Tuesday, December 30, 2014

My Favourite Five of 2014


My favourites are in no particular order so to start the ball rolling my first is a Penny Black card. The thing I love about this was that it was one of the quickest cards I ever made. It was for a DT card and I made a complete mess of the first one and had to make one quick at the eleventh hour. So grabbed the coloured card matching the colour challenge and practially copied the colour inspiration photo.


One of my favourite papers are Doodlebug and add one of Mo Mannings Baby image and you've a recipe for a jolly good card.



I had actually used enamel dots and I had just started to get it along with sequins. Also I love paper pieceing the image and Pure Innocence stamps cry out to be layered like this.



I love Dr Digi images especially for Mens cards he can really capture the funny side their life.



I just love papers and how it all worked so well together.



Happy Birthday

Another card that after several attempts went in the bin the final one worked out so much better than the one inside my head.



Congratulations
Another card that looked busy but was a very simple card but it looks so elegant.



Thank you everyone who entered the Favourite Five Christmas Cards and I look forward to seeing your favourites of 2014.
All you have to do is to make a post with your favourites and link them with the frog. If you've already post your favourites of 2014 thats OK you can still add your link and join in.





100 comments:

Sarah said...

A fabulous showcase of your (always) beautiful work Debby!! xx

Marja Sch said...

Beautiful cards a very good year and a next one to come:)

Janette van Otterlo said...

What a wonderful collection!
Grtz Janette

Marianne's Craftroom said...

A lovely selection, some quite surprising choices there too like the top one. Love that you chose some without images x

Mervi said...

Beautiful selection Debby, fabulous funny and stylish cards.
Happy New Year;-))m

Sammy said...

These are sooooo fab debby! Again I'm having real trouble choosing a favourite, but I think maybe the rockstar one wins out... Just. Probably because I live in a house full of guitarists! lol. x

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Fabulous cards, as always Debby. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2015. Sylvia xx

Sue said...

Such a gorgeous selection of cards Debby, it's lovely to see them all again and I am looking forward to seeing everyone's entries.
hugs Sue xx

Sue - said...

Great selection of your cards Debbie.

julie said...

Great selection of cards Debby, they are so beautiful. xx

Di said...

Wonderful selection Debby! I'm so glad you chose that last card as I think it was probably the one I loved most on your blog this year.

Hugs

Di xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Fabulous choice Debby, but then whatever you would have chosen would have been fabulous.

I will try and get something together, haven't done this before so it will be an interesting exercise. :)

Martina said...

All of them are fabulous! I never could chose only 5 from your gorgeous cards Debby!!!!
Hugs,
Martina

Anonymous said...

Great collection of beautiful cards Debby! It looks like blue was your favourite colour this year ;)
Love to see your 2015 creations!
Liselot

KraftyKoolKat said...

Every one of them is a winner Debby. I haven't got a favourite, I love them all equally.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Christine said...

Wow Debby great choices it must have been hard to make loving all your gorgeous creations.. off to see if I can make it 5 this time..lol thanks for the fun..

smiles Christine..xx

Unknown said...

Wonderful selection of cards Debby! Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones!

Hugs,
Hanne

Pam said...

Fabulous! They're my favorites, too. Happy New Year!

Sharon said...

They are all gorgeous Debby and beautifully designed.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Hugs Sharon. x

Carol L said...

Thanks for sharing your favorites for the year. They're all fabulous, but I think my favorite is that 60th birthday rocker! So much fun!!

Cheryl W. said...

These 5 cards are simply amazing!

Lin said...

Happy New Year, to you, my SSS sister! My favorite of these is that gorgeous Butterfly and Hearts card - that lime green gingham and florals are amazing together! I've added my link to a favorites post of my own. Hugs!

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Some fabulous choices Debby, thanks for having this great challenge again this year.
Lorraine

Becky said...

wow, I can not believe I have missed so many fabulous cards... Awesome :)
Happy New Year.

*Vicki* said...

These are ALL just gorgeous creations here Debby!! I hope to be playing along and link mine up!! :) Thank you!!

Maria said...

Beautiful cards Debby,like seeing your work and others. it's brilliant
Thanks for sharing Happy new Year !
Maria

KT Fit Kitty said...

What fun! I enjoyed looking at your cards! Your Halloween kitty card is one of my favourites of yours and I remember when you posted it! You've made some awesome cards! I'll see what I can come up with for favourites and I'll be back to link up!

Sue said...

Wow what a stunning collection Debby your work is absolutely brilliant and thanks for sharing your fave five with everyone huggles Sue xxxx

Paddington fan said...

What a fun idea Debby, although it has taken me ages to choose my card selections!! It must have taken you ages to choose between all your fab cards but I was pleased to see a PB hedgehog in your selection, I still find them hard to resist!! Happy New Year, love Jacky xx

cotnob said...

