Hi Everyone. Happy Tuesday.
As I write this blog post, I look out of the window and see snowflakes gently falling. I cannot remember the last time it snowed on Christmas Eve. It's wonderful!
What is also wonderful is finally being on vacation. I've written my last email, created my last presentation, answered as many questions as I can, and, more importantly, powered down my work PC. Finally, I am able to sit back and relax!
This past week has been hectic: what with trying to get so many projects and things finished at work; Lou being away; trying to get the house in order; shopping for presents; trying to decide what to cook for Christmas lunch…. oh… and trying to fit in a year's worth of dates into a few days. Lou and I tried to make up for the many dates that he has missed this year by going to movies, the theatre and dinner. It's been a whirlwind of activity, but absolutely fabulous. However, I am looking forward to just being home tomorrow to celebrate Christmas quietly with those you love.
Of course, I haven't had a chance to get anywhere near my crafting space this past week. In fact, this is the first time I have even been in the room. I swear that there are things in hear moaning and groaning at me because they have been sadly neglected! I think my goodies are going to do a "Nutcracker" and come out after mid-night and make use of each other so that they won't feel so neglected! 🙂
I did want to share a card with you that I made a couple of week's ago. I used the Smoky Slate card stock, which I love, I might add, and some silver embossing powder. As the world is looking so spectacularly wintery, I thought it was a good card to share with you on Christmas Eve
I needed to make the trees pop a little and Basic Gray was much too dark, so I used a blending tool and some Smoky Slate ink to color the background. All that was left to do was to add some silver glimmer snowflakes and a little Basic Rhinestone.
I'll be back tomorrow to wish you all a Merry Christmas. In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.
Hugs
Jaydee
9 Responses
Merry Chrismas to you and Lou!!
Xmas here . . . six hours before you??? . . . anyway . . . bushels of happiness and blessings to you both and may God keep us in contact.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Marina . . . from far Africa.
Such a fabulous wintery card; simple and yet stunning.
Wishing you and Lou a Very Merry Christmas
ColleenB.
Texas
Merry Christmas to you both. i hope it is a wonderful day for you . also happy new year and hope to see lots of cards and pictures of your wonderful back yard. thank you jaydee for all your hard work.
elaine ….. upstate new york temp zero degrees
Merry Christmas to you and Lou both. You are such special people yet, we have never met face to face but the hearts have met with your personal notes and cards.
As I looked at your card today, it touched me with the simplicity of it’s elegance. You are a true artist.
Have a wonderful day. How can you miss, being on vacation and having Lou home.
Hugs and peace,
Marge
Have a very Merry Christmas!!! So enjoy your blog, look forward to reading it daily and getting so much inspiration. Have a blessed day!!
Merry, Merry Christmas, dear Jaydee. I hope you and Lou have a wonderful day. Happy vacation too. Enjoy the snow. It was a wonderland for my dog and me last night when we went out at 10:30. So quiet and peaceful and beautiful. Love the snow, and your card too!
Beautiful card! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU!
Merry Christmas Jaydee! I love your peaceful gray card. Those trees are just the perfect winter image. I’m happy you had snow on Christmas Eve. We had a light dusting during the very morning hours only and then the system moved on. At least it is cold again and with a little bit of snow, it feels like Christmas. I’ll take that anytime over our warmer (50’s) temps just days ago when my son was wearing shorts! Wishing you and Lou a very peaceful and quiet holiday break. Enjoy!
Happy Boxing Day! And a late Merry Christmas–I know all too well the hustle and bustle that accompanies this time of year.
I’m jealous of your Christmas Eve snow, for Christmas snow is truly magical. :o)
I hope you both had a wonderful Christmas and a restful break.
Hugs!
P.S. Hi Lou! Merry Christmas! :o)