Second Annual Season's Givings Blog Hop!

Happy New Year 2014, friends!!!  Welcome to the 2nd annual Seasons Givings Blog Hop!  One of the many blessings we receive, as bloggers, are our faithful readers.  In order to show our appreciation, we have some fabulous give-aways for you!  Did I say "we"?  Why, yes, yes, I did!  Keep reading for more details on that. ;)

My give-away includes an assortment of fun products, sure to get your creative juices flowing!

Here's what's included:

*My Favorite Things Pure Innocence Little Lamb You Fill My Heart with Joy stamp set
*My Favorite Things Inspired By the Front Porch stamp set
*CardMaker special publication Creative Color for Card Making (autographed by yours truly)
*Bo Bunny Vicki B 6x6 Patterned Paper Pad
*My Favorite Things Safety Orange Ink Pad
*My Favorite Things Chocolate Brown Ink Pad
*My Favorite Things Gumdrop Green Grosgrain Ribbon
*Candi Mini's Icing Sugar Dots
*Canvas Home Basics Triangle Mini Trio

So, what do you think?  Would you like to win that stash of yumminess?  All you have to do is leave a comment here on this blog post between right this very minute and Monday, January 6th at noon EST.  Tell me what you are looking forward to in 2014.  Any special resolutions, goals, plans?

Now, about that "we"...

Brace yourself for a LONG list of bloggers and companies participating in this blog hop.  You should have arrived here by way of the sweet Michelle Woerner's blog; but if not, you can simply start at the top of this list, and work your way down.  They ALL want to say thank you to YOU!  

Lawn Fawn

Reverse Confetti

My Favorite Things Stamps

Cas-ual Fridays Stamps

Fresh Squeezed Stamps

Julee Tillman: Verve Stamps

Avocado Arts Stamps

A Jillian Vance Design 

Latisha Yoast 

Amber Hight

Amber Kemp-Gerstel

Alice Wertz 

Debbie Corbari

Vera Wirianta Yates

Lori McAree

Carolyn King

Sharon Harnist 

Amy Tsuruta

Beth Pingry

Angie Blom

Julia Stainton

Sharon Johnson

Michelle Woerner

Cindy Lawrence <---You are here!

Lori Tecler

Daniela Dobson

Savitri Wilder

Theresa Momber 

Giovana Smith

Kimberly Crawford

Maria Levine 

Colleen Schaan

Lydia Fiedler

Kelly Klapstein 

Kim Kesti

Laura Williams

Shanna Vineyard

Jennifer Gallacher

Heather Pulvirenti

Stacey Schafer

Leigh Penner

AJ Otto

Teri Anderson

Julie Overby

Margie Higuchi

Jimmi Mayo

Tenia Nelson

Lee Ann Barrett

Iwona Palamountain

Kim Jackson

Linda Lucas

Sarah Gough

Dina Kowal

Elena Roussakis 

Lisa Henke 

Jodi Collins

Joanne Basile

Melanie Muenchinger

Darsie Bruno  

Libby Hickson

Dana Joy

Jody Morrow

Heather Campbell

Savannah O'Gwynn

Lee Murphy

Lisa Arana

Jocelyn Olson

Isha Gupta

Piali Biswas

Ashley Harris 

Bunny Vance

Anabelle O'Malley

Andrea Murdock

Stephanie Muzzulin

Alyssa Bennett

Christiana Reuling

Laurel Seabrook 

Melody Rupple

Emily Branch

Megan Hoeppner

How's that for a list?!  EVERY one of them has a freebie for you today; so get yourself a BIG cup of coffee, and have FUN!

Before you hop away, I have a little card to share with you...



I think there is really no better New Year's Resolution than to "Be Your Best Self".  Love that sentiment from the aptly-named Be Your Best Self set. :)

The layout for my card is this week's Mojo Monday sketch.  Check it out HERE.

