Last year I shared my 2018 Christmas card with you. If you
didn’t see that post, you can read about it here.
Because this year I, yet again, designed my own Christmas card,
and people continue to be interested, I am sharing it as well. Last year’s
card was all about the late Mr. O-P, and his legendary fruitcake. This year’s card
is about family, tradition, nostalgia, and sentimentality, with a nod to my dad.
The envelope this year was extra special, I think. I decided to
take it a little bit over the top by collaging and rubberstamping the front. It
was very satisfying to do while I binge-watched murder mysteries (nothing
says Christmas to me like a good murder), and put to use some of the new
stamping toys that I bought myself this year, including Tim Holtz's stamping platform, that
is one of my new favorite things.
I don’t know if it’s just me, but in my younger days, I would look ahead to the
New Year with great anticipation. As I have gotten older, that anticipation has
turned into trepidation, as I wonder if we’re all going to make it another
year. That was meant to be a bit tongue-in-cheek, but you have to admit,
there’s a lot of truth to that.
Please enjoy my virtual Christmas card to all of you, along with my well wishes
for the holiday, and thanks for your readership, kind comments, and support.
Pattie
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8 comments:
Wow your card looks like a painting! The envelopes are works of art. You really are gifted.
When you mention Christmas and murder mysteries, I think of The Thin Man, one of my all-time favorites.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Thank you so much, Linda. Like you, I LOVE the Thin Man series.
Wonderful card, Pattie - you are most creative!!
Merry Christmas, my friend, and praying for health and happiness in 2020.
Debbie
xo
Absolutely stunning!
Thank you, and wonderful warm wishes for the holiday and New Year!
I love the whole idea of designing your own Christmas card...hmmm...may have to change up how we've been doing our cards. They've turned into photos and seem uninspired to me...I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing what 2020 brings to you!
How special and creative! Wishing you a merry, merry and and healthy and happy new year!!
Your card is wonderful Pattie, so special with family memories and so creative with your stamping! I wish you a Merry and blessed Christmas!
Jenna
Thanks to all of you for your lovely comments. I made it through Christmas, and am hoping for a very calm and uneventful 2020. Happy New Year to all!
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