Do you like to receive Christmas or Holiday cards?

It’s November and it’s officially time to start thinking about Christmas. (Only 52 shopping days left.)

I’d like to know your opinion. Do you like to receive Christmas or Holiday cards? Or do you think it is a waste of time, effort and paper?

Had you rather receive a printed card in your mailbox or an e-card in your inbox?

Do you like cards with pictures or without?

I’m taking a survey and would really appreciate your participation. It is very short—only 7 questions.

Click Here to take survey

Subscribe to my blog so you will be sure to see the results when I post them.

Thank you!

Colors of the Wind

I live in West Texas and anyone who lives in this area or who has ever visited here knows that the wind blows A LOT! It can get really annoying. But through an assigned art project in my 3-D design class and through conversations with God, I learned to appreciate the wind.

You can view my video about it below.

Also, I made some cards from the project. You can purchase them by visiting my Etsy shop at www.JoyfulHeartDesign.etsy.com

If you are a subscriber to my FREE ezine, watch your email inbox for a subscriber-only special on all of my Scripture cards.

If you are not a subscriber, what are you waiting for? It’s FREE! Just fill in the form on the right and you, too, can receive this and other subscriber-only specials.

Etsy Greetings Winter Holiday Promotion

I am a member of Etsy Greetings, a group of very talented artists who create and sell unique, creative, handmade greeting cards. To view and/or purchase some very lovely, cute, whimsical, elegant, chic, mod, one-of-a-kind winter holiday cards made by members of Etsy Greetings, visit http://cljdesigns.typepad.com/etsygreetings

And the winner is…

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Happy Fall Y’all Bloggy Giveaway. And thank you for all those wonderful comments. I had a lot of fun entering some contests myself. Don’t guess I won anything as I haven’t been contacted by anyone yet… Of course, I could still win something if others out there are just now posting their winners like I am.

So, would you like to know if you won my contest?
Well, if you name (ID) is greg&sarina, then yes, you are the winner of my contest!
Congratulations!
I will contact you to find out which design you would like and how you want it to be personalized.

If your name is not greg&sarina, but you did enter my contest by leaving me a comment, well, I don’t want you to be sad, so I am offering a 20% discount on a Christmas card design of your choice. Just send me an email and we will work out the details. joyfulheartdesign@sptc.net But hurry! The offer is only good thru Mon., Nov. 12.

Thanks again for the sweet comments!

Fall Y’all Bloggy Giveaway

Hello! I’m so excited to be taking part in the Fall Y’all giveaway! Thank you to Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer for hosting it!

I am thrilled to be giving away YOUR CHOICE of either:

• 30 custom-designed photo cards (Christmas cards, birth announcements, invitations, etc.) ($50 value) (Includes FREE shipping for continental USA addresses)
Cards are 4 x 6 and are printed on Fuji Archive Crystal photo paper.
OR
• A high quality jpg file of a custom 4 x 6 photo card design so you can print as many cards as you need.
($50 value)(This will be emailed to you, so there is no shipping fee.)

To enter the giveaway, just leave me a comment on this blog stating which type of card you would like (Christmas card, birth announcement, shower invitation, etc.) and which design from my website (www.joyfulheartdesign.etsy.com)you like best. Or if you have something in mind that you did not see on my website.

I will be adding more designs this week, so check back often.
In your comment, be sure to put your email address or your blog address so I will be able to contact you.

Giveaway is open to bloggers and non-bloggers. But if you have a blog, leave your blog address in the comments and I would love to visit your blogs.

I will randomly choose a winner on Sunday, Nov. 4th and will announce the winner here on my blog on Monday, Nov. 5.

Go over to Bloggy Giveaways during the week of October 29th for more great giveaways!

Necessity is the Mother of Invention

I tend to do my best work when I’m faced with a deadline and a clear purpose. Such was the case recently. I signed up to have a booth at a Baby and children’s event. I realized that I needed more birth announcements to show examples of my work, so here’s what I came up with on the night before the event. (Yes, I’m a night-owl. I had rather stay up late than get up early, much to the dismay of my husband.) I’m also a bit of a last-minute person.

I have not listed all of these on my Etsy site yet. So, email me if you are interested in getting prices or more info on any of these designs.