Front of card
Since I was a child I have loved the custom of sending Christmas cards.
This year it seemed especially important to extend this tradition, to reach out to say hello to a few family and friends and wish them “Peace and Good Health In The Coming Year.”
Each holiday season I think I should design and send out cards featuring something from my garden, but many Christmases have come and gone without that happening—until this year, 2020.
I used a watercolor effect on a photo from an “In A Vase On Monday” arrangement for the cover. Inside the card opposite the message, I used the actual image.
Inside
For the back I chose a gladiolus, lilies and a dahlia in holiday colors.
Back
I am sharing the card today to send you and yours traditional wishes for the season.
“Peace and Good Health In The Coming Year“
pbmGarden 
A lovely card and a lovely arrangement. Thank you for sharing. Merry Chistmas.
John V
Thanks. Merry Christmas to you John!
Susie, I loved this so much. I actually thought you may have painted the water color version! It was by far my best card of 2020.
Hope you had a good Christmas Day . And that we can see each other soon.
Happy NewYear! Carrie
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I wish I’d painted it! Getting back to painting and drawing have been on my list for a long time too. Thanks for your lovely card too Carrie. We’ll have fun in person again one of these days. Stay safe.
Merry Christmas!
It is so nice that some people still do this.
Thanks. Merry Christmas Tony!
Beautiful! I love the arrangement and the card! Happy Boxing Day…I usually make a photo collage for Christmas cards – did not make it this year. Glad you did.
Thanks. I’m glad too. You’ve had a lot going on yourself. Always next year for your collage.
Beautiful card and thank you for sharing. Best to you in the New Year.
Thanks Judy. It will be a bright new year.
Beautiful and thank you. I hope you had a lovely Christmas. Wishing you a happy, healthy 2021.
Thanks Susan!
What a lovely Christmas card! I hope you had a good Christmas.
Thanks. Yes, quiet but nice. Hope you did also.
Oh, clever you! A wonderful idea and I’m sure your recipients enjoyed receiving one very much.
Thanks Eliza. I hope so. I certainly enjoyed finally making this happen.
Beautiful! The happiest if new years to you!
Thanks Chris!
Well done, Susie! Both images of your IAVOM selection are beautiful. I hope you enjoyed the holiday, subdued as it may have been.
Thanks Kris. Quiet around here but nice. Hope you had a good Christmas too.
It is very special to make your own card and I always love your watercolor effects. One of these days I will try it. So many have stopped sending cards and I really enjoy sending and receiving them, especially with the Christmas letter.
I love the exchange of cards and news too Judy. Guess with so many outlets for people to connect through social media sharing the news through annual Christmas cards (and those letters) has become less necessary.
So true, but social media is not something that you save. I love reading my ancestors’ old letters that are nearly 100 years old. A Christmas letter gives a nice snapshot of a year of someone’s life.
How wonderful to have those letters.
It is always extra special to receive a handmade card, and this a lovely way to send wishes to those you cannot meet this year. Beautifully done Susie. Wishing you the same!