Thank you so much for making the trip over here to my new blog! I wanted to prepare a post to welcome you and give you a little something to see when you got here. Since I haven't yet been able to import everything from old blog to new, I took a sampling of some of my 2009 favorites. The month and the recipe are written above each photo. I hope you enjoy!
January
February
March
Stamps: Sweet Peas (Flourishes)Paper: Blush textured, white textured, watercolor
Ink: Palette Umber, various Stampin' Up! inks for watercoloring
Accessories: Satin ribbon, pearls, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
April
Stamps: Sweet Violets (Flourishes)
Paper: Certainly Celery, Pale Plum, watercolor, retired SU! designer paper (Enchante?)
Ink: Palette Umber, Pretty in Pink, Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Pale Plum
Accessories: Ribbon & crochet trim, ribbon slide, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
May
Stamps: Nasturtiums (from Flourishes)
Paper: Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, watercolor, Neenah Classic Solar White, retired Stampin’ Up! designer paper
Ink: Palette Umber, Prismacolor markers for coloring
Accessories: Ribbon, flower brad, Spellbinders oval dies, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
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June
Stamps: Bareback, Flannel Plaid, Just Jeans, By Definition, Baroque Motifs, Toile Blossoms, Warm Words Paper: So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, watercolor Ink: Palette Umber, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue (sky), Prismacolor markers Accessories: Polytwill ribbon, ribbon slide, Spellbinders dies (for cutting the image panel and mat), Scotch brand foam mounting tape
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July
Stamps: Unknown, but art by Sherry Nelson Paper: Brocade Blue, watercolor Ink: Palette Noir, various SU! inks (pads, reinkers, markers) for watercoloring Accessories: Ribbon, pearls, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
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August
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Stamps: Gerbera Daisies (Flourishes) Paper: PTI Lemon, Flourishes Clasic White, BasicGrey Urban Prairie designer paper Ink: Ranger Distress Walnut Stain, Copics for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, brads, label punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
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September
Stamps: Cottage Home (upcoming Flourishes release) Paper: Classic White, BasicGrey June Bug designer paper (both from Flourishes), Whisper White, Crushed Curry (Stampin’ Up!) Ink: Ranger Distress Walnut Stain, Chocolate Chip, Prismacolor markers for coloring Accessories: Silk ribbon from Flourishes, Spellbinders dies, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
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October
Stamps: Falling Leaves Paper: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Classic Ivory, 7 Gypsies Gypsy Market designer paper Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, vanilla, saffron, chocolate, Prismacolor markers for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, copper cord, rhinestones & rhinestone leaves, Cuttlebug Textile embossing folder
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November
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Stamps: Forest of Trees, Holiday Greetings Paper: Classic White Ink: Versamark, Soft Sky, Bayou Blue Accessories: Ribbon, pearls, Spellbinders Curved Rectangles Nestabilities and Flourish Accents Shapeabilities, silver detail embossing powder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
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December
Stamps: Fall Flowers, Fall Quotes Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, watercolor, Stampin’ Up! Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper Ink: Palette Umber, various SU! inks for watercoloring and sentiment Accessories: Chocolate polytwill ribbon, brads, Martha Stewart Arched Lattice border punch, oval punch, Spellbinders Double-Ended Tags
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Thank you!
What a wonderful, beauty-filled year of art. Such a lovely variety, too. I'm glad you're making the change. Lately when I visited your old blog there were many times when the photo would only partially load. Hope you can transfer everything. I found in blogger that when I change the "paper" I lose a good amount of things - but they warn us it can happen.
Posted by: SueB | 01/17/2010 at 04:38 AM
Hi Leslie. The new blog looks wonderful. Love the the nice clean look. Your cards as always look wonderful.
Posted by: Beth S | 01/17/2010 at 05:20 AM
The blog works great for me:) I will bookmark this one and continue to check it every day. Thanks for your wonderful creations!
Posted by: Lynette | 01/17/2010 at 05:53 AM
Well hello there sweet Leslie! I'm thrilled to see you venture forth to the land of TypePad. I too am tired of Blogger's limitations and intermittent functions. I subscribe to both your blogs through Google Reader so there's no need for me to subscribe through email notifications. Thank you for the "year in review" - your work is so very inspiring, not to mention beautiful. Congratulations for making the cross over. I had no issues here on your new site.
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | 01/17/2010 at 05:55 AM
I love the header on your page very nice as are all the lovely projects you have made throughout the year. What nice idea to recap them all on one post. I did subscribe to the new blog hopefully it will work because your blog is one of my very favorites, love the title.
Posted by: Mary Satterfield | 01/17/2010 at 05:56 AM
Hi Leslie, this works great! I love it. I will be back here to check everyday, as you are on my blog roll! I love your banner btw!
:)
Kim P.
Posted by: Kim Prince | 01/17/2010 at 05:58 AM
Very interesting to see your favorites. Good luck with the transition.
Posted by: Sara | 01/17/2010 at 05:59 AM
Beautiful cards! I found my way here and I'll gladly resubscribe so that I get all the wonderful posts in my reader! I have admired and been inspired by your work for years. I would regularly check your gallery on Splitcoast. Thanks for many years of inspiration and ideas.
Posted by: Cathy Green | 01/17/2010 at 06:13 AM
I was not going to let you get away .... followed the link ok and it all loaded up. Love, love your work - good luck with the swap over. Petal
Posted by: Letap | 01/17/2010 at 06:19 AM
Works great and looks fabulous!!!!
