2013 Calendar

Made this calendar from Jen ... Ozegran....on the Stream-a-thon today.  This was what she was making during her streams.

It has been wonderful watching these fantastic ladies stream all day long.

Here is my calendar:

My last project of the year to use for the next year.

Postcard #52 - Mexico

The last week of challenge finds us in Mexico.  I checked out my books and found a great costume for the region and went with it.  Paper pieced, title and inking.

Postcard Front:

Postcard Back:

Postcard Reads:
Last postcard is addressed to Darcy W.
December 28, 2012
Dear Darcy:
We wanted to thank you for the wonderful places our families have been able to
visit and learn about due to your challenge.  We were college room-mates, had
successful  careers and wonderful families.  Hope you enjoyed our journey from
January 3, 1985 to December 28, 2012.
THANK YOU    Ann and Zoey

Sad for the journey to end but I am so excited that I actually completed the full challenge.
While it was not always been easy, it is the idea that I started it and wanted to finish it.  It has made me realize that I am really a scrapbooker and not an artist.  I love doing new techniques but I love
paper and glue.  It has been interesting learn facts about these countries.  There are a few I would love to see myself and not through the eyes of my characters.

Here is a picture of my completed 2012 Postcard  Challenge Book, it is absolutely full. I could have used a few more pockets.

THANK YOU DARCY...........fabulous challenge.  I am ready for the book challenge.

Holidays

While the holidays are exciting and I love having the family together, it is always nice to unwind after all of the food and get-together are over.  We had a very nice Christmas with kids, grand kids and family.  Then had another get-together with in-laws and then had kids fly in Christmas night for a few days stay and enjoying their company all with a snow storm.  So they are able to do a little sled riding while they are home.

I got a wonderful gift my my granddaughter, Victoria.  She made me a beautiful wall hanging names of all of the grand kids:

 I absolutely love this gift.  Thank you Victoria, I love it.

Postcard #51 - Greenland

This week finds us in Greenland.  I know nothing about Greenland.  I checked out one of my map books to check out the location.  I did an online check and liked the looks of the flag.  So I combined the flag and map for this postcard.

Postcard Front:

Postcard Back:

Postcard Reads:
May 11, 2012
Dear Zoey:
This is a wonderful project here in Greenland.  I am so glad you are coming here
to meet me next week.  It is beautiful and want you to see it with me.  My work
will be done and we will see the sights together.
Hugs and Kisses Bill

Postcard #50 Hawaii

Thank you Darcy for giving us the rest of the destinations ahead of time.  Time saving for me and greatly appreciated.

This week finds us in Hawaii....have never been there but would love to go.  Checking out my travel books and found a great picture, did a title and inked edges.  (I feel as though my cards are getting skimpy but with Holidays and silly us took a week of vacation in December, I am just happy to keep up.)

Postcard Front:

Postcard Back:

Card Reads:
August 21, 2011
Dear Zoey:
John and I are having a wonderful time in Hawaii.  Long awaited 2nd honeymoon.
Can't believe we have been married 26 years....how time flies when you are in love.
Hugs and Kisses Ann and John

Postcard #49 - Sweden

This last week found me in Daytona Beach, Florida for 7 days.....so I did not get time to do postcard until today.

Again a very fast card using flag design.....to keep me up to date.

Postcard front:

Postcard back:

Postcard reads:
February 21, 2011
Dear Bill:
Having so much fun in Sweden with Ann.  It is
great working together on her newspaper special.
Getting great photos for her special.  Thanks for
keeping the home front going while I am off with Ann.
Hugs and kisses to you and the kids.
Love Zoey