FAVORITES: The Best of 2012

Crafts · 12-29-2012, 04:00 PM

Happy 2013!

Welcome to our champagne gala, where we are toasting our top nominations for 2012. Instead of our normal Favorites thread, this week we are doing a year-end retrospective of the best our SCS Gallery has to offer. Everyone can contribute; check my next post for directions.

Thanks in advance to our full team of volunteers. They are giving up some holiday time with their families to help with all the notifications: Mary (jandjccc), Shellie (shellied), Linda (Holstein), Elaine (ChaosMom), Vicki (vdm), and Brenda (tessaduck). Also, please welcome Stacy (JBgreendawn), who will be providing extra support this week.

With over 186,000 gallery uploads in 2012, it was a real challenge to narrow it down to a single list. Here are some of my favorite Favorites of the entire year.

Let's Monkey Around - TCPTues200 by PickleTree

Joy Everlasting by DJRants

Calla Lily's by adelecards

Paper Wedding Bouquet by MARY ROSS

Summer Frame by dawnbarghorn

Love Carriage by priyanka

Deer Trio by Charminglycreative

QFTD120 Happy Birthday Colleen by Arizona Maine

Fanciful Swan paper sculpture by Amaranthine

~Rene's Butterfly~ by Blooms in a Box

Topiary Centerpiece using spackle by Jasluv2create

Vintage Valentine by Clarhan by clarhan

Pinterest Inspiration Callas by ChristineCreations

Valentine Shaker Card by chelemom

Halloween Pins 2012 by bethvb

Nature Babies 2 by kittie747

cottage window and shutters by cherrys jubilee

What are your top Favorites from 2012? Everyone is invited to add links to special cards or projects that were uploaded during 2012. I'm counting on you to mention all of the other outstanding cards. Post your links and let's celebrate the level of talent here on SCS.

Crafts · 12-29-2012, 04:01 PM

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tessaduck · 12-29-2012, 04:13 PM

vdm · 12-29-2012, 05:03 PM

Clownmom · 12-29-2012, 06:05 PM

Thanks, Brenda, for including my White Christmas in your best of 2012. What an honor.

I choose cards for my favorites because I would like to CASE them at some time. To my surprise I have discovered that a great many of the cards in my Favorites gallery are CAS.

Here are a few of the cards in my favorites:

Blue Sail by naturecoastcrafter - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

IC334 by bfinlay - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

*WT389 Three Little Mushrooms by hobbydujour - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

FS Thankful by Darla Ryan - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

IC352 Merry Christmas by vdm - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

I'm sure I have CASEd others throughout the year, but these are the best of the ones that I have saved.

Kathleen Lammie · 12-29-2012, 06:14 PM

Oh, I am in such disbelief! I can't even begin to tell you how humbling it is to be named here. Brenda, thank you so much! I am deeply touched!
Shellied, thank you so much for letting me know!

kittie747 · 12-29-2012, 06:33 PM

Judi, thank you so much for such a high compliment to mention my Nature Babies card. I think they are the sweetest animal images ever.

kittie747 · 12-29-2012, 06:35 PM

Brenda, I appreciate so much that you mentioned my Twiggy Tree in your favorites. Thank you so much.

k dunbrook · 12-29-2012, 06:48 PM

Wow...Brenda....I am so grateful and surprised to see my card mentioned here. What an honour to be noticed here.....thank-you so very much...
Thanks to Shellied for letting me know....
Hugs,
Karen

vdm · 12-29-2012, 07:09 PM

Quick....pinch me.... Oh my, Lois.... I am so honored and so humbled by your mention of my "Merry Christmas" in your favorites.... You are such an artist.... I am so in awe of all the talent that is here on SCS and you are just the best.... Thank you so much.... What a great evening........

Thank you Stacy for letting me know....

stiz2003 · 12-29-2012, 07:21 PM

Thank you Brenda and Vicki for the incredible honor! Wow I still can't believe it. There are SO many beautiful cards and so many talented artists. You have just made my whole week happy! Thanks also for taking the time to do this and thanks to Judi for the notification.

