Michelle also asked each of us to list what OUR Christmas wish is. I have spent a lot of time thinking about this. I have two sons. One is a teenager who is dealing with all the typical teenage things I would love to make all better. The other is Deaf and there are those challenges I would want to spare him from. I also have a sister with some pretty severe health issues. Some she has dealt with her entire life and some are new. My wonderful sister-in-law is in a LOT of pain and has many residual problems from a hit and run car accident by a drunk driver a couple of years ago. There are many, many people I love and care for very deeply that I would like to be able to help.
I was thinking over this again this afternoon and trying to pick what my fondest Christmas wish would be. I was driving to pick up my youngest son from school after spending a couple of hours with some friends making cards for Operation Write Home. At that time it hit me. I am so grateful to have these people in my life, regardless of all the challenges. I am able to spend time with them. My Christmas wish would be that everyone could actually be with their family and/or those they love.
Your next stop is Brandi.
Michelle AND Ileana:
http://michelleperkett.blogspot.com
Barbara:
http://lifeasastampaholic.blogspot.com
Rhonda:
http://bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com
Nancy:
http://nancyskortblogg.blogspot.com
Jana:
www.stampingeek.blogspot.com
Kerri:
http://www.fotf-constellations.blogspot.com
Annita:
www.paperartbyannita.blogspot.com
Alex:
http://www.paperandstring.blogspot.com
Brandi:
http://sparkleshimmerandtwinkle.blogspot.com
Terri:
http://terriscardsnmore.blogspot.com
Tammy:
http://tmaynard.blogspot.com
Gini:
http://ginicagle.blogspot.com
Ellen
http://tinktime-tink.blogspot.com
Lori
http://pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com
Jennifer Scull:
http://justcoffeepleasestampsribbonspaper.blogspot.com
Jean:
http://jeano9.blogspot.com
Gina:
http://www.yourspecialdelivery.blogspot.com
Maria:
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com
Pattie:
http://pattiescreations.blogspot.com
Mary:
http://cr8iveme.blogspot.com
Debb:
http://forgetmeknotnonsense.blogspot.com
Anne:
http://stargrovesblog.blogspot.com
Crystal J.:
http://amazedscrapper.blogspot.com
Crystal M. Smith
http://cardsmith.blogspot.com
Jenny:
www.playingisapassion.blogspot.com
Deanne:
http://a-scrapaddict.blogspot.com/
And the last stop is:Michelle Perkett Studio Challenge Blog!
http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com
Alex, that is the best wish any of us can hope for! Being with family is the most important thing! Thank you for that wish and for your wonderful entry! Wow! She is gorgeous! Thank you so much Alex!!:)
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Alex, I love your creation so m uch! The colors are perfect and the papers too. Your wish is a good one. We should all be thankful for those that we have in our lives. Every wish is special.
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Pattie
I like the dark rich colors. Thanks for sharing her with is.
ReplyDeleteHi Alex, love your card and the colours you have chosen.Love your wish too. Merry Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful, Alex:O) Love the colours and design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wish too.
Hugs, Nancy;O)
your angel is gorgeous in her simplicity! I think it shows her off so well.
ReplyDeleteI will most certainly be saying prayers for all of those that you mentioned. you have such a kind heart. and your wish is lovely indeed! :)
Alex, your card is beautiful! I have the same wish. :)
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Susan
Both your card and your wish are beautiful Alex :)
ReplyDeleteAlex, this is a very beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLovely coloring and papers!
I'll echo that wish, the most important thing is being with those you call your family!!!
Blessings, Maria
Alex, Beautiful card - I know exactly what you are saying about the beauty of the image and not wanting to detract from it- It is beautiful!! And yes, Christmas is a time to be with family and to be thankful for family and to wish togetherness for all...
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL card and wish Alex!! I love that you didn't add anything to detract from you beautiful image!! Hugs to you sweetie!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card- I love your color choices-just perfect!
ReplyDeleteAlex, what a beautiful, I too had a hard time finding the right card for this wonderful angel. I share your wish. How wonderful it would be if we could all be with our families for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card. The colors are perfect.
ReplyDeleteAlex this is awesome and your wish your right family is everything.
ReplyDeleteLovely card, its true the image is just beautiful in itself you don't want to detract from it. Perfectly done.
ReplyDeleteI am glad I can be there for my mum this christmas with her grandchildren, it will be a difficult one for us this year as my Dad is not with us this year, he passed away in July
I love your choice of color combo and may all your wishes come true.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Alex!! Wondeful thought too. Lots of hugs to you
ReplyDeleteAlex, what a great wish! I love the colors that you chose. They look great. It is amazing how different everyone's cards look!
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Gini
Alex, Just love your card and your wish is so true
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Love your card Alex!!!! I love that Basic Grey paper!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! I love the string on beads and the DP, just lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and wish...
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Alex! I hope all your Christmas wishes come true.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful wish Alex! Your card is lovely... the stars are really cool love whatever you did to them! :)
ReplyDeletealex!!! that image is UNBELIEVABLE the way you colored it!!! it is STUNNING!!! amazing amazing job!
ReplyDeleteAlex, I think you have touched a special place in each of our hearts with your wish and I am sure there are many who wish the same, me included. I love your card, you are quite correct, she needs nothing added, this is a magical image and you have created a thing of beauty with it.
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wynneth
x
Gorgeous Alex!!! I love Michelle's digis! I've been meaning to play along with a challenges and I just cannot seem to NOT sleep. ;o) You did such an amazing job with this image!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. Love the background paper.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful wish.
{hugs}
Mary
Brilliant blog, I hadn't noticed paperandstring.blogspot.com earlier during my searches!
ReplyDeleteCarry on the fantastic work!