gifts

A little while ago I received some gorgeous gifts, and I really should have had these on my blog some time ago now!!
First up take a look at this beautiful hand made gift I received from Donna, in Massachusetts

My dear friend, who lives in Germany sent me these delights, they got a little way laid on the way here, but I am so thrilled they did get here!

Renate, I have your heart hanging in my window and goodness me it truly shines when the sun comes out. This is delightfull and looks even better in real life.

And... my guardian angel, once again all the way from Germany. Now I'm not sure but I guess the box reads 'Guardian Angel...in German?

This is the most amazing little book I have ever seen and comes complete in its own matching box.

this 'book' has pages that open and little messages tucked away inside.

Thanks ever so much Donna and Renate, you are both wonderful!!

Swaps for me!

I just realised today that I have not shared photos of the wonderful gifts I received from Glamourgirl ladies recently.


The first gift resulted from The March Swap, I sent a journal and have shared that earlier on my blog, but here is what I received from the very talented Debbie, who is the 'owner' of Glamourgirlstamps...
Debbie has made me the sweetest little book, the binding is very clever and I am hoping she will tell us all how she did it! The words on the front say 'Where Dreams thrive and Grow'.
Debbie has also included a gorgeous tag holder complete with two tags. Thanks so much Debbie!

The second swap I took part in was a decorated envelope. This time I swapped with Ngaere, this lady is super talented as well. Isn't her envelope amazing...and inside I discovered a matching tag! Thank you to you as well Ngaere, I am sure the postman was blowen away when he found he had such a flash envelope to deliver!!

I love taking part in swaps, I have the most wonderful collection of inspiring, varied and stunning art works, all gained through swaps. I always love everything I receive, and have learnt so much from the talented ladies with whom I swap.
These days I just don't seem to find the time to take part in as many swaps as I would like, but of course I'm still sneaking the odd one in here and there!

Check out Glamourgirlstamps if your ever keen to try your hand at something new. Just click on the picture to get to the 'front page', next click on 'Forum' at the top of that page, then scroll on down to see whats happening!

I might see you there!

A lucky day for me!

Today I received the most wonderful surprise in my mail box, all the way from Germany!!
Take a look below at the wonderful gift my dear friend Renate sent me. The gorgeous card, box, necklace and matching bracelet are all handmade by Renate. Check out the Guardian Angel bear, thank you so so much Renate, I just know your little bear will bring good luck to us all!
And Thank you again for brightening my day with your lovely gift and letter. It's just a shame you did not pop out of the box as well!! :-)

Lucky me!

Isn't it a treat to find something nice in your mail box! Last week the postie was good to me and delivered these beautiful goodies to my mail box! This lovely mermaid card come from Amanda along with the truly stunning canvas below

The photo does not do Amanda's canvas justice really, it is rich gold and bronze in colour and has the most wonderful textures going on.

Here is a close up showing the texture and a little of the detail. Lovely work Amanda, Thank you so so much!

From Karen I received this beautiful calender. I just love the colours and the beautiful images as well as the fact that the calender days are in big squares and I have plenty of room to write notes in- if I can ever bring myself to write on this master piece at all!!

Thank you so much Karen, I love this! Too see more of Karen's work take a look here!