My Favorite Papercrafts of the Year

It's the end of the year and for the last year or two I've been joining in with  Simply Ellibelle for her favorite papercrafts of the year link up.  I love looking back at all the papercrafts I've created and seeing which ones are favorites.  In my post I've included both cards and scrapbook pages.  It seems like I was quite creative this year! 

























I hope you'll hop on over and see what some of the other co-hosts are sharing!

Alicia - Golden Goddess Designs
Debbie  - Secrets to Stamping
Diane - Nellie's Nest
Ellie - Ellibelle's Corner
Francesca - Percorsi di Fantasia
Helen - Made by Helen
Joanne - My Slices of Life
Kate - Cards a la Kate
Lillian - Lillian's Crafting Blog
Tee - The Paper Layer

You can leave a link to any posts you might have made showcasing your favorite papercrafts of the year too. 

Linking up with: Final Fridays For What It's Worth, Spread the Kindness, 







Comments

  1. Jennifer WhiteDecember 29, 2023 at 7:24 AM

    You are so talented. My aunt is a Stampin' Up rep, and the cards she sends (as well as my mom and Gma's) are ones that I save. They are always so thoughtful and pretty.

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  2. Golden Goddess DesignsDecember 29, 2023 at 7:27 AM

    Amazing projects! Cards and layouts! I am particularly fond of the HP layout! Where did you get those die cuts? Happy New Year!

    Alicia

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    1. Joanne December 29, 2023 at 11:56 AM

      I found all the Harry Potter things on the Cricut Design Space website and cut/pieced them together myself.

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  3. Maria RineerDecember 29, 2023 at 7:44 AM

    So pretty and creative! Great job with all your projects!

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  4. Kampin' KarenDecember 29, 2023 at 9:56 AM

    Happy New Year. Love your layouts. TFS.

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  5. EllibelleDecember 29, 2023 at 10:48 AM

    Your wonderful scrapbook pages always make me wish I never stopped scrapbooking, they are such a beautiful way to document highlights of the year! These are all wonderful and you made such beautiful cards too! All so unique. The Easter card might be my favorite of your cards but it's so hard to choose!
    So happy you joined in again this year!!
    Happy New Year!!

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  6. DianeDecember 29, 2023 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful cards and layouts, I don't scrapbook anymore so it was a true pleasure seeing yours, lots of creative talent here! Have a Happy New Year!!

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  7. Melissa December 29, 2023 at 12:45 PM

    You had a beautiful year of cards! I love seeing all your designs...I can only wish I was that creative haha! Cheers to a beautiful new year!

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  8. Tee December 29, 2023 at 2:41 PM

    Fun layouts and beautiful cards! My fave- the Butterflies! Pretty! Happy New Year!

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  9. Kim CarberryDecember 29, 2023 at 3:12 PM

    I love the crafts that you do, especially your scrapbooks. It is such a lovely way to remember those special moments.

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  10. KateDecember 29, 2023 at 3:52 PM

    Lovely cards Joanne (think I like the first one best but it's a tough choice)!! Your scrapbook pages are amazing - a wonderful way to preserve precious memories and you seem to have had quite a few this year! Lovely to meet you!
    Hugs, Kate!

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  11. NatashaDecember 29, 2023 at 5:57 PM

    Your cards are all so beautiful or fun or whimsical or all three that I cannot pick a favourite.

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  12. Debbie MageedDecember 29, 2023 at 6:38 PM

    Woah, your creativity with both cards and scrapbooking is OTT wonderful! Love it all! I got into cards after my kids refused to have photos taken of them and I do miss it. Such a creative way to remember the moments we so often forget. It is great to participate in this blog hop with you! Happy New Year!

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  13. Wildflower AdventuresDecember 29, 2023 at 7:11 PM

    Very creative with your cards & pages this year. I like the Easter card with the sunflower & the hiking for food page. Happy New Year!

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  14. Linda StollDecember 29, 2023 at 8:46 PM

    Happy new year, Joanne! Thanks for sharing all your creativity and joy with us. I look forward to continuing to do the online life with you in '24. Blessings ...

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  15. Nancy 's Fashion StyleDecember 30, 2023 at 3:36 AM

    I can be a bit jealous at such creative talents! Beautiful.

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  16. MarshaDecember 31, 2023 at 12:02 AM

    Joanne, these are all amazing! I went to a scrapbooking (sales) party many years ago. It was so overwhelming to me. I ended up buying something and gave it to my friend who did scrapbook.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  17. AnonymousDecember 31, 2023 at 6:02 PM

    Clever! I have not seen such things for many, many decades. Thanks!

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  18. NatalieDecember 31, 2023 at 8:19 PM

    Beautiful papercrafts, Joanne! I like all the cards with flowers and butterflies and your vacation pages. Thank you for your weekend coffee share. Happy New Year!

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  19. JeanieJanuary 1, 2024 at 9:42 AM

    These are delightful, Joanne. I can see why they were your favorites!

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  20. Confuzzled BevJanuary 1, 2024 at 4:20 PM

    I love your cards. They look properly professional!

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  21. KirstinJanuary 3, 2024 at 9:21 AM

    Those are pretty. My mom used to make her own cards.

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  22. JulieJanuary 6, 2024 at 2:38 AM

    The papercrafts are so gorgeous! My favorite are the pink and blue blossoms. They remind me of spring.

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  23. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJanuary 8, 2024 at 11:21 AM

    So many gorgeous creations, Joanne!! I always love when you do these posts!

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