Life has been a little busy lately but very enjoyable at the same time. I had a surprise visit to Okinawa to visit my daughter...compliments of her. I loved the extended sunshine and being chauffeured around the island. Upon my return I began helping with our annual Church Festival of the Nativities for Tacoma, Washington. It's a lovely free event for the community...held on the first weekend of December. It is a
One of the nativities created a little bit of nostalgia for me...as this cardstock nativity below was handed out in Primary years ago to every child in the church. My copy lasted until my third child when it was accidentally torn. We have a very talented sister, Helen Christensen, in our church who recreated this on wood for the Festival of the Nativities...making it life size...
It is 8 feet tall and approximately 30 feet wide....a stunning re-creation!
So my mind has been enjoying the beauty of Nativities of all types. This is the reason I chose Sally-Ann's Cute Nativity Set 2 from her shop at Digi Stamp Boutique.
I enjoyed sitting down and relaxing a bit to create this card and reminiscing about the birth of the Savior and the true meaning of Christmas!
I chose to print the image in several sizes to use the sheep as my embellishments. I have popped them in three different heights! Hope you enjoy!
"All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock. My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too, often the inspiration for my designs. Hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy creating them."
We would love to have you play along at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and show us your creations! Digi Stamp Boutique is our sponsor this week and Sally-Ann is offering a £10 voucher if you are our Grand Prize Winner at SSW2. This is the sketch you should use!
Have a very Merry Christmas! Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Judi
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The Nativity exhibit sounds wonderful, so many different types. The one in the photo sound so impressive, would love to see it IRL. Your card is super fitting with your post this week. So cute, love the rustic feel with the wood paper and the 3 sheep put a smile on my face. Hugs, Heide
ReplyDeleteLove your card this week Judi. Those three sheep are DARLING! What a fabulous surprise to visit your daughter in Okinawa. I would love to see some pictures
ReplyDeleteOh Judi your card is such a darling I love this image and the Nativity exhibit sounds wonderful there are so many very talented people out there including yourself. How lovely having a surprise trip to Okinawa to see your daughter. You had only just got back from there not so long ago. Have they gone back there to live with both of you wonderful grandchildren? Take care wishing you a wonderful week and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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I have to say this is the cutest card ever!! I love those little sheep. Such a cute idea. It has been great to talk to you the past few days. Love you!
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An amazing blog post Judi, complete with gorgeous pictures of the Nativities. Love your card!! Those little sheep in the corner couldn't be more sweet!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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