Good Monday morning. I can hardly believe this is the last day of December and that we are heading into another new year. I thought it would be fun to go back and post a review of my favorite projects for each month of 2012. I will attach a link to the date for each project in case you want to go back and check out the details.
Flowers, Flowers, and more Flowers
There are three different projects on this January post and I had a hard time deciding which was my favorite. I finally settled for this mixed floral spray.
Pink and Frilly Belleek Inspired
I learned the Belleek inspired technique in 2012 and it became one of my favorite techniques to use with flowers.
I wanted my flowers to have just a hint of color and used a technique that I refer to as the color washed technique.
I loved the single tulip image by Rubbernecker and thought it was well worth the trouble of painting several and hand cutting to create the tulip bouquet.
I was intrigued by the Deer Trio set from the minute I saw it on Ellen Hutson’s and knew I had to have it. I have made many projects using the set representing spring, summer and winter scenes.
I had to sneak another deer project in called Mother and Baby Deer that was made in June. I added white watercolor paint to the deer to create a more realistic look.
I love creating birdhouse projects and have made many of them throughout the year. I especially love the wooden birdhouse and you can see the full birdhouse post called Home Sweet Home here.
I have fallen in love with rolled roses and have collected many different dies. This may be my all time favorite rolled rose project because I love the contrast of the red and green against the all white background.
I started making Christmas cards in August and kept on making them right on through December. It seems there is never enough time to make all the cards needed for the holidays.
I have become addicted to playing with dies and this Christmas house is my favorite project in September.
I love creating window cards and this is one of my all time favorites.
I love making Christmas wreaths and especially love the green and red against the decorative all white background.
Sparkly Snow, Tall Birch and Deer Trio
The September 3 Christmas Lodge is my all time favorite project made in 2012. It had so many intricate parts and details but I so loved the process of making it and the final outcome.
I hope you have enjoyed my 2012 review as much I have. I really loved going back over the year and being reminded of projects that gave me so much pleasure to make. I want to thank each of you for visiting my blog and all of your supportive comments throughout the year.
Happy New Year!
What a lovely creations, I love to see them again. I wish you a happy and creative new year
hugs Linda
Posted by: Linda | December 31, 2012 at 07:29 AM
Hi Kittie! I've discovered your blog late this year and I'm happy seeing your beautiful cards every day! Thank you so much! Happy New Year and happy crafting!
Posted by: Irina | December 31, 2012 at 07:33 AM
When an artist loves their work and shares it with the world and shows us how to do it too,it is the greatest gift you give to us daily. Thank you Kittie, you have made my days very happy, and have shown me many new ways to achieve beauty.
HAPPY NEW YEAR and welcome 2013!
Posted by: Millie | December 31, 2012 at 07:39 AM
I love everyone of these. And you are right. That last one is spectacular. Thanks for all the tutorials and info on your materials. Your beautiful art work always makes me feel good.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | December 31, 2012 at 07:51 AM
There is no doubt that you are a very gifted lady and I thank you for sharing your talents with those of us who always look so forward to our Kittie Kraft "fixes" each day. Happy New Year Kittie.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | December 31, 2012 at 08:01 AM
What a wonderful year of inspiration you have provided me with...thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't wait to see what you come up with for 2013! :0)
Posted by: Marcia Hill | December 31, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Great time following your blog....looking forward to more fantastic inspiration in 2013!!! Thanks for all the great ideas.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Jan Douglas | December 31, 2012 at 08:19 AM
That must have been hard to pick from all your gorgeous creations! Always beautiful and always an inspiration! Happy New year!
Posted by: Dee in NH | December 31, 2012 at 08:22 AM
Thank you so much for such wonderful inspiration.
Posted by: Laurie Wardenski | December 31, 2012 at 09:17 AM
I enjoy waking up in the morning and seeing your works of art,love them. Please keep em' comin'!
Posted by: Lisa Davis | December 31, 2012 at 09:17 AM
Wonderful cards Kittie - each and every one of them is stunning.
Thank you for sharing - hugs, Sylvia x
Wishing you a very happy and peaceful New Year.
Posted by: Sylvia-Anne | December 31, 2012 at 09:29 AM
Your work is always amazing and beautiful. I could never narrow it down to just 12! I am thinking you maybe need to count down by weeks...or even better, by days! :)
Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful creations and can't wait to see what you come up with in 2013. Good health, pure contentment and much happiness to you and your in the New Year!
Posted by: auntie em (emily) | December 31, 2012 at 09:33 AM
I've recently discovered your blog, and have had a wonderful time getting to know your projects. They are all so beautiful! I had to force pinterest to stop calling your blog "spam" (probably because of all the links) so I could pin some of your projects! Love your work, and can't wait to see more.
Posted by: Erica H | December 31, 2012 at 09:44 AM
Hi Kitty,
You have introduced me to the Dies and I just love it. I have been Teaching card making for three years now and you have been my #1 source of inspiration in 2012.
I love your projects and the way you present them. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Have a wonderful Year 2013.
