Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Seasons Giving Blog Hop!!


I have the wonderful opportunity of being a part of this year's Seasons Giving Blog Hop!  I`m participating so I can say a big "thank you" to all my loyal blog readers -- some who have been there since the beginning and others who have just recently become followers.  By far the best part of this wonderful, card making community are the wonderful cyber freinds I have made, some of whom I have had the joy of meeting in person - double joy!  Big hugs to you all, and I look forward to sharing 2015 wtih you :)  


Here is the prize I am giving away:

$30 Gift Certificate to Verve Stamps
MFT Sun Ray Die-namics
Simon Says Stamp Full Card Bubble Die
Simon Says Happiness Is Stamp Set
Zva Creative Self Adhesive Pearl Flourishes
Recollections Mulberry Paper Mini Rose Pack
Making Memories Autumn Splendor Paper Pack
Taylored Expressions Tiny Twinkies
Making Memories Box of Heart Shaped Clips
Box of Blue Gingham Brads
Two Packages of Dimensionals
Package of Four Charms

The winner of the contest will be announced on January 8th.

There are 18 companies and 114 designers participating in this year's giveaway! You can visit a few or visit them all for your chance to win their giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment! 
























































































Marisa Ritzen (you are here)
























In order to qualify for my draw, simply leave a comment telling me your favorite memory of 2014 or your favorite book. 

If you are new to my blog, feel free to scroll down to see my "Best of 2014" posts and if you like what you see and are interested in becoming a follow, you may do so via Feedburner, Feedly, Bloglovin, Google+, Networked Blogs or Pinterest.  Links are on my sidebar should you be interested. You do not have to become a follower to be eligible for the prize.

Thanks so much for popping, and best wishes for a fabulous 2015!






223 comments:

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Wanda Cullen said...

My favorite memory by far was the birth of our first grand child! There's just nothing like giving squishy hugs and kisses to a baby! :-) Blessings to you in 2015 and I look forward to continuing to follow your creativity!

Becky Selecman said...

Am happy to have discovered your blog via the blog hop. LOVE the Christmas cards. Can't wait to investigate the rest of your posts! BQBecky@aol.com

cdoggett01@yahoo.com said...

My favorite memory from 2014 took months to achieve...I lost 60+ pounds and I loved the responses I got from people. Thanks for the chance to win such a generous prize! HNY!

Unknown said...

My favorite memory of 2014 was my graduation from college, finally! I've been working on my bachelor's for years and finally got it completed! It was such a huge accomplishment for me, that it overshadows all other memories. :)

JoAnn said...

Wow, you are so generous and so many wonderful bloggers and companies participate in this blog hop. I loved all your year in review posts. Yours cards are all wonderful.
It was a rough and sad year for my family but my favorite memories are times spent with family. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, even though I fell the day before and fractured my right arm. My daughters had to cook Thanksgiving dinner (with my supervision. Ha!) as everyone comes to our house for major holidays.

Claire Broadwater said...

Your work is gorgeous! Great inspiration! Happy New Year and thank you for the chance to win the blog candy! XX

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fun blog candy! This is a great start to 2015 - can't beat a chance to win something - off to hop.

Queenie Jeannie said...

My favorite memory of 2014 is a tie for all the "travel adventures" we went on while here in Europe!

I hope you have a happy and blessed new year! :D

JoAnn said...

Hi Marisa. Glad you are participating in the blog hop. I love visiting your blog. Thanks for all the inspiration you share.
Have a Blessed and Happy New Year.

Kristie Goulet said...

Happy New Year!!! Thank you for the chance to win!

mamablitger said...

Oh Marisa.. What a fab give-away... Gosh would love to win these goodies...lol
And wanted to wish you a Happy New Year.
You wanted us to send a comment on what made us happy or fave book.
I would love to mention my fave book rigt now is by Jussi Adler Olsen. ( kvinden i buret ). It's a Danish author but I know he has been translated into several languages.
Recommended !!! Lol
Thanks again.
Sending hugs Monica... spain

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

My favourite memory is this Christmas just gone and the wonderfully warm feeling of being around my family. Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful prize! :-) Happy New Year and hugs from Oxfordshire, UK! x

Larisa said...

Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
Happy New Year!

Sandy said...

I really enjoyed your year in review. You are so good at making the sentiment the star of the card.

cm said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR, Marisa! What a wonderful give-away you're offering; yet more testament to your immense spirit of generosity! Wishing you and your family an abundance of blessings in 2015. Thank you immensely for your support during our family's most recent experience; heart-warming!
~c

Darlene Gabriel said...

