Now that we're turning the corner on November and Thanksgiving, it's time to look forward towards Christmas. Our Scribble Picnic theme for this week is GENEROUS and very apropos for this time of year. While we did take advantage of good sales this weekend with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, we really do like to cap it off with Giving Tuesday. We choose a cause or two that we LOVE, give GENEROUSLY, and feel a sense of GOODNESS.
I found this quote by Thomas S. Monson that incorporates all of that. I'm a bit out of practice with my hand lettering skills, but I'm pretty happy with it. And I loosely used what I remembered from a tutorial at The Postman's Knock for my watercolor decorations.
We (I) picked a class at Donor's Choose that needed help funding a project and we helped out the birds at The Raptor Trust with our donations this Tuesday as a start to spreading the Spirit of Christmas. I really do enjoy the giving much more than the receiving.
So now I'll head over to the Picnic and be GENEROUS with my comments. Won't you join me by clicking here. And should you like to join in next week, the theme is FINLAND/SCANDINAVIA. Won't that be fun!
It's very pretty, and the words would be perfect to grace any wall.
ReplyDeletegood quote. your lettering looks good, nicely done.
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I agree, it's pretty Lorraine! It would make a beautiful Christmas card too. I agree, giving is so much more fulfilling than receiving, although I do feel like a kid on Christmas morning opening my presents :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Lorraine, love the words.
ReplyDeleteOh I would die to be able to write so beautifully ... what a talent and one I have never been able to conquer. And the thought is inspiring. How I wish the world around us could feel it. And I love that you donated to the Raptor Trust. I volunteer at a Raptor Center every Wednesday and it is a glorious experience. You have a generous heart, Lorraine ...
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BEAUTIFUL....I can't in no way shape or form write like that, if I did I would never have to stencil on a craft project again!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is very nice. So colorful.
ReplyDeleteI love what you wrote here, Lorraine, and your beautifully rendered picture. Your calligraphy skills certainly beat mine out hands down. So well done. The whole thing is just lovely and what a great quote. Thank you. I love too that you mentioned Giving Tuesday as that is exactly why I chose the theme. You are the only one to mention it. :) Kudos for catching that.
ReplyDeleteNice quote, and so pretty the way you've illustrated it!
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