Crystal Michelle Fallin: Australia

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Friday, February 10, 2023

You’re Purr-Fect Valentine, Be Mine - Edna of Queensland, Australia

Happy Valentine’s Day to Edna of Queensland, Australia who is 101 years old and loves cats.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Nutcracker Greetings for Jessica of Armstrong Creek, Victoria, Australia

A Nutcracker Greeting for Jessica of Armstrong Creek, Victoria, Australia. She is also receiving The Legend of the Christmas Tree bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness - Winter Holiday Shower

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

A Snow Maiden for Natsha of Rutherford, New South Wales, Australia

Merry Christmas to Natsha of Rutherford, New South Wales, Australia who is 42 years old. She is also receiving The Legend of the Christmas Tree Bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness - Winter Holiday Shower

Friday, December 23, 2022

A Snowman and Cardinals for Julia of Mildura South, Victoria, Australia

Merry Christmas to Julia of Mildura South, Victoria, Australia who is 61 years old. She is also receiving The Legend of the Christmas Tree bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness - Winter Holiday Shower

Cardinals in Birch Trees for Karla of Mundaring, Perth, Australia

Merry Christmas to Karla of Mundaring, Perth, Australia who is 37 years old. She is also receiving a Legend of the Christmas Tree bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness - Winter Holiday Shower

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Red Truck and Puppies for Sharon of Gateshead, New South Wales, Australia

Merry Christmas to Sharon and her four children of Gateshead, NSW, Australia. They are all receiving Christmas bookmarks with activity sheets.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Christmas Barn for Jessica of Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia

Merry Christmas to Jessica of Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia who is 37 years old. She is receiving a handcrafted farm scene with a Christmas tree and red barn.

Random Acts of Cardness - Winter Holiday Shower

Monday, October 24, 2022

A Sea Dream Seal for Sharron of Gateshead, New South Wales, Australia

Sharron of Gateshead, New South Wales, Australia is receiving a Sea Dream Seal Card and 5 galaxy bookmarks for her and her four children.

Lola's Smile Bunch

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Sea Dream ‘Have Faith’ Card for Angelee of Werribee Victoria, Australia

Angelee of Werribee Victoria, Australia is 46 years and a mom who needs general encouragement. She is receiving a Sea Dream ‘Have Faith’ Card and a Vincent Van Gogh Bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness - Extra Encouragement

Friday, August 19, 2022

Sea Dream Collection - White Roses for Jessica of New South Wales, Australia

Jessica of Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia is receiving a extra encouragement card. She is 36 years old and has liver disease and fibromyalgia. She is also receiving a Vincent Van Gogh bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness - Extra Encouragement

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Twin Mermaids for Sharron of Gateshead, NSW, Australia

Happy Birthday to Sharron of Gateshead, New South Wales, Australia. She likes the color blue so she is receiving a Claude Monet Bookmark of the Bridge.

Bring Smiles to Seniors - Lola’s Smile Bunch

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Tidings of Comfort and Joy for Sharron of Gateshead, New South Wales, Australia

Sharron is receiving a Crystal Expression Red Truck greeting card with a scripture on the back and a Christmas Tree Legend bookmark.

Bring Smiles to Seniors - Lola’s Smile Bunch

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Holly Berries and a Snow Angel for Nicola of Chisholm, Canberra, Australia

A Christmas Inspirational Dance card for Nicola of Chisholm, Canberra, Australia. She is also receiving a bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness

A Snowflake Card for Sharon of Salisbury, Queensland, Australia

A Christmas Inspirational Dance card for Sharon of Salisbury, Queensland, Australia. She is also receiving a Christmas Tree Legend bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness

Christmas Greeting to Sally of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

A Ted Truck Christmas Card for Sally of Maitland, NSW, Australia. She is also receiving a Christmas Tree Legend bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Holly Berries and a Snow Angel for Natasha of Rutherford, New South Wales, Australia

A Christmas Inspirational Dance card for Natasha of Rutherford, New South Wales Australia. She is also receiving a bookmark of the Christ Child.

Random Acts of Cardness

A Snowflake Card for Dee of Saint Kilda East, Victoria, Australia

Dee of Saint Kilda East, Victoria, Australia is receiving a Christmas Inspirational Dance card. She is also receiving a Tree Legend Bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness

Christmas Tulips for Karia of Innaloo, Perth, Australia

Christmas Tulips for Karia of Innaloo, Perth, Australia. She is also receiving a Tree Legend bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Magical Chateau and Starlights for Ro of Diehard, New South Wales, Australia

Merry Christmas to Ro of Diehard, New South Wales, Australia. She sent me a Christmas Card thanking me for sending her mom Angela inspirational cards. She also enclosed a bookmark, teabag and note expressing her gratitude and appreciation. It was a beautifully written note.

