Sunday, January 1, 2012

Sentimental Sundays New Year Blog Hop 

Welcome to the Sentimental Sundays “Anything Goes” New Year's blog hop. Sunday, January 1st, brings the launch of the new Sentimental Sundays Challenge Blog and we are all excited to start things off with a fun and prize loaded Blog Hop!
You should have arrived here from Tracey's fabulous blog.
If you didn't arrive from her blog and would like to join in the hop, please start at the Sentimental Sundays challenge blog. 




We hope you will join in our “Anything Goes” (plus a sentiment) challenge this week. Our sponsors include:  Whimsy Stamps, Meljen's Designs, Pink Cat Studio and Digital Delights by Louby Lou.  
Some of our design team members will also be offering prizes on their blogs so be sure to visit each stop along the way and enter your comments.
I'm offering up a bit of blog candy here on my blog. Just leave a comment on this post and you'll be eligible to win it. It's not necessary to become a follower of my blog, but if you like what you see and wish to follow me, that's awesome, too!

My candy includes a CTMC stamp set called Miracle, copic original markers in YG41 and YG45, a Memento Tuxedo black dew drop ink, Rock Candy distress stickles, Lemon Yellow liquid pearls, and ****not pictured 15 yards of Hug Snug seam binding (will be a mix of colors)
Your next stop on the hop is Jennipher's blog, she's got a fantastic card for you to see!
If you should happen to get lost along the way, you can find the blog hop list over at the Sentimental Sundays challenge blog.  The hop ends on Saturday, January 7th at midnight EST. The winners will be announced on the Sentimental Sundays challenge blog on Sunday, January 8th . So, hop on over to the next stop and good luck!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Wish you a very happy and healthy New Year!
Challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday # 134
Card Recipe:
Image: ADFD, sentiment PTI
Ink: Printer, Palette Noir
Paper: PTI ssw, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartruese, SU Regal Rose, October Afternoon print
Extras: copics, stickles, PTI ribbon, buttons, twinery twine, Recollections pearls, dimensionals













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62 comments:








  1. DoreenJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:56 AM
    Kathy your card is so lovely - The image is cute ;)
    Hugs
    Doreen xx
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  2. BassladyJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:07 AM
    very lovelyn and cute!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo
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  3. Seafield JoJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:12 AM
    A beautiful card, the image is lovely and your layout is great. A really smiley card. Jo x
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  4. CraftyGirlJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:01 AM
    Love the pastel colors and sweet image.  Plus those buttons are perfect with the card.  Happy New Year.

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl
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  5. Archana JoshiJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:02 AM
    Sweet card! My daughters will surely love this one.
    Happy New Year!
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  6. ElinJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:06 AM
    Lovely bright and colourful card. The image is really cute and you've coloured it som well! Really pretty card :)
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  7. Sara I.January 1, 2012 at 10:28 AM
    Love, love, love!!!  The papers, the buttons, the image - the everything!!xx
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  8. Annette AllenJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:24 AM
    aww your card is so adorable...love your blog it is just too cute.. Thanks for sharing...

    I am a new follower...stop by my blog and say hi.. :)
    Happy New Year.
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  9. MarieJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:28 AM
    Utterly beautiful card. Love all the pastel colors and the great layout.
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  10. Jennie GarciaJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM
    Your card is adorable!! I love those colors and the images!! 
    TFS!! Take Care!! Happy New Year!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
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  11. DorcasJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:16 PM
    Kathy, that card is TOO STINKIN ADORABLE!!!!!!
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  12. DenayJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:16 PM
    One of my favorites from this hop!  Love the image and the colors your chose are beautiful.
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  13. DeeJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:56 PM
    love the colors, so bright and cheerful. thanks for sharing. a blog hop is the perfect start to the new year.
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  14. ArdillaJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:05 PM
    Supercute card... nice image and lovely pastel colors!
    I became a follower :)
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  15. 3treescreations@gmail.comJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:18 PM
    Stunning - your colors are so crisp and clean!!

    Deanne :)
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  16. JenniferJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:23 PM
    Your giveaway is amazing.  Even more amazing is your card.  I love it!  You're so talented.