JBgreendawn · 12-29-2012, 07:25 PM

Here are a few of mine:

New Release: Floral Cross... by kerbear - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

~Sharon's Faith~ by patsmethers - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Kimono Gift card by mcschmidty - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

CC364 A Peace Miracle by bfinlay - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Layered cards by Heidi Kimmerly - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

It's possible that I missed getting these posted to the favorites of the week when I saved them, but, I do think these are some of my most favorite things I saved this year and just wanted you all to see too.

Holstein · 12-29-2012, 07:35 PM

First I would like to thank our leader Judi(Crafts) for creating this thread, and taking us under her wings.
We need to celebrate all the beautiful cards that were uploaded this year. Amazing talent from all. It is a difficult task to pick out only a few from the year.
Speaking of celebrations....One of our team members is celebrating her birthday today...Brenda (tessaduck).Happy Birthday Brenda.

Here is a list of my picks....
January...WT359 Mother's Day Looking Back by Arizona Maine - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers The softness of the vellum flowers grabbed my attention on this beautiful creation.
February....Floral Valentine by kittie747 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers All of Kittie's creations are gorgeous. I chose this card because of the colors.
This card by Judi is not only outstanding,but she used a digi that she created.

Easter Lamb & Chick by Crafts - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
March...Stained Glass Rose for Sarah by AudreyAnn - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Audrey's created a realistic stain glass window on this gorgeous card.
April....
WT369 Morning Glory by Mrs Noofy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers I will always have a vision in my mind of Sue's striking card.
May...Anniversary Weeds~SS17 by ellentaylor - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers The simplicity of this card by Ellen makes it special.
June....WT378 With Sympathy by jandjccc - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Mary's sympathy card is one of lovliest I've ever seen.
Coneflowers En Francais by Loll Thompson - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Loll's card are the best, but this one really stood out for me.
July...A Breath of Summer by jasonw1 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Peggy's use of dies is amazing. Her creations are lovely.
Reddyisco:SC396 by Reddyisco - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers This is my favorite card of Jo's. She has an amazing way with the warm tones.
August....Butterfly Garden FS288 by justwritedesigns - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Beautiful details and colors.
CC387 Two Birds by BeckyTE - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Amazing coloring on Becky's card.
IC350 - INSPIRED BY ICE CREAM..... by Karen B Barber - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Beautiful creation by Karen.
September...~Only in the Country~ by Blooms in a Box - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Pat's out did herself on this creation....the details are amazing.
CAS188 Grateful by tessaduck - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Less is more on this card by Brenda.
*CAS190 Harlequin Silhouette by hobbydujour - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Outstanding design on Sallie's card,
October...HYCCT1215A Peaceful Pink (Bunny Slippers) by UnderstandBlue - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers This is my favorite card from all the entries of HYCCT challenges.
November...
Old Fashion Christmas by GailNM - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Beautiful creation by Gail. It's more beautiful in real life.
December....Jars of Peonies by dini - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Work of art.
FS306, Please Have Snow for Christmas by k dunbrook - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers One of Karen's wonderful cards.

Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration...

stiz2003 · 12-29-2012, 07:40 PM

Holstein · 12-29-2012, 07:55 PM

Thank-you Brenda for the great honor of mentioning my Love card. I'm truly humbled. Linda

Holstein · 12-29-2012, 07:56 PM

Thanks Vicki (vdn) for mentioning my crayon roses card. You are so kind. Linda

Holstein · 12-29-2012, 07:58 PM

Thank-you Nancy (stiz2003) for mentioning my shadow card. I'm truly honored. Linda

tessaduck · 12-29-2012, 07:58 PM

Linda, you sweetie-- Thanks so much for the mention here. I feel honored and humbled-- So many beautiful cards. Wow. I am grateful . Thanks, Judi, for all you do and especially for the head's up with this one.