A gorgeous selection Debby, it's lovely to see which are your personal favourites. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's selections - will be back tomorrow with mine.
Pauline
x

Brawny x said...

Amazing cards Debby. So different. You're very talented x

Carol said...

Love your selection Debby particularly the Butterfly and Hearts and Congratulations. Love seeing everyone choices and will pop mine on tomorrow. Carol x

Janice said...

I love all of these, Debby you really are the Queen of paper piecing! Jx

Colinda said...

Hihihi, I love all seven!!
Gonna try and join you.
Hope you'll have a great night tomorrow and a Happy new year !!
Colinda

Pat said...

These are all beautiful Debby, but I think my favourite is the lovely floral with the hearts and butterfly because I just adore the bp's and that gorgeous turquoise butterfly. x

Carol S. said...

all stunning Debby. Some cut and some elegant, a great mix. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Kathleen said...

Wonderful selection but the Dr Digi is my top pick, I also love his images.
Brilliant Debby,
Happy New Year.

Kath x

Sandra H said...

Wow Debby your 5 cards are again stunning x

Fliss said...

Really beautiful cards Debby and thanks for sharing - such a fab idea.
Fliss x

Nataliascraft said...

Gorgeous set of cards x

Unknown said...

Evening Debby another set of beautiful cards I love everyone
Of them. I don't think I could pick one to be the best because
They are all super. The colours and the designs are stunning.
You take care and have a Happy New Year xx

Debs xxx

Joey said...

Gorgeous selection of card s Debby, love the little guy from Mo's, the colours are stunning. Jo x

Jo said...

Fabulous choices Debby, I always enjoy reading these 'favourite' posts. Thanks for sharing (again)
Hope you've had a fab Christmas, wishing you Happy New Year too!
Jo xx

Loll said...

Your cards are amazing Debby! I've joined in ... thanks so much!

Unknown said...

I can see why these are your 5 fav's of 2014 they're all really cute!
Happy New Year

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Happy to join in the fun once again!

Margaret said...

Just stunning Debby but then everything you do is amazing. Happy New Year to you, hope it is a fab one for you.
Hugs
Margaret M

Mynn xx said...

I hope my 12 are ok--I had already done a yearly highlights. Your cards are just beautiful! LOVE the clean feel! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

Desire Fourie said...

Debby this is such a wonderful and fun idea. Thanks for letting us die hard crafty souls play along. And of course your creations are all just extraordinary beautiful.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Juls said...

Lovely to see a review of your crafting year, can't wait yo see what you insure us with in 2015 hugs Juls xx

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

hullo Debbie my favourite its the butterfly and flowers one :D

I do hope to be back and share my top five too.

Praying every blessing of the LORD on your 2015!
Shaz in Oz.x

Juls said...

Inspire!! Lol :-) xx

Kathyk said...

And what a fab top 5 they are too. This inspired me to look back and pick five of my faves too - though my personal style is way more CAS.

Happy New Year to you

Kathyk

Julie B said...

What a fab selection of cards Debby. I love them all, but if I had to choose the rocker gets my vote. I know too many blokes who fit that bill!
Happy New Year and thanks for hosting. :)

Kelly Lloyd said...

Fantastic selection of cards.. They are all wonderful Debby.
Hugs Kelly

Sally H said...

A stunning selection of cards, Debby! I love the fabulous colours on all of them. Gorgeous colouring too. thanks again for hosing this lovely share. happy new Year!

Debs said...

All so gorgeous as always Debby and so lovely to see them all again.
Thank you for hosting this again this year - looking forward to see what everyone piucks as their own favourites.
Have a fabulous day.
Happy Healthy New Year.
Debs xx

Céline said...

really great Choice Debby, so hard to choose
hugs
céline

Viv said...

Gorgeous cards as always Debby... don't know how you managed to pick only 5!! happy New Year.

KraftyKaren said...

a fab selection - I love them all. Thank you for all your wonderful inspiration over the last year - Happy New Year to you and yours x

Lee-Anne said...

Thanks for sharing this beautiful cards, Debby! And thank you for hosting this fab event! Happy New Year!

The Crafty Goat Girl said...

Five stunners Debby! Thanks for sharing them and for all of the fabby inspiration in 2014. hugs Heidi xx

Linby said...

It must be hard to pick only five when you are so talented Debby - I love them all. I think my fave is the Rock on card - fab.
Thanks for hosting the two events again.
Happy New Year.
Lynn x

Helen said...

A great collection of cards, Debby - love them all. It's been good to look back at what I've made over the past year.

Happy New Year
Helen x

Little K Smith said...

