I received yet another, not to be believed, package from my friend Monica. I 'met' Monica a few years ago by way of Ebay when I first purchased her doll forms. It was just one of those 'things' - it seems we connected immediately. She is the BEST cheerleader when it comes to trying something new. She has provided encouragement and inspiration when I couldn't find it within myself. And now... this. Monica I'm overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity.
A large box was delivered to my door and as soon as I saw the return address I was positively giddy! I work from home, so I had to finish my work day with that box sitting there...staring at me begging to be opened. I wanted to wait to open it until I could really savor it. And when the time came and my work day was over - savor it, I did!
Come with me while I go through the contents of the box...
A cute little chair - perfect for a doll I'd say. And the card that came with the package
A bead magazine...
Who doesn't need a little chocolate and some fortune cookies?
Tons of odds and ends, beads, bits of material, ribbon
A party hat and revelers
Mouth-watering felted hearts
Paper mache hearts - ready for paint!
A wonderful little panel that looks like it's SCREAMING for some beads
This incredible journal
At this point I'm ready to pass out, it's all just too much! But, alas I battle through my weakness to pour over the rest of the treasures...
One of her adorable handmade funky cloth dolls - would you look at those LIPS?
One of her amazing beaded pins
Gulp... can you stand one more???
Last and certainly not least, this absolutely stunning ATC
So I ask you... am I not the luckiest person on the planet???
Thank you Monica - not only for the - oh so thoughtful package, but mostly for your friendship and encouragement. You're the best!
10 comments:
Oh my goodness Grace!! What a amazing package!! Monica is such a darling isn't she? I love everything she has sent to you and made for you. I own 3 of her ATC's and know how special her art is.
And her funky toy is so funny (love those lips too). What a beautiful (and well deserved) package. So much art from Monica's wide heart.
Art friends are the best friends :)
P.S I adore that ATC!
What FUN!!! Pam
Well, I can't think of a more deserving person to receive such treasure!
Kathy V in NM
beautiful stuff there...!
Ok, I'm blushing here... you got me! ha! I just had to say that I feel so fortunate to have your friendship and support and what's really funny is I tell my husband Jeff that Grace is my biggest cheerleader!!! always urging me on through projects in art.. but more so with the example you set in your everyday life- YOU give 100% and MORE without hesistation. You inspire me greatly, more than you know! Love spills from your blog... I wonder if it drips from your fingertips too? I'd suspect so, it's definitely reflected in the art that you create. ~Monica :)
Wow, Grace! You mopped up, girl!Is it your birthday and you kept mum, or was this great box of goodies
one of those "random acts of kindness"?! What great stuff from a great gal pal!
You are all generous, with
BIG hearts!
Aw.. thanks all. I really do feel like the luckiest girl alive right now - this has been such a wonderful couple of weeks, with the dolls from Dot, the packages from Monica and Noel and to cap it off - the OWOH event. All I can do is sigh happily, count my abundant blessings and wish the same for everyone else!
Oh.. and Phyl - it's not even my birthday. It was a swap with Dot, an exchange of sorts with Monica and a giveaway drawing on Noel's blog.
I'm rich in more ways that I can count.
all I can say is WOW!
Karla
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