 AM
My crafty goal is to send out more of the cards I make
Posted by: Tara Prince | 01/03/2017 at 11:07 AM
Wonderful notes of love. My crafty goal is to make multiple cards at one time of the same design. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | 01/03/2017 at 09:58 AM
Thanks for the chance to win. My crafty resolution is to keep on top of my card making so that I don't have to rush to get my cards out.
Posted by: Stacey Kowbel | 01/03/2017 at 09:56 AM
Wanda, your work is always so inspiring! thank you for all you do! My crafty goal this year is to try some different things. Different is good.
Posted by: JIngle | 01/03/2017 at 09:27 AM
I hope to get more organized and do more card making.
Posted by: nikki | 01/03/2017 at 09:26 AM
thanks for sharing, love your cards.
I hope to make more cards this year and share them with the seniors for birthdays.
thanks for the chance to win, and happy new year
Posted by: Tammy | 01/03/2017 at 09:22 AM
such darling little notecards - love that die! HNY!!
Posted by: Betty | 01/03/2017 at 09:06 AM
Fantastic prize! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win! Wishing you a happy and blessed new year!
Posted by: MaryBeth | 01/03/2017 at 08:56 AM
LOVE your SWEET Cards!! I'm looking forward to getting Organized, being MORE Productive and just ENJOYING being Healthy and Alive!! I want to LOVE EVERYTHING about LIFE!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS New Year!! HUGS!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | 01/03/2017 at 08:20 AM
Awesome heart project, would be perfect for my grandkids for Valentine's Day! I am looking forward to trying some new techniques this year. Thank you for a chance at your giveaway.
Posted by: Joann McGuire | 01/03/2017 at 06:53 AM
My craft resolution is to first clean my room so I can find everything when I need it and secondly, make lots of cards so I always have some on hand for any occasion.
Posted by: Denise D. | 01/03/2017 at 05:52 AM
Oh my goodness the love notes are just perfect! I need to CASE this idea! Hope you wont mind me borrowing your idea! Love your creativity, Wanda! My biggest crafty resolution is to try new things! I'm really wanting to make my goal of trying altered bottles this year! Thank you for taking part in the Seasons of Giving Blog Hop and for the chance to win! Happy 2017!
Sammibug in Ohio
Posted by: Samantha Houp | 01/03/2017 at 04:50 AM
My new years resolution is to restart my blog activity with hand made cards.
Posted by: Patrícia | 01/03/2017 at 02:21 AM
My crafty New Year resolution is to step out of my paper crafting comfort zone and try some new techniques! Thank you for participating in this amazing blog hop!
Posted by: Gina M | 01/03/2017 at 02:06 AM
Adorable note cards!
Posted by: Evelyn | 01/03/2017 at 01:17 AM
Happy New Year! I am a great admirer of your work and WoW!that is a great Seasons giveaway!! I will definitely be organizing my ever-growing crafting stash and making more Shaker and Interactive Slider cards. They are so fun to make and definitely brings a smile on the receiver's face... What more can I ask for? Thanks.
Posted by: D | 01/02/2017 at 11:38 PM
Happy New Year, Wanda!! Thank you for another year of great inspiration. I just love your work and look forward to getting email updates for your blog including SSS Weekender with Wanda. I came up with a few crafty goals for the New Year. 2017 is going to be THE year I get everything organized in my craft room. I have collected some great ideas from the awesome bloggers I follow and plan on putting them to use! Another goal is to make at least one card or 3D object per week…PER WEEK…that’s a huge goal for me with my work schedule, but I am going to try really hard! I even started a notebook/planner for the projects….which leads me to another goal…keeping up with that planner!!! LOL!! These are my top goals for the New Year. - bjlee717"at"hotmail"dot"com
Posted by: Brenda Lee | 01/02/2017 at 10:05 PM
WOW - these are BEAUTIFUL, inside and out!!!
My word and goal for 2017 is priorities, I NEED to set and focus on my priorities so that I keep ahead of my deadlines and minimise UFP's (I know there will always be some unfinished projects, I just don't want them to grow).
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION all year long and for being such a generous participant in this AMAZING Blog Hop!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | 01/02/2017 at 09:47 PM
I absolutely love everything you create! My resolution is to use my new supplies within 30 days of receiving them. I'm busy with my kids most of the day so I tend to let things pile up, and it's a good way to make sure I make time to craft!
Posted by: Kate B | 01/02/2017 at 09:47 PM
You are definitely one of my favorite designers. I love everything that you do. Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Posted by: Brandi O | 01/02/2017 at 09:08 PM
Thanks for the ideas. My goal is to try new ideas and not be afraid to "color outside the box."
Posted by: Rachel Walton | 01/02/2017 at 08:13 PM
You are very inspiring to me...I love seeing your projects on Instagram, Pinterest, and the Simon blog! My crafty goal is to take on more challenges and continue to grow as a card maker. Thank you for the inspiration, and...Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Nancy Allin | 01/02/2017 at 08:11 PM
Hi Wanda,
Thanks for the chance to win!!! What an incredible prize pack! Yikes!!
Hoping to get organized in my craft room. And, my crafting resolution is to take every stamp set that has never seen INK, and use it!!! Any holiday, any occasion, just USE it!!
Again, thanks and.... Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Ree Donnelly | 01/02/2017 at 08:11 PM
My resolution is to use more of my stash and to try new techniques. Happy New Year Wanda!
Posted by: Kathy H | 01/02/2017 at 07:51 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR! What a fun hop! Thank you for the chance to win such a great prize!
This year I am resolving to stamp more. I have already completed my other resolution, which was to catalog my Paper Smooches & Lawn Fawn stamp sets so I don't purchase the same one twice (again!). :)
Posted by: Kim Ross | 01/02/2017 at 07:48 PM
What a beautiful set of notes you created for your lucky friends, Wanda!
My Resolution for this year is to be more organized and mail my cards out on time :)
Posted by: Helen F. | 01/02/2017 at 07:44 PM
Awesome blog and hop... I am just getting started with tags. I have been doing cards foe a while and love new techniques.
Posted by: Paulette | 01/02/2017 at 07:38 PM
My goal is to better utilize my craft space'
Posted by: Lisascreativeniche | 01/02/2017 at 07:30 PM
Thank you for a chance to win some crafty items. My crafting goals are to finish organizing my craft room and to make 3-5 cards from any new stamp sets I purchase. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Charlene Mart | 01/02/2017 at 07:24 PM