Wonderful cards Debby, just love the PB puddy cat!
Happy New Year!
Kelly.x

Michelle said...

A beautiful collection Debby - Happy New year - Michelle x

Mau xx said...

Gorgeous!!! but then every card you make is Gorgeous Debby.
Happy New Year......Good Health xxxxxxx
Hugs Mau xx

Gibmiss said...

Gorgeous cards Debby
Happy New Year to you
Hugs Sylvie xx

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous selection of cards.
Lorraine x

Jo said...

Fab selection......love the Rockstar lol.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year!
hugs Jo x

Bonnie said...

Love all these fantastic cards! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!

Hettie said...

Great selection there. Will have a rummage and join you tomorrow!
Happy New Year. Just become your latest follower!!
xx

Becca Cruger said...

Wowza! Do you ever know how to work with color and pattern! I'm amazed!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards Debby. Looking forward to seeing more this year :) xxx

Stamping Bubbles said...

What a stunning collection of cards Debby. A magnificent top 5.
Lesley

Helen said...

I love your selection Debby - such fabulous cheerful colours!
Helen x

Jennifer said...

Such a wonderful collection of your amazing cards, Debby! I love, love, love how you shape and layer your images. The effect is fabulous!

Wishing you and your family a very happy New Year.

Hugs,
Jennifer. x

Jacee said...

Fantastic Debby, a really great selection, love them all!!!

Happy New Year to you and yours!

Hugs Jacee

Simply Paper Card Design

Wendy said...

Fabulous selection Debby, all gorgeous...Thanks for hosting this fun event again.
Wendy xx

Milka Gubo said...

Beautiful cards Debby! Love them all! :-D
Thank you for this party! Fun fun fun :-D
Happy New Year!

hugs
Milka

Tracy said...

That biker babe cracks me up every time I see him. These are wonderful Debby. Hugs!

KalySto said...

Always inspiration for all of us,Debby!
Love your cards and their simple perfection :)
Hugs,Kaly

Rubeena I. said...

wonderful cards!!!! I linked my post of favorites :)

Lynsey said...

Hi Debby these are a wonderful selection of cards!
Hugs Lynsey x

Karen said...

Debby, your cards are gorgeous! What a beautiful collection of heartfelt creations.. so much sweet inspiration. :o) Thank you for hosting this fun link-up! I am playing along for the first time. :o) Have a sparkly day!

Hugs and blessings,
Karen

Te4eto said...

Your cards are wonderful!
Hugs,
Stefka

Jules said...

Hi Debby

Thank you for encouraging me to look back over my 2014 makes .. .. I enjoyed revisting them all.

Love your choices. All beautiful and all using such gorgeous papers too.

Have a good new year Debby.

Love Jules xx

Laine said...

Fabulous cards Debby. Sending Happy New Year wishes.
Laine
xx

BożenA said...

Deeby Hello, I wish you a happy new year.
I am very glad that I can take part in your play. Thanks to you, I looked back and I could think about whether there are any progress in my work.
I'm glad that I'm with you.
Regards,
Bozena

Whisper said...

Absolutely stunning collection hun and Happy New Year too, Luv Sam x

Miria said...

Another amazing selection, Debby. Happy new year again
Miria xx

Ellie said...

Amazing cards, Debby! Love them all but Rockstar is my favorite.
I wish you a very happy new year, full of joy and inspiration!
Hugs, Ellie

Поли Христова said...

Beautiful cards! I wish you health and love !

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Hehe, I've been super busy the past few weeks and just caught up with the fact that you are doing this 'Top 5' challenge Debby. I had a similar idea (and actually just sent you an invite to join!) of a 'Top 12 of 2014. I hope you'll link up your gorgeous cards with me. Is it okay for me to link my ''Top 12' rather than 5 here with you? Happy New Year hugs hunny, Wends xxxx

Donna said...

All your cards are amazing Debby and thank you for doing the fav five this year...I always enjoy entering :) ♥ ♥ Donna ♥ ♥

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

A wonderful selection of your gorgeous cards Debby, it's always so inspiring to visit your blog. Happy New Year Sweetie!

Love
Maarit

An Occasional Genius said...

A fabulous selection of cards, love them xx

Karen Petitt said...

Fabulous creations as always Debby and thank you for the link up party - only just in time as per usual! Karen x

vilini said...

Fabulous cards!
Happy New Year!

Vili

Taunya Butler said...

First of all - Thank you for doing this link up!! I have loved visiting all the blogs - what beautiful treasures I have come across in my blog travels!! So thank you for making this possible!! As for your cards - YOU ARE INCREDIBLE - your coloring is perfection and the way you put other items with your colored images just looks so clean, polished, and so very professional!! You are a treasure to have found - so totally loved seeing your work!!!