Surprise! It's my turn again to put together a kit for The 12 Kits of Occasions. :) I figured since I ended the last year I would switch things up and start the new year, but I only decided that a few months ago, so unlike my last kit, this one was put together in a hurry! January is such a happy, optimistic, celebratory time of year, so I decided to focus on that in my "Celebrating YOU" kit and selected colors accordingly. Truth be told, I initially didn't realize my kit would precede Valentine's Day, so about a month before I needed to mail my kits I altered my original theme a bit to focus more on celebrating the special people in our lives. I chose items that reminded me of my loved ones, so this kit seems (at least to me) to have a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It is also sentiment heavy, with a lot of "you"s, in hopes that it will help reaffirm to those I love how completely wonderful and amazing and important they are. You can find the full supply list on at The 12 Kits of Occasions as well as see projects from all the DT including our two newest members! Yay!
Okay, on to the cards...
Okay, on to the cards...
This was my very favorite card to make because I made it just after my friend told me some very exciting news. And what better way to celebrate than with flowers and a little sparkle?
On this next one, I pieced together words from two sentiments in Mama Elephant's Make a Wish stamp set. I just love that hand-drawn "you".
The seed beads were one of my very favorite items in this kit. It took me several trips to stores to find all the colors I needed, but it was totally worth it. Not only do they look cute, but they sound so cute when you give this card a shake.
I really truly love the colors in this kit and it makes me so happy to see them all together in this balloon bouquet.
And once wasn't enough, so I used all of the colors again on this next card.
This brushed gold paper was another of my very favorite items in the kit. It's so pretty in real life. This card was made with a die and stamp from Simon Says Stamp, and I'm linking it up to their Simon Says: Anything Goes Challenge as well as SSS Flickr Challenge #37.
I think these little bunnies from Woodland Kisses by Clearly Besotted are so cute!
My last card (for today anyway...lots more that didn't get finished with be shared soon) is my husband's favorite. I think mine, too. Don't you just love how much brighter his world is?
I discovered this little spot on the fireplace...It's the funnest way to display cards. I can't wait to do this more often.
PS Remember the GIVEAWAY-ish part of the title? Well, I prepared an extra kit and completely forgot to invite a guest designer this month. Oops! So...if any of you would like it, head to The 12 Kits of Occasions blog and leave a comment by midnight EST on February 5. I'll randomly select one person from the comments and send you the kit. And while you are there, make sure you check out my amazing teammates' creations. They really have worked wonders with this kit!
Lindsey, your kits are amazing! Wow! I love all the sweet little images, the elegant die cuts and the fabulous colors. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun kit you've created! All you cards are so fun!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are darling and the lighting seems fine to me. You put together a great kit and your colors make me happy, too.
ReplyDeleteLindsey, I'm a little late because I have been under the weather for a few days ... and then waited for daylight today!! LOve your kit, and have tons of leftovers - hope we have a leftover month, right? I couldn't choose a favorite from your fabulous cards, but I LOve what you've done with the YOU die cut - will be CASEing for sure ... xxoo Thanks so very much!
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I can't thank you enough for this kit. It was such fun to play with, and I could have made twice the number of cards I had time for, and still would have had leftovers for another day. And, all of your cards are just amazing, and have given me lots of ideas for the future. I could really tell you put your heart into this kit, and it is reflected in your cards and all the other amazing cards I have seen so far today from the rest of the team.
ReplyDeleteLindsey, what a darling group of cards you've created!
ReplyDeleteAnd, what a fun kit you put together.
Beautifully done!
What a fabulous kit and wow have you been busy! These are all awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteWell, I still can’t get over the fact that you did two kits back to back! I agree the beads were so fun and I love the way you can hear them when they shake. Oh my gosh you made so many gorgeous cards! Each one beautiful! I still have my bouquets and I love the way you used yours for your friend with good news! Your bunny card is adorable, I messed mine up and the little one lost his head. Oh I love that balloon bouquet too! Loved the kit and your gorgeous cards, they look so pretty all lined up! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYour kit was incredible Lindsey and I had so much fun with it!! Yo've given me plenty of inspiration and CASEing opportunities with your amazing cards!! LOVE your congrats card with the PTI flower bouquet. The multi colors behind the you die cut negative looks perfect and those bunnies are just so sweet!! I could go on and on, love them all!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun kit and great set of cards, Lindsey! I especially love the first one with the beautiful bouquet!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a marvelous job with this kit, Lindsey! The colors alone are such bright and happy ones and it's obvious you put a lot of thought into making sure this kit was filled with affirmation! Each one of your own personal designs is outstanding!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteLindsey...thank you for this amazing kit! Your cards are simply sensational, love each and everyone of them. But that sweet balloon bouquet steals the show in my opinion, just love all the strings hanging down. Thank you again for all the time you put into making this one fabulous kit.
ReplyDeleteOne super amazing kit Lindsey! I broke a world record making cards, and I swear I can still make more - haven't put away my "left overs" because I still have more ideas! Your cards are gorgeous - I love the balloons with the twine and gold "Celebrate" die cut ! So many winning cards here - the color blocked "you" is eye candy! All wonderful - this is going to be hard kit to top!
ReplyDeleteLindsey, I still don't know how you did it...two out of this world kits in a row! And man you sure know how to make some beautiful cards! I definitely love the congrats card...how neat that you curved the sentiment to match the border...is that some type of snowdrift die? That is really neat! Then the bunch of balloons with the little twine strings are so cute and beautiful at the same time. I was scared to use the little beads, but you rocked them! Loving that sweet elephant, and of course the two little bunnies together with the star background...just adorable :)
ReplyDeleteWOW, Lindsey, you have created the most wonderful cards with this fun kit you've put together!!!! I tried to pick a favorite, but that's too hard - I LOVE them all!!! Would give my two front teeth to win the extra kit!!!! I'm off to enter - never know when luck turns your way, hey!!!!
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What an awesome collection with another of your fantastic kits, Lindsey ... they look so brilliant lined up together! They're all fabulous ... my fave is the colour blocked die cut you ... it's a stunner! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards you have made from this kit
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Your cards are so wonderful. I love all the bright cheery colors.
ReplyDeleteLindsey how you managed to do back to back cards with everything you had on your plate with moving just amazes me! This was such an incredibly fun kit to work with, the cards came together so easily! I don't even know where to start but your first card is a stunner, I love the swooped cut! The way you fussy cut the 'you' I could never, such a perfect border! Amazing colours and so much sweetness. Thank you for the amazing kit! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLindsey, I loved this kit so much and wished I had more time to make my cards. But I'm anxious to do some CASEing--maybe starting with a design like your "YOU" with the color blocks! Just love everything you've created!! Having the little fox hold the world is such a clever touch. The bunnies are adorable and the elephant with her bow is so sweet. I agree about the seed beads--super cool! Now I want to add some to all my shakers, just to hear the great sound. Thanks so much for another fantastic month!
ReplyDeleteHow perfect are this kits?! And your cards... Wow! Love, love each of them. It's always inspiring to stop by your blog!
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