Day 7 Matchbox Advent Calendar

On coming to the house, they [the wise men] saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, and of incense and of myrrh.

Matthew 2:11

Artwork by Debbie Linton

Day 6 Matchbox Advent Calendar

Sing the glory of his name;

make his praise glorious!

Psalm 66:2

Artwork by Cindy Molieri

Day 5 Matchbox Advent Calendar

Circle (ring)= eternity

Heart= God's love for us

Artwork by Donna Kauffroath

TODAY is Patty's birthday!!! Go wish her a happy one! She is also working on a wonderful December journal, so scroll through some of her previous posts.

Day 4 Matchbox Advent Calendar

For unto us a child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

May you peel away each of the layers of busyness and expectations that have come to obscure the heart and true meaning of Christmas.

Artwork by Glenda McNeil

Day 3 Matchbox Advent Calendar

I praise you because of the wonderful way you have created me.

Psalm 139:14

Artwork by Chris McNeal

DAY 2 Matchbox Advent Calendar

When they saw the star,

they were overjoyed.

Matthew 2:10

Artwork by Mardi James

How did you name your blog? Ruth posed that question and many answered and I decided to join the game. I first named my blog (just over 2 years ago), "Art Is My Life" but decided it sounded too desperate and after much thought, came up with "An Artist's Legacy" because I am so into old stuff and the stories it tells and really, truly want to a leave a mark on the world; with my art, with my words, with my actions. Mainly though, I want my kids to know who I am, so this is my on-line journal for them and anyone else who reads is a bonus. My main criteria for a name was that the title started with the letter "A" so it would pop to the top of bookmarked pages and searches. I had self promotion in mind! Okay, so it's not just for my kids to read someday! Haha! I have an etsy shop and before that, sold on ebay, but ultimately I would like to sell my art. Got to get famous - or infamous, first. :) So go visit Ruth and see how others came up with their blog names. And maybe join in yourself. What's your story?

DAY 1 Matchbox Advent Calendar

But the angel said to them,"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."

Luke 2:10












Matchbox by Linda

All this month I will be sharing each of the 24 boxes I got in the Christian Paper Artists matchbox advant calendar swap.



As you can see, they are strung up, in random order,
on a wooden yard stick in my back porch sanctuary.
The light is good there and our back door is the one most often used
so the artwork can be appreciated daily.

Thank you all who participated!
Each of your matchboxes is beautiful

and they make a gorgeous presentation as an ensemble cast!