whippetgirl · 12-29-2012, 08:08 PM

hobbydujour · 12-29-2012, 08:13 PM

Lois and Linda, with the THOUSANDS of cards uploaded onto SCS during the year, you can't imagine how thrilled I am that you found my cards worthy of this special recognition. I'm going to bed a VERY happy girl...thanks to you. I truly appreciate it.....Thank you both! Happy, healthy New Year! Hugs, Sallie

hobbydujour · 12-29-2012, 08:17 PM

Lee Ann, how dear that you found one of my cards to be one of your favorites of this past year. I truly appreciate it. May you have a happy, healthy New Year. Hugs, Sallie

ChaosMom · 12-29-2012, 08:38 PM

Take a flat piece of paper -- add a little glue, some bling, some color, some embellishments, a lot of love and a Whole LOT of creativity and that piece of paper comes alive and takes on a new life.....all seemingly effortlessly by the talented crafters here at SCS! Add a willingness to share and INSPIRATION COMES ALIVE! Thank you to all of the crafters here on SCS -- your work is so appreciated!

I've garnered so many Favorites to draw inspiration from this year, it was hard to narrow down this list and try as I might, I could not whittle it down more....tooooo much to draw from. So here are my favorites for 2012....hope you enjoy them!

**Carol's Favorite** CT0612 by Gingerbeary8 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Welcome Baby(s)! by AndreaEwen - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

~Regina~ by patsmethers - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Madera Rose by jasonw1 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

WT371 Reinkers by Biggan - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Mr. & Mrs. by Linda D - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers D

MMTPT216, TLC395, Wedding Cake by
Arizona Maine - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Lynn's Paper Wedding Bouquet by leighastamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Something Wicked by magic-boxes - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Christmas Lodge by kittie747 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Paper Wedding Bouquet by MARY ROSS - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Summer Bouquet by leighastamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Babys Bottle Set by silverst170 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Winter Magnolia Scene by Zoem - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Pink Orchid 2 by Teresa4U - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Watercolored Bird of Paradise by fishymom - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Tea Cup #2 by TLady - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Will Shoe Marry Me? by maestra - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge 24 - Birthday by Castlepark - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Paper Corset with mini carnations by Msmellys - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Fairy Wishes by Crafteezee - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Happy Easter Weekend by card crazy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Enjoy the Journey Topiary... by Lauraly - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Bouquet of flowers by casper5209 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Pink Camellias 2 by Jerri Kay - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

3D Swan by silverst170 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

IC326 Cream Roses Wedding by bfinlay - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Blessings by agovernale - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Love Carriage by priyanka - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Happy I Do Day Wedding Card by AudreyAnn - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

CT0612 DDSKETCH0612 *Faux Patina* by Gingerbeary8 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Love of Scripture by saintsrule - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Belleek Inspired by kittie747 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

TLC360, FS258 Elegant Twine by Mrs Noofy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Fanciful Swan paper sculpture by Amaranthine - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks to all who share on this thread! = you bring many smiles!

Thanks to Judi and the entire Notification Team = your time is so appreciated!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, Everyone!

Happy Crafting in 2013!

rosekathleenr · 12-29-2012, 08:53 PM

Oh my, thank you so much Lee Ann for mentioning my Christmas Rose card as a favorite this year! So many cards to choose from, what an honor to be included here! Blessings! Kathy

ChaosMom · 12-29-2012, 08:55 PM

Oooppps! almost missed these.....

Winter Cottage by Charminglycreative - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Love Nest by Charminglycreative - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

shellied · 12-29-2012, 09:04 PM

Here's my lengthy list of favorites for the year (I really tried to pare it down)!

justsoducky - Hoisting Sails...

