Quittin' Time Quotes

   Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden.

Corrie ten Boon.

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Black Friday = Christmas Season!

I get sooo inspired by Christmas decor. There are so many beautiful, creative ideas that people think up and make the house so special!

I will be sharing some of my favorites every Friday until Christmas!

Santa Display

If you have a collection of holiday decorations, try displaying similar objects together, like the Santa toys shown here. The wreath was made by hot-gluing a quirky selection of decorations to a base

Unique Advent Calendar

Here, an Advent calendar made from flash cards, paper clips, and ribbons is strung in a sunny window. Homespun ornaments dangle from the cards, serving as a daily treat during the countdown to Christmas Day

Festive Shelves

Measure shelves and mark the length on a 3 1/2" W to 4 1/2" W piece of heavyweight cream-colored paper. Turn a dessert plate or saucer upside down onto the edge of the paper and trace it halfway around. With a ruler, draw a triangle next to the circle. Alternate the saucer and triangle patterns across length of paper, leaving a 1/2" W margin at the top so your two shapes connect. Cut out patterns, then attach to shelf edges with double-sided tape

Quittin' Time Quotes

 If you want an accounting of your worth, count your friends.

--Mery Browne

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Banquet

We had an event the Pregnancy Resource Center that I helped plan. 'The best part of the night was when the staff got in the photo booth! It was so fun!!

I designed the program as a look back on the 10 years that the Center had been open. Here is the letter from the Director....

The middle of the program was a photo timeline and fun things that were going on in the year 2000.

The back of the program were bits of information and details.

Here's a close up of the middle page...

Dallas Shows- Photo Review

Whoo! Its been a wild and fun last few weeks! The Christmas Card rush has started!

I did two shows in Dallas the past 2 weeks, Chi-Omega Christmas and Neath the Wreath.

It was busy and fun and full of great shopping!

Here are a couple pictures from my booth...

These are framed prints of one of the most popular cards, Who I am in Christ.

The booth from afar..

Close up of the Christmas Card Display

One of the highlights of Chi-Omega Christmas Market was meeting Dallas celebrity DJ, Kellie Raspberry and her daughter, Emma Kelly! She is on the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning Show, which is actually nationwide now.  It was so fun to talk to her!

Also, has anyone heard of Nigella Lawson, the cook from Britain? She was there too!

It was a great time and I loved all the new friends I made from people who stopped by the  booth!



Christmas Photo Cards

We Wish you a Merry- it’s a fabulous, cheery greeting, and it repeats to make this card fabulous and cheery. The black and white polka dots frames your photo and a red ornament is a fun addition to hold your Christmas greeting with white sparkles.

Red, brown and off white stripes are a classy background for your Christmas photo. A vintage star provides a place for “God bless your family’ or another sentiment if you prefer. The red scallop border is accented with blue snowflakes to include the design details of the season.

　
This vintage repeated Santa background is reminiscent of a Christmas card that might have been popular in the 1950’s but now updated with a modern flair. The red scallop frame provides a classic touch to your personal photo and black swirls embellish the card. A baby blue spot provides a lace for a family greeting.

This beautiful back and white pattern is a classy backdrop to your family photo accented with an antique red frame and border. You can add your monogram on family’s first initial to the vintage label in the corner. A greeting can be chosen to include at the bottom to wish those that you love a very happy holidays!

Holly and peppermint- an aged soft green background accented with holly leaves is the background for a scalloped red and white peppermint frame. Your photo is placed in the middle of these coordinating patterns and accented large black swirls in the right hand corner. Your Christmas greeting is on a scalloped bookplate in the bottom middle of the card to provide a complete looks.
　lannel pajamas- this card was inspired by an adorable pair of Christmas Flannel Pajamas! This bright pink, red and black pattern provides a fun and updated look on flannel, the official pattern of winter! The hand drawn banner announces the family last name while the red swirly bracket provides room for a Holiday greeting. A white scalloped border frames your photo with fun and whimsy, and hand drawn detailing completes the adorable look.

Quittin' Time Quotes

    When I’m sad I sing, and then others can be sad with me. Mark Twain

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Christmas Cards full of FUN and WHISMY (including Zebra Print!)

Tweet Tweet! A little birdy wants to wish you a Merry Christmas!

This whimsical pink and red striped photo card is fun and festive. A scalloped border provides room for a greeting, and a bright green and white hound tooth BIRD sits on a banner for the trendiest look. A black and white photo looks provides a classic look on this adorable Christmas card

This sassy card allows no sacrifice of personal style for a stiff or boring Christmas card. The brown and white zebra print is not what you might expect to see on a ordinary Christmas card, but then again, this is not your ordinary boring Holiday card! With a frame of rhinestone bling framing your holiday photo, this card is one that will be remembered!

This festive card is ready for any holiday photo! The merry background of red, green, gold and white plaid lay against red and white polka dots to highlight your family photo.  Gold photo corners provide a realistic element and a green bracket is the perfect place for a jovial holiday greeting.

