When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 12
My friend David P posted a Facebook status Christmas morning that poignantly expressed the meaning of Christmas. We spend so much time on the circumstances and the miracle of the virgin birth that we often miss the reason Christ came to earth—God so loved the world. Christ came not just to be born of a virgin … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 11
Christmas magic is silent. You don’t hear it– You feel it. You know it. You believe it. Today’s postcard was not handmade, but it so thrilled me that I have to share it. It was sent with warm holiday greetings and love by my Love Notes friend, Eileen V. I love the seeming simplicity of … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 10
My Love Notes friend Andrea F stitched this pretty in pink pocket card in honor of my sister, Lori, but I received it in honor of both my sisters–Karlette and Lori–whom we lost to breast cancer. When I opened the envelope I thought of them immediately: Karlette’s love for pink and their mutual love for Christmas … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 9
Some things are prettier “in person.” Such is the case with the “Joyful Heart” watercolor Christmas card made by my Love Notes friend, Trang K. Trang’s note mentioned the “joy” postcard I sent at the beginning of 2018, which encouraged family and friends to carry joy with them into the new year, “so it is … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 8
The abstract Christmas card above came from my pen friend, Beckra. She always surprises me with her unique approach to photography, and I find this card intriguing. It carries the light of Christmas and the fireworks with which we welcome the coming year, so it is apropos for today, the seventh day of Christmas, and … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 7
My Love Notes friend Christine B sent two Christmas postcards featuring her photography, but since I have a thing for doors, this postcard wins the post. 😀 I’m pretty sure the rustic door was made more appealing to Christine because of the vintage elements. The mail slot, in particular, adds a certain charm–especially for snail … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 6
The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world’s busy life and become more interested in people than in things. –Thomas S. Monson I’m back today with another crafted Christmas tree postcard. This one … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 5
It never ceases to amaze me how artists can make a complex project seem so simple. Such is the case with this elegant holiday postcard made by my Love Notes friend, Martha S. At first glance, it seems she “just” glued varying lengths of washi tape to the pretty red, glittery twine and adhered it … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 4
I like dressing in all seasons. Every season has its own character and charm. -Pierce Brosnan- Since today is #ThursdayTreeLove, I’m sharing a tree-filled holiday postcard from Grass Valley, California. For this postcard, Love Notes pal, Kelly C. collaged four photos of the same scene from each of the seasons. While the evergreens hold their color, … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 3
