t - tinsel

I think I have my Christmas things done that aren't for the eve or day. Whew! Now for cleaning the house and a little more decorating. We don't do much and it's just the two of us. Still life seems crazy so much of the time. Chris, wow, hope the feeling better grows! I know your cleaning will...

C - Costa Rica

I adapted a Nov. LO of a Harlequin Duck for our digital card this year. Credits: all Anna Aspnes -background, gold paint, overlays, transfer: ArtPlay Palette Inclement -transfer, brushes: ArtPlay Palette Tapestry -art stroke: ArtPlay Palette Hinterland -mask: Original FotoBlendz No. 12...

I just keep scrapping our poinsettia because it is so grand. Credits: -papers: Wildflowers neutral solid papers by NBK Design -magic light: On the Bright Side magic lights by NBK Design -mask and frame: FramedMasks No. 3 by Anna Aspnes -transfer, brush: ArtPlay Palette Yule by Anna Aspnes...

Yea! Winter Solstice! I've been including a Happy Winter Solstice in all my emails today sending out the family history newsletter. So looking forward to more light!!!

t - teacup

a - attic

S - Scotland

I've always loved the songs in this Kingston Trio album. Critic David A. Milberg called it "An essential part of any Christmas album collection, these are true Christmas folk songs, from spirituals to Old English rounds." "All Through the Night" is an old Welsh folksong with...

d - digital clock

My sister looks like she'd mutiny if only she dared when being photographed with her brother and another little girl (long, long ago.) Credits: -background: Baking Treats Freebie by Tracy Martin Designs rest by Anna Aspnes -transfer, frame, art stroke: ArtPlay Palette Yule -word art...

Yesterday was our Christmas Bird Count when we spend most of the morning walking and counting birds. Afternoon we scout by car and walk some areas. The forecast for morning was freezing rain on top of some snow and it sounded horrible. Also birds aren't active in such conditions. Instead we had...

Fun putting this "hunt" together. Credits: -background, frame, word art, overlay: Oscraps Collab Smile -alpha: Word Play Alpha No. 1 by Maya de Groot -journal card: Monthly digest: December by Mediterranka Design fonts: Huxtable, Amapola

Sara, wishing you a wonderful (book and font-filled?) birthday!! :HapBirth:

What a handsome page. Makes me laugh though to see this snowy scene with the "tropical" colors. Photos really nice together.

J - Jupiter (if the planet's too far, there's a Jupiter in Florida that sounds nice about now!)

Ellen, sure hope you get your wish from Santa and feel well! Delightful letter and beautiful sparkly page.

Diane, I'm loving your December pages, but this one might be my favorite (so far!) Thanks for the reminder of Janis and that song.

Did I ever write a letter to Santa? I can't remember. Hope this will be OK. Credits: -background papers, reindeer, paints, border: ChristMoose by Maya de Groot -note paper, envelope, stamp: Vintage Album Collection: Journaling Bits & Pieces, pack 2 by Joanne Brisebois -stars: ArtPlay...