Marisa, what a generous giveaway. I always enjoy visiting and seeing your wonderful creations. I know I haven't been around for a bit (life and its craziness have interfered)but I'll be seeing more of you in 2015. May this new year be a very blessed one for you and your family.
Some of my favourite memories of 2014 involve the many family weddings I attended. Time spent celebrating with family is always precious to me.

Barbra said...

Enjoying the hop! Thanks for the chance to win!

Becky said...

Happy New Year Marisa! Your cards are stunning.. So glad I had a chance to hop by here today.

Rubeena I. said...

what a great prize! happy new year :) my fave memory of 2014 was the day I met my significant other <3

Bridget said...

Marisa, I love your style with Verve especially! My favorite memory of 2014 is a fun holiday in Portugal with my son. Happy new year, I hope that 2015 includes a lot of fun and fabulous crafty time for you!

Melissa said...

I have great memories of time spent with friends for various activities. 2014 was a fun year but I'm ready for big changes in 2015!

ABK Enterprises said...

Happy New Year 2015! So looking forward to all your new creations for this year. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Lucinde | Lucilight said...

Happy new year! Thanks for a chance to win :)

Lynne in NI said...

Wow, what a fabulous giveaway!
My favourite memory of 2014 is our holiday to Cornwall.
Off now to check out your favourites ... Happy New Year :)

Rollingrobin said...

Happy New Year! Love what you do...such an inspiration! My favorite memory from 2014 is time spent with my Mom who is 84. Precious!

Shelly said...

Happy 2015! My favorite memory of 2014 is when we bought our first home!

TheWinstonFamily said...

Happy New Year! Thanks for a chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Love your cards, so clean and bright. Love your ideas and layouts. Thank you.

Tammy Nyenhuis said...

Happy New Year! My favorite memory of 2014 is becoming a Close To My Heart sales rep. Your cards are always so gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win?

Unknown said...

Happy new year! What a generous prize package! I'm a teacher, so one of my favorite memories is when a class came together for a stimulating discussion -- the students took over and I was able to just listen and learn from them. So gratifying! Thanks for the chance to win.

Barb said...

great giveaways
memory was visiting South Africa

Annette Allen said...

Happy New Year and thanks for sharing.. favorite memory is moving into my new home.. :)

Sharon said...

what a fabulous prize - thanks for the chance to win. Favorite memory of the year - visiting with a sister I had not seen for several years.

Nikki said...

Fantastic Candy and my fave Memories are we finally got walls and doors up in our place and I had a little corner to craft away without tons of dust :)
Happy New Year & thanks for the chance hugs Nikki

Jenny Cottam said...

Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway. Your cards are amazing. My favourite memory of 2014 was getting my little Westier, Barney
Jenny C

Super Jen said...

We had grandparents at Christmas for the first time ever! What a terrific idea! Happy New Year!

JPScraps said...

Favorite memory....the birth of a new great niece. Happy New Year!

Joy S. said...

Favorite new Christmas book...Cosmic Christmas by Max Lucado. Love your work!

choman9912@aol.com said...

Favorite memory from 2014 is the birth of my newest grandchild (its been 5 years since the last baby). Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful prize.

Queen Mary said...

Marisa, what a very generous giveaway! I love that this giveaway is taking place during the 12 days of Christmas -- so old fashioned! Favorite memory? Favorite book? Believe it or not I'm a rabid reader so choosing one is more difficult than you might think. I've been unemployed so I've been ordering them from the library and one I bought even having read it is Jesus by James Martin, SJ. It's his story of his pilgrimage through the Holy Land -- he's a Catholic priest (the author of course, not Jesus) -- and he writes about what it was like for him to make the pilgrimage and he throws in some theology as well. I bought it because I think it's worth reading again and again; I think different aspects will be meaningful different times I read it. As for memories, my father died in July; July 27, the 43rd anniversary to the day of his own father's death. My dad never got over my mother's death two year's earlier and he suffered mentally as well as physically during those two years. He prayed often for God to take him, he refused the last part of the Last Rites of the Catholic Church -- the healing part of the Sacrament -- he kept trying to distract the priest but I knew what he was doing, his mother had done it, dad would pretend he was confused and the poor priest would try to bring dad back to the prayers. His funeral was a wonderful party with friends from years and years ago -- my adult kids were so surprised and gratified by seeing people from so long ago.
Probably more than you wanted or expected, but there you have it! A book and a memory.
Love, Mary

Beth F. said...