The card is 5-1/4" square, made from Fuse Green card stock.  The layers are Smooth White, X-Press It Blending Card, and pretty patterned papers from Kasiercraft's Secret Admirer 6x6 pad.  I stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black, colored it with my YG91 & G00 Copic markers, and die-cut it with the Rectangle STAX Set 1 and Pierced Rectangle STAX Die-namics.  The sweet little flag was die-cut with the Holiday Traditions Elements Die-namics, and stamped with Textile Backgrounds and Fuse Green ink.  A bit of gold cording, a few rhinestones, a trio of gold nail heads, and a pretty Sno Cone button finish off the details.



Inside, I added a layer of Smooth White card stock, a couple of strips of patterned paper, and stamped the sentiment in Fuse Green ink.

That's all, folks!  You have lots of commenting to get to; so I won't keep you any longer!  From here, you should head on over to Lori Tecler's blog.  Thanks again for helping to make 2013 such a fantastic year!  Wishing each of you a FABULOUS 2014!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Comments

[Toni]

1.

My goodness, this is a huge blog hope. How fun! This year I've got some international travel lined to places I've not yet been. Way cool.

[Dina K.]

2.

Along the lines of 'be your best self'... I just really want to bring my heart to everything I do this year, whatever it may be. Thanks for the chance to win, and just for being you! Big hugs, and happy new year to you! xo

[Lori Auge-O'Hara]

3.

Oh my, wonderful blog candy......New Years resolution.....take more time for me and my husband, travel, go on more date nights and try to not take everything so seriously and have more fun!! Happy New year!

[Kailash]

4.

I want to be more grateful and appreciate my family faith and friends more in 2014!!!

[Jessica Pascarella]

5.

Love the colors on your card! Wonderful work! Thanks for the chance to win your fun prize! Happy New Year!

[Joyce]

6.

I'm looking forward to an event free year! Lots of crafty time, and finishing this huge hop!
Happy New Year!
[email protected]

[Jan Castle]

7.

Great Hop...TFS! My 2014 resolution is to SHARE more.
Happy New Year and blessing throughout the new year!
Jan

[Sharon]

8.

very impressive....card, giveaway...everything. My desire for 2014 is compassion. 2013 was a rough year for us. We lost some vital family members in the prime of their lives and knowing God doesn't waste pain, I hope to have learned to be more compassionate and knowledgeable to help those going through similar trials.

[Jennifer T]

9.

Happy New Year! Super fun cards, thanks for the awesome giveaway! I plan to craft more and be kinder to myself...here's to 2014!

[Catherine Kraft]

10.

Happy, blessed 2014!!! Love your cheery cards!! Thank you for the opportunity to win some wonderful stamping goodies. I have chosen Joy as my word of the year. I've learned it's not an emotion but it's a way of life, a choice and a decision to have joy in every day things. I'm looking forward, the last three years have been really hard and choosing to remember good memories of our Mom's instead of grieving.
Blessings~

[susan h.]

11.

What wonderful cards! Happy 2014! I'm looking forward to improving my card making skills.

[Alla]

12.

Happy New Year!!!Love your cards!!!!!

[Jaya]

13.

Happy new year Cindy!! your cards are fabulous dear! I love the first one so much...soo beautiful...love the colouring on the sentiment! well I resolved to control my mood swings...I have been messing up with my family and friends off lately and I don't want to spoil things for us...I love them much to lose them to my temper...I hope I succeed..I will try my best.:)
have a great year ahead sweets! Happy New Year to you and your near and dear ones!

[Nancy Freeman]

14.

Great card -- and perfect sentiment. This is the year I finally start making healthier choices -- about food and exercise! Happy New Year!

[Loulou]

15.

Love the ombre sentiment on your card. I'm looking forward to enjoying 2014. I'm going to stop fixating on unimportant things and concentrate on enjoying the everyday as well as the special. Thank you for the chance to win a great prize and Happy New Year

[Regina]

16.

Happy New Year and Happy Crafting in 2014!!
Your card is simply marvelous! That stamp is fantastic!
Cindy, thanks for the chance to win!
Regina from Germany

[Regina]

17.

ups,
I am looking forward to spending more time to playing with my stamps.

[ColleenB.]

18.

