2010 Top Ten

Hey everyone,

Well, I haven't blogged in a really long time. To be honest, I haven't created properly for a long time either. Just not been in the mood. [sigh] Let's hope that changes in 2011!

Anyway, quite a few of my blogging friends are taking part in a blog hop showcasing their Top Ten cards of 2010, so I thought I'd join in! So here are my Top Ten creations this year. You can click on any of the images to see the original post:

10. Wishing You Sunshine

I'm starting with a card that really kicked off my 2010! I created this for the last Raspberry Suite Colour Challenge that was on Dawn McVey's blog and I made The Spotlight!! I really like the CAS nature of this card and that it came together so easily!

9. You Are My Sunshine

This card was a lot of fun to make and I got to play with felt and cork! Love the colours on this one - and it was showcased in the August Papertrey Newsletter!!

8. Damask Rose

A card that I submitted for publication that wasn't picked up, I love the shape of the card (the right edge matches the shape of the rose) and the simplicity of the design.

7. Eat Cake!

Love the colours on this one!! All the elements came together perfectly - *and* it was picked as a runner-up for Lisa Johnson's Poppy Seed Challenge!!

6. Celebrate Today & Every Day

This card was a real labour of love (about 6 hours I think!) and was my first foray into a vintage style. I love the soft colours and how, after all the effort and trials in putting this together (see the blog entry!) it ended up being a card that I really loved.

5. Birthday Cupcake

I created this card for my friend Chrissie's birthday and it was so cute and fun that I didn't want to give it away!! Love the hot pink and black - and the cupcake of course!!

4. {Sweet Fabulous You}

Another vintage creation, I loved building up a custom background and putting together my own sentiment from different stamps from Say It With Style. And the punctuation - love it!!

3. There's Nothing Better Than A True Friend

Truly proud of this card. One of my only ever CASEs (and only because the challenge was to CASE!) ended up being something I put my own spin on and still showcased my own style.

2. Happy Birthday Dawn!

I love this uber-fun card I created and sent to the one and only Dawn McVey for her birthday! Dawn loved it too so there's no greater validation in my book!!


and finally ...

1. Live, Laugh, Love


This card is truly my greatest achievement. Everything custom-created and put together, a *real* labour of love (about 8-10 hours easy when you factor everything in!), and a truly vintage card that holds pride of place in my bedroom. I just love every single thing about this one!!


Well, thank you for stopping by my creative journey of 2010. I hope I can bring you more cards next year than I did this year, and I really hope to get published next year. For one reason after another I couldn't give my all to crafting in the last few months of this year - and I really want to put that right as soon as!! I hope you enjoyed looking through my Top Ten and would love to have your comments!!

Wishing you all the best for a truly happy and prosperous New Year,

Taheerah xx