Design Crafters

Starting to think about getting my list for Christmas Cards for Business acquaintences together…Yes, I realize that we are still a few months away until the Holidays…(89 days, 11 hours and 33 minutes, but who’s counting?). But every time Fall comes around, I start to think of cold weather, hot cocoa, fireplaces and family. And for me, Halloween and Thanksgiving are an integral part of the build up to The Big Holidays that happen in December.

Now, I celebrate Christmas…probably more so than any other holiday in the year. This means trees, lights, home decor, you name it, if it has to do with Christmas, I love it! But strangely, I am the last to participate in making my own decorations. This year, I am going to try to make a few things myself (note that I said try).

I wish that I had the ability to paint…but I truly don’t. Instead I rely on artists to provide me with Christmas beauty. Some of my favorite pictures are those on vintage Christmas cards. They make great displays and evoke a feeling of nostalgia, of family, of Christmases past. Using them in a collage along with preserved family pictures makes a great gift!
And, in case you need more than the one or two vintage cards you find in the antique store, here are couple of suggestions:

Here’s a favorite Courier and Ives:

And a great Season’s Greetings…

Tell me what you are doing for the holidays…are there any trips planned? Crafts being made?