It’s actually looking a lot like Christmas!

After years of designing an annual card, I decided I would take a break this year and just “promote”my past ones. I have quite a few. Isn’t that a smart business move? One look at my husband’s face and I knew that would not fly. “Oh” , he said, OK”....if you think anyone wants one of those”. So instead, I got busy and created 2 cards. Yes, I’m an over achiever. I like them both and they satisfy two of my Christmas requirements: must be fun and must be nostalgic! I love the scenes form the 50 ‘s or timeless scenes from a simpler time. Weren’t snow drifts taller? Santa’s more real? Sleds more common? Spirits brighter?

So here they are with my usual dedication to a strong name:

                                                      “Fixin’to Decorate”

 

 "Jingle Your Bells”

I so loved painting them! The farmhouse in snow may not look like Texas but we do get snow and I would love a white Christmas...had a few in McKinney! The Bells were real from a shopping trip to Fredericksburg. So I arranged and photographed them until I found this version appealing.

Then I totally made up the ribbon! Because this uses some tools such as salt to create the rustic Bells, I have asked my students to try them. In Marble Falls last week, I taught a one day work shop and had some lovely results.

Debbie , owner of the Gallery at Pecan Creek along with a true beginner , Tanya, who surprised even herself with this beautiful rendition.

           Valerie, a returnee to the art world after retirement, had no trouble getting into this scene

                                           ....        and Debbie is quite good herself

Be in touch if you are interested in my cards or , if you are in Marble Falls, stop by Galleries at Pecan Creek. Happy Thanksgiving on your way to a very Merry Christmas!