Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Winter

From the time they were very small, my children and I would gather around craft books and magazines trying to find something that we could make and give to family and special friends. It's a tradition that has always brought me great satisfaction. This year my time has been expecially crunched and my initial plan of doing needlework gifts fell by the wayside. I'm not a "scrapbooker", but I decided to do something that combined my love of buying scrapbook supplies for others with my own artistic inclinations. Hence, these handmade cards. I took a sheet of copper and embossed a design. This series is "The Four Seasons". Inside I've included an original poem. I'm not so hot with all the embelishments, but I think a set makes a unique gift that can be framed or given as a gift itself. Here is the poem inside "Winter".

Winter

Winter holidays are the best

Thanksgiving, Christmas and the rest

Chase away old Winter's gloom

And give comfort for lost Summer's bloom.

Thanksgiving turkey, family, friends

Signal that the Fall must end

And ushers in sweet Christmas bells

With snow that covers hills and dales.

Can there be anything more snug

Than Kitty curled up on the rug

Before a bright and cheerful fire

With hot cocoa and a Christmas choir.

And coats and mittens on the hook

And snuggling with a good thick book.

These holidays I'll gladly greet

Until Spring comes on it's soft feet.

So, come on Winter, do your best--

I'll wait with peace and find my rest

Until the warm comes once again

Old man Winter will be my friend.

So, there you go. Sitting here listening to Christmas music feels comforting and warm. I hate winter and the cold, but I love what the season evokes. Peace on earth, good will toward men. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. :)

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