Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Top Ten Blog Hop: My Favorite Scrapbook Layouts from 2015



Hello and welcome to the Top Ten Blog Hop where a number of us are showcasing our favorite projects from the past year.  It's going to be a pinning haven for sure!  You should be arriving here from Christine Meyer's blog (which also happens to be the beginning of our hop).

I always have the hardest time picking just ten projects (and I'm not even including my favorite cards this time), but to keep it from getting completely out of control I thought I would pick 12 of my favorite layouts with one for each month of the year.  ;)

January:  Doodlebug Frosty Friends

 February:  Bella Blvd Tiny Tots

March:  A focus on Doodlebug Washi Tape

April:  Pebbles Inc. Homegrown

May:  Doodlebug Back To School
June:  Pebbles Inc. Cottage Living and Happy Day

July:  Pebbles Inc. Americana

August:  Bella Blvd Riley
September: Doodlebug October 31st
October: Doodlebug Daily Doodles
November: Echo Park The Story of Fall

 December:  Echo Park The Story of Christmas
Thanks so much for taking a trip down memory lane with me.  I hope you will check out all the other lovely projects in this wonderful hop!  

You have 23 chances to win an $80 gift card to an online store of your choosing by leaving a comment on each blog along the way.  The contest is open until 11:59 pm CST on January 3rd to give you some extra time to leave your comments. 

Many of us are also giving away extra individual prize on our blogs.  I have a flat rate Priority Box stuffed full of product from American Crafts, Pebbles and a few other companies up for grabs that is valued at over $200.  All I ask is that you use it yourself or pass it on to a friend who could use it (rather than selling it).  Use the rafflecopter below for your chance to win this sweet box.  :)


a Rafflecopter giveaway

 Your next stop in the hop is blog is Cathy Harper's blog.  

In case you get lost, here's a full list of everyone joining in on the hop: 

Mendi Yoshikawa (you are here)
Audrey Yeager

Thanks so much for stopping by.  :)
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77 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 29, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Awesome layouts! Love them all!

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  2. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    I I like the photo circle one best :-) beautiful!

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  3. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    These are all beautiful! I love your style and use of color!

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  4. Sandy RossDecember 30, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    I love the Pretty Boy layout....love the quilted look! All your layouts are fabulous!!!

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  5. Michele KovackDecember 30, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    Love each layout! Love the flower/rainbow one the best!

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  6. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    beautiful pages - I particiularly like "He Holds Her Hand"

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  7. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    Wow beautiful layouts - very impressive! 😄

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  8. Jennifer Matott (Sigmagirl)December 30, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Wonderful projects ! Love the one "He Holds Her Hand"... so clever and eyecatching! Amazing!

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  9. StacieDecember 30, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    I love them all, but the fun washi tape flowers were my fave! Awesome inspiration!

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  10. TinaGAleDecember 30, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    So many beautiful layouts. I love the simple grid ones the best!

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  11. ScrapthatDecember 30, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    I always ADORE your LOs!!! They are always bright and cheerful and they always make me smile!! TFS

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  12. Giorgia RossiniDecember 30, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    I especially love this one: Doodlebug Frosty Friends

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  13. ChocoscrapaholicDecember 30, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    I love all these! But my favorite is August with that sweet kitty!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  14. Miriam PrantnerDecember 30, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    What sweet layouts! Love how colorful and bright they are!

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  15. SteffanieDecember 30, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Love each and every one of your layouts! They are always so bright and cheerful and full of so many fabulous photos! You are truly talented!

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  16. KellyDecember 30, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Beautiful choices, Mendi...love them all!

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  17. LuDecember 30, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Well...Since I absolutely LOVE your style of creating it is very difficult to choose only 1 favorite layout! However, I am especially fond of all the Pebbles ones, lol, and pinned them, but the E.P. December Story of Christmas was the most delicious! Thank you for a chance to win such an awesome prize! My sister & I would share the goodness :) Can't wait to see what you do in 2016! Happy New Year!!

