It's been a wonderful year filled with tons of inspiration from our latest and greatest Design Team! As a formal farewell and good luck to this amazing team, we want to celebrate with a final blog hop. Visit each designer's blog to see their favorite creations from the past year (or a new one!), and, bonus - some have giveaways! - then make sure to come back here and comment on this post for a chance to win the newest Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine lines - 5th & Frolic and Ready Set Go. What a prize!
A little teaser of the projects being shown on the design team blogs:
First on the hop is Piradee Talvanna!
And in case you get a li'l lost, here is the full blog hop list:
Piradee Talvanna
Lilith Eeckels
Cindy Stevens
Amy Heller
Shimelle Laine
Paige Evans
Leah Farquharson
Mandy Koeppen
Melissa Mann
Pamella Brown
Jen Chesnick
Rahel Menig
Michelle Clement
Corrie Jones
Leslie Ashe
Suzy Plantamura
Cindy Tobey
American Crafts
Have fun hopping and don't forget to come back here and leave a comment to win the ultimate prize bundle of the Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic and Amy Tangerine Ready Set Go lines!
We wish all of these amazing and talented ladies the best of luck with all of their future scrapbooking endeavors. Look for final projects from the 2011-2012 team in the Design Team Gallery tomorrow and projects from the new 2012-2013 starting on Monday!









Very nice blog hop. Beautiful prizes.
Posted by: CJ | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:31 AM
WOW!! That was an amazing hop!! Such incredible talent from this team. They are definitely leaving big shoes to fill!
Posted by: Tracey | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:32 AM
I'm sad to see this lovely group of talented women go, but I can't wait to see what is to come from the new team!
Posted by: KatieG | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:37 AM
So nice to hop from blog to blog to see all the wonderfull work Dt members made this year!!
Posted by: Emmanuelle | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:38 AM
You guys are ALWAYS so generous with your giveaways, it makes my heart sing. <3 Thank you, American Crafts, and thank you to the team for ALL the inspiration.
Posted by: chel | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:40 AM
What fun to see all these amazing layouts and projects. LOVE American Crafts materials. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Gina | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:46 AM
so much inspiration!!!! fabulous projects!
Posted by: Danielle Higginbottom-Brown | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:49 AM
I love blog hops, off to visit the design team. Love the new Amy Tangerine!
Posted by: Grace | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:54 AM
The designer team projects are amazing. I will miss this team but look forward to more inspiration from the 2012-2013 design team!
Posted by: Wendy G. | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:55 AM
Oh, I love blog hops, and I love this design team! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Emily | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:07 AM
Wow what a generous giveaway!! Thanks so much for the chance to win these fab collections :)
Posted by: Nathalie Green | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:15 AM
Thank you AC for a wonderful goodbye blog hop, was bittersweet, but fun to see all the fave projects from the team.
Posted by: sandra m. | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:22 AM
Thanks for a chance to win some great stuff.
Posted by: Kelly McDonald | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:26 AM
WOW I've been ready since seeing the peeks at CHA for the Ready Set Go line. So wonderful if I could win it!
So sad to see so many wonderful designers leaving but nice that their own fav's were ours too.! Lots of inspiration in the blog hop. I'm sure the new design team will be just as fabulous.
Posted by: MaryAnn N | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:35 AM
Such a fun blog hop....I found several new blogs to follow and just loved all of the inspiration along the way!! Looking forward to meeting the new team but this one will sure be missed!!!! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!!!
Posted by: tina phillips | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Thank you so much for this blog hop and for all the inspiration you provided us with throughout this year! What an amazing team this is - you have all shown off AC's products in such wonderful ways. Thanks you!
Posted by: Romy | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:12 AM
What a wonderful and inspiring team you have had the past year! Loved the blog hop!
Posted by: Brenna | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:22 AM
Cool blog hop! Amazing projects!
Posted by: Anski | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:22 AM
It was really an amazing year with lots of inspiration. Thank you so much! and thanks for the chance to win. Greetings from Germany, Tine
Posted by: Tine P. | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:27 AM
Just spent some time hopping and commenting as how can you not? Everything is bright and cheerful and the ideas and inspiration are equally so! Thanks for the chance to win a bit of cheer!
Posted by: Julia S | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:30 AM
It was nice to see some works I remember but also something new for me!
And thanks for a chance.
Posted by: kazoulis | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Loved seeing all the favorites of the past years DT. Loved seeing all the AC products. They are so great. I'm a big fan. Good luck to all the ladies. Glad to see some of them return on the new team.Can't wait to see more of all your products on all of these inspiring pages. Bye Irene
Posted by: irene | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:50 AM
AC DT are always inspirational! thanks ladies!
Posted by: trisha | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:59 AM
Thanks so much for the inspiring blog hop! So many talented ladies! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Patricia F | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:06 AM
My dream is to be on the AC DT some day. After looking at these wonderfully talented ladies, I have some serious catching up work to do!
Posted by: Christina | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Really cool projects!!
