Jennifer Schaerer
Although I’ve poked fun at the blending of seasons that starts sometime in September and ends December 25, especially since I live life in “magazine time” nowadays, there’s something about the spirit of Christmas that warms me to my toes and makes my Elf DNA kick in waaaaaay too early. My long-suffering husband (the original Grinch) wants to box me up with my Christmas decorations when I start humming carols in August. I just can’t help it! I start thinking about Christmas when we’re about halfway there — in late June.
But based on your response to our lunchtime conversation last week, it sounds like Brandy and I are in the definite minority when it comes to getting a jump start on the holidays. Y’all have a hard-and-fast rule about the integrity of Thanksgiving celebrations and don’t ever toss the turkey and gratitude in a Cuisinart with the Christmas trees and carols.
In spite of the commercial fuel that gets my holiday engine revving, I really love this blended and extended season for the focus on gratitude and giving — large or small, short or tall, it’s all about appreciating what we have and then sharing the love wherever we can for as long as we can.
So for you, the members of the Paper Crafts family for whom we are so very grateful, I bring you Melinda’s hard work and gift to you.
If you’re scanning this post in a reader or RSS feed, you might want to click on through and check out our new look:
Just for you! A new banner for Paper Crafts Connection!
And this will be the gift that just keeps on giving…since some of you may know that our Lone Design Man Matt likes to help Cath mess around with the banners over at Moxie Fab World, you can keep an eye out for the same attention to design detail here as we continue to make personal connections through the art of paper crafting. Maybe we’ll change the wallpaper. Or the mug. Or the look of her outfit. Stay tuned!
Whether your gratitude is the centerpiece of a table laden with turkey and stuffing or a holiday that’s all about giving and sharing, I’m right there with you in spirit.
Happy Merrygiving,
Jennifer
Great new banner Matt!
Love the new banner!! Very chic!
What a fabulous new blog header, he did a wonderful job!
OH I love it
I LOVE the new header! It’s awesome! It’s fits the site so well. Happy Merrygiving!
I want to put my decorations up now!!! Love the new banner, so feminine.
Love the banner! I look forward to seeing all the subtle additions.. Santa Hat? Elf Suit? Sweater set and pearls? Jammies and a robe on Christmas Eve? A kitty coming to visit? Big doggy head in her lap??? Stack of Christmas cards on the table???
Obviously I have too much time on my hands!!! Just love it:)
Oooooh, Andi…LOVE these ideas! — Jennifer
Matt rocks! Love the new banner!
That is a great banner! It looks fabulous!
Great new banner, did he peek into my house??
So your house is plum crazy, too, huh Jenn? Hee hee! –Jennifer
I thought MY husband was the original Grinch!
~Shari R.
Shari, maybe we should send them away together for Christmas! –Jennifer
What a cute banner! I love it!
very nice. love the banner
Adore the new banner! Very stylish!
Love the new banner!
Way to go Melinda. The banner is fabulous.
I think it’s about time!!! Why let Cath & Moxie Fab have all the fun!?? Melinda, I love the look!! Will she change her hair color too? Lots of us do…I keep telling my DH I own stock in Lady C. (not to mention a brand here). Can’t wait for the first of each month now!
Wow! Fantastic job, Melinda!!! The new banner is stunning!!!
I love the banner. Will you be changing them every week, day, month…? I really loved the one (I voted for it during your poll) with the little gnome. It was adorable. But I like this one, too.
Great new look. A like to think Christmas all year long. I start shopping for the next year a few days after the current Christmas. I have a large family and I just love to give everyone a little something. It makes them feel special.
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