12 Kits of Occasions: January with Kelly and 'A Happy Hello'

We're back with the start of a new year and another exciting reveal by the 12 Kits of Occasions group. This month's hostess is the fabulous Kelly, Gingham Girl and the theme is 'A Happy Hello'--a perfect choice for the start of another year. Unfortunately, on a sad note, two of our very dear members have stepped down to spend more time with their families. While they will both be missed terribly, both Renee Lynch and Kara Vrabel will always be with us in spirit and we hope to see them back when time allows.

I loved Kelly's kit. It was so amazingly easy to work with and I couldn't believe how quickly my cards seemed to take shape. She included wonderful papers and embellishments and the most adorable die cuts. I was especially charmed by the little Lawn Fawn birds. The 'hello' theme is so versatile and as I made my cards I could imagine additional sentiments I could add on the inside as different events occurred. Thank you so much, Kelly, for an awesome kit! Below is a photo that Kelly provided of some of the goodies she sent.

I made six cards and could have made more. The one below started out using a tag and some flower die cuts but I thought it might be too much. So I went back through the supplies and substituted the die cut and bold sentiment with the tiny bird. Now I think it may be my favorite! It's so much fun to play with all the fantastic choices our kits include.

A list of all the participants are on the 12 Kits blog so just click here to start on the blog hop. Kelly also asked two very talented people to be guest designers with us this month and their names and blog links can be found there also.

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Would you like to be a 12 Kits Guest Designer in February?? The theme is BIRDS and we would love to see what wonderful creations you would make with our next kit. Of course, there will be lots of bird related supplies! So how can you enter our little contest? Well, just leave a comment on the 12 Kits blog telling us if you have a favorite bird and whether you do anything special to attract birds to your home--feeders, ponds, etc. The deadline for the drawing will be February 4th! There will be a random drawing and the winner will have their kit mailed ASAP!

Thank you so much for spending some time with us today. Hope you enjoy the hop!!

Sharron

12 Kits of Occasions: September "Celebrating Halloween"

It's that time again! The last day of each month is when the 12 Kits of Occasions group reveals what everyone made with this month's kit. And this month is full of lots of fun and spooky Halloween projects! Our hostess is Kim, Cupcakes, Cards and Kim. Halloween is a very favorite holiday for Kim and she always posts the best cards and projects. So if you're looking for some inspiration for this year's projects, be sure to check Kim's blog during October.

But today is the day to check the 12 Kits creations. Here is a peek from my card that you can find over on the 12 Kits of Occasions blog here. You will also find links to all the other blogs plus a photo and list of the supplies that Kim included in our kits. Wow, they are awesome!! And this month we have a special Guest Designer, Darnell from djkardkreations. I can't wait to see what great things she has made plus you never know what fun little tidbits she might share with you when you drop in at her blog.

Well, Halloween is a lot about the candy but also those 'creepies' that jump, fly and screech in the night. So come with us on our Halloween Hop! Hope you have a spooktacular time!!!!

Loved this paper and those great die cut spiders. I had so much fun with my card that I made a bookmark to match! The eyes are Orange Peel Stickles. I also added sentiments from Hocus Pocus and Cicely at Halloween sets by Waltzingmouse Stamps.

Thanks, Kim---you kit was amazing! I loved playing with all the fabulous papers, die cuts and sentiments. And as is usually the case with all our kits, there are still plenty of supplies to make even more Halloween goodies. So you never know when additional creations may show up over on the 12 Kits blog!!

Wishing everyone a fabulous Fall and a Happy and Safe Halloween!

Sharron