Little Donkey

Hi there!  I've decided to make this my last  post before Christmas, as the chores are mounting up and, frankly, if I don't do them, no one else will! 
This is the card I sent to my dear friend Margaret. 

I just think the sweet simplicity of it sums up the true meaning of Christmas. (And I hope she liked it!)
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all the joy of the season, and to thank you so much for all the kind and uplifting comments that you've left me this year - they've meant a great deal.  The friendship of the crafting community in blogland has become very special to me.
Watch this space, though, as I will be back some time between Christmas and the New Year, to do a little awards ceremony of my very own.  See you then.
Best wishes, everyone!
Jane xx

Comments

  1. Donna Mosley21 December 2011 at 17:44

    A beautiful card Jane, I love the gorgeous design. Hope the chores got done hun and you get time to relax before the big day. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Christmas.

    Donna x

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  2. Stamps and Paper21 December 2011 at 19:19

    Such a sweet card Jane...happy christmas to you too

    Anne

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  3. Michelle21 December 2011 at 20:05

    Super card as usual. Hope you and your family have a lovely, relaxing Christmas. Look forward to seeing more of your lovely work in the New Year x x

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  4. Jean22 December 2011 at 00:05

    That is adorable and perhaps my most favorite card of all. The simplicity really does add to its message and the donkey is wonderful.

    Merry Christmas to you too!!

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  5. coops22 December 2011 at 15:49

    gorgeous card jane.the image is so adorable and i love your colours :D
    have a fantastic christmas hun.

    xx coops xx

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  6. Margaret22 December 2011 at 22:41

    Thank you Jane. I love it! I'm definitely going to have to make kraft card and envelopes a major purchase in 2012. I hope that you've got your card, too. That's going to be my card for the masses next year but you've got the exclusive limited edition 1/1 for 2011 lol
    Wishing you a blessed Christmas and new year
    Hugs, Margaret xx

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  7. Fleur22 December 2011 at 23:02

    A gorgeous card, the image is adorable.
    Happy Christmas Hugz Fleur xXx

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  8. Ann Schach23 December 2011 at 16:03

    Absolutely adorable, Jane! May you and your family have the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years!

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