I have been combing thru my thousands of pictures taken in 2014 in preparation for my yearly sale. I create greeting cards and small calendars that fit inside a CD case using my photography. My good friend Marti and I partner together for this once a year event and all of her proceeds go to her favorite charity, The Cancer Research at Purdue University and mine, of course goes to Alzheimer's Research. The calendars have different themes, "Cups & Mugs", not surprised are you??, "Flowers" another big surprise, "Birds & Butterflies" and perhaps "Barns from the Midwest". The greeting cards are some of everything....birthday, thinking of you, sympathy, anniversary and just plain with no wording. Every year I tell myself to start this process in the summer, and every year the summer comes and goes and nothing gets accomplished until the flurry of November.
So today I am grateful for this opportunity each year to create in order to give.
Until next time.....
What a great thing to do…I can't image how you can decide on which photos to use as all your shots are amazing…..
ReplyDeletelove that first shot. your photos are always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDeciding on which photos to use is always the hardest part, isn't it? For me too. Love both of these and that texture is amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuper shots- I like them both . That is a wonderful thing you and your friend are doing for research..it is badly needed.
ReplyDeleteI love that sentiment, create in order to give!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful that with your creative talent you then are willing to share that with others.
ReplyDeleteYour photography is so beautiful! Good luck with your sale!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun but daunting task! I hope you do well on your sale this year. I'm sure you will, you create wonderful art. Did you figure out your calendar template?
ReplyDeleteA beautiful way to give...Best of luck! xo Karen
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea and a wonderful way to share your wonderful photography!
ReplyDeleteYou should advertise this on your blog once you get it all together. i would order something... and I'll bet other people would too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity to share your creativity.
ReplyDeleteI would love to order something . . . and donate. Please let me know if that is possible . . .
ReplyDeleteDefinitely something to be grateful for, Deanna.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet they are just beautiful.
Love your first photo! I remember seeing some of your cards from last year. They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea! I'm inspired to do the same!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Deanna I wish I was there to buy some...
ReplyDeleteAn awesome idea, dear Deanna! I've made wee calendars that fit inside a CD case for the past 5 years, but I only give them as gifts to friends and relatives, I have never thought of doing it for charity. I must consider it for next year. :)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are simply stunning, a wonderful edit! Bravo! xo
What a beautiful seed head, Deanna! And, a creative way to share.
ReplyDeleteGrandiose Bilder!
ReplyDeleteLG Smilla
OK Deanna, you mentioned the cd case calendars last year too, and I am so curious what they look like! You could do a follow-up post with photos of your products when they are all set up. Just an idea! :-)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you both do this and it helps others in need. I know those calendars have to be enjoyed.
ReplyDelete