“Ballet-Des Mirliton” - Dance Troupe “Champions of Excellence” Gold Award Ballet Group

Crystal’s competition team from the Academy of Performing Arts won the Gold Award for Ballet Group at the Dance Troupe National and Preliminaries held in Daytona Beach at the Peabody Auditorium, July 23, 1995.  They performed the Mirliton Dance from the Nutcracker Ballet.

“Peer Gynt’s Fantasy Ballet” - Dance Troupe “Champions of Excellence” Gold Award

Crystal won the Gold Medal for her ballet performance Peer Gynt’s Fantasy at the Dance Troupe Nationals and Preliminaries competition held in Daytona Beach at the Peabody Auditorium, July 23, 1995.  The dance is called Anitra’s Dance. She is an Arabic Princess, the  daughter of a Bedouin Chief in Morocco.  The storyline is based on a Norwegian fairy Tale.  This was the second year in a row that Crystal won 1st place performing this dance.  In 1994 at the I Love Dance International Championship in Orlando, she won 1st place Ballet Soloist for the 9-11 age Division. 

Wish Upon a Star Karly of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Happy Birthday to Karly of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania who is turning 16 years old.  Karly has a lot of health issues and is having a card shower.  She is receiving a Chateau de Chambord art print with birthday wishes and a blue bookmark to keep her heart light shining. 

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Encouragement Card for Shirley of Northglenn Colorado

 

Shirley of Northglenn, Colorado fell and bruised her hand, several ribs and her face has very black and blue bruises .  She’s in need of encouragement cards.  She is receiving a Stella “You are Brave, You are Strong, You are Beautiful” card.  Enclosed is a bookmark that “she is more precious than jewels” and a magnetic cross.

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Music of Nature Card for Marjorie of Franklin, New Jersey

“Nature has Music for those who’ll listen” - Encouragement card for Marjorie of Franklin, New Jersey.  She is 86 years old, feeling depressed and recently released from the hospital.  She requested cards to help lift her spirits.  She is receiving a Little Belle card and a Vincent Van Gogh bookmark and magnetic cross.

Bring Smiles to Seniors - Lola’s Smile Bunch 
 

The Stars Shine for Ashlyn of Raleigh, North Carolina

Five year old Ashlyn of Raleigh, North Carolina is receiving a special encouragement card with the Chateau de Chambord art print.  She is going through chemotherapy treatments for cancer. Inside the card are sunflowers, Daisies, colorful stars, balloons and butterflies and a poem.

“Star Light, Star Bright 

First Star I see tonight,

I wish I may, I wish I might,

Have this wish I wish tonight.”

The stars, they shine for Ashlyn!

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Encouragement Card for Carolien of Geldrop Netherlands

 A Stella card with words of encouragement for Carolien of Geldrop in the Netherlands.  She is 40 years old and struggling with health issues and diabetes.  She isn’t working and is very lonely.  She requested uplifting cards to help her.  She is also receiving a bookmark “You are more precious then jewels” and a “Hope” magnetic cross.

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Patriotic Tribute - Orlando “Open” Pageant Song and Dance Award

 At the I Love Dance Orlando “Open” Pageant, the musical theater ensemble of the St. Augustine Academy of Performing Arts won First place for Song and Dance Group. They performed “Patriotic Tribute,” a variety of American songs.  They also won second place for “ Cafe De La Trebein.”  The pageant  was held  on July 10, 1994 at the Stouffer Orlando Resort.

French Cabaret “Can-Can” - Ports of Call ‘97 Show

The Academy of Performing Arts Presented their annual Show “ Port of Call” on June 1, 1997 at Sebastian Middle School Auditorium.  The Tap Ensenble performed the French cabaret dance Can-Can. The Can-Can is a high-energy, physical demanding dance that became a popular music-hall dance in the 1840s, continuing in popularity in French cabaret.  Crystal was 13 years old, an 8th grade student at Trinity Christian Academy.

 

“Rag Time” - International Championship Award Tap Group

 Crystal and her APA Competition team won First Place for Tap Group in the 9 - 11 Age Division at the  “I Love Dance” International Championship in Orlando, Florida, July 1994.  They danced to  “Ragtime”  music from the “Entertainer” by Scott Joplin (1902).  It’s honkytonk music that originally came from the Mississippi and Missouri River areas.   Crystal was 10 years old entering the 5th grade in the fall.

“Les Classiques” - International Championship Award Ballet Group

 Crystal and her APA competition team won First Place Award for Ballet Group in the 12  - 14 age Division at the “I Love Dance” International Championships in Orlando, Florida on July 4, 1996.  They danced to “Les Classiques” symphony music.  The Ballet Group also won First Place  at the “I Love Dance” Columbia Pageant held on May 19, 1996 in Columbia, South Carolina at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center.