Happy New Year to you.
My goodness; what a great way to start out the New Years but with a great giveaway and such a lovely card besides. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.
I actually don't make any resolutions but I do try to be the best person possible in doing what I can to show love and support for someone in need.
ColleenB.
Texas

[Mary]

19.

Thanks for chance to win a great prize.

[Laurie]

20.

Happy New Year, Cindy. I enjoy your blog very much and appreciate the time you take in posting. My goal is to be less offended and think more about others this year. Well, that's one of my goals.

[Kathleen]

21.

Thank you for the chance to win something

Kathleen

[Kathleen]

22.

I need to learn to relax. Thanks for the chance to win new or gently loved supplies

Kathleen

[Christy Q]

23.

Super cute card, Cindy! Love the colors and the fonts in the sentiment.

My goal for this year is to challenge myself and submit cards for publication and try out for Design Teams.

Happy New Year to you and yours!

[Susan]

24.

Thanks for all of the inspiration in 2013. This is a great start to 2014!

Thank you!

[Cindi L.]

25.

Thanks for participating in this great blog hop! I'm looking forward to participating in the many, many fun card challenges in cardmaking blogland in 2014.

[Theresa P.]

26.

This is such a wonderful blog hop! My crafting goal for this coming year is to use more of my patterned paper. Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win!

[Janet Mack]

27.

Happy New Year ! After months of hospitals and rehab I am looking forward to getting my Mom back home.

[ALisa]

28.

I tend not to make resolutions but this year I plan to focus on me. being a mom of three is hard so I want to take good care of myself this year. happy new year to you.

[Dee in NH]

29.

Great cards Cindy! Love the colors and the great sentiments! My resolution this year is to be more organized. Thanks for a chance to win the cool goodies!

[Connie G]

30.

I am looking forward to moving from a stamp closet into a stamp room!!! These goodies could find a home there! Thanks for the chance. I love the colors you used on your project. Happy New YEar.

[Joni52]

31.

Love your blog, love looking forward to gorgeous creations from dt members and creating my own designs as well.

[tricia b]

32.

Love your blog and your beautiful projects! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Joy H]

33.

Two really fabulous cards with great quotes. Happy New Year to you! Thanks for an opportunity to win your great prize package.

[Rita Jackson]

34.

One goal I have for 2014 is for me and my family to get closer to the Lord and our church family. I also want my card ministry to move ahead with "full steam". May your year be blessed.

[Lois]

35.

My new Year wish is to find more time checking on your blogs and finding inspiration. I find that here spending so many hours looking at yours and others as well.

[Tracey]

36.

I so love your cards Cindy!!! No big plans for 2014 - just want to keep on enjoying the day-to-day!! Happy New Year!!

[Beth Pingry]

37.

Great cards!! Also, the link to my blog is incorrect, it should be http://bethpingry.com, thanks!!

[PJ]

38.

Happy New Year Cindy!!! You are a great inspiration!! ALWAYS look forward to see what you have designed! Great quotes. No special plans for 2014 except to enjoy my small family more!!!

[Donna Phelan]

39.

You know I really should be making a Shaker card right now! ;) lol Well I chose my ONE word for 2014, STRIVE, Strive to make progress, not perfection.....so that is what I am looking forward too. Oh and our daughter and her fiancée just bought their very first home, so I am looking forward to helping her craft from room to room, thank you Pinterest! ;) Happy New Year!!!

[Kezzia F]

40.

Really awesome giveaway, thanks for the chance! I'm looking forward to more time with family. Happy new year!!

[PJ]

41.

LOVE your designs! You are a great inspiration!! 2014 - I want to enjoy my small family more!!!

[Barbara Campbell]

42.

I have a blessed life and I could not ask for more. I just want to keep it up. So this year, I just want to be appreciative of the opportunities that I have.

[Meredith]

43.

Thanks for the chance to win! Meredith245 at yahoo dot com

[Elle L.]

44.

Thank you so much for the opportunity!

