I’ve been a fan of the Jacquie Lawson, digital Advent Calendars since 2013, when I received my first one as a gift. I wrote this post about it at the time and gave the whole experience an 11 out of 10. Now, a blogging friend – waves to Techie Granny – has created a series of videos looking at the history of the Jacqui Lawson advent calendars.
The Youtube video below is the first in Techie Granny’s series and describes the concept’s humble beginnings:
The research that’s gone into the whole series delights me, and I love the clear, professional presentation as well. Nevertheless, it’s the story of how Jacquie Lawson started that warms my heart. She had an idea and worked bloody hard to make it happen. And then it took off. That gives hope to all of us. 🙂
cheers,
Meeks
Meeka's Mind 
April 20th, 2022 at 3:50 am
I love my JL cards 😀 … I don’t think I’ve bought a paper card in years! 😀
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April 20th, 2022 at 8:06 am
I’m the same, Widds, but it’s the calendars that really give me joyous kick. I always feel like a kid again. 😀
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April 18th, 2022 at 11:50 pm
I didn’t know any of this background on Jacquie, though I’ve both received and given her amazing cards. Thanks for sharing, Andrea. She’s an amazing person. 🙂
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April 19th, 2022 at 8:18 am
That was my reaction too, Diana. Techie Granny has done a superb job of bringing this all to light in her retrospective. 🙂
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April 15th, 2022 at 11:05 pm
thanks for sharing. I’ve been following Jaquie Lawson since somebody sent me that first Christmas card. That first advent calendar went out to all my family and many of my friends.
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April 16th, 2022 at 7:17 am
Hi Cathy. 🙂 I admit, I fell in love with the kittens and the dogs, but the whole concept is lovely.
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April 16th, 2022 at 7:46 pm
Some are a bit twee, but there’s something there for everyone – and puzzles to make up for having forgotten to send a physical card.
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April 16th, 2022 at 9:56 pm
Yes, I love the puzzles too. 🙂
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April 15th, 2022 at 10:05 am
Jacquie Lawson, rocks!
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April 15th, 2022 at 10:07 am
lol – you are so right, Annette. 😀
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April 15th, 2022 at 9:47 am
And all of her cards. She is very creative.
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April 15th, 2022 at 10:06 am
Yes! I believe she actually started the whole, incredible journey with ecards. As far as I know, they hadn’t been done before. 🙂
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