Saturday, December 22, 2012

Merry Christmas To All…

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My last post before Christmas, I think…

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My parents are here, and the season is in full-swing, as I’m sure it is for ALL of us!

But, before I sign off for the week, just a few more views of my Christmas Memories journal to share with you…

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I really do think starting this little book has helped me think a little more about the traditions we keep and the importance of keeping them going for our children…

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…traditions—simple though they may seem—that really bind us together from one generation to the next.  An invisible binding, but a binding nonetheless…

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…and I wouldn’t break it for anything.

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So, I’ll continue with this journal and the memories it holds next year…

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And I’m quite certain this new journaling joy of mine will continue to make the holidays—and every day—sweeter in the days to come…

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Pictures I’ve found here and there that spark something in me—a memory, a bit of nostalgia—and then a bit of a story.  All parts of me, and the people that have made me who I am…

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…all bound together in one place.  Just like a family.

And being bound together with your family for Christmas is just about the sweetest thing I can imagine…

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Wishing you and yours the most wonderful Christmas season of all.

See you soon

Julie

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18 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas Julie. Thank you for sharing your wonderful projects, I enjoy seeing your work.

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  2. I just love your art journals Julie! I'm looking forward to lots of family time over the next few days too.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  3. Julie you have me convinced to do one of these journals. I'm going to be purchasing the moleskine book to do it in and the pens. I love what you have done here.

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  4. Hi Julie,
    Beautiful pages filled with cherished flickers of one's past. Yes, all those things do indeed add up to what is really you, and delightful that is! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and that you and your family are blessed throughout the coming year.
    Hugs from Texas,
    Maureen

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  5. Your art always lifts and inspires me! Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family!

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  6. The ties that bind! Lovely thoughts and journaling, Julie! Happy holidays to you and yours, Tammy

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  7. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
    Your art journal is wonderful!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  8. Wow! Your Christmas journal is amazing and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing and have a very Merry Christmas!

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  9. Each page is beautiful, Julie! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Love and Peace in the New Year! Love, Twyla and Lindsey

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  10. Your holiday art journal is gorgeous. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.

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  12. More beauty for the Season! Thank you for sharing! Enjoy your family time. Can't wait to see what you create next! Hugs! Charlene

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  13. Hi JULIE!!
    I'm sending you blessed wishes!! I hope your Christmas was so very special! I have been been out of the blogging loop lately! It is CRAZY at my house as well! Family first! I know you are the same!
    Blessings to you my friend!
    Holli

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  14. Sending you PEACE mixed with oodles of joy for 2013! Thank you for being such a blessing to me.xoxoxo

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  15. Your journal looks wonderful. I really adore the vintage look. :) Hope you had a nice Christmas and happy New Year!

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  16. Just wanted to wish you all the best in the new year!

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  17. Julie,
    That is beautiful!!!
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  18. The snowmen and the deer are absolutely vintage cool. Hope you had a great holiday season! Love looking at and for this stuff.

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