Thanks for the wonderful chance to win! Happy New Year!
Beth
Beth's Beauties
bfiscus[at]nntc[dot]net

Janelle said...

Thanks so much for years of inspiration on your SCS and Monday Mojo posts. I so enjoy your style!
Favorite memory of 2014: Two teen grandsons became believers in Jesus at summer camp.

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

My favorite Memory? Taking the kids to Disneyland. My favorite Book is the one I'm reading now, "gone girl". Thanks for the chance to win a fabulous prize!!! hollysilva911@hotmail.com

Lisa said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win an awesome giveaway!! Happy New Year :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
indymermaid(at)gmail(dot)com

Christine said...

This year has been full of special memories as we travel through my son's senior year of high school. I love that he is enjoying himself to the fullest and lives in a God-honoring way.

jan metcalf said...

My favorite memories of 2014 are the incredible sights along the Mediterranean sea, from a trip of a lifetime. So grateful to get the chance! Happy New Year to you!

Carol said...

Thanks for a great blog hop and some fun inspiration!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Doris said...

My favorite memory--my son's wedding. His bride spent a year planning a wedding ceremony and reception that was a total reflection of the two of them--no pointless pomp, circumstance or airs at all!

Sharyn Polesel said...

Wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win. My favorite memory - seeing the awe and excitement in my grandchildren's faces at Christmas.....it's priceless!

Pammejo said...

Have a wonderful and creative New Year!!!! TFS and being apart of a fabulous hop.

Mary-Anne V said...

My fav. memory was my husband calling me from the hospital and telling me our son made it through emergency surgery just fine. Thanks for all your wonderful posts. Happy New Year! jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com

barbara said...

favorite memory is my daughter getting engaged,.

Jessica Pascarella said...

Thanks for being a part of this fun hop! Best wishes for 2015! Happy New Year!

craftylady1952@gmail.com said...

My favorite memory of 2014 has to be my son's wedding. It was so much fun working with my soon to be DIL getting ready for the shower and wedding. I painted over 50 shower prizes for giveaways and about 130 wine glasses that were used as shower favors. The wine glasses were painted with different size polka dots in the wedding colors with the bride & groom names & wedding date around the bottom of the glass. They were all the rage at the shower. Now we are looking forward to a new grandchild that is sure to be our highlight of 2015. Thank you for all your inspiration you give on your blog which gets us motivated to make cards and craft our art. And thank you for the opportunity to win this most generous giveaway.

Unknown said...

Actually this Xmas_ I made ornaments for the immediate family with skeleton keys my grandfather had. With a key fob with my grandparents address,ribbon, rusted bells all dipped in Crystal glitter. Made everyone choke up!. Thank you for sharing and really hope to win

Memories by Manda said...

My favourite memory from 2014 would be the trip to Italy I did with my mum - particularly sipping a Medi in Venice!
Email: memoriesbymanda AT gmail DOT com

Mary Holshouser said...

Enjoyed your "best of" post. I will be back. You have some great projects.
thanks for sharing
happy new year

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

My favorite memory for 2014 will be my cousin (who can not have children) being able to adopt two wonderful little boys (brothers) that she and her husband has been a foster parents to. I am so very happy for them.

Happy New Year!!

resatwo at sbcglobal dot net

McStamper said...

My favorite memory from 2014 is seeing my oldest grandson's HS graduation. He is so dear to me and it was sad and happy. Thanks so much for your fantastic giveaway.

Beverly Sager said...

Marisa, I scrolled down to check out some of your work and it is beautiful! I like that your creations are clean & graphic, and you have great use of color. So I signed up for emails - looking forward to seeing more!

Brenda Lee said...

I'm happy to be a follower. I wish you the very best in the New Year. Looking forward to another fabulous year with you. My fondest memory from the past year is finally getting my ChFC designation (Chartered Financial Consultant). It only took almost 5 years!!! LOL!!! I felt a huge accomplishment with that designation. I'm a workaholic and take my career seriously but I love balancing my work with my card-making hobby.

JennyH said...

Favourite memory - new Kelpie puppy Maya, a handful but delight to have around.
Thanks for the chance to win this lovely pack of goodies, I am following you via email so I can come back after this huge blog hop and see what other lovely things you have created : )

Carolee McCaslin said...

I love your blog and all the wonderful inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies:)

Ruthie said...

My favorite memory of 2014 is going to The Wisconsin Dells with my children and grand children this past summer. Happy New Year and thank you for a chance to win.

Audrey L. said...

