A Little Girl, An Acorn And Two Mice...

I love getting mail. I mean, I really, really love getting mail! Yesterday was a perfect example. I opened the mailbox to find a package inside, addressed to me. This surprise package came from Nancy of Nancy Matters blog. I scurried back to the house and straight into the studio. Moments later, these were the treasures I'd unearthed.
Nancy had created a precious artist trading card for me! Look at the pretty colors! It features Beatrix Potter's sewing mice with a "You're sew nice" caption, plus she placed a button and snippet of crocheted lace on the edge. She has quite the eye for detail.

There was also a beautifully embellished oval box that had the words, "She spends hours in the sewing room" on the side, with more lace and an image of a little sewing girl on the lid.
I've had this image in my files, and adore the little girl sewing intently. I changed the colors in my image, but I love Nancy's version. I can't remember whether or not I'd shared this with you before. (As usual, you can click on any of my images to enlarge them.)
I was already overwhelmed with Nancy's generosity, but then I opened the little box to find another gift inside. Can you tell what it is?
A beautiful, satiny acorn was nestled inside the box! I was speechless! I had sent one of my 400th Follower artist trading cards to her in the initial mailing. I never expected to receive anything in return. I guess that's why I was so excited. Miss Nancy really gets me!

The back of the card is perfect, with no smudges.
I obscured her edress for her privacy.

I love how thoughtful Nancy was to put this atc and gift together just for me. This is the back of the card...just as beautiful as the front...and, did I say, "just for me"? Please stop by and say hello to Nancy at her blog called "Nancy Matters". Click here to visit her.

Thank you, Nancy, for the unexpected gift. I love it and it will have a special place with the artist trading cards in the studio.
Thanks a million for all of your kind comments on yesterday's post. Handsome and I were very touched. He reminded me that on August 14th, 2010, his mom would have been 100 years old.
Wouldn't that have been cool? (We miss you, Mom!)
Oh, and I just found out I won Jennifer's cool Rub n' Buff™ giveaway at Sanctuary Art. I love this cool stuff. It's a cream that's great for adding a little antique or shimmer finish to just about anything! It comes in copper, silver, gold, and black, and she's giving me three tubes! Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! Thank you, Jen!