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Thursday 27 December 2018

PaperArtsy Review of the Year Part 2

Hello all!  I hope you are enjoying a peaceful and merry festive season, and that there are plenty of happy smiles and twinkling eyes round your way.

You can probably tell from the post title that I'm back at PaperArtsy today with another Christmas treat... a second round of fantastic highlights to share.  They're all drawn from the wealth of inspirational projects shared on the PaperArtsy blog throughout 2018, both by the PaperArtsy design troupe and by the challenge entrants.   (You may well have missed the first of my review posts as it went live on Christmas Day - and the rest of the year's topics are being covered by others, so make sure you collect the full set!)


The themes I'm covering this time around are numbers 17 - 21, which took us from the end of September to the start of December.  So that includes the Box of Eggs colour challenge, the Stamping Platform techniques challenge, Tissue Paper, Foiling and Matchbox Art.

There are so many great projects to enjoy, whether you're seeing them for the first time, or reminding yourself of forgotten treats, so I hope you'll have time to hop over and check it all out.  And of course I hope you'll continue to enjoy the 12 Days of Christmas, whatever you're up to.

When I'm inspired I get excited, because I can't wait to see what I'll come up with next.
Dolly Parton

16 comments:

Mac Mable said...

Wow that's made my day....Thank you so much Alison for hi-lighting my project.
I am stunned, as the creative genius on the PaperArtsy blog from the DT and guests and the challenge participants always amazes me x.
I am hugely inspired by the blog posts and challenges and I am so looking forward to 2019 and learning more x.
Wonderful hi-lights on the post today and I have loved seeing the round ups this week.
Thanks again....I shall be walking around with a silly smile on my face now x

I love trying out new techniques and you know how much I enjoy dipping into your blog for the wonderful creations you make and I always go away with new ideas and you always make me want to create.....Thank you so much x
Thanks Alison you truly have made my day xxx

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

That was truly a daunting task. I am super impressed with everything you spotlighted in this post. Wonderful projects and you did such a great job explaining why they were chosen, too.

Sue said...

What a great review, and thank you so much for highlighting my project. I'm looking forward to lots more PaperArtsy fun in 2019. Have a very happy new year, Sue xx

My name is Erika. said...

So much fabulous art inspiration. After looking at this post I think it is time for me to get back into the art mode! Happy almost end of 2018. Hugs-Erika

Neet said...

A great way to finish your r4view section with a wonderful choice and a delightful picture - just love those words - sums it all up, especially if you think of the little ones. Happy Smiles and Twinkling Eyes. Lovely.
Hugs, Neet xx

Redanne said...

Off to have a look but before I go - wishing you a very Happy New Year Alison! Anne xx

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

It's a real celebration seeing so many creations from creatives gathered together. Thank you for sharing Alison. Tracey x

Brenda Brown said...

Lovely to see your choices Alison and read the commentary to go with them. A great review xxx

chrissie said...

Just hopped over to see the post-well staggered over after travellinbg on lots of trains yesterday to get back home. Great choices you made and wonderful words from Dolly Partone as well.

Have a great day

Love Chrissie xx

Paper Profusion said...

Will pop over now Alison. I do hope you've had a lovely Christmas. Wishing you and yours a most happy, healthy and adventure filled 2019. Nicola x

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Craftyfield said...

Seeing my little box took me by surprise and it's made my day... Wishing you a Happy New Year, Alison!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Alison, I wanted to thank you for the heartwarming wishes you left me today and to wish you a healthy, safe, and joyful new year to you and your loved ones. I hope you have a productive 2019, too.

You mentioned you had not seen all my AJJ entries this month. I have one more post I'll be sharing this afternoon (my time) where I share every one I made this month. Hope you have a chance to stop by and see the ones you missed.

I've really enjoyed getting to know you this month and SO admire your beautiful art. You also share a great back story with each entry, too. Thanks for being so supportive of AJJ this month, dear.

Cocofolies said...

Off to have a look at your wonderful reviews, I'm sure, thank you!
But before, I wish you from the bottom of my heart a joyous, creative, healthy, friendly, successful in your job and beautiful in your whole life - Happy New Year Alison!!!!
Corinne Xxx

Mrs.B said...

Great choices for your spotlights Alison, there were quite a few posts that I'd missed, so it was a great catch up.
Happy New Year.
Avril xx

froebelsternchen said...

OMG - those are amazing projects Alison!


Wishing you a very
Happy New Year.
May your year be blessed
with peace, love, joy and time for creativity and art.
Sending you my heartfelt wishes
with joy that never ends.


Susi