My favorite memory of 2014 was our amazing family trip to Orlando. During the trip my husband took me to the Ritz Carlton for our anniversary for dinner and it was amazing! Thanks for being a part of the hop!

paperpapier said...

my favourite 2014 memory was winning winning several layout challenges with awesome prize packs! Now I can create more layouts with the crafty goodies received.

Ying said...

My favorite book would have to be "The Historian" by Elizabeth Kostova.
redxying(at)hotmail.com

theCook said...

A very generous giveaway! My favorite book of 2014 was Robin Hobb's "City of Dragons" (after I had read all the previous books in the series in the past years).

Irene said...

What a generous gift! Thanks for participating and Happy New Year!

Unknown said...

My favorite memory of 2014 was my beautiful friend's wedding. We crafted the whole thing and it was such fun! Here's to 2015!

joybear said...

Love your blog! My favorite memory was hiking with family. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize package!

Unknown said...

I found you site while looking for sympathy card ideas for a neighbor who lost her niece to cancer. I love your designs.
My favorite memories of 2014 are of watching my husband and son as they walk with the Lord. After being baptisted in the ocean, it's amazing to see how the Lord has worked in their lives. It's such a huge contrast from their past lives. I see the work of our Savior Jesus Christ in them each and every day.
Thank you for letting my share my memory.
Sandy K

D.Ann C said...

My favorite memory was actually getting to surprise my parents on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Thanks for the chance to win!

Bajalizzy said...

Love those gingham brads. Fav Memory 2014: hubby took me to Sedona for my b-day :)

Teresa Doyle said...

After a sneak peek down the page I found a 'pinner' thus, HAD to subscribe. Can't wait to check out your other work. TFS!

nattyboots said...

Thank you for your lovely blog and creations and for the chance to win your prize

nattyboots said...

I cant seem to be able to leave my comment so will try again...
Thank you for your lovely blog and inspioration and the chance to win your great prize .

Susie said...

My favorite memory from 2014 was having my brother and sister in law visit us. You have an awesome giveaway and I thank you for the opportunity to win it!! berkerster at gmail dot com

Karen Day said...

Happy New Year, Marisa! I love seeing your Verve & Mojo posts :o) My favourite memory was touring through Banff with my husband!

Jen Carter said...

Happy New Year! I hope you have a wonderful 2015! My favorite book that I read this year was anything by Denise Hunter. She was new to me and I read many of her books this year and loved them all!

Rachel said...

my favorite memory was falling asleep on a big hammock in the catskill mountains with my husband and our dogs :) it was just so peaceful! thank you for a chance to win... Happy New year!
-Rachel
rwkrafts.com

NatQuebec said...

Thanks a lot fofor à vhance to win.

stampingandstitching said...

Happy New Year Marisa! My favorite memory of 2014 is finally getting to meet and spend lots of fun time with a friend I made through card making - we live about 4,000 miles away from each other! Thanks so much for the chance to win such an amazing prize:)

Dahlene Henrie Spencer said...

Fun blog! Great giveaway and my favorite 2014 happening was I lost 42 pounds! dshenrie@hotmail.com

Fairy Lora said...

Marisa Happy New Year ! Thanks for the chance to win!

snazzyjj said...

I love your style, you use pattern papers and embellishments so well. My favorite memory was grow in his FTC (robotic) group. It has been amazing.

Carisa said...

oh how fab! My favorite book ever is The Noticer or anything by Andy Andrews. Happy New Year!

Heather said...

What a fabulous prize pack!! Thanks for the chance to win. My youngest had to have surgery in January to remove her adnoids and tonsils and have tubes put in her ear. My favorite memory of this year is when she started to hum again when she was eating. It was then we knew the surgery was successful and she was actually enjoying eating again. A simple thing, but very special to us.

nancy carroll said...

Happy New Year, thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous prize. My favorite memory was going and spending time with my son at Christmas, he and I did a project of Faux painting on his home together, I don't often get this quality time with him since he moved in 2006, this was such a blessing, I hope you have such a wonderful memory also (btw, also had so much fun with my Grandson, but something was magical about the time with my son.)
nance459 at yahoo dot com

Ruth G said...

Wishing you a wonderfully happy and inspired year ahead!

I read Out of Oz this year and I think that might have been my favorite read, although I read so many good books this year I could have picked any of them!

Brithzi said...

Happy 2015! My favorite memory from 2014 has to be finally going to Disney World (I had been wanting to go since I was 19)--I finally made it to celebrate my 62nd b-day and early 40th Anniversary--my hubby's gift. Thanks for a chance to win your giveaway.

Maria said...