    Fellow DT Member
    Jennifer
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  17. TheresaJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:33 PM
    Hi Kathy, what a beautiful card. I love the image and the color pallette is fabulous. 

    Happy New Year friend.
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  18. BonnieJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:45 PM
    Sweet image!
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  19. nancyparker55January 1, 2012 at 2:17 PM
    Happy New Year. Love your card,that image is so sweet. Just became a follower. hugs
    nancyparker55@sympatico.ca
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  20. JasmineJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:20 PM
    I love the style and overall layout of your card, very eyecatching! Have a wonderful and happy new year!
    Jasmine
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  21. Sandy SJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:20 PM
    Loving your card Kathy!  It is so wonderfully coordinated to the image!  

    Sandy :)
    (fellow DT member)
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  22. CherylJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:24 PM
    Congrats on joining the Sentimental Sundays team!  I love your card!

    Wishing you a year of health, happiness and creativity!  Happy New Year!

    (email:  shestamps11-blogs(at)yahoo(dot)com)
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  23. JulsJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:50 PM
    fabulous card!! love the combo of colours! Hugs juls
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  24. JanneJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:00 PM
    Hi! Your creation is gorgeous!I`m so proud to be in Sentimantal Sundays DT with you.
    Hugs from Janne
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  25. JenniferJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:19 PM
    This is so vivid and imaginative! I can almost hear them singing as they dance!
    jenwildflower@gmail.com
    I'm your newest follower and I look forward to seeing your creations!
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  26. SAMARAJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:45 PM
    Hi Kathy:  This is really adorable.  I love this image and what you have done with it.  The paper is so fresh and gardenlike.  Is it summer yet?  The buttons are yummy and the matching to the colors of the merry go round is precious.  Nice to meet you and work with you.  Love and a hug, Samara
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  27. sweetbloominscrapsJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:56 PM
    Thanks for joining us again at SSW!  I love your card and that  you used ADFD image.  Love your colors and papers!  
    Happy New Years!
    Judi SSW DT
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  28. Joanna M.January 1, 2012 at 5:01 PM
    Lovely colors Kath.  Happy New Years!
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  29. Scrappin' AnnieJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM
    Hi Kathy this is such a sweet card.  Thank you for the Blog hop and have a wonderful New Year
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  30. K ClarkJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:22 PM
    love your card!!!  tfs - love your layering
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  31. Nazeema Calypso ThompsonJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:23 PM
    Oh my word Kathy!!!  I love ADFD images and this is no exception!! The color of your DP and your coloring are just BEAUTIFUL!!! Your choice of colors are just fabulous. Thank you for being a part of the Sentimental Sundays design team, we are so excited to have you. 

    Hugs, 
    Calypso
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  32. AngelaJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:44 PM
    Gorgeous card, Kathleen; love the delicate colors and your embellishing!  Sentimental Sundays sounds fun too....  Will try to play along....
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  33. JeannieJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:05 PM
    This is so sweet! I love all of the adorable buttons. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

    Peace & Luv,
    Jeannie
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  34. TamekoJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:52 PM
    Hi Kathy,

    Such a beautiful card.  Very nice coloring, and embellishments.  I am looking forward to working with you on the SS design team!
     
    Tameko
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  35. UnknownJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:54 PM
    awww that is soo pretty.. love those girls!!  

    tfs
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  36. papertrails leaverJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:45 PM
    What an adorable card!  Great to be working with you at SS!  :-) Amy
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  37. Linda PalmerJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:47 PM
    Beautiful card, darling image and fabulous coloring.
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  38. RobinJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:54 PM
    Your card is just so adorable.  I love this image and you colored it so pretty.  Your card is too cute. What a great prize you are offering too.  WOW!! My favorite colors. Thanks.
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  39. StephenieJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:04 PM
    this card put a big smile on my face! Pretty papers and colors! wonderful!!!
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  40. DoneldaJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:09 PM
    Happy New Year.  What an adorable image!
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  41. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:28 PM
    Beautiful card.  Thanks for sharing!
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  42. 2 peas in a podJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:24 AM
    Happy New Year!Your blog is very nice. Feel free to pop on over to mine and check it out. Let me know what you think. I'm fairly new to this blog thing. I am having fun. Thanks
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  43. Erum TasneemJanuary 2, 2012 at 3:37 AM
    oh I love love loooove this!!! too cute!
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  44. Linda AndersonJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:29 AM
    Oh Kathy, this is one FABULOUS card!!! Gorgeous image that is colored so marvelously!!! Love your dp Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and Happy New Year.