“Hooked On Swing” - International Championship Award Tap Group

Crystal and her APA competition team won First Place  award for Tap Group in the 12 - 14 age Division at the “I Love Dance” International Championships in Orlando, Florida.  The competition was held on July 4, 1996 at the Renaissance Orlando Resort.  Crystal was 12 years old and a student at Gamble Rogers Middle School entering the 7th grade in the fall.

“Gangster Drag” - Musical Theater Production Awards

 At the I Love Dance Orlando “Open” Pageant, the Musical Theater Ensemble  “Stage Door Players” won high honors for their performances in two theater productions:  “Gangster Drag” received 2nd highest award and “A salute to America” won 3rd place.  The Stage Door Players are members of the  St. Augustine Academy of Performing Arts.  The competition was held in Orlando on July 10, 1994.  Both theater productions were choreographed by Libby Johnson. Crystal is dressed in her gangster costume in the top picture.  At the bottom picture, Crystal is in the center of the top row with her arms lifted high.  The competition ensemble group was featured in the local newspaper, the St. Augustine Record.

“BACKSTREET” - I Love Dance Orlando “Open” Pageant Award

Crystal’s dance Competition Team, LaMirage Jazz Club won First Place for Jazz Group in the 9-11 age Division at the I Love Dance Orlando “ Open” Pageant.  It was held on July 10, 1994 at the Stouffer Orlando Resort.  The Jazz team danced to “Backstreet” music.  Crystal was 10 years old in the 5th grade.  

Ballet Duo/Trio Top Honors - International Championship Awards Ft. Lauderdale

 Crystal and her competition team members, Allison and Liza won First Place for Ballet Duo/Trio for age Division 15-17 in the “I Love Dance” International Championships held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, May 1997.  They are posing with their first place trophy in the top picture: L to R Liza, Allison and Crystal.

Stuffed Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pancakes Recipe and a Happy Halloween

 

Debbie of Burlington, North Carolina send us a Happy Halloween Thank You Card and a recipe for Stuffed Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pancakes.  She received a Happy Birthday Mermaid card and was very complimentary of Crystal’s artwork and how talented my daughter was.   It was very uplifting and heart warming  to hear from someone who really liked her artwork and was thoughtful enough to send a thank you note.  Ms.Debby touched my heart and made my day more than she will ever know.  

Twin Mermaids for Anika of Cookeville, Tennessee

Happy Birthday to Anika of Cookeville, Tennessee. She is turning 11 years old and she likes mermaids and princesses.  She is receiving a Dream Big Make Waves card with a “Sisters of the Sea” art print. She is also receiving  Princess stickers inside the card and a sheet of Ariel stickers.

Random Acts of Cardness - October Card Shower 

 

Butterflies for Anastasia of LeHigh, Florida

 Happy Birthday to Anastasia of LeHigh, Florida who is turning 17 years old.  She is receiving a Tulips in Blue Vases card with a blue bookmark and magnetic cross.  She likes butterflies, tennis and church.  The card has several butterflies with a Happy Birthday message.

Random Acts of Cardness - October Card Shower 

Crystal Expressions Notebook “Wild and Free”

Crystal Expressions introduces our new stylish notebook “Wild and Free” with a Stella Art print against a wooden background.  The notebook contains 150 lined pages, black coil binding, and measures 8x5.

 

Hearts and Roses for Joyce of Austin, Texas

Encouragement card for Joyce of Austin, Texas who’s 85 years old and bedridden.  She likes cats, Roses and the color pink.  Inside the card are yellow, pink and red Roses.  She is also receiving a Vincent Van Gogh bookmark and a magnetic cross.

Bring Smiles to Seniors - Lola’s Smile Bunch 

Thank you Note from Heather of Nottingham, England

 Received a Thank You note posted on Facebook from Heather of Arnold, Nottingham, England for the card, insert and cross.  Heather is Homebound and loves the seashore.  She likes the quote “She is a mermaid on dry land & the world is her ocean.”

Random Acts of Cardness - Extra Encouragement 

A Metallic Mermaid for Hope of Chaddesden Derby, England

 

Hope is receiving a new design from Crystal Expressions of a metallic mermaid with a blue waves background with a starfish and a metallic crab stickers.  Hope is turning 8 years old and lives in Chaddesden Derby, England.

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Happy Birthday to Crystal of Stroke-on-Trent, England

 

Sending It’s a Beautiful Life mermaid to Crystal of Strok-on-Trent, England for her birthday.  She is turning 4 years old and loves to dress like a Princess.  She is receiving Ariel stickers. 

