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!
