Sunday, December 4, 2011

Mosaic Monday: White Christmas



First of all, thank you all for your comments on my last post. Your thoughts and prayers are so greatly appreciated! There was a great outpouring of love and support from our church and our community this weekend, as the two families buried their sons. We are all striving to hold them close, and remember them in this busy season. I cannot imagine how difficult it will be for them.

As for my mosaic today, it's a repeat of one from years past. While my little red house lends itself to the traditional Christmas colors, sometimes I feel the need for something cleaner and calmer. Something a little quieter, more muted. Here is my version of a white Christmas. :)

Here are the instructions to join today's post:
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post. The post may be about any subject you wish. The only stipulation is that it include a collage, or mosaic of photos.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline

And a quick reminder: if you would like to join Mosaic Monday but don't know quite where to start, there is a tutorial on mosaic-making on my sidebar. Just scroll down, and click on the small blue mosaic.

41 comments:

  1. Thank you for hosting after your difficult week. My heart goes out to those families.

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  2. This is a beautiful mosaic...makes us all think of the beauty of Christmas! ♥

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  3. The calmer whites must be particularly soothing in light of the past week. Keeping you all in ongoing prayer. A lovely mosaic as always...

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  4. Mary, you are such an artist! I love the way you put these images together. On a separate note, I am so very sorry for your loss...there are no words for a situation like this.
    ♥, Susan

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  5. Mary, the White Christmas mosiac is just lovely. And I can understand why you would need to feel calm. I will keep you and the families in my prayers.

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  6. Mary,
    I LOVE S N O W; therefore, I'm always dreaming of a White Christmas! Your mosiac, also, brings to mind the hymn "O Little Town of Bethlehem". Especially the verse that reads..."how silently, how silently, the wonderful gift is given"... Calm, peaceful, tranquil. Prayers are continuing for all of those touched by the recent tragedy in your community.
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  7. I love your beautiful mosaic - symbolic of a white Christmas. Be blessed. Pamela

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  8. Mary, this beautiful mosaic will stay in my heart during the joyous Christmas season!

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  9. Stunning mosaic. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  10. Your post are always so pretty. Love this mosaic as well.

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  11. Beautiful photographs ~ you could show this year after year and I do not think any of us would tire of it!

    Thank you for hosting this inspiring blog party.

    Ciao,
    Suzanne

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  12. Your photography is simply stunning. Especially love the ice, and the b&w florals. Breathtaking, really.

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  13. Don't know if this is a dup. comment - seems I am having probs. leaving comments on logs these days. Just wanted to say - Thanks for hosting again this week. Love your photos - especially the last one on the bottom, right.
    My heart goes out to the families who have lost their sons - I just can't imagine. :(

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  14. I love those photos! It has inspired me actually to go around my little world and look at things all in a certain color scheme. I'll have to take some pictures!

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  15. Your White Christmas mosaic is really pretty ... magical, really. Thanks for hosting!

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  16. Thank You for hosting, I know it has been a difficult time for you and your family. Thinking of you.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  17. Thinking of what you and your family and community are going through I completely forgot to say your mosaic is lovely. I love the white and silver.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  18. Your White Christmas is lovely!

    My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.

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  19. Beautiful. I have always dreamt of having a white Christmas. Perhaps one day I will.

    Sending my thoughts and prayers at such a sad time for your family, community, and especially the families of the two young men.

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  20. Great photographs, some of them seem magical.. Am joining in today after a long time :) Good day to you!

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  21. What a wonderful mosaic!
    Have a nice week,
    Markus

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  22. A fantastic Mosaic with all shades of white. Great !

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  23. What a wonderful white Christmas mosaic!!
    Greetings from Hamburg,
    Julia

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  24. Mary your collage is so exquisite. Thanks for sharing such lovely mosaics with us!

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  25. Oh, Mary..... I remember this mosaic from a year ago when I was reading back and back into your blog. I was so inspired by this and am very, very happy to see it again! =]

    xxo

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  26. I dearly love the beautiful, although different whites. So soft and delicate. You can feel the coolness and the warmth...
    My heart and prayers go out to those that have lost their loved ones. It is never easy when we lose someone we love. It is even harder when we lose them during the holidays. Loving prayers for all.
    Thank you for this beautiful post.
    Brenda

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  27. You are so right Mary the colors of your mosaic are so serene and peaceful. I too send my prayers of healing to the families and your community who lost their loved ones. May those boys RIP. Blessings
    QMM

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  28. When walking in my neighborhood on a recent day I came upon a stash of "Free for the taking" milk glass...and thought of you as I walked home with my loot:)

    You and your community remain in my thoughts and prayers...xoxo

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  29. I love this white Christmas theme, really so beautiful and I hope that your Mosaic Monday leads to a very pleasant week ahead.
    I was so sorry to have read of the tragedy that struck your family and friends...blessings~

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  30. An extraordinarily beautiful mosaic! Love the silver and white combination. You get never tired of those colours.

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  31. Oh Gail, that is too funny. Enjoy your "loot!". xoxo

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  32. White and silver are always so elegant, and a balm, even to those of us who love the reds and greens.

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  33. I followed along with the passing of the boys and even looked them up online. Such a sad situation. Having children you know it is one of our deepest fears, losing a child to soon. I do hope the families receive plenty of love and support in the coming months. They will surely need it.

    I'm wondering if we'll ever see white! Can you believe how warm it's been? I kind of like it ; )

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  34. Your beautiful mosaic reminds me of all the reasons why I love this season! I am definitely going to set aside the time this week to take your tutorial on making photo mosaics! Thanks Mary for adding so much beauty to my day!
    Tina xo

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  35. Mary,
    I just stopped by to see your beautiful photography. I didn't join Mosaic Monday this week, but I plan on doing so next week. This mosaic is stunning. Each photograph links so beautifully to your design.
    Wishing you a lovely day.
    Karen

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  36. Mary, what a beautiful and serene image -- the compilation of all the white and silver.

    My heart aches for the families who have suffered such a terrible loss, and for your community; I'm so sorry. How sad and tragic.
    Cass

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  37. The combinations of white and silver are wonderful.

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