This year, my goal is to be comfortable with what I create. I just recently started making cards and I'm still in that awkward learning stage. I spend a lot of time making cards only to have them end up in the back of the closet because they don't look like the amazing cards I see on card-making blogs and I worry their recipients will think they're awful. I'm probably a little hard on myself, so I want to get to a point where I like my creations - even if they're not always perfect.

[Paula Laird]

45.

Love your card! Goals for 2014 include to be a little softer with everyone, to read more, to laugh more, and worry less! And make more cards. :) Thanks for the chance to win! blythekitten at yahoo dot com

[Elizabeth Garcia]

46.

Love the color combo on your card. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

[Jen T]

47.

Happy New Year! Looking forward to another year of watching my kids grow, and hopefully a job change.

[Celeste Goff]

48.

I would never have thought to do two-tone coloring with my Copics. Very clever and I thank you for the creative inspiration! Happy new year to you!

[Judy I, St. Louis MO]

49.

Great cards. I love the sentiment on both. Thanks for the opportunity to win the great blog candy. Happy New Year!

[Jean Bullock]

50.

First of all, I love that card. The colors, patterns, layers and the sentiments are wonderful. I am looking forward to 2014 as a year of personal and professional growth and financial empowerment.

[Lauren A.]

51.

Lovely card! Thanks so much for the giveaway! :)

Lauren

[Lori Gauerke]

52.

Thanks for the giveaway! Happy New Year!!!!!

[Kayla F.]

53.

I'm looking forward to finishing the projects I started last year and to start some DIY home decor projects this year!

[Heather - housesbuiltofcards]

54.

Oh - just LOVE your beautiful card! And in 2014 I don't necessarily have any grand plans, but am looking forward to whatever fun surprises it holds! Happy New Year

[Jo]

55.

My goal is to put myself out there more in the crafty world, don't be afraid of rejection. Thanks for the giveaway!

[bearsmother]

56.

My main goal is to continue being healthy. I'm lucky that at my age I still have my health and are living a happy life. I would like to continue improving my design style for my greeting cards. I love the stamps that you are offering. Valentine's Day cards are my next project and I could use them for those cards.

[Lagene]

57.

I love your Best Self card!!! This year I plan to get healthier and organize my craft room! Happy New Year & thanks for the chance to win!

[Laraine R]

58.

Happy New Year! What a great blog hop! My plans for crafting in the next year is to take more time crafting and to make a give more handmade items to friends and family!

[Carol]

59.

Happy New Year!!!

Really adorable card! Love your choice of papers. I need to get better at coordinating patterns!

Thank you for this FANTASTIC blog hop....... the BEST EVER!!!

[marcy]

60.

You are so talented. I enjoy your inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Sue Bridges]

61.

Happy New Year! Thanks for the opportunity!
[email protected]

[joy]

62.

First of all, let me say that your card is SO beautiful! I love the papers and the design - thanks for sharing the inside, too!

At my age, I just take it one day at a time. I look forward to making more cards, entering challenges and joining swaps, etc. Thanks for the chance to win some fun goodies!

[Angela R.]

63.

Beautiful card!! A definite crafty goal of mine is to get published and become a Dirty Girl! ;) Happy new year!

[lisa808]

64.

I want to try and finish reorganizing my craft room.

Happy New Year! And, thanks for the prize chance.

[Michelle W]

65.

Hope you have a happy new year. Thank you for a chance to win.

[Carol]

66.

Love the sentiment on your card. I hope to make more cards this year as life has been so busy lately!!!

[Ellen Mancuso]

67.

Wow, what pretty cards! Thank you for all your work, and Happy New Year!

[Lou]

68.

Wishing you all a happy new year of crafting fun!

[Bev Hill]

69.

Love your card, especially the colors you chose. My word for 2014 is ORGANIZE. Thanks for the opportunity to win your blog candy.

[Karen Ilsley]

70.

I love to be inspired by your cards. Happy New Year!

[Lisa F]

71.

Happy New Year!! I am looking forward to learning new crafty techniques this year!! Your card is beautiful - I love the sentiment!! Thanks so much for the chance to win :)

[Olga]

72.