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  18. Mary HolshouserDecember 30, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    All of the layouts are great - they are clean and simple, not overly-fussy. Love that.
    Pretty Boy (August) is probably my favorite. He's a nice-looking cat and the embellishments like the paw print and hearts are great.
    thanks for sharing. I will use the gift if I win your prize - looking forward to seeing what's in the box.
    Happy New Year

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  19. petunia670December 30, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Oh, WOW! I love your style - so bright & fun! I adore the viewfinder page. Happy New Year!

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  20. marilyn SecorDecember 30, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    How can I choose? They are all so great! Love your work.

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  21. PatyDecember 30, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Todos sus trabajos son hermosos y tan coloridos!! Amé el layout de otoño!!

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  22. Donna EsmiolDecember 30, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Love the fourth of July layout. I seldom have any photos of the day and now have a reason to take some.Thanks!

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  23. cghundleyDecember 30, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Wonderful creations
    and I love the March
    layout with all the
    washi tape!
    Carla from Utah

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  24. Alexia MissoDecember 30, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    They are all very beautiful but if I had to choose only one, I would pick the one with flower cut and washi tapes in the background. Very detailed work!

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  25. ShellyDecember 30, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I absolutely love your layouts! I am a scrapbooker but don't create pages often enough. When I see your marvelous layouts it makes me want to dig out my photos and play! Thanks soo much for the inspiration and opportunity to win! Oh and my favorite layout is the Colorful life with the washy tape flowers.

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  26. Lisa PDecember 30, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Your layouts are beautiful.I love the March layout with the washi tape flowers. So cool and such a good idea for the large stash I have. Glad I found you on this blog hop. I am looking forward to following your talent.

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  27. Michelle DurheimDecember 30, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Your pages make me want to start scrapbooking again. Beautiful!

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  28. Michelle DurheimDecember 30, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Your pages make me want to start scrapbooking again. Beautiful!

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  29. Sharon Sweeney-RussellDecember 30, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Love love love the viewmaster layout! One of my fav toys as a kid (and still have it with reels!) I just love the little Windows into your world it presents.....

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  30. AnonymousDecember 30, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Your layouts are always so "neat" and beautiful. Especially love Pretty Boy-very handsome cat.
    Kate

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  31. Marcia Dehn-NixDecember 30, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Amazing layouts! Love that Sesame Street grid design and the Pretty Boy layout with its cross stitching. Pinning

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  32. Bunny DobbieDecember 30, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    What great photos you take! Lots of super ones to fill the ViewMaster layout. What a great way to capture your daughter and her dad! Love it.

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  33. Jessica GipsonDecember 30, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I love the snow bunny layout...

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  34. Jessica GipsonDecember 30, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I love the snow bunny layout...

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  35. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    deck the halls

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  36. PamDecember 30, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    Loves the Snow Bunnies layout. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  37. Denise BryantDecember 30, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Awesome Top 10 layouts! Love the December with that darling kitty pic! Very fun details!

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  38. Kris BercDecember 30, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Your projects are all completely adorable. I especially love the Doodlebug washi tape layout, so bright and cheerful!

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  39. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Love no.6 - I am working on an album for my husband and it would be a great addition! Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  40. YvetteDecember 30, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    I love happy day, but all are beautiful:)

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  41. Brandi RDecember 30, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Wow! Great pictures and the layouts are beautiful!! So hard to pick a favorite, but if I must, I'll go with Snow bunnies. Love the colors and those pictures are just adorable ♥

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  42. SukieDecember 30, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    I am a total layout gal and am so happy to see each of your layouts! They are all so uniquely beautiful with so many wonderful design elements! It's hard to pick one favorite but I do totally adore the Snow Bunnies layout! Looking forward to more inspiration from you in 2016! Happy New Year!

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  43. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetDecember 30, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    I LOVE your pages and your cards. You are very talented and I get so many ideas from you. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Happy New Year!-Kim Klinkovsky@My Kraft Kloset

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  44. Lisa's Creative NicheDecember 30, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Ohhhh the October layout is my favorite!

