Merry Christmas

I have only made one Christmas card this year,
using paper & elements by Cosmo Cricket,
a star from a Lisa Bearnson Christmas kit & three gold brads.

Merry Christmas to one & all

Seasonal Greetings

The countdown has ended with my final inchie today, which is S for Seasons Greetings, which I send to you all.

My inchies are one inch square mountboard, covered in paper by Cosmo Cricket, with dictionary definitions & images from Lisa Altered Art, with a dash of Tim Holtz Distress Ink (antique linen).

This is the complete set, with the initial of each word spelling out Christmas.

Whatever Christmas means to you,
may I wish you a very Happy Christmas
& a peaceful New Year.

Counting the days

In today's countdown to Christmas,
A is for Advent counting down to Christmas Day,
sugar coated almonds, angels & Advocaat, another Christmas memory.

My inchies are one inch square mountboard,
covered in paper by Cosmo Cricket,
with dictionary definitions
& images from Lisa Altered Art,
with a dash of Tim Holtz Distress Ink (antique linen).

Memories

In today's countdown to Christmas,

M is for all the memories made

& remembered from Christmas Past,

mistletoe, mulled wine & music.

My inchies are one inch square mountboard,

covered in paper by Cosmo Cricket,

with dictionary definitions & images from Lisa Altered Art,

with a dash of Tim Holtz Distress Ink (antique linen).

The Twentieth

In today's countdown to Christmas, T is for the traditions, treats, turkey with all the trimmings, toys under the tree, twinkling lights & tinsel.

My inchies are one inch square mountboard, covered in paper by Cosmo Cricket, with dictionary definitions & images from Lisa Altered Art, with a dash of Tim Holtz Distress Ink (antique linen).

Warming up

In today's countdown to Christmas, S is for the stocking hung by the fireside, sledging in the snow & sleigh bells ringing.

My inchies are one inch square mountboard, covered in paper by Cosmo Cricket, with dictionary definitions & images from Lisa Altered Art, with a dash of Tim Holtz Distress Ink (antique linen).

Keeping cool

In today's countdown to Christmas, I is for ice skating outside on a frozen lake, icing on the cake, icicles hanging from the tree & ice cubes chinking against glass.

My inchies are one inch square mountboard, covered in paper by Cosmo Cricket, with dictionary definitions & images from Lisa Altered Art, with a dash of Tim Holtz Distress Ink (antique linen).

Countdown to Christmas

In today's countdown to Christmas, R is for

rejoicing, robins, reindeer & ruby red ribbon tied around gifts under the tree.

My inchies are one inch square mountboard,

covered in paper by Cosmo Cricket,

with dictionary definitions

& images from Lisa Altered Art,

with a dash of Tim Holtz Distress Ink (antique linen).

Christmas Inchies

In today's countdown to Christmas, H is for holly, holidays & happy times.

My inchies are one inch square mountboard, covered in paper by Cosmo Cricket, with dictionary definitions & images from Lisa Altered Art, with a dash of Tim Holtz Distress Ink (antique linen).

The Meaning of Christmas

What does Christmas mean to you? This time of year is full of so many memories from Christmas Past as well as the excitement of making new memories to be treasured in years to come.

For my Christmas project this year, I have made a set of nine inchies, with the initial of each one spelling Christmas. Join me each day for a focus on treasured memories on a countdown to Christmas.

So let's begin with C for ...

My inchies are one inch square mountboard, covered in paper by Cosmo Cricket, with dictionary definitions & images from Lisa Altered Art, with a dash of Tim Holtz Distress Ink (antique linen).

Chestnuts roasting over a coal fire

Carollers singing familiar songs

Candles burning brightly

Celebrating with family & friends

Clementines studded with cloves

Chocolates – a treat for all

Crackers to make the meal go with a bang

Cinnamon Chai latte to comfort & warm

Crystallised fruits, a cherished memory from Christmas Past