Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
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Presenting...the 2009 Christmas Card Collection only available here...at Clarissa's Corner. If you're looking for a unique card (limited edition) this holiday season, here are some of the pictures available for selection. There are beautiful christmas trees, angels, ornaments, a cross to remember the true reason for the season, slorious sunsets, and majestic mountains. One of my favorite scenes may seem exotic for a Christmas card but the moment I saw the waterfall surrounded by poinsettas, my breath was taken away. The card that has become quite meaningful this holiday season is actually a surpise. The picture of the nostalgic fireplace all decorated for the holidays comes in a card with the caption: Memory is a Photograph of the Heart. The surprise is how many hearts have been touched and that the card is being used to remember loved ones who have passed on this year. I am continuely amazed at how a simple picture can speak volumes without a single word being uttered.
There is a second set of Christmas photos as well. Some I have previewed in an earlier blog but here are ones who made the Christmas cut. Christmas just can't be Christmas without some pets to bring silly grins to our faces. They are just so cuddly cute, precious and their antics are too funny. So if you want to share a smile this Christmas, take a peak at Sassy, the Ferrets - Angel and Gilligan, a Christmas edition of the W.S. Elfine series plus the ducks and elk.
In the next few days, I hope to post pictures of the actual cards. If you would like to place in an order, just drop me a note. The cards are $3.00 each plus shipping and handling. Or maybe you would like to give greeting cards as gifts..if so, we have quite a selection available from thinking of you, birthdays, thank you, sympathy plus a host of quotes. Matching bookmarks are also available with either the greeting cards or the Christmas Card collection.
In all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, don't forget the Reason for the Season: Keep Jesus as the center of your Christmas celebrations.
Peace & Joy to you and yours! ~ C ~
There is a second set of Christmas photos as well. Some I have previewed in an earlier blog but here are ones who made the Christmas cut. Christmas just can't be Christmas without some pets to bring silly grins to our faces. They are just so cuddly cute, precious and their antics are too funny. So if you want to share a smile this Christmas, take a peak at Sassy, the Ferrets - Angel and Gilligan, a Christmas edition of the W.S. Elfine series plus the ducks and elk.
In the next few days, I hope to post pictures of the actual cards. If you would like to place in an order, just drop me a note. The cards are $3.00 each plus shipping and handling. Or maybe you would like to give greeting cards as gifts..if so, we have quite a selection available from thinking of you, birthdays, thank you, sympathy plus a host of quotes. Matching bookmarks are also available with either the greeting cards or the Christmas Card collection.
In all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, don't forget the Reason for the Season: Keep Jesus as the center of your Christmas celebrations.
Peace & Joy to you and yours! ~ C ~
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As you may recall, back in the spring, I tried my first pet photo shoot. Poor “Brown Dog” surrounded by wild kids in a noisy room – let’s just say, she was not in her comfort zone!
Since Christmas is just around the corner, no line of greeting cards or picture gallery, could be considered complete without at least a couple of pet pictures. My friend, Sheryl, offered her pups for the photos. She is always rescuing animals and each one has a story to tell. Some are orphaned, some left on the side of the road, or maybe their families can’t afford their upkeep or children, who once begged for this pet, have lost interest – so many reasons why animals need a good home.
Although she answers to “Pup”, we have nicknamed the little white dog “Sassy”! She was rescued from a busy intersection chewing a on a dried up chicken bone. Now, she is totally attached to Sheryl and prefers plain cheeseburgers for dinner! What a pup’s life but isn’t she so photogenic! for a pup?
Brown Dog, on the other hand, still has a way to go! She just can’t help being afraid of everything! I was actually astonished when she came right to me to be petted! But having her picture taken is not too high on her favorite to-do list! I think she did so much better than the spring! We might make a model of her yet!
I certainly appreciate Sheryl for being a good sport, a great assistant and supplier of cheeseburgers for treats! When I do my next pet shoot, I know just who to call! Seriously, thanks a bunch!!
So do you need a picture for Christmas? Just send me an email and we will see what we can set up!!
Welcome to the Holiday Season! Just don’t forget the reason for the season in all the hustle and bustle!! Jesus is our Reason!
Joy 2 u! ‘C’
Since Christmas is just around the corner, no line of greeting cards or picture gallery, could be considered complete without at least a couple of pet pictures. My friend, Sheryl, offered her pups for the photos. She is always rescuing animals and each one has a story to tell. Some are orphaned, some left on the side of the road, or maybe their families can’t afford their upkeep or children, who once begged for this pet, have lost interest – so many reasons why animals need a good home.
Although she answers to “Pup”, we have nicknamed the little white dog “Sassy”! She was rescued from a busy intersection chewing a on a dried up chicken bone. Now, she is totally attached to Sheryl and prefers plain cheeseburgers for dinner! What a pup’s life but isn’t she so photogenic! for a pup?
Brown Dog, on the other hand, still has a way to go! She just can’t help being afraid of everything! I was actually astonished when she came right to me to be petted! But having her picture taken is not too high on her favorite to-do list! I think she did so much better than the spring! We might make a model of her yet!
I certainly appreciate Sheryl for being a good sport, a great assistant and supplier of cheeseburgers for treats! When I do my next pet shoot, I know just who to call! Seriously, thanks a bunch!!
So do you need a picture for Christmas? Just send me an email and we will see what we can set up!!
Welcome to the Holiday Season! Just don’t forget the reason for the season in all the hustle and bustle!! Jesus is our Reason!
Joy 2 u! ‘C’
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Realizing it is still early October our trip to the Smokies may seem strange to most folks. However, there are few things to remember: 1) my hard drive recently crashed 2) a line of Greeting Cards is not complete without a few Christmas Cards 3) Christmas Cards must have scenes reminiscent of Christmas.
