“I love the feeling that a simple honest card sends,” this talented writer/photographer says, “whether the message is through words or an image. As you send a card to someone, the openness of your heart shares a caring spirit and adds a touch of thoughtfulness to someone’s day.
“I have always been an observer of life. In third grade, I started studying and writing poetry and was given my first camera. Early on, I was ‘assigned’ to take pictures of class field trips and activities by my teacher (a serious photographer) who gave me gentle instruction in composition and creativity. And writing allowed me to express myself so much easier than in person. I loved it!
“Over the years, I went from contributor to staff of an annual literary magazine,” Jeanne describes. “And once our four children were in high school and I had more time, I began to learn more about photography and started to take some workshops to learn different skills and philosophies. I love that there is always more to learn and try.
Jeanne says, “I was introduced to Cardthartic through my friend Donna Hopkins, whose words and photos both have been published on several Cardthartic cards. The company became even more special to me when I became a Contributing Cardie myself in the fall of 2021!
“My New Home card (#94129) message was inspired by my own experience of living in 42 ‘new homes’ throughout my life. My family has a long history of military service. We have lived around the world and experienced the beauty of many different cultures and countries. I believe that every new experience brings a different focus on how to approach things,” Jeanne describes, “and each experience is like a different thread in an intriguing tapestry and each thread is critical to the overall beauty.”
She says, “You Know You’re a Cardie When … you produce an image — or put a thought into words — and you immediately feel the simplicity and clarity of a feeling evoked.
“In this Cardie Community, I feel like I’ve found a place of sharing and compassion,” Jeanne says, “and who doesn’t welcome that into their life?”
Designs with Messages by Jeanne
“I love the feeling that a simple honest card sends,” this talented writer/photographer says, “whether the message is through words or an image. As you send a card to someone, the openness of your heart shares a caring spirit and adds a touch of thoughtfulness to someone’s day.
“I have always been an observer of life. In third grade, I started studying and writing poetry and was given my first camera. Early on, I was ‘assigned’ to take pictures of class field trips and activities by my teacher (a serious photographer) who gave me gentle instruction in composition and creativity. And writing allowed me to express myself so much easier than in person. I loved it!
“Over the years, I went from contributor to staff of an annual literary magazine,” Jeanne describes. “And once our four children were in high school and I had more time, I began to learn more about photography and started to take some workshops to learn different skills and philosophies. I love that there is always more to learn and try.
Jeanne says, “I was introduced to Cardthartic through my friend Donna Hopkins, whose words and photos both have been published on several Cardthartic cards. The company became even more special to me when I became a Contributing Cardie myself in the fall of 2021!
“My New Home card (#94129) message was inspired by my own experience of living in 42 ‘new homes’ throughout my life. My family has a long history of military service. We have lived around the world and experienced the beauty of many different cultures and countries. I believe that every new experience brings a different focus on how to approach things,” Jeanne describes, “and each experience is like a different thread in an intriguing tapestry and each thread is critical to the overall beauty.”
She says, “You Know You’re a Cardie When … you produce an image — or put a thought into words — and you immediately feel the simplicity and clarity of a feeling evoked.
“In this Cardie Community, I feel like I’ve found a place of sharing and compassion,” Jeanne says, “and who doesn’t welcome that into their life?”
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