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...

Scrap Your Story Templates by Lilach Oren Dreaming of a white Christmas kit & Wordart pack by et designs

CHRISTMAS DAY THE KIT by Regina Falango CHRISTMAS DAY ADD ON by Regina Falango CHRISTMAS DAY ACCENTS by Regina Falango CHRISTMAS DAY MORE by Regina Falango

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...

https://www.oscraps.com/shop/Merry-Magic-Moments-Bundle-by-et-designs.html]Merry Magic Moments[/url] by et designs

Done for the Day 7 Word Art Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-7-wordart-challenge-challenge.38680/ Journaling reads: Mark and I stopped for lunch at Mama Mia’s after Mark’s endoscopy this morning. It was decorated for Christmas and the atmosphere felt comfy and...

This Is Me December by Karen Schulz.

I just realized I never posted my sample page for my own challenge! Done for the 12 Days of December Day 3 Border Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-3-create-a-border-challenge.38673/ Dear Santa Dear Santa, did you get my tweet of presents I would think are...