Family

Hi everyone, I'm back from a short cruise in the Pacific Islands, feeling relaxed and ready for the hectic activity that always surrounds Christmas.  The theme this week at Less is More is Family which is just perfect for Christmas, when families try to spend this happy time together.

My card uses a beautiful digi image by A Day for Daisies, called Sisters at the Beach.  I added the clouds by IO and the scrabble tiles are by Bo Bunny.


I had to add this photo below, because it is so special to us - being of our youngest grandchildren, playing in the water near their home in Brisbane during a week when we had been looking after them while their parents were away.  There is only 14 months between them, and they are such good friends, even now (at 7 and 8).  It was quite a deserted spot, so no problem for the nude beachgoer!  You can see how the image of my card appealed - family is our greatest joy!

Comments

  1. Anonymous22 December 2014 at 22:48

    What a wonderful memory. Thank you for sharing. Such great inspiration for your lovely card.
    Wishing you a Merry Christmas.

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  2. Sazzle Dazzle23 December 2014 at 04:39

    A gorgeous image and perfectly coloured. Love the real life photo too -
    Great take on the challenge.
    Have a fabulous Christmas and New Year and thanks as always for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah
    Less is More

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  3. Anne23 December 2014 at 18:16

    Lovely card Ann and evocative of that real life family photo
    Merry Christmas and a happy new year
    Anne
    Less is More

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  4. Kathyk23 December 2014 at 19:16

    Fab make inspired by your sweet family photo

    Seasons Greetings

    Kathyk

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  5. Darnell31 December 2014 at 06:51

    Oh, my goodness, Anne, thank you for my biggest smile of the day! The only thing cuter than a naked baby bottom is a sister supervising in her stylish sunbonnet!! You HAD to make that adorable card, of course!! I hope your Christmas was wonderful and I wish you all the best in the new year!! Thank you for your friendship! Hugs, Darnell

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  6. lostinpaper31 December 2014 at 17:06

    Your card is perfectly inspired by this gorgeous photo Ann! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and may 2015 be wonderful!

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  7. Chrissie2 January 2015 at 06:22

    This is such a great take on your photo Ann! Terrific job!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"
    Happy New Year

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