A Christmas Tree and a Dancing Snowflake

Crystal Michelle Fallin posing with her Grandma, mom and brother Ryan in front of the family’s Christmas tree.  That night was her first  performance as a snowflake in the Land of Snow for the Nutcracker Ballet and she was very excited.  As a member of the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company  she will perform as a waltzing snowflake in The Land of Snow for six seasons 1992 to 1997. 

 

A Grandma’s Love

 Grandma Mary with her granddaughter Crystal and grandson Ryan.  This picture was taken before the first performance of the Nutcracker Ballet in 1992.  Crystal was dressed in her snowflake costume.  

Shepherd Dog, Butterflies and Tulips

A Thinking of You card with Tulips in Blue Vases art print.  Encouragement Card for foster children in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Braid Mission Cards of Hope
 

Dream Big Make Waves - Crystal Expressions

“Dream Big and Make Waves” card with a Sisters of the Sea art print for The Cards of Hope Program.  Encouragement card for foster children in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Braid Mission Cards of Hope

In the Land of the Snow “A Brilliant Crystal Snowflake” - Nutcracker Ballet

 Crystal Michelle Fallin as a Snowflake in the Land of Snow, Nutcracker Ballet 1993.  She is pictured second to the left on the back row. Crystal was a member of the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company and performed the ballet at the Flagler College Auditorium.  She was 9 years old in the fourth grade.  This was her 3rd year dancing in the Nutcracker Ballet.

Never Stop Making Wishes - Little Belle Card

 A new handcrafted Little Belle Card “Never Stop Making Wishes” painted in watercolor with a yellow cat searching for a field mouse.  Little Belle is barefoot running through the tall grass on a sunny day.  This card was designed as an encouragement card for foster children in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Braid Mission Cards of Hope

Tyb the Puppy “Thinking of You” - Crystal Expressions

 A new Crystal Expressions Greeting Card with Tyb the puppy. It’s design with photographic art and border graphics.  The card is being donated to Braid Mission for a foster child in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Braid Mission Cards of Hope

Hello from Sisters of the Sea - Crystal Expressions

  Introducing a new Handcrafted Hello card with Sisters of the Sea Art print against a mermaid background.  

Braid Mission Cards of Hope

Follow the Rhythm of Your Heart - Crystal Expressions

 A new Encouragement card from Crystal Expressions “Follow the Rhythm of your heart.”  The card is designed to encourage children to follow their dreams and pursue what they love.

Braid Mission Cards of Hope

You’re One in a Chameleon - Crystal Expressions

 New Crystal Expressions Greeting Card “You’re One in a Chameleon.”  A Chameleon painted in watercolor is being donated to Braid Mission to distribute to a foster child in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Braid Mission Cards of Hope 

A pair of kittens, Butterflies & Tulips - Braid Mission Cards of Hope

 Thinking of you card for foster children in the  Francisco Bay Area.  The card is being donated to the Braid Mission Cards of Hooe Program in San Francisco, California.

Braid Mission Cards of Hope

“You are Brave” Encouragement Card for Braid Mission

 

Encouragement card with a Stella Art print for the Cards of Hope Program for Braid Mission in California.  

Braid Mission Cards of Hope

“Dream higher than the Sky” - Encouragement Card for Braid Mission

 

Encouragement card for Braid Mission’s Cards of Hope Program in California.  The card is to be distributed to a foster child in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Braid Mission Cards of Hope

“Dip Your Toes in the Waves” for Braid Mission

Encouragement card for Braid Mission’s Cards of Hope Program to be distributed to a foster child in the San Francisco area.  

 Braid Mission Cards of Hope

“The Earth has Music” - Little Belle Card

 Little Belle card “The Earth has Music if you Listen” for Braid Mission in California.  The card is to be distributed to a foster child in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Braid Mission Cards of Hope

Swirling Snowflakes Nutcracker Ballet

Crystal Michelle Fallin as a snowflake in the 1992 Nutcracker Ballet presented by the Premiere Ballet Company.  She is on the back row left.  She was 8 years old in the 3rd grade.

