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Note Cards 8 per box, 4"x6", blank inside
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The faceless figures were inspired by a set of coasters my grandmother purchased in Stockholm in 1951 and my sister's gifts of figurines from Sweden. Several items inherited from both of my grandmothers inspired the floral design.
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A faceless man riding a Dala horse on coasters my grandmother purchased in Stockholm in 1951 inspired "The round up of the Dala horses."
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This design is my rendition of a heart found on a mid 1800 Mora clock. Several items I inherited from both my grandmothers inspired the floral design.
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The Julbock and Jultomtens was inspired by Swedish artist Jenny Nystrom's (1854-1946) greeting card depicting a gift-laden goat and two tomtens. This Julbock or Christmas goat looks much like the one in my home and the tomtens live in my imagination.
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"Nu ar det Jul igen...Now it is Christmas again." This is the first line of a song that is sung while dancing around the Christmas tree or through the home. I can clearly visualize my grandmother singing and waltzing to this and other Swedish songs while preparing Christmas Eve dinner.
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"The Tomten and the Animals" was inspired by a tomten I have from Sweden who holds a sheave of rye to feed the animals. Carvings from both my grandmothers' kitchens inspired the animals this tomten is feeding.
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This design, which in the 1800's was considered unusal for its romantic theme, was inspired by an unknown painter of the Ratleff School of Mora, Sweden.
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