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  45. MelissaDecember 30, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Love your pages and use of bright colors and fun patterns! I especially love the June page!

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  46. EileenDecember 30, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Love them all, but I would love to scrap lift June! Clever.

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  47. Cynthia BerquistDecember 31, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    I love all your pages! Wishing you and your darling family, a very Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations with us!

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  48. AnonymousDecember 31, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    I love all your wonderfully colorful layouts but the Christmas one is probably my favorite. Happy New Year!

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  49. Helen GullettDecember 31, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Mendi, I adore all of your layouts! The June layout is my favorite, it full of memories :)
    THANK YOU for all the inspirations in 2015.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR and May God bless you richly in 2016 with your family and business!

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    1. Mendi YoshikawaDecember 31, 2015 at 10:57 AM

      Thank you Helen! You're so sweet and I appreciate it! :)

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  50. Roseanna CDecember 31, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Love your layouts. My favorites are Feb and May

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  51. MarciaDecember 31, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    I love all your work, but especially the 4th of July one.

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  52. UnknownDecember 31, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Thank you for the idea about how to pay tribute to my cats who are no longer with us. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  53. reeree62December 31, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    SO hard to choose a fave, but the "view master" is probably it!!!

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  54. Monie716December 31, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    All of the layouts are awesome! I love the colorful, fun way you create your pages! I think my favorite is Colorful Life...so inspiring. thanks for sharing.

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  55. julie eDecember 31, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    The June layout is my favorite

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  56. JessicaDecember 31, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    I LOVE the echo park story of fall layout!
    sagegiveaway@yahoo.com

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  57. sabbycatDecember 31, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    My favorite is spring pleasures. They are all very good though.

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  58. gram cherylDecember 31, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    He holds her hand…. Love it, you had a great year!

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  59. AnonymousDecember 31, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    i love the he holds her hand and the sesame street one super cute

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  60. LisaMJanuary 1, 2016 at 9:22 AM

    Fabulous pages! My fav is Snow Bunnies! Happy New Year!

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  61. Janet MJanuary 1, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    October is my favorite I love the Wizard of Oz.

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  62. LauraEvaJanuary 1, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    I adore all your projects, but March would have to be my favorite!!

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  63. Renee VJanuary 1, 2016 at 10:10 PM

    Hello! New to your blog, was researching your company after I found Sunny Studio stamps at SSS and then I read this post :) JUNE is my favorite project and thanks for the chance to win - the prize sounds wonderful and I would NEVER sell it!!!!! It's sad that it even has to be said isn't it??!! Happy New Year

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  64. craftykellyjJanuary 2, 2016 at 7:43 AM

    Love all of your cute and detailed layouts. What a fun year for you! So happy to be hopping along with you!

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  65. MJ's KrazeJanuary 2, 2016 at 8:54 AM

    Super cute. I love the "view master page. That is a great idea.

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  66. Michelle J.January 2, 2016 at 9:20 AM

    I love October's! So cute!

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  67. Dorlene DurhamJanuary 2, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    Your layouts are so fun and full of color! Thanks for the inspirations!

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  68. Megan CJanuary 3, 2016 at 5:30 AM

    I really like the June layout. I have been scrapping for years and have never seen a layout like that. I'm stealing it :)

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  69. latanya tJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    I like the Fall layout

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  70. Aschein07January 3, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    I love the 4th of July page.

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  71. Carrie SedlackJanuary 3, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    Your layouts are such an inspiration. I'm in awe.

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  72. kdraeJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    I love the Holiday layout!

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  73. ChantalleJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:26 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous projects Mendi - I especially LOVE the page for June! Great to be hopping with you :)

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  74. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up DemonstratorJanuary 15, 2016 at 1:05 AM

    All of your layouts are gorgeous Mendi! I have too many favorites but I will say that my top three are January, September and December. :)
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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