Friday, July 17, 2009

Sweet keepsakes ~ Precious friends

My dear friend Vikki from Humble Heart sent me a wonderful package and I just have to share it's beauty with you ~ beautiful old photo album pages (why do I love creating with these? they are just wonderful though!) she knows me well, wouldn't you say? Old book pages, amazing old keys and hardware, beautiful vintage images and my most favorite gift of all??? A handmade journal the Vikki made herself!!!! It is THE MOST precious thing......



Vikki created the book cover from vintage linens ~ just look at the bird on the cover.....



Each touch, every little thing, is like a hug from her ~









Vikki, I will treasure this always and tuck little photos of our sweet granddaughter inside ~ thank you my precious friend!!!




Look what I purchased from Karla at Karla's Cottage.....
these earrings are just what I love to use in my artwork!!



One more blessing.....I won a giveaway on Denise's blog A Day In My Life, a wonderful felted purse handmade by Denise herself!!!! It's so beautiful ~ thank you so very much!!!!



I've not been very creative this week....I tend to be upset about that. But there's always tomorrow, right? Sometimes other things in our lives take precedence over the studio and that's OK ~ we are so many things to so many, wives, mothers, sisters, friends, grandmothers.....cooks, cleaning ladies.....and the list goes on and on ~ but still, to be a woman....is a wonderful thing.

Wishing you a wonderful Friday dear friends,
love and hugs,
Dawn

21 comments:

Dorthe said...

Dawn, my friend

this is the most beautifull gift ,-it is absolutely georgeus, -
I love the pink bird on the cover, and everything put inside, what a tresure to get.
And I love the earrings aswell, you are a treasured girl sweetie.
Sending all good wishes for a lovely friday,-here it is 8,30 morning and I`m off to se my doctor.
love to you, with a big hug.
Dorthe

One Shabby Old House said...

I need to get to stop reading blogs and get busy creating. Or take my laptop upstairs and try to create some of the beautiful things you show here on your blog.
Very sweet gift.
Hugs
Becky

kathy said...

DAwn , yes our vikki is too precious __ she gifted me with one -- got it yesterday --OH and so beautiful , she has a beautiful touch - I encouraged her to send to Somerset -- Have a great day !! Kathy - ga

maryboys said...

such beautiful things, dawn:)

Lori said...

what wonderful gifts from your friend...the album is so gorgeous, that is really a labor of love...i can tell how much work and care went into making that for you...oh, you know i love that bling too, great earrings from Karla!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh Dawn, that handmade book is beautiful, what a wonderful gift! You are so sweet that everyone wants to give you gifts, that is so awesome! Your Blogging for Bliss book is on its way.

Have a great weekend.
QueenMarcy

Charlene said...

Yes, where does the time go? All your goodies are wonderful. I love the pink journal. And I am going to go check out Karla's space. Those earrings are so great! Have a good week.

Lady Pamela said...

The journal is so precious. I would love to have one, too. Do you know of any online tutorials where I could learn to make one?

June said...

Yes Dawn, being a woman is a wonderful thing. I love it too.
The little pink journal is so pretty. So many wonderful touches.
Smiles,
June

Lana Manis said...

Lovely items Dawn ~
that handmade book is the sweetest thing!

Nelly said...

You're a lucky lady indeed; what amazing gifts and that journal is just breathtaking!

Anonymous said...

What beautiful gifts you received!
That journal is very special.
Ciao Helena

Teri said...

Dawn, I love your blog and try to check it daily. I didn't know if anyone else is having a problem logging on to it for the last week or not. Everytime I try it takes me several attempts before I can get through. I'm not having trouble with anyone else's, so just thought I'd let you know. Have a great weekend.

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

Thanks, Dawn, I am so glad that you liked your earrings!

Abi said...

Wow! what a wonderful book - the detail is fabulous. How lucky you are. She is one talented lady eh!

Karen Valentine said...

Hello my bloggy friend! WooHoo!!! Party day is just a week away! I'm so looking forward to seeing everyone's creative spaces. I have a request... I thought it would be easier for everyone to leave comments if we all turned off comment moderation and word verification during the day (or maybe week) of the party. To do that, go to customize, settings, comments...then scroll down to turn off comment moderation and word verification.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a fabulous week. See you next Friday!!

Karen
My Desert Cottage

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

What a beautiful beautiful gift ~ Oh my goodness I just love each and every detail ~
Thank you for sharing it with us ~
xoxo,
Lori

TAPESTRIESOFNATURE said...

WOW! YOU ARE A VERY LUCKY WOMAN TO WIN SO MANY DRAWINGS EVERY MONTH, AND THEY ARE ALL SO GORGEOUS, PRECIOUS, AND SWEET, SWEET, SWEET! CONGRATULATIONS!

vikki said...

You are sooo welcome, m'sweet dear friend. I am soo glad you like it & will fill with treasured memories. Where does the time go? Friday agin! Have a wonderful week*end! Hope u have some time to create ~ you do sucha lovely job & we so love seeing what you have been doing. always such an encouragement & inspiration for all! love, hugs & blessings, vikki ♥

Barbara Jean said...

That journla is adorable, and beautiful.

Such a sweet gift.
Congratulations winning the felted purse.
Such a cheery color.
blessings,
Barbara jean

Karen said...

Dawn,
You have gotten some lovely things!! I adore the book that you received!! My favorite color plus the other things inside it are over the moon!!


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