Johanne L. XXX
Posted by: Johanne Limoges | December 31, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Happy New Year, Kittie!
Every day I look forward to opening your site. I'm like a little kid opening a present.
Love each and every new card. I enjoy going back in your history and viewing more cards. They always bring out some new inspiration to use myself. I make cards for our Care Ministry at church. May God bless you and your family this year!
Andrea Baker
Posted by: Andrea Baker | December 31, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Happy new year Kittie!
I follow your blog every day. Your cards are beautiful. Thanks a lot to share them with your followers.
Thank you.
Francine
Posted by: Francine | December 31, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Amazing, amazing work! You inspire me! Looking forward to what you have in store for 2013...
Posted by: Susan Clare | December 31, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Kittie
THANKS for awonderfull year of inspiration, and for the lovely recap of it, I love going through your blog on a regular basis, and I am so looking forward to the next year of creations by you, and as I hear of two Major Die companies getting ready for two new large lines of releases, I am sure it will be a another inspirational year!! It some times amazes me, that I have in my craft room what you have and I can actually make what you did, with your wonderful directions!!
Thanks again, and a very Happy New Year to you and your family.
See you next year,
hugs
Donna P
Posted by: Donna | December 31, 2012 at 11:15 AM
The Christmas Lodge is my favorite too! Happy New Year Kittie!
Posted by: Deb Lorence | December 31, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Kittie, I just wanted to tell you that I have so enjoyed your fabulous art work this year. You are truly talented and inspirational. Also a BIG enabler LOL! I see you use dies that I would ordinarily not buy until I have seen you put your talent to work with them. I look forward to seeing what you have in store for 2013! Thank you for sharing, Happy New year to you and yours! Hugs Lori Reinholz
Posted by: Lori Reinholz | December 31, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I see a bunch of my favorites listed here today. Happy New Year Kittie.
Posted by: Bonnie aka raduse | December 31, 2012 at 01:03 PM
So stunning! Seeing all these together just screams TALENTED!!! :) Happy New Year!
Posted by: vicki dutcher | December 31, 2012 at 02:16 PM
Thank you for a wonderful year of creativity and inspiration. Best wishes for 2013! ;-)
Posted by: diana | December 31, 2012 at 02:58 PM
I have loved and enjoyed each and every one of your cards! Thank you so much!
Happy New Year to you and your Family.
Posted by: Anne-Marie B. | December 31, 2012 at 04:35 PM
Awesome selection, it must have been hard for you as all of your work is amazing. Thanks for sharing, I discover your blog this year and I'm very grateful because every time I visit I get inspired. Have a blessed New Year.
Posted by: Loly Borda | December 31, 2012 at 04:48 PM
You are one of my favorite card makers and I love visiting your blog every day. And, yes, you are definitely an enabler! I just placed an order yesterday for some of the Memory Box windows. I love your window cards!!
Posted by: Charlene H. | December 31, 2012 at 05:32 PM
Absolutely beautiful cards always - good wishes for 2013 from Dublin Ireland
Posted by: Phil(omena) from Dublin, Ireland | December 31, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Such beautiful works of art, enjoyed looking back!
Posted by: Mickie | December 31, 2012 at 09:15 PM
AWESOME!Beautiful work,cannot wait to see what you will creat next year,HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted by: MaryAnn | December 31, 2012 at 09:41 PM
Wow! Everyone of these is fantastic. Your blog is such a joy to visit. Happy New Year to you.!
Posted by: Jill | December 31, 2012 at 11:33 PM
Merci Kittie pour cette rétrospective de l'année.
Meilleurs voeux pour 2013, que cette nouvelle année soit riche en créativité, qu'elle préserve votre santé ainsi qu'à vos proches.
Chantal
Posted by: chantal | December 31, 2012 at 11:37 PM
Happy New Year! I don't always post, but I always love your projects/cards. I love the white on white ones, and then the colors on the white are fab too. I think I agree with you about the favorite of the year. Tho all the houses are wonderful, the Christmas Lodge looks like a place I would love to spend some time in. Not just Christmas. Thanks so much for sharing. Big hugs, Jess
Posted by: Jessica | January 01, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Toutes tes cartes sont magnifiques. Bonne année 2013. Bonne continuation.
Posted by: Calisto | January 01, 2013 at 03:17 PM
stunning cards!! beautiful dimension!! happy new year!
Posted by: Kara | January 01, 2013 at 04:56 PM
amazing!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | January 01, 2013 at 05:09 PM
I love all of these, Kittie, and what fun to see them all at once! You are so amazing with these dies, I need to "study" your work! My favorite is the Christmas Lodge too! I could stare at it all day with all the fun details! Happy New Year! Blessings! Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Roney | January 02, 2013 at 02:52 PM
They are indeed beautiful, it is hard to choose, your designs and creation are all beautiful.
Posted by: Edna Siu | January 03, 2013 at 01:46 AM
It takes an amazing artist to take the time to work with tiny details. Love your blog.
Posted by: Liz S. | March 08, 2013 at 11:20 AM