Chateau de Chambord for Lillian of Mt. Upton, New York

 Happy Birthday to Lillian of Mt. Upton, New York.  She is turning 80 years old and is religious and enjoys reading.  She is receiving a scripture bookmark and a Chateau de Chambord card with Birthday wishes.

Bring Smiles to Seniors - Lola’s Smile Bunch 

“Thinking of You” Demi of Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent Wales

 

Demi of Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, Wales is turning 18 years old and she likes everything girlie.  She is receiving a Card with a Stella Art Print and birthday wishes.  She is also receiving a blue bird bookmark that “beauty is all around her and within her.”

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

Nutcracker Ballet Children Party Scene

 Crystal Michelle Fallin as a party girl in the 1992 Nutcracker Ballet performed by the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company at Flagler College Auditorium.   Crystal is in a yellow dress in the center of the picture.  She is 8 years old and in her second year of ballet.

A “Barbie” Mermaid for Selah of Patch Grove, Wisconsin

Selah of Patch Grove, Wisconsin is turning 7 years old and likes Princesses, Barbie and chickens.  She is receiving a mermaid card with Disney Princesses inside and Ariel stickers.

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 
 

“Dream Higher than the Sky” Sharron of New South Wales, Australia

Encouragement card for Sharron of Gateshead, New South Wales Australia.  Sending her a mermaid that is a symbol of love, hope and dreams.  Sharron is a single mom with 4 children.  This is a new Crystal Expressions greeting card to “Dream Higher than the Sky, Deeper than the Ocean.”

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

 

Wish Upon a Star Kailey of Merced, California

Kailey of Merced, California is turning 5 years old and she likes Disney Princesses and Minnie Mouse.  Sending her a Disney Castle card to “Wish Upon a Star.”  She is receiving Minnie Mouse stickers.
 

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

An Ocean Princess for Brynly of Winchester, Ohio

Sending Brynly of Winchester, Ohio  Happy Birthday Wishes, she is turning 4 years old.  She likes Barbie and girlie things so she is receiving a Princess of the ocean card and Daisy Duck stickers.

Random Acts of Cardness - Nove
 

Land of Sweets Candy Canes

The candle cane dancers in the Land of Sweets in the 1992  Nutcracker Ballet held at Flagler College Auditorium, St. Augustine Florida.  It was performed by the Premiere Ballet Company.  Crystal Michelle Fallin was 8 years old in her second years of dance at the St. Augustine Academy of Performing Arts.  Crystal is the 2nd dancer from the left.
 

Sweet Peppermint Candy Cane - Land of Sweets

 

 Crystal Michelle Fallin as a Peppermint Candy Cane in the 1992 Nutcracker Ballet performed by the St. Augustine Premiere Ballet Company.   The ballet performance was held at the Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal was 8 years old and a member of The St Augustine  Academy of Performing Arts.  

Sisters of the Sea for Morgan of Tyler, Texas

Happy Birthday to Morgan of Tyler, Texas who is turning 13 years old.  She likes pink, purple and girlie things so she is receiving a Sisters of the Sea Birthday card with a Disney Ariel sticker dressed in a beautiful pink gown.
 

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

An Ocean Princess for Emma of Columbus, Ohio

Happy Birthday to Emma of Columbus, Ohio who is turning 8 years old.  She is receiving an Ocean Princess Card with a mermaid art print.  She likes mermaids and Unicorns.  She is also receiving a bookmark and Ariel stickers.

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

Beautiful Dreamer card for Lori of Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

 Lori of Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada is turning 55 years old and likes the color blue, flowers, gardening and cooking.  She is receiving a Beautiful Dreamer Card with a Belle art print.  She is also receiving a scripture bookmark with the Bible verse “you are more precious then jewels.”

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

A Little Snowflake in the Land of Snow

Crystal Michelle Fallin a snowflake in the Land of Snow, The Nutcracker Ballet 1992.  Performed by the Premier Ballet Company at Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal was 8 years old in the 3rd grade.  This was her second year of ballet.