Kind Cards for Cool Kids

Chasing Butterflies - Minnie of San Antonio, Texas

 Encouragement Card for Minnie of San Antonio, Texas.  she is isolated and feeling lonely.  She is receiving a Little Belle card of Belle catching butterflies and setting them free “Let Love Fly.”   Inside the card is a inspirational message “Be Still and Listen to the whisper of God.” She is also receiving a magnetic cross and bookmark.

Bring Smiles to Seniors - Lola’s Smile Bunch 

Starfish Wishes for Alexa of Madison, Wisconsin

Happy Birthday to Alexa of Madison, Wisconsin who is turning 5 years old.  She likes glitter, purple and princesses.  She is receiving a card filled with Disney Princesses and a Ariel sticker sheet.

Random Acts of Cardness - October Card Shower 
 

Ocean Princess for Kaylynn of Kingman, Arizona

 Kaylynn of Kingman, Arizona is turning 4 years old on her birthday.  She likes princesses, unicorns and the colors pink and purple.  She is receiving a Ocean Princess card with Ariel Stickers and Unicorn and rainbow stickers.

Random Acts of Cardness - October Card Shower 

“Gavotte” Dance - I Love Dance Columbia “Open” Pageant Award Ballet Soloist

 Crystal won high honors for her ballet solo “Gavotte” in the “I Love Dance” Columbia “Open” Pageant  Awards in South Carolina held on May 19, 1996 and at the Orlando “I Love Dance” International Championship competition held on July 4, 1996 in Orlando, Florida.   Crystal was 11 years old and a student at Gamble Rogers.  Crystal’s Ballet Solo of “Gavotte” had the second highest score.  Gavotte is a French dance that originated in the southeast of France as a lively peasants kissing dance.

“Hooked on Swing” - I Love Dance Columbia “Open” Pageant Award for Tap

At the I Love Dance Columbia Pageant in Columbia, South Carolina,  Crystal and her Competition team won first place for Tap group dancing to “ Hooked on Swing.”  The dance competition was held at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center on Sunday, May 19, 1996.

The Earth has Music for Ruth of Allegany, New York

 

Encouragement Card for Ruth of Allegany, New York who is in an care home and feels lonely. She is receiving a Little Belle card of Belle barefoot in the rain listening to the music of the raindrops.  Ruth is also receiving a magnetic cross with “His Beloved” and a Vincent Van Gogh bookmark.

Bring Smiles to Seniors - Lola’s Smile Bunch 

Pink Morning Glory Flowers for Mary of Portland, Oregon

Pink Morning Glory flowers for Mary of Portland, Oregon who is 70 years old and suffering from depression and very lonely.  She is receiving a bookmark with the scripture “You are beautiful darling in everyway” from the Song of Songs.

Bring Smiles to Seniors- Lola’s Smile Bunch 

Spring Flowers for Janice of Des Plaines, Illinois

A Beautiful Dreamer card for Janice of Des Plaines, Illinois who recently went into a long term care facility.  She likes blue flowers and jewelry.  She is receiving a pink bookmark with a verse from Proverbs “You are more precious then jewels.”

Bring Smiles to Seniors - Lola’s Smile Bunch 

“Wild and Free” Notebook for Elie of Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Happy Birthday to Crystal’s niece Elie of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She is receiving a Wild and Free creative notebook and a card with Tulips in Blue Vases art print.  She is turning 13 years old and loves art, drawing, reading, the outdoors, and plays basketball and soccer.

Disney Princess for Amber of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland Canada

A “Thinking of You” Card with Birthday Wishes was mailed to Amber of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland Canada.  She is turning 19 and likes Disney so she is receiving a Stella Art Print with stickers of Disney Princesses inside wishing that all her birthday wishes and dreams come true.  The Stella artwork is a drawing of Belle from Disney’s film “Beauty and the Beast.”

Random Acts of Cardness - October Card Shower 

A Girlie Mermaid for Vivienne of York, Pennsylvania

Happy Birthday to Vivienne of York, Pennsylvania.  She is turning 11 years old and likes makeup, girlie stuff and gymnastics.  Vivienne suffers from epilepsy and anxiety disorders.  Sending her a pink bookmark to let her dreams bloom.

Kind Cards for Cool Kids 
 

Mermaid Kisses for River of Lynden, Washington

Sending Happy Birthday Wishes to River of Lynden, Washington.  She is a twin and turning seven years old.  She likes mermaids and unicorns so she is receiving a unicorn sticker sheet. 

Random Acts of Cardness - October Card Shower 
 

Let’s Be Mermaids! To Rain of Lynden, Washington

Sending Rain Happy Birthday Wishes of Lynden, Washington.  She is a twin turning seven years old.  She likes mermaids and unicorns.  She is getting a unicorn sticker sheet.

Random Acts of Cardness - October Card Shower