Posted by: lily | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Love AC and in these talented ladies hands, have seen just how incredible the products can be. Thank you for creating such loveliness.
Posted by: Lora Oliver | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:29 AM
awesome hop! thanks for a great year ladies!
Posted by: Jess Moore | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:31 AM
What a wonderful full of amazing inspiration - can't wait to see what this year brings!
Posted by: Wendy A | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Awesome projects,and what a generous giveaway! Thanks!
Posted by: Michelle Huegel | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:52 AM
loved the blog hop, so much fabulous inspiration.
Posted by: Maggie Greenwood | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Your DT have been an amazing source of inspiration! thank you!
Posted by: Louise | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 11:10 AM
i will be missing the DTs!!!!!
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Posted by: Cheryl Leong | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 11:17 AM
I've really enjoyed the talent of your design team this year! Can't wait to see what's up next!
Thanks for the chance to win your gorgeous lines!
Posted by: Kelly_S_ | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Inspiration inspiration inspiration!! My head is full of inspiration after hopping around. Must... go... to ... my ... scrap room... now!!
Posted by: IngeG | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 11:19 AM
What amazing blogs from an amazing team! So glad I found this site.
Posted by: Kristen | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 11:45 AM
love the old team! Can't wait to see what the new team comes up with!
Posted by: Kim Rogers | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 11:56 AM
The projects were great this last year! Looking forward to the new design team projects too.
Posted by: Shirley K. | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Ahhhh what better way to start out a new year than with a heaping dose of inspiration! What beautiful products and projects...can't wait to see what's in store next! Thank you for such a generous giveaway :)
Posted by: Rachael | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 12:26 PM
What a fabulous hop. So many inspiring layouts from these ladies. Well done. Congrats to those staying another term! Thanks for the hop!
Posted by: Nicole Martel | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Thanks for the amazing hop - a great way to spend a rainy afternoon!
Posted by: julie e | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Thank you for this awesome hop and for this amazing team that was so inspiring. Excited to see what your new team will come up with along this year!
Posted by: Nadege | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Thank you for all the inspiration! Keep on rocking and good luck in all you do!
Posted by: Niina | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 01:05 PM
What an amazing hop that was. Such talented ladies! I just can't wait to see what is to come now!
Posted by: SandraB | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 01:06 PM
oh what fun hopping around and seeing the amazing work by these awesome ladies, looking forward to seeing the new DT work!
Posted by: rhonda nickol | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 01:26 PM
Really enjoyed blog hopping, amazing to see what everyone does and how different they all are. Great inspiration.
Posted by: fiona | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 01:28 PM
Everyone on the blog hop is amazing their work is fabulous and it is a shame to see them go.
Posted by: Siobhann | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 01:32 PM
Awesome group of ladies!! Thank you for the chance to win the Dear Lizzy and Amy Tan lines- very cool prize!
Posted by: Marti Richards | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 01:51 PM
love to see all those inspiration!! Thanks!!!!
Posted by: adriana | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 01:59 PM
Loved seeing everyone's blog and their unique styles. I would love to win Amy Tan's goodies!
Posted by: tammy g | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 02:00 PM
what a great year for AC. I have loved so many of your collections! Cant wait to see what the new team makes!!! The 2 new lines look amazing and I need it all!!!!
Posted by: Sigrun Campbell | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 02:03 PM
Your design teams are always amazing so this should be a wonderful hop :)
Posted by: Fleur Smith | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 02:19 PM
Such amazing projects from an inspirational team!Victoria
Posted by: Victoria | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 02:30 PM
Love the design team members, such an inspiration
Posted by: Christi Parker | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 02:32 PM
Thank you so much for the inspiration! So much talent here. I have new blogs to follow. Thanks AC.
Posted by: Andrea | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 02:52 PM
Your team is just loaded with talent! I love seeing their favorites - reminds me of all the gorgeous lines AC has produced.
Thanks for the hop, and thanks to these ladies for sharing their talent with us this past year. :)
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 03:06 PM
Fun hop. It was great to see all of that talent! Good luck to the new team!
Posted by: Meghan | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Wow, just visited all the Design Team blogs. Such beautiful work to be inspired by! Thanks so much for the chance to win such awesome prizes!
Posted by: Debbie Piercey | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 03:37 PM
Great projects! They are all so talented. Thank you for inspiring me. Dawn F.
Posted by: Dawn F. | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 03:43 PM
What a great blog hop. Loved seeing all the great inspiration.
Posted by: IreneSC | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 03:54 PM
Love AC products and I've enjoyed seeing so many projects produced by your team this year. Shimelle is my fave and she actually has me putting titles on my pages - using Thickers and smaller letters. Amazing.
Robin
Posted by: Robin Walston | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 04:05 PM
What an amazing hop! Such a talented group of ladies! Thanks for a wonderful year!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 04:44 PM
These collections are so amazing, and so is this design team!
Posted by: Laurie | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 04:48 PM
Thickers are cool, Thickers are great, they always fit, no matter the date. :0)
Posted by: Martha strickland | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 05:29 PM
Awesome blog hop. What a talented group. I can't wait to see what the new DT will have in store for us. Best wishes to the old and the new!
