Done for the Day 12 Christmas/Winter Song Lyrics Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-12-christmas-winter-song-lyrics-challenge.40976/ Lyrics 1. Joy to the world; the Lord is come; Let Earth receive her King; Let ev'ry Heart prepare him room, And Heav'n and nature...

Done for the Day 9 ATC Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-9-artist-trading-cards-atc-challenge.40974/#post-728849

Lyrics: 1. Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire...

I saw this poem in my Daily Almanac email today. While it has a good message, it brought to mind an even greater message from a song I remembered singing in the choir when we attended the Addyston Baptist Church back in the 80’s and 90’s. The song is “Ring the Bells” by Harry Bollback. I love...

This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Right side Large Photo: Even though she is a duller color than the Mister, Mrs. Bluebird is still pretty and visits the birdbath for a drink quite frequently. 12/23/23 Photos from top center around: Abby came home with...

This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Left side Large Photo: A beautiful, male bluebird enjoying the water in the bird bath. He saw us watching him through the kitchen window and watched us just as closely as we did him. 12/1/23 Photos from top center...

This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Left side Large Photo: A beautiful, male bluebird enjoying the water in the bird bath. He saw us watching him through the kitchen window and watched us just as closely as we did him. 12/1/23 Photos from top center...

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Every year I try to do a LO about The Salvation Army Christmas work. This is my church and near and dear to my heart. This photo is the cover of the 1935 War Cry, The Salvation Army's magazine. The only thing special about the LO is that I Posterized the photo.

Background is Artsy paper 02 in Multiply mode over Artsy paper 03

When I saw these beautiful stiletto heels ornaments in Hobby Lobby, I knew I had to have a pair. This is my first Christmas back at home with Daddy. I tried to put something on the tree, that was unique to each of the people dear to Daddy. A doll for Aunt Pat, a gnome for Kim, service ornaments...

This collection is so precious!

Done for the Sweet Doll December challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/sweet-doll-december-2023-challenge.38798/ Journaling reads: There’s nothing like a good friend to spend time with

I have a load of less than perfect photos from this Christmas, but it was a year of upheaval and uncertainty so they seem appropriate! I especially like these two photos with the tree reflected on the door from the inside, and the warm welcome from the dark outside. The background for this is...

Done for Day 10 Gift to the World Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-10-gift-to-the-world-challenge.38836/ Journaling reads: My gift to the world is a gift that was given to me. It is a gift that is meant to be shared. And it is a gift that keeps on giving...

Done for the Songs We Love Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/%E2%99%A5-songs-we-love-%E2%99%A5-challenge-with-joyful-heart-designs-december-2023.38838/ Journaling reads: I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten...

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