Wish for 2012!

Something simple,

 

Something sweet.

 

Thank you for being a part of my 2011.

 

Here is something I made for you to welcome in the new year.

 

Enjoy!

 

*hugs*

 

mo

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A Thread of Delight

Recently, I found myself playing with Photoshop. 

            (click pictures to enlarge)

 

Experimenting with the different mediums available.

I came across this one,

Which delighted me because . . .

I never had the patience to finish something so beautiful with needle and thread.

(This is why I love technology!)

Winner of the Gingerbread Giveaway!

First and foremost,

I want to thank each of you

for entering this sweet giveaway.

Using the random generator,

it has generated

the magical number . . .

Which is none other than:

Congratulations and please email me your address so I can send to you your gingerbread gifts.

May your Christmas be Blessed from Above

 sanctus... sanctus...
 benedictus, benedictus qui venit in Domine
 benedictus in nomine Domini

sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
 pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria
 santus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
 pleni sunt caeli gloria

sanctus... sanctus...

benedictus, benedictus qui venit in Domine
 benedictus in nomine Domini

sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
 pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria
 santus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
 pleni sunt caeli gloria

sanctus... sanctus...

* * * *

Holy ... Holy ...
blessed, O Lord blessed is he who comes in
blessed in the name of the Lord
holy, Lord God of Hosts
Heaven and earth are full of the glory of
Holy Lord God of Hosts
are full of the glory of heaven

Holy ... Holy ...

blessed, O Lord blessed is he who comes in
blessed in the name of the Lord

holy, Lord God of Hosts
Heaven and earth are full of the glory of
Holy Lord God of Hosts
are full of the glory of heaven

Holy ... Holy ...



(The winner of the giveaway will be announced in tomorrow's post.)

Candy Cane Christmas Eve

Here are a few snapshots of our Christmas Eve table.

  

This year I accented the table with peppermint candy,

candlelight,

and candy canes.

In each napkin I snuck a candy cane into the napkin ring.

So simple.

I think these classic Hammond natural mint pillow candies are adorable.

I do wish you a wonderful Christmas Eve.

Candy Cane Martini - Free Blog Graphic!

This year I wanted to create a new " Candy Cane Martini " design graphic and to say "Cheers! " to you during this
  joyous Christmas Season.

*hugs*

mo

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Twelve Days of Christmas

When my husband and I began dating, almost 30 years ago. . . (*wow*)

I remember my first Christmas with him.

He gave me a gift earlier than I have ever gotten a Christmas gift before.

I look puzzled and asked him why he was giving me my Christmas present so early.

He then explained to me that this was our " Twelve days of Christmas " and each day he would present me with a gift.

And he did.

I have been spending every Christmas with him ever since.

Christmas Surprises

This year is the first year I have ever had a white christmas tree.

After I strung the lights,

I came across these ornaments I had purchased last year.

Which I had totally forgot about.

What a pleasent surprise they were!

And we all know, Christmas surprises are the best kind.

Christmas Ornaments

My newest rendering. . .

  

                  (click to enlarge)

taken from this photo:

Free Animated Santa Blog Graphic!

I found this vintage postcard of Saint Nicholas and fell in love with the way it represented Santa Claus.

Since he had a corncob pipe, smoke was a must in this design!

The lipstick for writing " Merry Christmas " gave it the whimsy I was looking for.

Enjoy!

mo

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Dear Santa - Gift Tags!

Over the weekend I created these Christmas tags from a photo I took last year around this same time.

Here is a smaller size if you would like to print and use.



I also created one in pure pink.

Here is the original photo I used that was my inspiration for this little project.

Petals of love to you.

mo

Christmas Giveaway! Gingerbread Goodies

" Rose Petals from Heaven " is having a Christmas Giveaway!

The winner will receive these two NEW items from my Gift Shop decorated with my newest design.

An originally designed charming Gingerbread Tote Bag,

and a sweet NEW Gingerbread magnet,

I just want to say you all have been so kind, appreciative, and inspiring.

Thank you for being a part of " Rose Petals from Heaven ".

**************************************

The rules for the giveaway are simple.

(Did I mention shipping will be FREE of course in the US and Canada.)

1. Visit my Gift Shop and leave a comment to let me know which item is your favorite.  Just click on the button below:

and

2.  For an extra entry,  post my giveaway button (found below) on your sidebar and please make an additional comment that you have done so.

Please make sure I have a way of getting in touch with you by blog or email.

The Christmas Giveaway will end at midnight December 24th (MST).
I will draw the winning number on Christmas.

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I will be using the True Random Number Generator to determine the winner.

Good Luck and may the Sweet Petals of Heaven continue to Fall on Each and Every One of You this Christmas Season!

 

 

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Pink Saturday -- Blog Freebie!

Here is my newest design.

I am still inspired with the gingerbread theme this year.

(And the snow gently falling throughout my graphics.)

This quote is taken from William Shakespeare.

I have given you two choices.

Enjoy!

Compliments of " Rose Petals from Heaven ". 

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Today I am joining Pink Saturday!

Sweet Days

" There was Everton taffy around Christmas time,

With its delicate essence of nutmeggy rime;

And sourballs and doughnuts and huge candy toys

For that life of the child that was buileded of joys!

 

Ah, dear little shop on the green little street,

 

I want to go back to those days that were sweet. "

              - F. McKinsey 1907