Two years ago I was lucky enough to win these beautiful drawings of the 12 days of Christmas created by Charlotte Hoather when I took part in a contest by this talented soprano on her blog, charlottehoathersblog.com.
I also received two CDs of Charlotte’s gorgeous voice singing some lovely songs. It was a wonderful surprise for me. I am embarrassed to say it took me this long to have these artistically created panels put into a frame. But I think it came out fantastic! I had a local frame store do it, Michael’s Crafts Store. I am pleased with it and had my husband hang it up in a prominent place above our Christmas crèche for all the family to see.
Charlotte Hoather is not only an accomplished soprano but she also has talent as an artist as shown by these beautiful drawings of the 12 Days of Christmas!
It is my pleasure to showcase this gorgeous collection in my home all year round. It is too special to just share at Chrismas! Thank you, Charlotte Hoather, for sending these beautiful cards to me.
Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy these drawings as much as I do.
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Blessings of the seasons to you and yours!
-Janice-
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Janice is an award-winning author with 33 books: 16 children's books for PS-Gr 4, 12 middle-grade/preteen/young adult books, written under Janice Spina, and 4 novels, and a short story collection written under J.E. Spina. She is also a writer of poetry, blogger, avid reader, reviewer and a copy editor. Janice has always loved writing and started very young writing poetry, then stories.
Her books have received 25 Book Awards and a few Finalists in contests.
AWARDS:
4 MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL - Lamby the Lonely Lamby, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon, Louey the Lazy Elephant, Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear
10 PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Books 1, 2, 3, 5, & 6. Abby & Holly Series, Books 1-5
READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS - HONORABLE MENTION - Davey & Derek Book 1,
READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL - Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3
READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS - BRONZE MEDAL - Abby & Holly Book 1
READERS’ FAVORITE AWARDS - HONORABLE MENTION — Abby & Holly Book 2
READERS’ FAVORITE AWARDS - FINALIST - Davey & Derek Book 6
5 PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Jerry the Crabby Crayfish, Broose the Moose on the loose, Colby the Courageous Cat, Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe, Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD - FINALIST - Davey & Derek Book 6
Authorsdb Cover Contest Silver Medal - Davey & Derek Book 5
FINALISTS:
Authorsdb First Lines Contest, - Hunting Mariah and Mariah's Revenge were Finalists
Red City Review Awards - Finalist - Davey & Derek Book 4 and received a 5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.
READERS’ FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS - 5-STAR REVIEW - Davey & Derek Book 4
All Janice's books are available on Amazon.com, Kindle, B&N and other online book sites.
One of her sports' poems was published in The Lawrence Eagle Tribune in October of 2008. She is currently working on a novel and Book 4 of Drystan the Dragon series for young children. An historical novel and a YA fantasy series will be coming in 2021 and beyond along with more children's books and novels for 18+.
Her hobbies are crocheting, walking to keep fit, hula hooping, tap dancing, going to the movies with her husband, and spending time with her five grandchildren.
Janice loves to hear from readers and appreciates reviews. Sign up on her blog http://jemsbooks.blog for a copy of her newsletters under Contact Me. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband who is her illustrator and cover creator.
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These drawings are gorgeous and I love the way you have arranged them to hang. How lucky were you! I’m sure they will attract many admiring comments over the Christmas period. Best wishes to you and your family. Enjoy!
Thank you, Norah. We met with one of the staff at Michael’s and they helped us arrange the cards and add the red, green and gold individual frames each one plus the lovely outside frame accented in gold made it all so special. We love it too! I hope Charlotte is pleased seeing it all together. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas too! Hugs!
How could she not? Thank you for your Christmas wishes. I return the same wishes to you and your loved ones.
Wow, these are gorgeous, Janice. What a lovely prize to win. If they were on my wall then I’d be displaying them all year long.
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Janice Spina shares some wonderful illustrations by Soprano Charlotte Hoather that she acquired and they look stunning.
Thank you, Sally, for the re-blog! I was excited when the framing was completed yesterday. It looks beautiful displayed for Christmas. I hope the family notice it. If they don’t I will definitely point it out to each of them! Ha ha! Blessings of Christmas to you and your family! Much love! Xo
Happy Christmas to you and your family too Janice.. hugs XXS
Beautiful Janice! Happy holidays. 🙂
Thank you, Debbie! Same to you and yours! Hugs!
Thanks Janice. ❤
These are awesome.
Thank you Lonely! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thanks. Merry Christmas and Happy amd Healthy 2016 to you and yours.
Hi Janice I’m not often speechless but when I saw this post sat next to my Mum tonight it’s absolutely made my Christmas. I’m so pleased the pictures went to such a good home, the framing is spectacular, great choice of colours. So happy 😊. Xx😘
Best wishes to you and all your family
Charlotte
Oh, I am so happy that you are pleased. I was just going to leave you a note on your blog for you to take a look at it. It does look spectacular on my wall. I can’t wait to show it off to all my family on Christmas Eve. The framing place helped us put it all together. I love the colors too! They really show up your beautiful drawings! I plan on leaving it up all year round because it is too special to just admire for a couple of months! I just had to share it with all my friends online as soon as I got it completed.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a very Healthy & Happy New Year! Much love! Xo
I tried to reblog it but the wifi here is awful, when I get home tomorrow I’ll share it if that’s ok with you?
Oh please do! My pleasure to share it with all your friends and followers. It is a beautiful work of art and deserved to be framed in a special way! Xo
Gorgeous! Simply beautiful!
Thank you, Michelle! The frame put it all together beautifully and really shows all the drawings off. Charlotte Hoather loved it! I was pleased that she was happy! Blessings for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Xo
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours. Hugs.
Charlotte is a very talented young woman! Her voice is astounding and these drawings are wonderful!
I agree on both, Charlotte! She is an amazing young woman with such promise in the world of music and entertainment. She will reach the stars with her gift! Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Xo
Oops, meant, Noelle! Sorry!
Have a wonderful Christmas, Janice. It’s been great getting to know you this year!
Thank you, Noelle! The feeling is mutual. I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know you too. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Stay well! Xo
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Oh, Charlotte, it is my pleasure to showcase your beautiful art! I am thrilled to be the recipient of it and am happy to display it proudly in my home. Thank you! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and that the New Year brings you much joy and success! Much love & hugs!