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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Day 3 - The Gratitude Diary


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.....

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22 comments:

  1. NancyNovember 4, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    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…..

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  2. TexWisGirlNovember 4, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    love that first shot. your photos are always beautiful.

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  3. terriporterNovember 4, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Deciding 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!

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  4. Coloring Outside the LinesNovember 4, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Super shots- I like them both . That is a wonderful thing you and your friend are doing for research..it is badly needed.

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  5. Tamar SBNovember 4, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    I love that sentiment, create in order to give!

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  6. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 4, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    It is wonderful that with your creative talent you then are willing to share that with others.

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  7. barbara l. haleNovember 4, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    Your photography is so beautiful! Good luck with your sale!

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  8. DottiNovember 4, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    What 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?

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  9. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieNovember 4, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    A beautiful way to give...Best of luck! xo Karen

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  10. JeanneNovember 4, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Such a great idea and a wonderful way to share your wonderful photography!

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  11. JeanneNovember 4, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    You should advertise this on your blog once you get it all together. i would order something... and I'll bet other people would too.

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  12. Sarah HuizengaNovember 4, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    What a wonderful opportunity to share your creativity.

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  13. LynneNovember 4, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    I would love to order something . . . and donate. Please let me know if that is possible . . .

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  14. Lisa GordonNovember 4, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    Definitely something to be grateful for, Deanna.
    I'll bet they are just beautiful.

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  15. Grandma Barb's This and ThatNovember 4, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Love your first photo! I remember seeing some of your cards from last year. They are gorgeous!

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  16. AnonymousNovember 5, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    What an awesome idea! I'm inspired to do the same!

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  17. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopNovember 5, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Fantastic Deanna I wish I was there to buy some...

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  18. KiaNovember 5, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    An 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. :)
    Your photos are simply stunning, a wonderful edit! Bravo! xo

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  19. BarbNovember 5, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    What a beautiful seed head, Deanna! And, a creative way to share.

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  20. fsmillaNovember 6, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    Grandiose Bilder!
    LG Smilla

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  21. Tracy P.November 8, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    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! :-)

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  22. IdaNovember 8, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    How wonderful that you both do this and it helps others in need. I know those calendars have to be enjoyed.

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