Writing Christmas Cards

I got my cards from the printer on Monday and have been addressing envelopes and filling out the inside of the cards since then.  I used a photo from last Christmas on the cover and hand-write the inside.  

But first.. I need to clean the old ink out of my fountain pens and refill them with fresh ink.  The water is for squeezing the old ink into and then I turn the converter to fill it with clean water and repeat many times until the water runs clear.  Then you take a paper towel and put the nib on it to draw out all the water.  Then shake the ink well and fill the ink into the converter.  Clean excess ink off and you're ready to go.

I use J. Herbin inks.  The 1670 Collection celebrates the rich life and adventures of Herbin, an enterprising French sailor of the mid-17th century. While he was in the employ of the Compagnie des Indes Orientales, he made a number of voyages to India, collecting ingredients and formulas for his sealing wax and inks.

I am writing my first card to YOU, my dear blog friends.  :-)  Your friendship and lovely comments on my posts have been extra special to me during this time of social isolation. 

*T*H*A*N*K* * *Y*O*U*!*!*!* 

I had this idea - if you would like to play along - click on the card cover, print it up and then the card inside and tape them together and place them where you display your cards.  Then take a photo and share it on your blog if you're a blogger, and I will share a link to all blogs who participate.  What do you think?  And if you're not a blogger please print this up as my card to you.  Just click on the card image below, print it and fold it in half.  It would bring me such joy to know my card is with my readers around the world.  :-)  

Print this part for the inside :-)

Remember the neat little jadeite candleholders I got recently?  I found the bowl that goes with them and it arrived on Monday.  I'm thrilled with them.

They are made by Fenton Glass Co. I put some of my hand-crocheted ornaments in it to take a photo.  The little stocking is Dayle's.

My snowman wanted in the act.  LOL!

I am having fun with red and green.  

And the lid for my "grease jar" arrived and now my tulip topped set is complete!  The late afternoon sun illuminated these and I love how they glow.

Mocha wanted to say "woof".  She is very vocal and makes the cutest little "meow" sound.  We get a kick out of that.  The toy is a gift from Kristi.. after she fell in love with it when we took her to their house for Thanksgiving.  :-)

Did you guess that my new Christmas tree did not get delivered on Monday?  I called and lambasted a poor lady from Home Depot and apparently that very day it was shipped.  2 weeks after I ordered it.  2 weeks after the money was taken from our account for it.  At one point she told me they were out of stock.  I raised my voice to inquire why wasn't I notified?  I told her I do not blame HER but I want to speak with her supervisor.  I think they were too frightened as I never got past her.  I will let you know what happens.  ((hugs)), Teresa :-)  

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 *H*A*P*P*Y* * *H*O*L*I*D*A*Y*S*!*!*!*

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