Joy to the World: Christmas Eve Wishes & Paper Stocking Creations by Candy Rosenberg

Hello Crafters!

A very merry Christmas eve to you! We hope that where ever you are on this fine day, that your heart is filled with benevolence and gratitude. I was scouring the web trying to find the best Christmas quote ever written; something that would speak volumes to everyone out there. So many brilliant writers have tackled Christmas both as a fun holiday and a philosophical idea. And of course, there are multitudes of beautiful quotes that range from fun-loving to earnestly sincere. I should have known to go directly to maestro of Christmas himself, Mr. Charles Dickens. For surely his writing helped to capture the essence of the Christmas spirit better than almost anyone before or since. So, here is a lovely Christmas quote by the man himself that we hope will warm your holiday heart.

"Time was with most of us, when Christmas Day, encircling all our limited world like a magic ring, left nothing out for us to miss or seek; bound together all our home enjoyments, affections, and hopes; grouped everything and everyone round the Christmas fire, and make the little picture shining in our bright young eyes, complete." -Charles Dickens

I love this quote because it speaks to the root of togetherness and gratefulness that encapsulates the holiday season. For all its occasional craziness with holiday shopping, traveling, and attempting to prepare the perfect meal for the ones you love, the holidays remind us to take a few special days to reflect on that which matters most to us. It grounds us in the basic ideas of goodwill and gregariousness that makes the human race so uniquely special. So on this marvelous Christmas eve, we wish you all the spirit of this tender holiday.

We have a quick announcement that we have a winner for this weeks blog prize! We had so many lovely comments from all of you, lots of fabulous ideas for your favorite stocking suffers. This week's winner, chosen at random, is Lynda aka alrlsmom. Here is what Lynda wrote as her comment for Monday's blog:

"Fabulous holiday projects!!! I love to slip stickers, candy, and hot wheels in the girls stockings... found a lump of coal a few years ago, so this is a running gag to see who gets it each year... Thank you for sponsoring the giveaway over at TC blog!!" -Lynda aka alrlsmom 

Many thanks to everyone who participated in this fun contest. We hope it helped to inspire some sweet little stocking stuffer ideas for your holiday. Lynda, please email us at info@g45papers.com to claim your prize and conratulations! We'll be having a new blog contest on Monday so be sure to check it out!

In case you were in need of some extra holiday cheer today, we have another lovely paper stocking to whisk you off your feet. This one was designed by the amazing Candy Rosenberg of our design team. Using our Deluxe Edition Christmas Past paper, Candy created this amazing little darling, filled with lots of adorable handmade tags. It looks just perfect dangling from the Christmas tree.

 

"I made a number of Graphic45 paper ornaments for my tree this year.  When we were asked to make a stocking to share and inspire you, I had to make one for my tree, of course." -Candy Rosenberg

 

Supply List: 

Graphic45, Christmas Past, "Glad Tidings, Christmas Past Tags, Letters To Santa" , Jolee's Boutique, "Lace Bows", Glue Arts and Beacon Adhesives and twine.

Many thanks to Candy Rosenberg for her beautiful paper stocking. We wish you all a restful, warm day and a very Merry Christmas.

Holiday Hugs,

Team Graphic 45

Comments

[Lara Carson]

this stocking is so cute. I really like it!

[Ana]

Wonderful!

I wish you a very happy Christmas Eve to you and everyone here. Hugs!

[Tara C]

what Awesome luck these winners!! Congrats!!! These stockings are beautiful!!! I am loving graphic 45!!! I can not get enough!!!

[Elaine Allen]

Wishing the entire Graphic 45 Team a wonderful Christmas and may 2011 be a super year for each and every one of you!

Elaine Allen

[Gloria Stengel]

So pretty, Candy. One day I will have a 2nd tree...filled with G45 goodies. How fun would that be!

[{vicki}]

Merry Christmas to everyone at G45

[Denise Coulter]

Merry Christmas right back atcha to everyone at G45.

[Noreen]

Beautiful stocking idea - I love all the nostalgic goodies on it.

[Jennifer Reynard]

More gorgeous stockings!
Well done.
Merry Christmas to everyone.

[ava]

candy is the best designer
ava
cottagerca

[Rhonda V.]

That is such a beautiful stocking and I agree with Ava... Candy's designs always rock!!!

[Lynda aka alrlsmom]

Thank you so much for the wonderful prize package that arrived in my mailbox today!!! These papers are even more wonderful in person!!!