Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Send in Your Old Christmas Photos!

The holidays are about giving back, so let me give you some link love and holiday cheer. Send me your old Christmas photos! You know the ones - the "I can't believe I wore that" or even retro photos of your parents or grandparents enjoying the holidays.

If you would like to join in, please send the following to martini.diana@gmail.com by December 22nd:

- Old Christmas Photo (only one please)
- Your name
- Optional: blog web address/personal website/ etsy site link
- Optional: Short sentence about your favorite tradition during the holidays.

If you don't have an old photo to share, but would like to participate then send a photo of your Christmas decor (your tree, mantle, favorite ornament) and feel free to include a sentence about your favorite holiday tradition.

I'll be posting ALL of your photos and links during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I can't wait to spread some holiday link love and see what photos come rolling in!

(Oh and my Mom is going to kill me! The photo is of her back in the day with a very creepy looking Santa Claus!)

38 comments:

  1. LeciawpDecember 17, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    Diana this is a brilliant idea! I'll do some digging and scan something and send (I assume you want it digitally) - I'm sure I've got something that looks very 1970s.

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  2. please sirDecember 17, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    Yeah I know scanning is a pain, but I need them digital - thanks so much!

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  3. summerDecember 17, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    yay- this is such a cute idea- will be sending in my entry soon

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  4. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    if i can dig up an oldie, i will send it your way. how fun! i will be around to read up on your entries. how fun! oh, i already said that. but its true.

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  5. Helen CuthbertDecember 17, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    Oh I have a brilliant one I could have sent ( my brother as a 5 year old santa and me as an elf!! ) but I won't be travelling home to my parents house until Christmas eve so i will be too late for this!! Nevermind I might dig it out anyway just for a giggle!!

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  6. CindyDecember 17, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    diana, this is such a fun idea! i think i have one that will fits the theme. your mom looks so cute and that santa does look awfully 'jolly'.

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  7. yasmineDecember 17, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    your mom is cute!

    i'll have to dig up a photo then :)

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  8. Krissy | Paper SchmaperDecember 17, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    that is one awesome looking santa!! great idea :)

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  9. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 17, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    Fabulous idea dear!
    Hope your mom won't kill you, we still need you around...can't wait to see the outcome on this project!

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  10. Fifi FlowersDecember 17, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    I've email one of my boys when they were little... so cute! I can't wait to see photos!

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  11. LauraDecember 17, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    I love old photos! Your mom is adorable...and what thick lustrous bangs Santa has...

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  12. ThePeachTreeDecember 17, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    No way!! what a brilliant idea!! I wish my mother didn't have all my childhood pictures goodness knows where!!

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  13. erin@designcrisisDecember 17, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    Super fab idea! I don't think I have any pictures to share, but I'll be tuning in to see everyone else's photos.

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  14. RachelDecember 17, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Cute idea!
    I'll have to see if I can find something!

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  15. AshleyL.December 17, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    hehehe I love this idea! How fun... I'll have to go dig one up :)

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  16. JoyceDecember 17, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    I love Santa, but I'm a little not sure on this one!! LOL..

    This is a great idea let me see if I can find something. Dec 22 is a good day you picked! It is our anniversary.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    Oh, I am SO doing this. Off to search my stash...

    (What a fun idea, Diana!!)

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  18. jaeDecember 17, 2008 at 4:52 PM

    I'm off to dig through my photos!

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  19. i.d.December 17, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    Hahaha, this is such a great idea! I will see what I can find. :) xx

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  20. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    What a fun idea.. I am so game!!!

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  21. georgia b.December 17, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    SO FUN! can't wait to find a pic. i know i have something fitting somewhere! :)

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  22. robin ann mcintoshDecember 17, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    you just encouraged my snooping through my parent's albums... right on.

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  23. Michelle Engel BencskoDecember 17, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    I'll have to dig around and see what I can find. Looks like it's gonna be a good show!

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  24. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    This should be good! That Santa is totally creepy, you're right! Thanks for visiting at my new blog - it was great to hear from you. It is my only one now - out with the old, in with the new :)

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  25. Mrs.FrenchDecember 18, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    This is going to be so much fun! I just sent you mine...your mom is a looker, however, I have to agree...that santa is creepy!
    xo
    t

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  26. CamilleDecember 18, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    I'm not sure I could share the photo of myself in my red/white/blue check leisure "suit" I wore when sitting on Santa's lap...eesh...what was my mother thinking! Not to mention the huge glasses and frizzy hair. I was a nightmare. I think this is enough of a "visual" for everyone :)

    Brilliant idea of sharing all the photos!

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  27. Denise KigganDecember 18, 2008 at 1:11 AM

    I have one of myself scarily similar to your mom's pic. Not sure if I can [or should] find it in time!!!

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  28. Laura @ the shorehouse.December 18, 2008 at 1:41 AM

    Oh. YEAH! What a fab idea!! I wonder if I can dig one up at my mom's house...Hmmm....I have to try and find one!

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  29. SimplyGroveDecember 18, 2008 at 2:01 AM

    What a

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  30. SimplyGroveDecember 18, 2008 at 2:02 AM

    What a great idea!!! BTW, you won my giveaway!!! YAY

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  31. piccioloDecember 18, 2008 at 4:09 AM

    what a great picture, and what a wonderful idea, I will have to see what I can dig out!
    : )

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  32. StellaDecember 18, 2008 at 6:10 AM

    This is a very good idea!
    I will send you one of my old Christmas photos
    ;-)

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  33. Simple AnswerDecember 18, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Rats! I don't have access to anything over here! What a great idea though - I can't wait to see the results!

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  34. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    Clever girl, what a great idea! I know I have one or two I can round up for you. ☺

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  35. TIGDecember 18, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    What a completely fun idea! And that Santa does look a little creepy, although your mother looks adorable :)

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  36. aimeeDecember 19, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    darling photo!! and most santa clauses ARE a little creepy... you have to wonder why they want to get all dressed up and have people sit on their laps... hmmmm.....

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  37. Hey HarrietDecember 20, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    That's a great photo and this is such a nifty idea. I'll have a dig around my old photo stash to see if i have any. Looking forward to seeing all the cool Christmas piccies :)

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  38. GretchenDecember 22, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    An adorable idea (and photo)!

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