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Friday, December 30, 2016

The 12 Kits of Occasions: December, 2016



It's time for our December 12 Kits of Occasions group post.  Our host this month is Jessica from The Paper Parade and her theme is Christmas thank you.  Just in time, too.  What a fantastic and useful kit theme.  Jessica sent out a wonderful kit with images that ran the gamut from classy and elegant to fun and whimsical.  

Here is a peek at the kit Jessica sent.

Photo courtesy of Lindsey


I made 5 cards using elements from the kit, and have already used some of the cards.  I have oodles of leftovers--lots of good stuff I just didn't get a chance to play with yet.












I still did not use everything that Jessica put in the kit--I still have so many adorable images and elegant patterned papers for another day.

Please visit us over at the 12 Kits of Occasions blog, where you can see a list of all the other designers and click over to their blogs.  

Bittersweet news from me today--this is my last post as a 12 Kits of Occasions Designer.  It is my 60th 12 Kits post, and before that, there were 22 posts with the group that preceded The 12 Kits group.    So many wonderful kits sent and received.  Hundreds of cards made.  Boxes and boxes of leftovers.  I have made so many friends and crafted along with some amazing women.  I treasure the friendships and memories.  But, I have been trying to simplify things and pare down my crafting commitments so I can concentrate more on just crafting whatever and whenever I want.  

I'll still be crafting and blogging, so please continue to come visit.  And the 12 Kits of Occasions group is still going strong.  Check out the group 12 Kits of Occasions blog for all the latest news.



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18 comments :

  1. LynnDecember 30, 2016 at 4:14 AM

    Love your cards Joyce! You have been a wonderful team member!

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  2. I Card EveryoneDecember 30, 2016 at 5:16 AM

    Joyce, I am seeing some very cute cards here, but can't get beyond the sadness I feel at your leaving ... take care, be good to yourself, and oh yes, I will be back! xxoo
    =]

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  3. Kim HegginsDecember 30, 2016 at 5:31 AM

    Joyce....wow! Fabulous cards, love each one of them. Love your sweet snow critters, just adorable. Love your coloring on them too, so cute. Fabulous thank you cards too, love how you used the patterned paper as the background, beautiful. So sorry to see you leave 12 kits but I totally understand. You will be missed!

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  4. MarybethDecember 30, 2016 at 6:14 AM

    Hi Joyce! You made some adorable cards ,I love the one with the skier standing front and center, too cute!
    I do not like change and I am sad you won't be part of the 12 kits but I understand :( You have no idea how much you will be missed!

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  5. Nancy Penir December 30, 2016 at 6:31 AM

    Joyce, ~sigh... what to say? You are an icon in the crafting world, and I adored being a part of a group with you. You cared enough to help me as I started creating cards, and posting them. And I am more than grateful for your tips and comments. Thank you for setting a high crafting standard. Can't wait to see what you do in the future. Loving each card today, especially the sweet skier on the slopes! Hard not to smile at his 'I can do this 'tude! Hugs xxx

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  6. BobbyDecember 30, 2016 at 7:35 AM

    From cute and whimsical to sleek and elegant, you do it all, Joyce. I'm sure the team will miss you but if it means you can do what you love without restraints then you go girl. Looking forward to what you'll do in 2017.

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  7. BirgitDecember 30, 2016 at 10:23 AM

    All your cards are amazing Joyce! As always, I'm so inspired when I visit your blog. 5 years with 12 Kits is astonishing!! You'll truly be missed but so glad I know your IP address. ;0)

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  8. sandieDecember 30, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    Fabulous set of cards, I so love the scenes with the snow capped hills. I can understand you cutting down but it is nice to hear you have made so many friends from this. A very Haply New Year x

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  9. Kathy McDecember 30, 2016 at 2:39 PM

    Classy and elegant, fun and whimsical - you have mastered it all. Have thoroughly enjoyed watching you grow in the card-making arena and wondered how you keep up with everything. You will be missed on the 12 Kits Team postings, but I'll keep spying on your blog. Happy New Year, Joyce, to you and your family! Sending hugs from WA.

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  10. DarnellDecember 30, 2016 at 4:27 PM

    For sure I'll continue to visit you, Joyce, and I understand your decision, although you will be missed on 12 Kits! You've certainly inspired me throughout the years with them and these wonderful cards are no exception! Happy New Year hugs, Darnell

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  11. Lisa EltonDecember 30, 2016 at 5:02 PM

    As always you have given us another array of fabulous cards created from our kit! I like that you broke up the trio of mountains for two cards, good idea. I'm sad you're leaving the group, but I know where to find you and will be stalking you as usual!! HUGS and Happy New Year!!

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  12. Anita in FranceDecember 31, 2016 at 4:39 AM

    Cute penguins and beautiful, elegant and stylish thank you cards, Joyce ... a gorgeous array! What an amazing achievement ... 60 kits of occasions ... and 22 before that ... so much awesome talent! I'll miss seeing your takes on the kit packages ... but completely understand your wish to simplify and be creatively 'free'. I'll be back (of course!!). Hugs, Anita :)

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  13. SharronJanuary 1, 2017 at 7:38 PM

    All are so fabulous, Joyce! The thank you designs with the patterned papers are gorgeous! And I love your wonderfully colored penguins! Hope you have a great 2017. I'm going to really miss you being part of the 12 Kits but totally understand. I'll still be visiting!!

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  14. GerrinaJanuary 4, 2017 at 1:46 AM

    Allways great to see your makes with a kit! Two different styles; the first 2 so funny and the others look so stylish-elegant! No colours that I would easily combine, but boy they do look great on these three! Happy New Year!

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  15. Jeanne J. January 9, 2017 at 7:03 AM

    OMG Joyce! The embossed snowflake background for your down hill snowboarding penguin is out of this world! I love the colors too! Love the elegant gold black and white clean designs here!

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  16. LindseyJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    So glad I still have the penguins left over to CASE you. I couldn't bring myself to say that this was your last post. I kind of was hoping if I just ignored it, it wouldn't happen. I thought of you SO much as I put together my kit. I almost sent you one anyway! You are such an inspiration, Joyce! Hoping this is your best crafty year yet! Hugs to you!

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  17. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 11, 2017 at 7:53 AM

    So many gorgeous and cute cards today Joyce! I have Lways loved to see the kits through your eyes, always so many unexpected designs. I feel a lump in my throats and I read your post today, even though I talk to you pretty much every day! You will be so missed my friend, you were the one who went up to bat to get me on the team six years ago! xoxo

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  18. The Paper ParadeFebruary 11, 2017 at 11:20 AM

    Joyce, I can't believe the stats you posted! Wow, I had no idea we had posted so much during our time in the group! I will miss you so much as a member, but you'll always be a wonderful friend :) You definitely went out with a bang...look at the sweet cards you created! I love the white on white for the penguin skiing cards, and the many thanks one with the patterned paper and gold sequins is stunning!

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