Although Mom encouraged me to check out the Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge for some ideas, it was dad who traveled with me on his first day dedicated to photography. How many dads would sacrifice their first Saturday off in several weeks just to drive all day for a few pictures? Not too many I’m sure.
While dad napped, I drove us to Tennessee. I was amazed to find the fall colors are already showing up beautifully. Surprisingly northern Tennessee has some really bright colors but most of the mountains along the highway were deep dark colors but still beautiful especially surrounding by the early morning fog.
Having never actually visited the Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, I was a little disappointed looking at it from the outside. I was thinking I had made the trip in vain. But then I stepped through the front door. Wow!! Double Wow! Christmas was truly everywhere. Ornately decorated trees, ornaments galore, poinsettias of every description, reindeers flying overhead, miniature villages, Christmas music playing in the background – talk about sensory overload! It was a bit overwhelming and the inside of the store is huge. So hold onto your kids or they maybe forever lost in the maze. Dad and I got separated and it took several text messages and phone calls to finally find each other. But if you can’t seem to find the Christmas Spirit this season, I encourage you to come take a peek through these doors.
We also visited the Inn at Christmas Place – what a grand hotel. Even in October, Christmas doesn’t feel out of place when as tastefully decorated as this foyer. The cozy fireplace, muted colors, ornate woodwork, lights aglow complete with a nativity scene – I could have sank down on the plush sofa with a good book and been right at home.
Since our Christmas photo shoot didn’t take all that long, we checked on the ducks! Ducks are quite the attraction at the hotel where my parents often stay when visiting the Smokies. This particular afternoon must have been bath day. Everywhere you looked, the ducks were cleaning up. Some were spit shining their feathers, others taking a dunk (so long I thought there might have been an under the sea creature kidnapping ducks…crazy I know!) But no, a few moments later, they’d pop up somewhere else. I could have stayed all afternoon but I decided to show Dad Cades Cove. Yes, I’m still hoping to see the elusive black bear and this time I had a man along …for protection. With the overnight rains, the creeks were flowing creating waterfalls all along the way.
Although we never saw a bear, we saw several deer, turkeys and horses. In fact, we saw what we thought were Tom turkeys fighting over territory. But, as we got closer, we realized it was hens fighting over the Tom. I have never seen the like of squawking, neck twisting, and beak biting – it seemed like a fight to the bitter end. Fascinating but a little disturbing. The mountains rising through the haze were beautiful. In a few weeks, the color will be off the chart.
We were ready to call it a day!! Now for the long drive home! It’s not often Dad and I get to spend time together so we had a good day. This time, Dad got a chance to see his daughter at work! In repayment for sacrificing a day of skeeter making, I took some pictures of his little Tn football skeeter by the roaring waters!
Joy 2 u…until our next adventure! “C”
Although Mom encouraged me to check out the Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge for some ideas, it was dad who traveled with me on his first day dedicated to photography. How many dads would sacrifice their first Saturday off in several weeks just to drive all day for a few pictures? Not too many I’m sure.
While dad napped, I drove us to Tennessee. I was amazed to find the fall colors are already showing up beautifully. Surprisingly northern Tennessee has some really bright colors but most of the mountains along the highway were deep dark colors but still beautiful especially surrounding by the early morning fog.
Having never actually visited the Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, I was a little disappointed looking at it from the outside. I was thinking I had made the trip in vain. But then I stepped through the front door. Wow!! Double Wow! Christmas was truly everywhere. Ornately decorated trees, ornaments galore, poinsettias of every description, reindeers flying overhead, miniature villages, Christmas music playing in the background – talk about sensory overload! It was a bit overwhelming and the inside of the store is huge. So hold onto your kids or they maybe forever lost in the maze. Dad and I got separated and it took several text messages and phone calls to finally find each other. But if you can’t seem to find the Christmas Spirit this season, I encourage you to come take a peek through these doors.
We also visited the Inn at Christmas Place – what a grand hotel. Even in October, Christmas doesn’t feel out of place when as tastefully decorated as this foyer. The cozy fireplace, muted colors, ornate woodwork, lights aglow complete with a nativity scene – I could have sank down on the plush sofa with a good book and been right at home.
Since our Christmas photo shoot didn’t take all that long, we checked on the ducks! Ducks are quite the attraction at the hotel where my parents often stay when visiting the Smokies. This particular afternoon must have been bath day. Everywhere you looked, the ducks were cleaning up. Some were spit shining their feathers, others taking a dunk (so long I thought there might have been an under the sea creature kidnapping ducks…crazy I know!) But no, a few moments later, they’d pop up somewhere else. I could have stayed all afternoon but I decided to show Dad Cades Cove. Yes, I’m still hoping to see the elusive black bear and this time I had a man along …for protection. With the overnight rains, the creeks were flowing creating waterfalls all along the way.
Although we never saw a bear, we saw several deer, turkeys and horses. In fact, we saw what we thought were Tom turkeys fighting over territory. But, as we got closer, we realized it was hens fighting over the Tom. I have never seen the like of squawking, neck twisting, and beak biting – it seemed like a fight to the bitter end. Fascinating but a little disturbing. The mountains rising through the haze were beautiful. In a few weeks, the color will be off the chart.
We were ready to call it a day!! Now for the long drive home! It’s not often Dad and I get to spend time together so we had a good day. This time, Dad got a chance to see his daughter at work! In repayment for sacrificing a day of skeeter making, I took some pictures of his little Tn football skeeter by the roaring waters!
Joy 2 u…until our next adventure! “C”