Jenna Barber - CT0112 Happy Birthday

deconstructingjen - **Jen's Favorite** CT0112 Thanks

lindsaway - Happy Winter

Arizona Maine - IC321 Turquoise Happy Holidays

Twinshappy - CT0212 Cheer Up

B-gin-R - **Sandra's Favorite** CT0212 Together

B-gin-R - CT0212 Poppies

B-gin-R - Every Child

Ellibelle - F4A105 Sweet little bugs

debdeb - The Bees' Knees

~Fee~ - Thinking of You

LilLuvsStampin - **Charlene's Favorite** CT0512 Heart Box CKM

Karen B Barber - Poppy Wonderland

Nin Nin - Bon Appetit

buzsy - SNS-Poinsettias

kokirose - SC406, HYCCT1206, Hope

Torico - Have you been good??

thecircleguru - Calla Lilies

bfinlay - FS304 Teal and Lace

BonnieBeth - Believe

GailNM - Winter Chickadee

Veertje - Christmas Star with Berry

Coconutmuffn - Christmas

nancy littrell · 12-29-2012, 09:05 PM

OMG Brenda (Tessaduck)...I am Thrilled you chose my CAS200PARTYG Glittery Bird card. I am not sure I will be able to give it away because I have to admit I was really happy with the card. I do LOVE BIRDS and Nature :-)

I plan to come back tomorrow to add my favorites. Wow...again totally Thrilled!!!

stiz2003 · 12-29-2012, 09:07 PM

Lee Ann,
Thank you so much for mentioning Heather T's Winter Ledge tutorial. To be named among those outstanding artists is so flattering. I am honored.

Thank you again Judi for letting me know.

~Fee~ · 12-29-2012, 09:32 PM

ohhhhhh ... thank you so much, shellied for mentioning my card here in this extra special and honorable thread!!!

Kathleen Lammie · 12-29-2012, 09:39 PM

I am in such awe of all the amazing talent here on SCS! I have only been on here since March and I have over one thousand favorites! LOL I wish I could include everyone, but this is about the best I can do.
Wonderful testimony:
Tessaduck�s JUN12VSNMINI3 Anchor by tessaduck - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Made me laugh :
BarbP Not Your Typical Christmas Card

jasonw1 · 12-30-2012, 12:00 AM

Karen Wallace · 12-30-2012, 12:33 AM

Thank you so much, what an honor for mentioning my scene here.

hobbydujour · 12-30-2012, 03:15 AM

Kathleen(Kathleen Lammie) and Peggy(jasonw1), thank you SO much for putting my cards on your VERY special lists at this year's end. I truly means a lot to me.....as you both said, with SO MANY terrific cards here on SCS...... it is an honor. Happy Healthy New Year! Hugs, Sallie

niki1 · 12-30-2012, 03:17 AM

tessaduck · 12-30-2012, 03:24 AM

Thanks to Kathleen for choosing Anchor as a (gasp! Best of 2012!) favorite, and Peggy (Jasonw1) for choosing Anniversary. Both were tender to make and sweet to send... Honored, and humbled.

Thanks, all, for the birthday greetings. (TeeHee)

kittie747 · 12-30-2012, 03:29 AM

hobbydujour · 12-30-2012, 03:31 AM

Niki, thank you so much for mentioning my wintry card as one of your favorites for this past year. I truly appreciate it. May you have a happy, healthy New Year. Hugs, Sallie

kittie747 · 12-30-2012, 03:37 AM

Linda, Nancy and Elaine, Thank you very much for such a wonderful honor to be mentioned in this special year end favorites. I appreciate it so much.

Holstein · 12-30-2012, 03:51 AM

Peggy, thank-you so much for the mentions....I remember the first time I received a comment on one of my first cards uploaded...giggly all over. You gave me those gigglies again. You are so kind. Hugs, Linda

Holstein · 12-30-2012, 03:53 AM

Niki, Thank-you sooooo much for your mention of my card. Doing the happy dance! Linda

Holstein · 12-30-2012, 03:56 AM

Kittie...words can't express how honored you have made me feel this morniing by mentioning one of my cards. Thank-you, Linda

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