Crystal Michelle Fallin - Party Girl Nutcracker Ballet

 

Crystal Michelle Fallin age 8, as a party girl in the Nutcracker Ballet 1992.  It was performed by the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company at Flagler College Auditorium.  She was in her second year of ballet training.

Little Soldiers Cast Nutcracker Ballet

 Crystal Michelle Fallin and the cast of soldiers posing with the Nutcracker in the 1991 Nutcracker Ballet.  The St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company performed the ballet held at Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal is center in second row.

Little Solider Girl Nutcracker Ballet

Crystal Michelle Fallin in her first Nutcracker Ballet in 1991.  It was preformed by the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company at the Flagler College Auditorium in St. Augustine.  She was in the second grade seven years old.  This was her first dance performance and her first year of dance training.

A Gothic Design for Shannon of Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, United Kingdom

Shannon of Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, United Kingdom is celebrating her 27th Birthday.  She likes drawing, reading, constellations, Gothic, vampires, horses and her children.  She is receiving a Black & White art print of Stella and Happy Birthday wishes with a scripture bookmark “Don’t be concerned about the beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes.  You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.” 

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

A Chateau and Starry Sky for Maria of Loddefjord, Norway

 Maria of Loddefjord, Norway is turning 25 years old.  She grew up on a farm and loves sheep, cows, reading, movies, and science.  She is receiving a birthday card with a Chateau de Chambord Art Print and sunflower bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

Purple Flowers for Sally of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Sally of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia is turning 44 years old and she likes the color purple.  She is receiving birthday wishes with a Beautiful Dreamer card decorated with a purple flowers wreath.  She is also receiving a bookmark with Heathers.

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

“Stella” Birthday Wishes for Tatiana of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

A Thinking of You Card with a Stella Art Print for Tatiana of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.  She is turning 19 years old and likes drawing, coloring, painting and vampire diaries.  She is receiving a heart light bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower

The Stars Shine for Helen of Banbury, England

Helen of Banbury, England is turning 30 years old.  She is receiving a Birthday card with a Chateau de Chambord art print, a Vincent Van Gogh bookmark and a “Joyful” magnetic cross.

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 
 

Heart of the Sea Card for Stephanie of Heathsville, Virginia

 Happy Birthday to Stephanie of Heathsville, Virginia who is turning 13.  She likes mermaids, seashells, nature and sunflowers.  She is receiving a Heart of the Sea mermaid card with a sunflower bookmark.

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower 

“MacArthur Park” - I Love Dance Tampa Pageant Award Modern/Lyrical Group

The La Mirage Jazz Club won 2nd place for Modern/Lyrical Dance at the I Love Dance Tampa Pageant for 12 x 14 age Division.  The Pageant was held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida, June 1996..  The team danced to the Donna Summers MacArthur Park Suite.

“Les Classiques Baroque” - I Love Dance Tampa Pageant Award Ballet Group

 Crystal’s ADA competition team won First Place for Ballet Group 12-14 Age Division at the I Love Dance Tampa Pageant held June, 1996 at the Tampa Convention Center.  Crystal was12 years old entering the 7 th grade.

“Mortal Kombat” - I Love Dance Columbia Pageant Award Jazz Group

Crystal’s ADA competition team won First place for Jazz Group 12-14 age Division, dancing to  Mortal Kombat in the “I Love Dance” Columbia Pageant in Columbia, South Carolina.  The pageant was held at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, May 19, 1996.

“Lucky Ladies” - Orlando “Open” Pageant Award Tap Duo/Trio

 Crystal and her APA team partner, Allison won First Place for Tap Duo/Trio at the I Love Dance Orlando “Open” Pageant held at the Stouffer Orlando Resort on Sunday, July 10, 1994.

Butterflies and Tulips for Yuna of Toronto, Ontario Canada

Yuna of Toronto, Ontario Canada is turning 7 years old.  She likes art and crafts.  She is receiving a Tulips in Blue Vases with Butterflies and a Daisy Duck Sticker sheet.

Random Acts of Cardness - November Card Shower