Christmas 2018

Yet another year before us.

I've got some cards to share.

Still not feeling myself

so I won't narrate - you just enjoy!

Last, but not least, is a hanging card

that I created for my friend and her family. 

Next year, God willing,

cards will be created right here in The Playground

and sent to my family and friends.

Just wasn't meant to happen this year.

I hope you understand.

Merry Christmas, one and all.

Most importantly,

my wish for you is that you all have a

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

A little bit Christmas and a little bit wedding

Keeping with tradition,

here's a little sheep for Justice.

Like I said ... "tradition."

Here's a peek at last year's gift.

Similar yet quite different.

And a December marriage.

Congratulations Hayley and Jordan.

Presents ...

Today was the GCISD's Transportation Department's Christmas party.  First up is one of the gifts that The Runner took for his exchange gift.  I love this 5"x5" canvas so much (I have made them the past few years) that I decided to create one for this exchange.  The best part is the monochromatic, earthy look - will work with any color scheme.

This little frame sure took on a completely different look; it started out a ghastly orange color.  After a coat of Gesso and a couple of coats of paint, this is how it turned out.  What better piece than this to hold The Man of the Season.

You'll be seeing more of these in a future post.  This Hershey milk chocolate candy bar is hidden just a little bit under some pretty paper, ribbon and snow scene.

Here's another shadowbox/hanging card/ornament.  I've used this same picture and sentiment on a card and loved it so much that I just had to use it again.

I couldn't resist the sentiment.  The sour expressions on these children is priceless and they just need to be reminded to "get their MERRY on" ...

Here are close-ups taken from different angles.  I don't want you to miss anything.

The gifts were individually wrapped and then put inside a larger box, with this card on the top.  I wish you could see how "brightly shining" those stars are in person!

This ornament was actually the first gift I created for this exchange and I was disappointed that it wouldn't fit inside the box.  I thought I was going to have to just hang it on our tree but then decided I could just utilize it as part of the gift wrapping.

Here's hoping these little baubles merry-up somebody's Christmas not only this year, but in years to come.

 

Ohhhhhhhh - and the very best part?  The exchanging of gifts was where everybody had a choice of an unopened gift or they could steal.  The Runner "stole" a $15 Hobby Lobby gift card.  For ME!

Hanging and Regular

The hustle and bustle of the season has hit me head on.  Oh my ... has it ever!  Haha – more like the hustle and bustle of the season has hit me in the head!  Don't get me wrong.  I absolutely love creating Christmas cards.  Won't be long now and I'll have finished every. single. one.

I was asked to make "one of your 'hanging cards'" for three friends.  Well, I used to make 'hanging cards' but decided I wanted to change it up a bit this year.  First up is this.  Not only does it hang but it's somewhat of a shadowbox, too.

Another of the same concept.  These can be hung on the tree, a door handle or cabinet knob or perhaps even on the back of a chair.

Lastly, one more 'hanging card' ... I hope the recipients enjoy these not only this Christmas, but for years to come.

The next three are just regular cards.  This one just reminded me so much of Squires Castle at the Metropolitan Park in Willoughby, Ohio ... and that's why it'll be mailed to a couple that lives just down the street from there.

I would love to be in the carriage being pulled by these horses.  What a nice little sleigh ride that would be - especially if there was room in the sleigh for your freshly-cut tree.  I think I'd sing Jingle Bells!

The last card for this post is one of my favorite images.  Again, I just love working with the non-traditional Christmas colors.

That wraps it up for today.  Be sure to come back tomorrow because there's more to share.