From the Heart - UK

A Wooden Barn and Snow Angel for Angela of Waverley, Tasmania Australia

Inspirational Snow Angel Christmas Card with a wooden barn background for Angela of Waverley, Tasmania Australia. She is 74 years old and misses her home in England. She mailed a post card to me in appreciation of the card I mailed her.

From the Heart - UK

About the Artist

This Blog is dedicated to honor Crystal Michelle Fallin's artistic and creative spirit; her love of writing and drawing, and her passion for performing arts and dance. Crystal loved art and was a self-taught artist and color pencil was her favorite art medium. Her techniques of multi-color layering and blending gives her drawings the effects of a painting with intricate details. This is a collection of Crystal's colored pencil artistry consisting of creative drawings of her own unique interpretations of classic Disney characters. The collection includes Chateau de Chambord and Belle from Beauty and the Beast, and Ariel inspired mermaids from The Little Mermaid. Her art graces the covers of Greeting and Handcrafted Cards, Notebooks and Journals. Crystal Expressions© Cards were developed to continue Crystal's legacy as an artist, to give hope and encouragement to the needy, and for the lonely-in-heart. Her coloring techniques, concepts and artwork is the inspiration and vision for the cards. The cards are distributed throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and Europe to Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Bound Seniors, Foster Children, and many others.

Biography

Crystal Michelle Fallin was born in Newnan, Georgia on June 19, 1984 to Douglas and Peggy Fallin. Crystal grew up in St. Augustine, Florida where she attended St. Joseph Academy and First Coast Technical College where she received her high school diploma in May 2002. She attended St. John's River State College, majoring in business. She worked in the hospitality and retail industries in St. Augustine and Auburndale, Florida. Crystal was a lover of Performing Arts, dancing and listening to music. As a child and youth, she was a member of the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company and Academy of Performing Arts. She danced in the Nutcracker Ballet for seven seasons and won multiple dance awards at international championship competitions held in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Daytona Beach, Florida, and Columbia, South Carolina. She was a member of the award winning APA Group “Theater Street Express” and the musical theater ensemble, “The Stage Door Players.” She performed in musical theater productions such as Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Robin Hood, and The Chorus Line. Theater Street Express won multiple awards for Song & Dance and Production numbers: “Patriotic Tribute, Café De La Trebein, Gangster Drag, and A Salute to America.” She was creative, artistic and loved art. In school, she was awarded a Certificate of Academic Achievement in Art. She became interested in color pencil drawings in her twenties. She was a self-taught artist in color pencil drawings and techniques and it became her favorite art medium. She shared her love of colored pencil art and writing with her beloved grandmother Mary. She often exchanged her drawings with her friends and grandmother. She collaborated with her mother to design greeting cards; particularly ones with nautical and mermaid themes. Designing greeting cards, drawing, and writing notes to family and friends were her favorite pastimes. She developed a love of Disney characters as a child and practice drawing and coloring them throughout her life. She used her art to show love and support to her family and friends. Crystal was caring, kind-hearted and always reaching out to people in need.

Dance Biography

Crystal Fallin was outgoing, independent and had an indomitable free spirit and loved dancing. She received her dance training at the St. Augustine Academy of Performing Arts; Master Workshops at Santa Fe College (Gainesville), European School of Ballet (Ormond Beach), FloArts (Palatka), and Master Classes at International Championship venues (Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale), and at the APA summer dance intensives. Her choice of dance genres were ballet, tap and Lyrical dance. She was a member of the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company and the La Mirage Jazz Club. She performed multi-roles in the classical ballet 'The Nutcracker' for seven seasons: Spanish Chocolate Soloist, The Solider Doll, Harlequin Doll, Arabian Coffee Soloist, The Arch Angel, Snowflake Demi-Soloist, Marzipan, Waltz of the Flowers, and many others. Each season, the Premier Ballet Company performed two full length performances for the community as well as six condensed performances of “The Nutcracker” for St. Johns and Putnam Counties school children. Twenty-Five schools from both the public and private sectors attended the performances. Crystal and her dance troupe performed on stage at Flagler College Auditorium, Kirk Auditorium at FSDB, and numerous community venues throughout Northeast Florida. She was a senior member of the Academy of Performing Arts competition team. The dance team completed annually in "I Love Dance" International Championship Competitions in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa, Florida, and in Columbia, South Carolina. They also competed in Champions of Excellence by "Dance Troupe, Inc." in Daytona Beach. Crystal and her team won awards in ballet, jazz, tap and modern/lyrical dance in all major categories as well as top honors in “Song and Dance” and group ensemble theater “Productions.” As a Soloist, she won multiple awards at International Championships in Ballet, Lyrical and Student Choreography, and Gold Awards at “Champion of Excellence” National and Preliminaries Competitions. The Inspirational Dance Collection emulates her free spirit and love of dance. Inspirational dance symbolizes the freedom of spirit and captures the joy of worship: “Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.” Psalm 149:3