Posted by: Gabriela Duclos | 01/17/2010 at 06:38 AM
Love the new blog and thanks for sharing such a gorgeous sampling with us - simply beautiful! I've subscribed to the new blog and everything seems to be working fine! ~chris
Posted by: mudmaven | 01/17/2010 at 06:52 AM
Your new blog is beautiful! Everything looks find and seems to be working fine. I love the card samples that you posted to start out the new blog site.
Posted by: Kathleen W. | 01/17/2010 at 07:10 AM
Just beautiful cards! Transferred here from your old blog with no problems.
Posted by: Pippin | 01/17/2010 at 07:10 AM
I really like the retrospective of your cards. Fresh inspiration.
Posted by: leu2500 | 01/17/2010 at 07:36 AM
Beautiful year in review! NO problem with the new blog!
Posted by: sandyh50 | 01/17/2010 at 08:22 AM
Wow--these are works of ART, not just cards. TFS!
Posted by: LeAnne | 01/17/2010 at 08:26 AM
beautiful new blog! No problems --- I'll re-subscribe through my google reader. :)
Posted by: Linda M | 01/17/2010 at 08:37 AM
Linked over from your other blog with no problem &now will add this to my favorites.
What a beautiful year in review; an inspiration as always.
Posted by: Lynn B | 01/17/2010 at 08:48 AM
I'm changing over my google reader so I don't miss any inspiration! Thanks for all of that, btw!
Posted by: Lorraine M. | 01/17/2010 at 08:55 AM
What a lovely sampling of last year's beautiful cards. New blog works fine for me, Leslie. (I was a secret stalker on the old one!! ;o)
Leaving a message this time, as requested..
Hugs,
Chris xx
Posted by: Craftling | 01/17/2010 at 10:04 AM
Lovely cards...so fun to take a trip down 2009!
Posted by: Sue from Oregon | 01/17/2010 at 10:43 AM
Very nice, Leslie. I hope you have fun getting settled into your "new home." The cards you posted were all favorites of mine and they brought smiles all over again. Are we going to be able to subscribe through e-mails with this new location? If not, I'll still keep up - no problem. Hope you get all the kinks worked out.
Posted by: Karen | 01/17/2010 at 12:25 PM
This looks wonderful, Leslie. I guess I'm going to have to look into switching too. But like you, I'm a little skeered!!
Posted by: Broni | 01/17/2010 at 01:03 PM
This is a fabulous new page and look, love it. It is clear to read and follow.
I remembered all but one of those cards and they were just stunning. I so enjoy visiting your site to see your beautiful creations.....just love your work.
Posted by: Carol Southern | 01/17/2010 at 01:58 PM
love the new look!
Posted by: CrafteeCC (Cathy) | 01/17/2010 at 02:05 PM
Blog link worked fine for me. Love the blog header!
Posted by: Mae Collins | 01/17/2010 at 04:00 PM
Hi Leslie,
I'll add this to my favorites. And add this new link to my blog!! LOVE the month cards!!
Posted by: Peggy | 01/17/2010 at 04:05 PM
I found you! Is a Google blog a bad idea? I just started blogging a few months ago...with Google. I'll be interested to see how you feel about the changeover.
Posted by: Evelyn in Oregon | 01/17/2010 at 05:36 PM
Your new blog worked fine for me and I am a long time lurking fan. Your work blows me away...
Posted by: Tammy | 01/17/2010 at 06:04 PM
I love the new look of your blog over here, Leslie! I also love your gorgeous favorite picks for the year. I remember them all, and realize it must have been difficult to choose from all of your incredible creations.
Posted by: Rose Ann | 01/17/2010 at 06:54 PM
works great
Posted by: barbara | 01/17/2010 at 07:18 PM
Gorgeous cards girlie... Hope this new blog works for you... I will change it on my links. hugs.
Posted by: Stacy SCS Twinshappy | 01/17/2010 at 08:08 PM
Hi Leslie, Your switchover works just fine. I really enjoyed seeing again some favorites of this past year, all inspirational. Keep up the wonderful work and thanks for all you share. Hugs...
Posted by: Vickie | 01/17/2010 at 08:21 PM
very pretty!
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | 01/17/2010 at 09:07 PM
Finally found the link to post - great cards from 2009 but June, July, Sept, Oct didn't appear (?)
Posted by: Karen (ON) | 01/18/2010 at 05:44 AM
Very pretty cards. Good luck with your new blog - looks lovely.
Posted by: Pat Woodruff | 01/18/2010 at 12:52 PM
Your new blog looks great - and what a treat to see these great cards again. You're such an inspiration and I love seeing your creations.
Doris
Posted by: Doris T. | 01/18/2010 at 04:55 PM
Your work is second to none! What amazingly beautiful creations...it was a joy to see them. Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity with us! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | 01/24/2010 at 09:12 AM
Oh Leslie, what a beautiful collection of cards! Your work never ceases to make me swoon. *sigh* And, I'm a little bit thrilled that 2 FCD cards were among your favorites! :-)
Posted by: Libby | 01/27/2010 at 08:31 AM
wow! Leslie you know I think you are an amazing artist! I'm so pleased that the swan card (using FCD set) and the Home card (also using FCD sets) made your top choices! I take that as a BIG compliment to my images! Thanks a ton! Hope you enjoy your new home here!
Posted by: Pamela | 01/27/2010 at 04:33 PM
Your work is gorgeous! I was so inspired by one of your cards and I gave you a shout out today http://willrunforstamps.blogspot.com/2012/02/just-for-you.html
Posted by: Alissa | 02/20/2012 at 04:05 PM