Monday, 31 December 2018

Favourites of 2018




Welcome to my annual post of favourite cards for 2018.

I'm not sure if you noticed (ha!), but I started a love affair with alcohol inks this year:


https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/04/rainbow-birthday-circle.html

https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/08/happy-elephant.html


https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/08/lift-ink-hugs.html
https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/01/alcohol-ink-blues.html


https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/05/thanks-for-your-kindness.html

https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/01/blue-birthday-wishes.html

https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/05/hugs-for-friend.html
https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/05/you-are-amazing.html

https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/08/ombre-blue-thanks.html

















 


I still love my Zig clean color real brush markers too, especially with white embossed background stamps


https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/01/blue-birthday.html
https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/01/baby-love.html



https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/02/using-up-leftovers.htmlhttps://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/08/hugs-to-wonderful-friend.htmlhttps://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/04/blue-irises.html






    https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/04/blue-heart-birthday.html









https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/03/hello-from-a-blog-named-hero-facebook.html



















I quite enjoy colouring florals, using whatever combination of media seems like fun at the time:
https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/02/rainbow-bouquet-two-ways.html

https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/06/pink-and-orange-garland.htmlhttps://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/11/happy-birthday-jacqui.html

https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/09/pastel-birthday-bouquet.html
https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/08/thanks-bouquet.htmlhttps://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/07/fuchsia-birthday.html

Here are some random cards I particularly liked this year
https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/06/rainbow-hugs.html

https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/05/im-guest-for-cas-on-friday.htmlhttps://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/01/fusion-coffee-and-book.html





































And I always love making Christmas cards
https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-me-christmas-card-with_20.htmlhttps://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-me-christmas-card-with-kelly.html

https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/10/fun-and-festive.htmlhttps://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/11/challenge-me-christmas-card-with-susan.html

https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-me-christmas-card-with-glenda.htmlhttps://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2018/11/challenge-me-christmas-card-with-barb.html





































Thank you for everyone who has supported my card-making hobby throughout the year, in a multitude of different ways. Extra thanks to Hero Arts and Lisa and Jess at A Blog Named Hero, Michele Gross and Alanna Moses at CAS-ual Fridays stamps, Karren and all of the ladies at Fusion challenge blog and Susan Opel at Simon Says Stamp. A special thank you to Jennifer McGuire for her kindness and encouragement (and all the inspiration!), and to all my lovely guests for my Challenge me a Christmas Card series. And thank you to everyone who has left a kind word or suggestion in the comments, and all my wonderful followers on Instagram and Facebook - I really appreciate your support!

Thanks for visiting :)

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9 comments:

  1. Kirsten Corby31 December 2018 at 08:51

    I didn't know you had a Youtube channel. I subscribed.

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  2. Georgiana31 December 2018 at 10:53

    Such beautiful creations in 2018. Looking forward to seeing more in 2019. Happy New Year!

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  3. Vicki Dutcher31 December 2018 at 11:51

    Beautiful 2018 recap!

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  4. Aileen31 December 2018 at 13:07

    Wow Michelle this is the best page I have been to on recaps, what a year of raw vibrant stunning beauty. Love them all and could sit and make a copy of every card to just be happy with the day. Congratulations on this amazing year. xx Aileen

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  5. Jeanne31 December 2018 at 23:52

    What a gorgeous year it's been for you! Look at all these beauties. I'm so happy I discovered your blog. I've really been inspired by you and your work. Thank you so much for sharing! Happy New Year to you!

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  6. marilyn1 January 2019 at 03:54

    Wish you'd linked back to the originals....the alcohol ink cards are fabulous!

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    1. Michelle Lupton1 January 2019 at 11:05

      You should be able to click on each of the photos for a link back to the original post.

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  7. donna mikasa5 January 2019 at 06:47

    What a beautiful showcase of your favorite cards!

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  8. Hilda Burton23 August 2020 at 23:01

    Gorgeous coloring in all mediums! I love your work!

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