January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:
November:
December:
This was a fun exercise -- not a piece of ribbon in sight!
Hope your New Year's Eve is safe and fun. I'm recovering from a virus so I expect mine to be quiet! Thanks so much for spending time with me this year.

Thanks for posting these! I'm inspired to do some creating tomorrow!
Posted by: Colleen | December 30, 2011 at 05:31 PM
12 lovely cards! Stay warm and get well soon. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Louise | December 30, 2011 at 07:13 PM
What great art. Beautiful cards.
Happy New Year
Posted by: Jeanne | December 30, 2011 at 07:35 PM
I always enjoy your work but I especially LOVE that card from June - your butterflies are so gorgeous.
Mood after looking at your favorite posts of 2011 - Content.
Posted by: Michelle Mathey | December 30, 2011 at 07:42 PM
Your post is a great reminder of why I am always back to read your blog. You have such great cards! It also helps that I really enjoy reading what you write too. Hope you have a great start to 2012 Joan!
Posted by: Kristie H | December 30, 2011 at 07:52 PM
This is a wonderful collection of cards. I remember seeing and pinning some of them, as the year went by. I hope you have a nice, quiet New Years, and you get well soon.
Posted by: Joyce Mehrberg | December 30, 2011 at 07:53 PM
They are all great! Your coloring is wonderful. I hope you feel better soon and 2012 is a great year for you and your family.
Posted by: Terri Moore | December 30, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Joan, those are all beautiful. Very worthy of a round up post! Have a Happy New Year and best of everything for 2012!
d;)
Posted by: denise:) | December 30, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Yummy. I love the idea of posting a wonderful sample from each month. You must feel accomplished. It's great to see one's work laid out in such a fashion. Every once in a while I pull a few cards out or a set I have made and stand them up and admire them for a few days. Makes me feel accomplished, too.
Posted by: Brenda | December 31, 2011 at 01:28 AM
Great art work. Hope you get better soon.
Posted by: SueB | December 31, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Such a spectacular group of cards. I always enjoy viewing your coloring and design. All of these inspire me, but my favorite is the butterflies card. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you feel better.
Posted by: Kathy W | December 31, 2011 at 08:19 AM
WOW those are some pretty amazing cards! Tried to pick a favorite out of those and just couldn't do it, love them all.
Posted by: Debbie | December 31, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Wonderful cards especially the Feb. sympathy card. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Bev J. | December 31, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Joan, great idea about addressing the envelopes ahead of time! I might copy that idea. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Debbie | December 31, 2011 at 09:06 AM
gorgeous year in review!!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | December 31, 2011 at 09:48 AM
All are gorgeous! Thanks for reminding me of all the beautiful creations you have shared. Hope you feel better today and that you and your family have a happy 2012!
Posted by: Karen V. | December 31, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Thanks for the retrospective! These were some of my favourites too. Hope you're feeling better soon! Best wishes for 2012 :-)
Posted by: Karen | December 31, 2011 at 10:26 AM
All lovely cards, hope your feeling better soon
Posted by: conniecrafter | December 31, 2011 at 11:42 AM
It was great to see a recap of all your lovely work, Joan. I hope you recover quickly. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Posted by: Beth Norman | December 31, 2011 at 11:42 AM
They're all beautiful! Thanks for sharing them again. I hope 2012 is a great one for you and your family.
Posted by: Ann D. | December 31, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Oh, it sure is fun to see your year's worth of beauty all lined up in one place. Thanks. ~ Rose
Posted by: Rose C | December 31, 2011 at 05:18 PM
Not only no ribbon, but no kraft either. :) I've enjoyed where your style has evolved to this year. Your colouring is amazing and I'm glad you've chosen these fantastic pieces to showcase.
Wishing you good health and a happy 2012.
Posted by: Sandra K | December 31, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Wow! Lovely year in review. Thanks for all the inspiration that you provide with your cards! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Judy | December 31, 2011 at 08:44 PM
lovely lovely cards!
Posted by: Paula | December 31, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Beautiful CAS cards! Thank you for sharing them! Happy New Year!
Posted by: LorraineN | December 31, 2011 at 09:49 PM
All so pretty! So glad Susie sent me over!
Posted by: Sue Kment | January 01, 2012 at 12:52 AM
These are gorgeous!! Very nice to see them all lined up here, fabulous inspiration! Love it!
Wishing you a wonderful new year!
Hugs, Wendy
Posted by: Wendy ten Hove | January 01, 2012 at 06:48 AM
Joan, I love looking at your cards. I think that you can do it all. CAS, awesome coloring, great eye for design and a witty writer as well. Sigh. You have the blog I wish was mine :) Thanks so much for taking the time to link up at my blog and happy new year!
Posted by: Karin | January 01, 2012 at 08:28 AM
These are all so gorgeous! Wow - your card from January is my favorite. Thank you for sharing!
Wishing you a year of health, happiness and creativity! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Cheryl (Shestamps) | January 01, 2012 at 02:03 PM
Beautiful, beautiful each and every one. Best wishes for 2012.
Posted by: Lee | January 02, 2012 at 02:29 AM
:) Loved them all and loved them again :))
Happy New Year :)
Posted by: Jaya | January 02, 2012 at 10:12 AM
I am 100% in love when "Joan Goes Botanical" (ohhh that sounds like some kind of episode, haha!) I just love when you color flowers (or fruits!)...My faves are the apple and gerbera daisy cards....oh oh, and the lovely sympathy one! I remember just oooing and ahhing over that one when I first saw it. Just dreamy!!!!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | January 03, 2012 at 04:42 PM
Only just discovered your blog, and I love your style & sense of humour (post about new year resolutions was hilarious!)
Posted by: Karen Cumming | January 04, 2012 at 12:10 AM
I'm so glad you shared these. I love the favorites posts. You do everything so well, from clean and simple, to the more detailed colored designs. I still love the Gerbera Daisies card. That one is outstanding in my memory.
Posted by: Leslie Miller | January 09, 2012 at 11:34 PM