OMG I have a real life Michaels bag of my very own!
In my two years or so blogging I have made some truly lovely friends, and recently I have got to know Dianne who lives in Florida through the comments she leaves on my other blog “Mums Monkey” – one day I just had a spooky feeling that I should send her a monkey of her own (Christopher)….. that spooky feeling was “right” …. and since then we have e-mailed on a regular basis …. but this Easter she has totally overwhelmed me with her kindness.
As we have been getting to know each other I have told Dianne how I dream of one day going to the USA, taking with me the most mahooosive empty suitcase I can get through, so I can shop till I drop, and then some in Michaels ……. !!!
And this week Dianne has overwhelmed me again with the most wonderful parcel of embellishments from Michaels, I was so overcome, that when I opened up her box I just looked at them, in silence, stroking each and every packet in turn.
What do you say to such kindness and thought?
I can’t believe the Urban Chic and Bead Landing charms and will be wearing them very very soon. And as for the glittered blossom branches, I don’t think I will ever be able to use them, they are so lovely, BUT I know I MUST!
These Martha Stewart labels and tags are something different for me …. I have a few ideas already as to what to do with them and see a slight change in style ahead.
And as for these monkeys …… what can I say, gorgeous!!
But best of all I LOVE my bag, I will use it carefully and then after a while put it away ready for the day when I actually walk into a Michaels, bag akimbo telling anyone who will listen how I got it. Thank you Dianne you are a VERY SPECIAL lady and it’s people like you and Marc, Jan The Fan, Di and Mr D who keep my brain whirring, thinking up more mischief and mayhem for “The Boys” to incur - xxx THANK YOU xxx
Oh .... and I almost forgot …….
I used some of the papers, ribbons, stickers etc. from Dianne’s Easter parcel for “The Boys” to make this page in my Smashbook – unwrapping each and every small parcel this morning was such a magical experience for them (and me)!!!!!
Are you sure it's not Christmas, what a fab-u-lous bag of goodies. I too dream of going shopping in the states. I've got my daughter on my side too, so I'm sure one day we'll get there, they have such a range of 'stuff'! Enjoy all your lovely goodies. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bag of bits and bobs. People are so kind are they not. I look forward to seeing what wonders you make with them. Louise xx
ReplyDeleteAh Helen, you forget - you give us all so much delight every single day that these treasures are really well-deserved.
ReplyDeleteMind you, Dianne sounds an absolute star - my begging letter to her is being written right now :))
Big hug, Di xx
You are a lucky crafter, enjoy playing you deserve it and I'm looking forward to seeing yr lovely makes with yr new trinkets!!
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Roni :O) xox
Helen, you are so generous with your compliments! We wanted to send a few things in gratitude and as a thank you for your generous kindness to us. You are so talented with your beautifully designed crafts. I think of you every time I go through the door of a Michael's and wonder what would catch your eye!..Always Best wishes..Dianne
ReplyDeleteHelen, you are so generous with your compliments! We wanted to send a few things in gratitude and as a thank you for your generous kindness to us. You are so talented with your beautifully designed crafts. I think of you every time I go through the door of a Michael's and wonder what would catch your eye!..Always Best wishes..Dianne
ReplyDeletethose are fab and i cant wait to see what you do with them ,dont let the boys see them they will so want to play with them lol big love marc
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