Each card measures 5x7 and is printed with a vintage flair on aged ecru card stock.

Wanna order this or another Christmas card? Go here...

COLLEGE Christmas Cards?!?

Merry-Merry-Christmas-Card!

This card has plenty of whimsy, and the classic colors make it a choice that will coordinate with many family photos. The black and antique white dotted background provides a neutral choice for the red whimsical Christmas tree, and green and red “Merry Merry Christmas” labels next to the photo. The banner at the bottom provies a place for the Christmas greetings.

And if your family are die-hard sports or college fans, it can be customized!

This vibrant green and red damask print is accented against chocolate brown details. On the left of the photo, a large cross with “blessed” stamped across the antique banner is set against swirls and a sweet heart. A scalloped frame sets your photo apart and there is room for a personal greeting at the bottom.

And, the Texas A&M edition..Each card measures 5x7 and is printed with a vintage flair on aged ecru cardstock.

Wanna order this or another Christmas card? Go here...

Christmas Card Spotlight

If Santa’s suit morphed into a Christmas photo card, this would be the results. Your greeting is emblazoned beside his belt buckle, and your photo goes on his red velvet top. Any photo will seem festive on this crimson and cream colored card.

Wedding Christmas Card

 

This card looks great with one or two photos. The vintage ornaments are accented against vintage candy cane stripes and a stripe of crimson ric rac. The photos are framed with vintage photo frames that provide a realistic bend just like a placed photo would.

I am draw to a vintage look in design. I know, that sounds odd since I also love whimsy, but somehow, at least for my taste, it works together!

This card was made with those things in mind, and it has turned out to be one of my favorites.

This off-white and coffee Christmas card is topped with thin stripes and a white filigree banner. "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" completes this vintage look in oh-so-cool typography.

This card makes me extremely happy, though it is not because of my designing abilities (or lack thereof!). Its because this baby is just like a real life doll! I love how she is looking right at the camera!

This vintage looking card is on a antiqued red back found. The black filigree frame provides a place for your sweet family photo (which I am sure is just as adorable as this one!). "Joy the World” is spelled out with vintage type and additional filigrees.

　

Each card measures 5x7 and is printed with a vintage flair on aged ecru card stock.

Wanna order this or another Christmas card? Go here...

Quittin' Time Quotes

 There are many ways to measure success, not the least of which is the way your child describes you when talking to a friend.  --anonymous

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Examples of Christmas Card Orders

This varied card provides options for 2 photos and a vintage Santa. The card allows a horizontal and vertical photo, and still has plenty of room for the vintage pattern designs and family greeting. The vintage Santa is holding a wreath which can even be personalized with your family’s last initial. Red, off white and black provide this vintage-looking card realism. here...

　

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us.

The government will rest on his shoulders.

And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

This beautiful verse is a perfect statement of faith during the holiday season. This vintage gold and black card states the verse at the heart of Christmas.

There is also room for an additional family greeting, if desired.

　

Another great Christmas photo card for a beach photo or tropical vacation photo! Instead of the traditional Christmas tree, this bright card has a Palm Tree to complement that “beachy” look.

Achocolate brown background makes the Christmas palm tree stand out

and rainbow of colors sets off the tropical vibe!

　

Wanna order this or another Christmas card? Go

　

　

Popular Photo Cards: Peace

This card is another fabulous choice for beach photos. Chocolate brown provides a background to sage green, light pink and soft blue and white snowflakes surrounding a framed personal photo. “Peace” provides a simple statement at the bottom of the photo, and a tag can be added with your family name and year.

Heading to the voting booth...

I am super busy getting ready for the sale I am doing this weekend, but not too busy to make my vote count. I am SO happy to live in an incredible country that allows all its citizens to vote for who runs our country. We might not always agree with who we elect, but at least our vote counts!

Join me at the Voting Booth today!

 

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Creative Thanksgiving Party Planning

Happy November 1st!! Can you Believe its already November?!?!?! I CAN'T-- NEXT MONTH IS CHRISTMAS!! AHHHH!!

I love to celebrate the first of the month, so here are some beautiful autumn party planning ideas for that Thanksgiving dinner or fall party!

I love these Thanksgiving Ideas for setting a beautiful table!

Here's some creative ideas for the "kids table" at your thanksgiving feast...

• Giving Tree: Have the kids write down what they're thankful for this year on stamped tags, then tie to the branches of fall foliage.
• Sweet Treats: Thanksgiving-themed chocolate turkeys and lollipops make winning favors for tots.
• Fun for All: fill gift bags with rubber stamps and pads, then lay parchment paper on the table so the kids can play.
• Alfresco Dining: Place a rug beneath the table to create the illusion of an outdoor room.

Preeety....

Adorable placesettings via Marriage To Motherhood Blog.

Love the fruit used as a nametag. How easy but how cute!



Does this get your creative juices flowing? It does mine! Does your family do things fancy or keep it simple?