Hi,My favourite memory this year was to meet up with my half-brother for the very first time and not just the once but twice,that was fabulous !
( he live in north of Sweden and I in the UK :-) )
Thank you for the chance of winning
Happy crafting new Year!

Olga Direktorenko said...

Fantastic prizes! Thanks for a chance to win and have a fabulous year!

pocketofsun said...

Happy New Year. Favorite book of all time "The Giving Tree"

StampinLouie said...

Nice giveaway. Thanks for sharing.

cathy said...

My favorite memory of 2014 is the day my daughter got married! My favorite book is a harder pick- I guess I will go with The Fault in our Stars.
cdgalloway@ameritech.net

artiql8 said...

My fave book is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Happy New Year!

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Happy New Year! I really LOVE your work! Thanks so much for being part of this awesome blog hop!!

SoKat said...

2014 was an awesome year. One daughter graduated from graduate school and engaged. Another pursuing her second degree and I beginning retirement. Yep, very good.southernbubbles@gmail.com

Iris said...

Great prize. My favorite memory of 2014 is finding out that I am going to be a grandmother (twice) this coming Spring.
isoscia@aol.com

Lieve said...

Happy, healthy, creative New Year !
A favourite memory ? Just everytime someone says "thank you" and let you know they appreciate a selfmade card you gave them.
Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway.

JanR said...

I scrolled down to see your In Review posts. All the cards are just fabulous but I especially love the Dad Birthday one. My fave memory is just all those little ones that I've made with my kids. Thanks for the chance to win! :-)

Dave and Pam said...

Thank you for your generosity! And Happy New Year!!

Pamela Burke
nc2004@hotmail.com

Sally K said...

Happy New Year! My favorite memory is going to Disneyland this summer with my family.

lindaplus3 said...

My favorite memory is when all my children and grand children came for the 4th of July cookout and it was such a wooooonderful time,,,you have some yummy prize candy,,I am keeping my fingers crossed,,, tyvm :),,!!!!

ellyscard creatief said...

Lovely giveaway,thanks for the chance.
Gr Elly
http://ellyscardcreatief.blogspot.ro/

terrie said...

Happy New Year
Thanks for a great give away
My Christmas a great one with family..

Linda D said...

I enjoyed looking at your blog this cold winter day. Really like your work!

Anonymous said...

My favorite book? That's fun and unique! I'm a big mystery fan, so I read a Scandinavian thriller called The Boy in the Suitcase, and it was really a fantastic book and made me a fan of Scandinavian literature!

Kim Faucher said...

I always love seeing your beautifully layered cards!!!

Rose Santuci-Sofranko said...

My favorite memory just happened in December...I was reunited with my sister and my nephew after 4 years! My goal is to actually find all my craft supplies and get them organized so I CAN use them, lol! Thank you! Such "lovelies" on this Blog Hop! God bless you and yours in 2015 and always! {{HUGS}} ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com

KFlaherty said...

OH! You make such beautiful cards, I can't believe I haven't found you before now! Well, I'm now a follower so I won't miss anything. Thank you for the wonderful prize package you've put together for one of us to win - it's very generous of you. Happy New Year!

Sue D said...

Favorite memory of 2014 was the birth of my 6th grandchild which eased the pain of losing my mother the day before.
Thanks for the chance at this wonderful giveaway.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Marie Maurrasse said...

Oh there are so many... The one that stands out most is Christmas dinner with close friends.

Lindarub said...

Going away a few days with my mom and daughter. Thanks fofor chance to win.

Amy C. said...

Happy New Year! I wish you the best in your crafting endeavors and thank you for the generous giveaway.

Beverly Perdue said...

Hi Marisa! My favorite memory of 2014 is this summer when we had a family vacation. Our boys are grown now and it has been difficult to get together. We had a wonderful time and I will cherish that memory forever. Thanks for all your inspiration this past year. I have visited your blog many times. Thanks also for the chance to win a fabulous prize. Hope you and your family have a blessed 2015.

truddabellz said...

My favorite memories are rather bitter sweet ones of my Dad whom I lost a year ago on Jan 1st 2014 minutes into the new year. I have found myself grasping at as many and all the good memories I had to my dad throughout the years. Being miles away when the sudden death happened and not having had a recent visit with him before he past has rather haunted me with massive guilt. So, thank goodness for those good memories to get me through the year. I am hoping that 2015 will be a better year. Happy New Year!

Beatrice Lawson said...

Wow, that prize looks amazing, fingers crossed and thank you! Have a great 2015, I love your blog and have been a follower for a while.
My favourite book was the much awaited Scott Lynch's Republic of Thieves (I read a lot of fantasy, and he is the master of them all.)