    Lindatoo, so fun and fabulous!
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  45. Patti P.January 2, 2012 at 12:16 PM
    Kathy, your card makes me smile and feel good inside...love those papers and your bright colors, what gorgeous coloring on the image as well. Thanks so much for sharing again this week at SSW, love seeing your work.
    Happy New Year!
    Patti SSW/DT
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  46. Arlana 11426January 2, 2012 at 4:42 PM
    I love your card and that you used ADFD image. Love your colors and papers! That image is the sweetest. Arlana@SSW!!!
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  47. JennipherJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM
    WOW! The colors in this are so refreshing. I'm in awe. Love the buttons with the twine running through them. Fabulous card.
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  48. GenevieveJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:21 PM
    Beautiful card, I love the bright, fresh colours. Thanks so much for joining us @ Sweet Sketch Wednesday & Happy New Year :)

    Genevieve DT
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  49. Sharon BaselJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:36 PM
    Oh my Kathy this is the just the prettiest card with that beautiful image. What terrific papers you've combined with it and I love those buttons. Truly gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful card with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!
    Sharon, SSW-DT
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  50. Sharon BaselJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:38 PM
    Me again Kathy - Just wanted to remind you to leave a comment on the Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog to be eligible for the Grand Prize. Your card is so pretty I would want it to be overlooked for something simple like that.  Good Luck!
    Sharon, SSW-DT
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  51. TraceyJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:22 AM
    This is beautiful Kathy, I love the soft colours :)
    Wishing you a Very Happy New Year!
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx
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  52. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:55 AM
    Stunning card, the image is so sweet and coloured beautifully to match the papers. Very cute!
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  53. Super JenJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:59 AM
    OK, now I'm addicted to those A Day For Daisies images!
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  54. Leah l'OrangeJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:13 PM
    i.
    love.
    this.

    the image is so sweet, the bright colours are fantastic, and all that yellow just makes me GRIN!!  your card is fabulous!  thanks for the inspiration, and you can bet your bottom dollar i'm a new follower!  :)
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  55. BenteJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:26 PM
    Wonderful card, lovely image and colors. 
    Hugs, Bente (DT friend)
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  56. Rhonda MillerJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM
    What a beautiful card.  I love the colors and what a cute image.  TFS.
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  57. Lisa Walsh @ www.papercraftbusiness.comJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:26 AM
    Hi Kathy,
    Wow your design is very inspirational. I love the colours. Very nice. I am enjoying the blog hop :)  Thank you for sharing and I will definately be back to see more of your designs :)
    Take care.
    Lisa
    P.S There is some candy on my blog if you're interested :)
    http://dreamtimedesigns.blogspot.com/
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  58. SusanJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:16 PM
    I LOVE your card, so bright and fun! I love that paper from OA! The buttons are the perfect touch!

    OUTSTANDING candy! Thanks for the opportunity.
    Happy New Year!!
    Susan
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  59. MelanieJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:41 PM
    Absolutely lovely card!
    Have a Happy New Year!
    Melanie
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  60. SandyJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:34 PM
    Kathy of all the pretty cards you have made, I think this is my favorite! I love the paper, love the buttons, love the colors, love your coloring and I adore this image!!
    I started following you when I read your blog title.  Hey I am going to follow her cause I think there will be wine!!
    Sandy
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  61. RenateJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:00 AM
    Great card! Can't help but smile from the happy colors of it! :)
    A very happy new year to you! :)
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  62. Deonna BJanuary 7, 2012 at 2:26 PM
    Gorgeous Bright card! I love the colors that you chose. Thanks for sharing your creative talent.
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