Do you enjoy ATCs? I enjoy making them, giving them and receiving them. Even better I love a little surprise Random Act of Kindness in my mail. This lovely French themed card I recieved from the equally lovely and very talented Dorthe of
Den Lille Lade. The bits of lace and the wooden button really add such detail. Thank you dear Dorthe.
These little gems came to me from Australia. Judy of
Judy's Fabrications is another lovely lady with lots of talents. She created this adorable little fabric stocking ornament with beads sewn on. I adore it and the card with the 3D candle and holly. Thank you dear Judy.
Look at this lovely pear. This ATC is made with napkin applique and enhanced with some beautiful gold leafing which does not show up well in this photo. Meet Daniella of
Layers of Creativity. I am certain we will be swapping ATCs on a regular basis as Daniella loves making these little works of art.
This very Thanksgiving Autumn ATC is made by my friend Joy. She does not have a blog...yet. Joy is uber creative and has the most beautiful gardens surrounding her home. I had sent her an ATC just because and that introduced her to this little bit of art and creativity. Joy is now making beautiful ATCs and teaching her mother, Eva, to make them as well. They are now looking to swap with others. I am linking Joy to all the best people I know. Under the little brown scalloped flap she has stamped swirls and written "Family and Friends" in the most fluid perfect cursive writing. Thank you Joy...your little ATC brings me much "joy".
And here is Eva's (Joy's mother) gorgeous ATC that she also sent me last week. I believe Eva fussy-cut the roses. Remember years ago when we sat with tiny manicure scissors and fussy-cut tiny little scenes and then made framed 3 dimensional pictures? I loved those. That is when I learned to turn the paper not the scissors. I am thrilled that our little creative world shares and allows us to spread all the happinesses that come from such wonderful talented artisans. Thank you Eva for this little piece of art. No link here as Eva has no blog, however she does want to swap ATCs with others.
I would be happy to pass along any swap info to Joy and Eva if you just let me know here in comments or via email.
Blessings and peace as you enter this busy week of holiday preparations...Thanksgiving here in the US.
I am truly blessed and so grateful for the gift of blogging friends and gracious giving.
This box was waiting for me yesterday when I returned home after a lovely day of lunching and laughter with wonderful friends. I had not been thinking of receiving any mail so this was a very pleasant surprise. I am continually amazed at the incredible world of blogging and the friends we gather along our journey.
Terri of Artful Affirmations very generously offered this lovely Limoges Teacup as one of her Friday giveaways. Please visit her blog http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com if you are not currently doing so. She is bright, witty and talented. Recently her husband treated her to Paris and she is sharing her trip with all of us. 
This beautiful teacup is dainty and feminine and so lovely. I have the perfect home for it and will enjoy it's beauty every day. The colors are as soft and delicate as the photo shows. 
I have the perfect spot of peace and tranquility right in the corner of my kitchen. I just love my new teacup and think it is very at home here where it will receive loving care.
I do not know whose picture this is however it brings me comfort at this time of sorrow. 
I am so enthralled with blogland. The most amazing people blog. I meet them by reading and following their blogs. Many of us have similar creative and artisitic ideas. Some of us have never stretched our talents and become encouraged to do so by our blog friends. We do become friends even though we have never met in person. We feel a connection. We form bonds.
I found out about Colette through a beautiful blog that Sherry (yes her name is spelled exactly the same as mine and that is very fun) has and I have been following. Please visit her blog to read about Colette:
