The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Joy in the Mailbox

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Joy in the Mailbox

Several weeks ago, I received this beautiful little book made by Jan of Laughing Dog Arts. Jan had a Pay It Forward post and those who signed up were to receive a gift made by Jan. She had an entire year to make and mail those gifts, but Jan wasted no time and I was delighted to receive this little gem soon after. It is 3-1/8" x 3" and filled with stampings, tags, little pocket envelopes, and love. Thank you, Jan. ♥

Sweet Linda, of Olde Baggs 'n Stuft Shirts sent me this Valentine. It, too, is handmade and the love put into making it is obvious. Thank you, Linda. ♥

I love finding joy in my mailbox!

7 comments:

Seth said...: What a great mail day!; February 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM
OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: I love your heart, dear lady.; February 22, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Terra said...: These are beautiful gifts and a treat to receive in the mail.; February 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM
elena nuez said...: I can imagine your joy, it is so beautiful!; February 22, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Silke Powers said...: Oh, lucky you!! What a wonderful snail mail day... Hugs, Silke; February 22, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Anonymous said...: Jan's work is quite wonderful always....she is such a talent. Lovely mail heart for you. xox Corrine; February 22, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Jan said...: Glad you enjoyed the little book. That heart you got from Linda is very sweet too, like her. Like you, too!; February 22, 2012 at 11:41 PM

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