Christmas Cards

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I really did intend to blog all through December, especially  as I have organised two Craft afternoons. These were for people to create their own Christmas decorations and I have some lovely photos, which I must show you.   But somehow time past that quickly and life got so busy.

These are what I tatted for my Christmas Cards this year, but now struggling to find time to write and send them.







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  1. AnonymousDecember 18, 2019 at 8:40 AM

    What beautiful cards! The recipients will enjoy them, for sure.
    StephanieW

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    1. Sally KersonDecember 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM

      Thanks Stephanie they can even take the snowflakes off and use them as I have attached them with a glue dot

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  2. MaureenDecember 19, 2019 at 1:25 AM

    Oh, they're really lovely! Only three on my Christmas card list get tatted decorations. Each year I am full of good intentions to have them ready by the end of November. Hasn't happened yet!

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    1. Sally KersonDecember 19, 2019 at 11:01 AM

      Thanks Maureen. Yes it is those good intentions! Unfortunately I have recipients who look forward to the tatting and try not to disappoint

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  3. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeDecember 19, 2019 at 3:29 AM

    I love your cards! It's difficult to get done all we would like to do at this time of year, but it sure is fun to try!

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    1. Sally KersonDecember 19, 2019 at 11:04 AM

      Actually Diana I thinking of tatting next years snowflakes over Christmas, then puting them away so they will be ready months ahead. But will I actually do that?

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  4. StringyDogsDecember 19, 2019 at 9:23 AM

    If all else fails, write a 2-4 paragraph note to all. Print many copies,sign,insert, lick and stick! The cards are beautiful and are communication from the heart.
    LindaR

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    1. Sally KersonDecember 19, 2019 at 11:06 AM

      Linda sadly last posting day was yesterday but I managed to get these beauties off in time. That is such a lovely expression 'communication from the heart' so the recipients don't need any words!

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  5. AnneDecember 20, 2019 at 12:46 AM

    Hi Sally, you've made your Christmas cards very personal. I especially love the green tatting.
    Wishing you and yours "A Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year" with plenty of tatting!

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  6. picotsnkeysDecember 20, 2019 at 11:41 AM

    I like the cards a lot. They are beautiful. I'm blaming my lack of Christmas preparedness on so little time after Advent 4. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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