Posted by: Bethany Becker | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Awesome! Such a talented group, looking forward to the next! Thanks for the chance to win an amazing prize!
Posted by: Nikki R | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 05:50 PM
love both of those new lines!!!
Posted by: Brooke | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 06:38 PM
Great projects. Will be sad to see this DT go but I'm sure the new DT will have wonderful projects to look forward to!
Posted by: Sacha | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 06:40 PM
Oh my gosh what fun to go through and see all that inspiration!!!! YAY for a chance to win some beautiful AC goodness!!!
Thanks!!!
Posted by: Brigid Christianson | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 06:43 PM
Such a great hop!! :)
Posted by: April W | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 06:54 PM
Really enjoyed the hop. Thanks for a fun year of inspiration and thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Jeannie | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:09 PM
What a talented group of ladies!! I have been extrememly inspired by them all, and wish them the best. Very excited to continue to follow them, and get to know the new team! Thanks so much for the chance to win some of my absolutel FAVORITE new products!!
Posted by: Amanda J | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:11 PM
What an amazing team! Those are big shoes to fill but I'm sure the new team is quite capable, I can't wait to see what they create!
Posted by: Cheryl | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:14 PM
What an amazing hop, so sorry to see some of these ladies moving on but I'm looking forward to another great year of inspiration on the blog. Thank you AC!
Posted by: Shawn Wenrich | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:25 PM
What a fabulous year! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. What a great way to get ready for a new year of inspiration.
Posted by: Kirsten Anderson | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:37 PM
I will certainly miss the talented 2011-2012 AC DT. Thanks for your daily inspiration, Ladies! I'm excited and looking forward to seeing what the new DT creates for us...ready to be inspired.
Posted by: Renee Zwirek | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:37 PM
Great Blog Hop. these ladies are very talented and their layouts and projects are very inspiring. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Kathy R | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:55 PM
So sad to see so many ladies go, but can't wait to see what Monday will bring!
Posted by: keathe s | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 07:55 PM
amazing hop! loved the year of inspiration from these ladies.. many i follow so it wont' be goodbye :)
Posted by: kimberly | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:06 PM
Really enjoyed the teams inspirations. Looking forward to a new year of ideas and fun! -Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:09 PM
I have loved seeing all of these wondeful ladies' work. We will miss them all! Can't wait to see who the new DT includes! :)
Posted by: photochic | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:27 PM
Such amazing inspiration! Can't wait to see what the new team brings too.
Posted by: Cyndee K. | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:27 PM
It's been a great year filled with inspiration from these great ladies! Thank you all for sharing your talent!
Posted by: Heather V | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:47 PM
This was such a great design team! Can't wait to see who's on the next team!
Posted by: kelsey | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 08:51 PM
so many fantastic projects. great blog hop, really so much inspiration. sad to see some of the DT going, but also excited to see what the new members will do.
Posted by: Jennifer | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:07 PM
That was the most inspirational blog hop ever!
I'm searching for some paper to get down all the ideas I've got!
Thanks for a great year ladies!!
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:26 PM
Awesome! Thx for amazing inspiration!
Posted by: Brittany | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:40 PM
What a great blog hop. All the girls will be missed very much. Such great talent.
Posted by: mary s. - aka Big Mamma | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 09:51 PM
I love when others share their creativity for all to enjoy. What a blessing to have such talent!
Posted by: KelseyCl | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:04 PM
What fantastic projects! That will be a hard group to top...but, not pressure on your new design team! ;-)
Posted by: Amy Ulen | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:44 PM
Wishing you all the best! I've really loved and have found lots of inspiration from your cards/projects this past year. Thanks for sharing and Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Amber R. | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:45 PM
What a lovely departing team you have. All have been such fabulous sources of inspiration this past year. I am both looking forward to seeing what things the old team members move on to accomplish and the inspiration I am sure the new team will provide.
Posted by: Brenda Smith | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 10:54 PM
It's really nice to see lots of layouts from the past year! There are such beauties!
Posted by: arjanne | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Such an inspirational blog hop. So many ideas . . . thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Karen Decker | Saturday, September 01, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Wow - so many talented designers. Can't wait to see what the next bunch come up with for the next year!
Posted by: Ronnie Simpson | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 12:17 AM
Awesome inspiration! The designers are soooo talented. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Luna | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 12:40 AM
What a fabulous hop! A lot of talent i tell you in the AC DT! Thanks so much for all the inspiration and the multiple prizes to win along the way!!!
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 01:14 AM
What a fab blog hop! The team are amazing.
Posted by: Stephanie Baxter | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 01:16 AM
Great hop! Especially loved the projects of Piradee, Paige, @@@. And of course I would love to win one of the lines! Thanks for a chance!!
Posted by: SparklinD | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 01:41 AM
un equipo fantastico!gracias por toda la inspiracion!
Posted by: marinag | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 01:41 AM