Ingenious Inkling

Bird-N-Crown Thank You

I have always loved giving gifts ... even more than I like receiving them.  I love the feeling of finding something that I know will be absolutely perfect for the people dear to me in my life.  I even have a 'gift closet' in my home where I keep all of the fun things that I have found.  Sometimes I save them for birthdays and holidays ... other times I send them 'just because'.

On my Chicago Road trip, I found some Autumn Leaves stamps at Scrapaganza! that just screamed ... we should be living at Lauren's house ... so of course I had to oblige their wishes and bring them home.

So today in my mailbox, I received the 'first of many' bird and crown cards created by dear Lauren with the stamps that now live at her house.  How adorable is this card ... I tell you, it's impossible to capture all of the amazing detail ... rub-ons, glitter, layers, faux stitching ... and of course, lots of shiny bling.

And she even thought to stamp on the inside flap of the envelope (why haven't I ever thought of that??).  What a wonderful little treat when you open it up.

Thanks Lauren for giving these stamps such a great home.

Amazing Paper Grace

I've had a fabulous mail week at my house.  Today I received a marvelous RAK package from Becca at Amazing Paper Grace with lots of fun stamps and papers.

Becca's creations often make my jaw drop in amazement ... and they are even more gorgeous in person.  Her attention to detail is impeccable.

I think this wonderful nestability card may be what it takes to push me over the edge to buy some of these die cuts.  I love this long thin dimension.

Thank you Becca for all of the wonderful goodies ... but mostly for sharing your creativity with me.

Beautiful Embroidered Pillow Cases

Look at the gorgeous pillow cases that arrived in my mailbox today from Lisa at Celebrate Creativity.  I love red, and they remind me of the time I spent embroidering with my grandmother when I was young.  Thanks so much Lisa!

Ink About Me RAK

I love receiving cards ... this gorgeous creation arrived in my mailbox from Amy at Ink About Me for helping her choose a sentiment for her anniversary card.  I love these colors, the unique dimension, and the cool way she tied her ribbon (it shows on the inside too).