Barbara is our hostess this week and she has chosen Blackberry Bliss, So Saffron, and Bermuda Bay with ribbon for dessert. This card got a little bit away from me. It was a little iffy there for a bit, but I managed to rein it back in. I took the colors and found this Bugaboo image that I hadn't used yet and decided to use SC97. I found some DP that matched pretty well and then made my own plaid for one of the panels. Embossed some clouds on the back panel and decided that some stitched, fluffy white clouds would finish it off perfectly. I've so enjoyed being a guest on the CC team this month. Thanks for having me ladies! And I wish everyone good health and lots of love and happiness in the New Year!
So last year, I started an Excel file that tracked every card I made and where it ended up along with how much I spent on cardmaking and how many prizes I won along the way. Today I start my new 2019 tracking file. But I thought I'd share my stats with you. I made 667 cards last year and I only have 21 left in my inventory. I spent about $1200 in 2018 (eek!) for a cost of $1.77 per card (not bad). And I won about $400 in prizes from various challenges. It was a great year! I can't wait to see my stats for 2019--I bet I can beat that 667 number!
Date: Monday, December 31, 2018 GMT Views: 745
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Proud Fan Club Member Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Mon, Dec 31, 2018 @ 8:39 PM
I am in awe of those stats Jen. That is a whole lotta smiles and love!!!! Your gallery is always a delight to wander through and you've finished the year with another sweet creation, chock a block full of details. Love it!
------------------------------ Susie
Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50359
Tue, Jan 01, 2019 @ 4:46 AM
What a darling card! I really like the bit of handmade plaid...so fun. I'm in awe of your card making stats..WOW...really interesting to hear those. TFS!
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13885
Tue, Jan 01, 2019 @ 7:58 AM
Where to start? First of all, the card! How adorable. I love that upside-down bear floating among the clouds. Your handmade plaid is perfect. You inspire me every week! Thank you for being a guest designer in the Color Challenge this month; we loved having you. And that Excel spreadsheet! What a great idea! Thank you for sharing it; I think I'll give it a try! And last, 667 cards! Wow! Now *that* is really impressive!
------------------------------ Barbara Splitcoast Dirty Dozen My website: Inky Fun SCS Fan Club Member Color Challenge Team Member QFTD215
Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Tue, Jan 01, 2019 @ 1:52 PM
Jen, your card is super adorable... Love the design, the cute little floating bear, your homemade plaid dp.
Wow, 667 cards you made last year - you go girl....
Happy New Year...
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92341
Tue, Jan 01, 2019 @ 3:47 PM
You card is so cute and your created plaid is wonderful. I'm even more impressed how you keep stats on your cardmaking and all that is entailed with your craft.