Houses Built of Cards said...

What a sweet giveaway! So many memories of 2014...one of my favorite was taking our girls to see Grand Canyon for the first time - so amazing to see their faces! Happy New Year!!!

housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

Monika/Buzsy said...

Fantastic give-away Marisa. You are so generous! Wishing you a very creative 2015.

pam br said...

I'm having so much fun meeting new people / blogs and hope you have a happy 2015!
pamreznick AT gmail DOT com

D- said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win some goodies. I saw some yummy Verve goodness in your 2014 favs.
My fav book is anything by Jonathon Keller.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Kellianne said...

My favorite memory of the past year was probably just the snuggling days with my baby - who is growing so fast!! I love your cards. I'm so happy I found your blog through this hop. I'm hoping to find your name on pinterest so I can pin a bunch of your creations!

Kris in Alaska said...

Such a fun blog hop! Happy New Year!

Lisa H said...

Thanks for the chance to win. =) My all time favorite book (from childhood) is Swiss Family Robinson.

Heather said...

happy new year!!! Bring on 20151!! Thanks for the chance.
Heather
heifer21 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Sherry Butcher said...

Happy New Year and my this year be better than last! Love the cards and giveaway too. TFS.
avonsherry2003@yahoo.com

New Creations said...

What a fantastic creations, glad to be here and found you through this amazing blog hop). Subscribed through email.
Thanks for the generous giveaway, would love to win for my creations as I started card making as last year!
Wishing You A Very Happy, Creative, Healthy & prosperous New year!

Annheidel said...

Hard to narrow down a fave memory, but our holiday open house this year was really fun and we had over a hundred people come! I'm so glad I didn't run out of food. :) Thanks for the chance to win!

Kari V. said...

My favorite memory of 2014 was having ALL my kids home for Christmas...that hasn't happened in four years!! Happiest New Year!

Patty said...

Oh Wow!! I see some Simon Says & Dienamics tucked inn that blog candy!! Love their products!! My favorite memory of 2014 is my son becoming engaged. Thought he would never find somebody to spend the rest of his life with!!

Krista's Paper Cafe said...

Thank you for participating in this and and the opp to win a fab prize. My fav memory is a no-brainer. My 10 yr son, who has done no extra-curricular activities to date, was in a play. He was fabulous and a joy to watch (all 27 times)!
Thank you and Happy New Year.

jennifer mitten said...

I love your blog and visit to see your beautiful creations! Have a wonderful 2015!

Carol said...

Wow what a great giveaway to start the New year.

Cathy Weber said...

My favorite memory...the birth of my first grandchild...sweet baby Jaxon on Nov 29th! What a great and very generous giveaway! Thank You!

Nana Griffin said...

My favorite memory for 2014 was the time spent with my grand daughter this summer.

Susies Cue said...

My favorite book was Queens Gambit by Elizabe3th Fremantle

emeraldmaz said...

My favorite memory of 2014 was at Christmas. My hubby gave me a metal detector..something I've wanted since I was a kid. I know I told him, but never thought he would get me one. So suprised! and we had no snow on Christmas, so I took it out in the yard and found my first nail :) It is in my jewelry box as a great keepsake!!! emeraldmaz@yahoo.com

Brandi R said...

A favorite memory is tough to pull. So many over the past year. The most current would have to be Christmas with my family. It was the first in a very long time that my Husband was overly excited for. He did a lot of craft shopping for me and was just all giggles come Christmas morning ♥

Thank you for being a part of this hop and all the inspiration that you give. May you have a very happy and Blessed new year!

Iryna said...

2014 was very hard for me...i had too many bad memories(((hope for better in 2015

Unknown said...

What a giveaway - thank so much for the opportunity. My best moment in 2014 is my wedding! My favourite book is Gifts of Imperfection, Brene Brown - wow!

Lisaerica said...

Hello, I peeked aroung your blog and love your cards but my favorite one is the white one with the vellum trees and snowflakes. New to your blog and now a follower. Love this blog hop, not just for the fab giveaways but all the new blogs I'm finding along the way. Lots of great inspiration. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

Viktoriya said...


What an amazing prize, thanks for the chance to win!

Neva Cole said...

My favorite memory is our trip to Colorado this year. Also made a wonderful mini album for DH and son to record their sailboat race!

Margaret said...

My favorite memory of 2014 was our beach trip with my 4 grandchildren...never a dull moment when they are around. Thanks for the opportunity to win an awesome prize.

