Two Janus Cards for 2026
collage miniatures by J A Dixon
from my Haus of Cards, Series Pi
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2025 yields to a fresh face
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
A happy 80th to Kathy!
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024“Say thank you in advance for what is already yours.”
— Denzel Washington
As the holiday nears, gratitude is in the hearts of all who silently look inside and attune, especially those with circumstances in flux between sweetness and sorrow — for those of us less tempted to take things for granted — as a tide of adversity and bounty reminds us that thankfulness must be present in the midst of both suffering and grace.
A long practice of making crafted cards for others, the wellspring of my concentration on the art of collage, occasionally sparks an unexpected commission based, more often than not, on the traditional photo montage. These works may not be destined for a museum, but the response makes them a most rewarding experience, as I participate vicariously in an apex of family joy. The type of “legacy collage” featured below is an ideal gift because it is highly meaningful to the recipient, of course, but everyone also relates to the inherent “cut and paste” technique, accessible to all, with its deep heritage in the domestic and applied arts.
Bouquet of Memories
legacy collage by J A Dixon
11 x 14 inches
and He was born for thee . . .
Sunday, December 25th, 2022Beyond the trappings of any birthday,
each of us was born to serve a purpose.
Makin’ Christmas collage again!
Friday, December 23rd, 2022 
Friday, December 24th, 2021
Holiday therapy, aesthetic exercise, creative ritual, intuitive workout, craft drill, thematic meditation — call it whatever we want. It’s that season to make and send tree miniatures to those we treasure.
Have a Merry-Merry, everybody!
Four Tree Miniatures for Christmas
collage greeting cards by J A Dixon
The surreal meaning of Christmas
Friday, December 25th, 2020
Natal Homage
collage greeting by J A Dixon
private collection
Bringing the ‘Haus’ repository up to date . . .
Sunday, March 22nd, 2020“Once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed.”
— Charles Schultz
I think back to when John’s Haus of Cards produced 200-to-300 handmade cards a year — for birthdays and celebrations, for sickness and sorrow. Compare that to my current output, and I’m certainly not “picking up speed.” But I have no thoughts of giving it up. It’s still one of my favorite things to do. Check out my full archive of greetings.
Sweet Petite
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
series Omega, collection of D L Dixon
Daughter + Mother
collage greeting cards by J A Dixon
series Alpha/Omega hybrid, private collection
Mighty Joan
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
series Alpha, collection of J D A Wood
Sym-patti-co
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
series Omega, collection of P Powell
Bouquet of Hearts
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
series Omega, private collection
A Natalie Day
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
series Alpha/Omega hybrid, collection of N Sluga
Foot’s Choice
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
series Omega, collection of W W Barefoot
For Alyx
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
series Alpha, collection of A Kenner
Mindful of the most vulnerable
Sunday, March 15th, 2020There is no profit in worry for something beyond one’s control. It is a time to think clearly, to focus on what one can actually affect, to be extremely inquisitive, to be self-sufficient, and to take care for the vulnerable. Here is a collage miniature that I attached to a hand-crafted card for a friend, good patron, and person of faith who is currently at high risk.
In Praise of Prayer
greeting card miniature by J A Dixon
4.8125 x 5 inches
private collection
New note cards for the season!
Wednesday, December 5th, 2018If you send hand-written messages during the year-end season, you may want some new note cards that feature collage artworks from my series of Christmas-tree greetings. Each large, blank card is 5.125 x 7.75 inches and is folded along the left vertical edge. Matching envelopes are included, of course.
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No extra charge for shipping, handling, or state taxes within the USA.
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Thank you!
Assorted vertical-format cards ~ 5 cards, 1 each of 5 ~ $27.50
larger note cards that feature collage artworks from
my series of handmade Christmas-tree greetings
Preview each distinctive
seasonal note card
Be mine . . .
Wednesday, February 14th, 2018
Valentines by John’s Haus of Cards!