On the Seventh Day of Christmas
Well friends, it is the last day of AD 2011
and also the seventh day of Christmas. The first day of Christmas was
full of rest, a snippet of peace on earth. I haven't posted regularly of
late so I have some catching up to do and have a couple things to show
you.
First, I received a card from the Anonymous Sender and have learned his identity. He's SANTA!! Oh my goodness, I had no idea. I also had no idea that Santa lived in Canada, but then, that makes more sense than for him to live with all those elves and their toy factory on an ice block in the Arctic. Thank you, Santa, you made my day!
First, I received a card from the Anonymous Sender and have learned his identity. He's SANTA!! Oh my goodness, I had no idea. I also had no idea that Santa lived in Canada, but then, that makes more sense than for him to live with all those elves and their toy factory on an ice block in the Arctic. Thank you, Santa, you made my day!
Please excuse the cocoa smudge.
Below is the enclosed card. I immediately liked it for the colors and the style of painting but on closer inspection I liked it all the more when I noticed the cowboy holding a teddy bear. That's an unexpected twist to a rustic American theme.
Below is the enclosed card. I immediately liked it for the colors and the style of painting but on closer inspection I liked it all the more when I noticed the cowboy holding a teddy bear. That's an unexpected twist to a rustic American theme.
I've also received a few notable envelopes lately. I enjoy making
my own envelopes and I especially enjoy receiving handmade envelopes
from others. Here is the front and back of an envelope made by our
Limner. The shape is unique. With Limner's permission I'll brag about
the content. It's quite impressive and can enjoy it's own post.
Love the stamps! And finally, a two in one picture below. The
envelope on the left is from Marian whom you've met here before. She
made this envelope from a magazine page. Why don't I think of these
things? On the right is an envelope from my penpal Julie. She makes
envelopes from children's story books. Inspired by her I actually found
an excellent book at the thrift store to cut apart and make envelopes
from but I couldn't bring myself to cut up the pages. I've thought of
looking for an old atlas at the thrift shop but I might not be able to
cut that up either. Next time I'm at the office supply store I will buy
myself some labels so I can use any paper whatsoever and not worry about
the visibility of the address.
That's all for now. I have a couple letters to write before I'm
off to the New Years Eve party and I also may just pull out the scissors
and glue and satisfy the itch I now feel to make envelopes. Play time
is surely a good way to end the year. :o)
Blessings to you all and a happy new year too!
Blessings to you all and a happy new year too!