Gretchen Wilson said...

This has been a fun weekend of jumping and jumping. Have enjoyed meeting designers I hadn't met before. YFS

Andrea Murdock said...

my fave memory is our family from Ireland joining us over Christmas

Sharon said...

Hi: A fond memory is having my daughter, her husband, and my grandson join us for two weeks in Florida. He was 18 months old at the time and just discovering how to play in the sand. He loved the beach birds too! It was joy watching him.

Thanks for the chance to win and happy crafting in 2015

Unknown said...

Your cards are beautiful. Enjoyed scrolling through your "best of 2014" post. I hope you have a fabulous 2015. Thanks for a chance to win.

cma21317 said...

Surprising my father on his 80th birthday with a visit. We were talking on the phone as usual Monday nights. He is in AZ I am in IL. While we were talking I walked out on the patio. He still kept talking on the phone so funny!

DMcKelvey said...

My favorite memory of 2014 was the 2 cruises we went on in the Caribbean. We had such a great time just sailing and relaxing. Thanks for participating in the blog hop and giving us a chance to win a great prize.
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Наталья Деева said...

pleased to meet you, just super small presents,) happy new year! subscribe.)
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mrlcidra54 said...

Happy New Year and thank you for the opportunity to win such wonderful prizes. My favorite memory of 2014 was finding out that my mom would be okay after a hip replacement that had her in pain for quite some time. I also love these hops as they are a great opportunity to win sample products to try in new ways and they are also a way to get to know new crafters and their work. Thanks again!

Melissa said...

My favorite memory was our summer Florida family vacation - so many awesome memories made.

Jean Bullock said...

My favorite memory of 2014 is spending time with my elderly parents in Arizona.

Thanks for participating in the hop. Happy New Year to you.

Linda Osterwise, DT said...

Marisa, you have some beautiful work featured on your blog. It's impressive. Have a healthy, happy, and creative New Year.

pattyk said...

going to yard sales with my 3 sisters. thanks for the great giveaway

berryblue said...

Thank you so much for a chance to win a prize! My children are ages 10, 9, and 6...and we still have a nightly (almost nightly) tradition of reading aloud before bedtime. We have read through some wonderful chapter books together. It's hard to pick a favorite from 2014...perhaps one we finished recently called Tuesdays at the Castle.

An'Jenic G. said...

Great giveaway. I'm new to your blog and look forward to your 2015 creations. Happy New Year!

Indy's Designs said...

My favorite memory is trying to walk to a coffee shop in Lake Tahoe...I seriously have no concept of distances when reading a map. Needless to say we didn't make it that day. Then we tried to find it riding bikes. Again no luck...only by chance when peddling around the block...the coffee shop! It was definitely a very good coffee!
Thanks for the chance!
Happy New Year!, Debbie!

Carolee McCaslin said...

My favorite book is Gone Girl. Love your blog:)

Unknown said...

This looks like an awesome prize package that you have put together, I see some great stuff in there and I'd be thrilled to win this! The last book I read in 2014 was called No Man Knows My Name, thanks! janesfilms@yahoo.ca

Kris B said...

Best memory for 2014 is my son's engagement! Thanks for being part of this wonderful hop! Have a blessed 2015!

Amy Martin said...

Wow.. What an amazing prize your are giving away. Thank you for the chance to win it. This year has been a rough one for me. And having a 9 year old son who has had it rough too.. It is hard to choose a great memory.. But I guess it would be here at the end of 2014... That we both made it through this year, together. That is what matters the most. Happy New Year to you.

Unknown said...

I love your white Christmas card, beautiful. My best memory of 2014 was going on a safari in South Africa seeing amazing animals you only see on TV. Thanks for the inspiration and the opportunity to win.

Carolyn Sharkas said...

I have looked around and love what I see, so I subscribed. It's been a rough couple of years for my family. I guess my best memory this past year, was when the doctor told my 25 year old son that he could take off his life vest because his heart was working so much better. Prayers answered. God is good. Thank you so much for sharing.

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zehra said...

MY FAVORITE MEMORY OF 2014 IS THAT i was lucky to go to India and spend time with my family. Being with my brothers and sisters, meeting my parents and holding my niece. so many wonderful moments. Happy New Year, love your work.

loulou said...

I love your work, I especially look forward to your verve creations. My favourite memory of 2014 is a short holiday we took up the coast and the days we enjoyed on the beach with our dogs. Thank you for the chance to win.

Yvonne said...

Love your artwork!!!
Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful give away!

Rox-Ann said...

