Pion Design - Christmas Notes

Hello Everyone!

Today I've put together this vintage Christmas card using all sorts of beautiful Pion Design collections. These papers are so versatile, any collection can be used for any occasion! I've used "To My Valentine", "The Witching Hour", "The Night Before Christmas", "Long Ago in Bethlehem", and "Christmas Wishes". It's like these papers were meant to be used together!

The striped ribbon is Canvas Corp Brands, the flowers are Wild Orchid Crafts, the wood leaf flourish is Southern Ridge Trading Company, and everything else is from my stash.

Pion products:

To My Valentine - Love Song PD6808

The Witching Hour - Beyond the Grave PD8003

The Night Before Christmas - Christmas Branches PD7804

The Night Before Christmas - Snowflake Magic PD7807

Long Ago in Bethlehem - Angels Singing PD9404

Long Ago in Bethlehem - Mary and Joseph PD9401

Christmas Wishes - Borders PD9811

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So my house is all decorated for Christmas! YAY!! We finally found a Christmas tree that fits our dining room space. We got 7 foot tall, slim, flocked tree and it is so beautiful! We've decorated in white, crystal and white gold. I couldn't get a shot of the whole tree, so I'm just going to share some close ups of a few of the decorations.

I couldn't possibly sleep tonight if I left this post wildlife-less, so here's a cutie patootie photo of my best bud Crazy Karen showing us that winning smile that I fell in love with!! OMG, how cute is she!

So as you can see, I decorate fairly early in the year. When do you put up your tree?

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I think I made some of you nervous with my wildlife food list last post. Just want to clarify about squirrels and peanuts. By all means, throw some peanuts out to the squirrels. They love them so much, and as long as they are getting proper food from other sources, then they'll be fine. Many people have backyard squirrels that rely on the food set out for them as as their main food source, this is when it becomes a health issue for them. Just like kids and a bag of chips or a chocolate bar, it's ok for them have a some now and again, as long as it's not the only thing they eat. If your worried, toss in a few mixed nuts the odd time, they love those too!

Thank you to everyone who takes the time and money to feed the animals, you make my heart soar!

Frilly and Funkie - Bountiful Harvest

Hello Everyone!

It's time for another challenge over at Frilly and Funkie. This time Nancy is the hostess and she has chosen the theme "BOUNTIFUL HARVEST". She would like you to create any vintage or shabby chic project celebrating the bounty of the season in the rich hues of Autumn. One lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Linda's shop The Funkie Junkie Boutique!

See this sweet little squirrel beside the sentiment? It is actually a clip that was part of a package that my dear friend Anne of Redanne sent me. They are so adorable, I have attached one to my camera bag of course, one to my winter jacket and I used part of one to add to this card which will be going to my family. Just to remind them how important the little things in life really are!!

All of the following products that I used can be purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique

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Thank you everyone for all your wishes for my missing squirrels. I haven't had any luck yet finding any of them, but my research indicates that many squirrels relocate naturally when the seasons change. My sweet MR SCRUFF has been missing for over a week now, and so with all my heart, I hope he has moved into his winter home and I will see him in the spring. Oh how I miss his little face.

For my macro shot today, I have this very lonely green leaf in the early morning light.

HENRY having a wee nib on what is nowadays, a very rare green leaf.

OK ladies, you know the words, SING IT WITH ME!!

"Because you know I'm all about the bass, bout the bass, no treble!" 

This photo is a couple weeks old, but I just can't resist sharing this little cutie pie enjoying her cookie!

BON JOVI saying his thank you before darting up the tree to eat in peace.

A couple of sure signs that winter is on the way...

A male Cardinal coming out from the trees in all his bright red winter plumage!

... and my first Nuthatch sighting. One of our seasonal birds, and one of my absolute favourites!! I'm already working on making friends with these little beauties!

MR SCRUFF checking out my camera lens while I was on my break in October. 

"Is there a peanut inside there? I can't think of any other reason for you to shove that thing in my face!"

And my beautiful CRAZY KAREN, so gentle and sweet takes a treat from my hand and captures my heart once again.

That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. If you have any questions or interesting tidbits about today's wildlife, please let me know.