OMG! I was trying to order the porch set a few weeks ago on MFT and by the time I went to check out it was already sold out. I was so bummed out. Thank you for the chance to win. By the way, your blog is gorgeous! I'm one of your newest subscribers.

[Donna Whitten]

73.

Thanks for participating in this huge blog hop with such a generous giveaway! Happy New Year!

[Barbara Brenneman]

74.

What a darling card! Love that color palette and design. Thank you so much for your generous opportunity for some fabulous blog candy and a Very Happy New Year to you and yours.

[C!haro Munoz]

75.

Great colorful projects Happy 2014!

[Liliana]

76.

I will be trying to learn and put into practice more techniques and improve my style. Thanks for the great giveaway. Thanks for all the inspiration throughout the year. Your cards are gorgeous. Happy New Year!!

[Mary-Anne V.]

77.

Such a wonderful hope filled card. I am looking forward to getting healthy with different exercises. Hope your New Year is filled with lots of love and happiness. jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com

[Holly AKA KopyKat]

78.

Squeeeel, what a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!!! Happy new Year!!! I love your card and it's so perfect for New Year. My goals are to get some scrap pages done this year!
[email protected]

[Jerneja]

79.

The thing i'm looking forward to the most is spending a lot of time doing cards :D. BTW an amazing giveaway!

[Larissa Pittman]

80.

My goal is to create something new everyday.

[Lynne in NI]

81.

Great projects and fabulous giveaway!
My goal is to be tidier ... both in my craft room and housework in general!

[Zehra]

82.

Beautiful card, I love ur work, for the new yea ear I hope to spend more time with my kids

[Valerie Martin]

83.

I am looking forward to paying off a major credit card.
Finding a doctor who can properly diagnose me and not blow me off.
Being one year closer to a presidential election to elect a new president! No one close to me dying.
More crafty time.

Valerie

[Amy Marshall]

84.

My goal is to catch up on my reading and scrapbooking while restocking my supply of cards. Wonderful giveaway, thanks for the chance to win. Happy New Year.

[Barbra L.]

85.

Happy new year and thanks for the chance to win!

[Aileen Ryan]

86.

Love the card you made, those sentiment stamps are so eye catching, I love them. My new year hope is that I will finally get my own blog going for card making.

[IamUniquelyImperfect]

87.

Happy 2014!! I'm gonna get organized,then I'm gonna craft more!! I love your fabulous card! tfs Patricia B

[Monique]

88.

Hi Cindy, thanks for this awesome giveaway. Love your card and I agree that that is a great quote. My goal for this year is to be a selfconfident woman. I am working hard on that, but is hard for me. But I am sure it will work, because I want it so bad :O)

[Milan]

89.

Looking forward to spending more time in my craft room this year!

Happy New Year!! Thanks for a chance to win!

[lyzz Johnson]

90.

The Blog Hop is a wonderful idea. thank you for the chance to win. Your cards are super cute!

[Grá O'Neill]

91.

Beautiful card & a great giveaway :)

[Eileen L.]

92.

Beautiful cards and the sentiments are wonderful. My goal is to get
my crafts organized much better so that I can find what Im looking for when I want to make something specific. Thanks for a chance to win and Happy New Year.

[Denise]

93.

I would love to win this yumminess. Your cards are great. I look forward to creating more this coming year and sending out more cards.

[Nancy Carroll]

94.

My New Years resolution is to become more organized. Thanks for the opportunity. Love the inspiration.

[Jan Westcott]

95.

Thanks for sharing.

[Joan Koeppel]

96.

I love your card and that fantastic quote - Wishing you a wonderful 2014 - Thanks for the opportunity to win these great products

[Terri E.]

97.

Super fun. In 2014 my crafty goal is to use what I have and stay organized. Thanks for sharing My e-mail is [email protected]

Thanks!

[Margit]

98.

great inspiration

[Irakari S.]

99.

This is great! I am a first time visitor but I can tell you that I will be back. Thank you!

[Shaughn]

100.

Happy New Year! I absolutely LOVE all your work! You have been such a creative inspiration for me! I love getting emails letting me know of a new blog post! Thank you so much, can't wait to see what you have coming for 2014!