Happy New Year! Thanks for the chance to win such generous prizes! My favorite memory of 2014 was taking a trip with my hubby to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and ending with watching my grandson swim in USA swim meet. Love my family! roxcrawf@gmail.com

Emily said...

Favorite book is the Bible. Nice website and prize.

Carol from La Crosse said...

I am involved in genealogy, so one favorite memory of 2014 was meeting a third cousin who traveled to Wisconsin from Oregon to join me in some research.

Thanks for being a part of the blog hop. So many exciting new artists to follow.

Happy crafting in 2015!

Unknown said...

I read Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series of books and just finished #21 "Top Secret". What a hoot! Her books always make me laugh out loud!
I was looking around your blog and just signed on because I love your creations! I especially love your vellum snowflake and tree card, wow! I just purchased a tree die set from IOS and might need to make one myself! Thanks for the chance to win some AWESOME products!! Happy 2015!! bswavely60@gmail.com

Cyndee Scholet said...


Yeah! Who doesn't love prizes on a blog hop! Plus, it's good to check out some of the new sites and inspiration out there

Unknown said...

We took my daughter to Kalahari for a one-on-one session with a baby lion and baby tiger. We will never forget it! Thank you for the chance to win! Happy New Year!

nwilliams6 said...

My favorite book was Scarecrow (an old one I picked up at a Thrift store). My favorite memory is a secret I can't tell yet... lol. Hugz to you Marisa - missed you for the last month during my blog break.

mamashops said...

Thanks for a chance to win!

Bonnie said...

Love your blog and look forward to following it. Thanks and God Bless.

Wyogem said...

Do scrapbooks count as books? If so, my most recent scrapbook is definitely my favorite. If not, I'd have to think about the love/hate relationship I have with the kid's book "The Giving Tree." It always makes me cry, but I love it anyway.

Unknown said...

Wonderful prize! Thank you for a chance to win :) Happy New Year!

Kathy S said...

Happy 2015! Good crafting days ahead for all.

Juliana T said...

oops..left something out..fav book is Dean Koontz Innocence

Laura West said...

Happy New Year, and thank you for the chance to win!

Michelle golz said...

Thanks for the opportunity my memories are of my family!

Denise Bryant said...

What an awesome prize package! Thanks for the chance!
The high point of 2014 for me was the trip I took to Disneyland in Dec. It was so beautiful to see the park all decked out for Christmas! Still holds all the magic for me as it did when I was a child!

Ann said...

I would be ever so grateful to win your products and take them off your hands.
Mstgane
Ann

Dee said...

love your cards. Happy 2015

Unknown said...

I enjoyed visiting your blog. I love your projects. thanks for the chance to win.

Jackie said...

My favourite memory of 2014 was having my Mother come over for a visit. It was her first Autumn and I loved showing her the wonderful colours of Fall. Thanks for sharing such an incredible prize package! Happy New Year!

Shaughn Woodruff said...

Beautiful cards and your blog is visited often for inspiration, thank you so much and here's to a happy new year!

Fantasmo Crafts said...

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful cards with us and thanks for the giveaway. Happy New Year and can't wait to see what wonderful creations you have in store for 2015!

Unknown said...

Happy and creative new year. I don't have a favourite memory from 2014 sorry ,i am from Greece so you probably don't know our book,let's say the little prince which is global known

Kai Ramos said...

Thanks for the chance to win!
My favorite memory for 2014 is when I first held my youngest child in my arms. Was tiring but oh so worth it!
Happy New Year!

Unknown said...

2014 was a rough year for us but I was proud when our daughter graduated!

Toni said...

My fav book (of 2014), I will go with the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. I adore British wit.

Luv 2 Create said...

I really enjoyed visiting your blog. Loved your card style so I became a subscriber. Thanks for participating in this awesome hop. It is always enjoyable to find fresh inspiration and new blogs. Happy New Year.
Marcie

Tammy Mauer said...

My favorite memory of 2014 was becoming an OB Labor & Delivery RN and actually delivery a baby!! I have had the best and most blessed year ever but I think this was the highlight. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and for the chance to win some awesome goodies. Blessings to you in 2015!

joy said...

My favorite Christmas memories are those when my dad went into our woods, dug up young spruce trees, brought them into the house and decorated them! He loved putting on all blue lights, family heirloom ornaments and that silver tinsel, one strand at a time. The trees were absolutely breathtaking when he was done. Recalling these trees is a very nostalgic thing for me to do.

Thanks for the chance to win some awesome goodies!

Donna Oates said...

I've always loved your work since I found it thru Verve !

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