tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383717142024-03-06T20:37:52.216-08:00Be My Valentine~A Valentine's gift exchange between artist friends.Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-65612112981684137162008-02-21T06:10:00.002-08:002008-12-08T14:04:45.112-08:00To Linda From Amy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVTEMH9ip1Ox2p-PszPVmvK7ypr3G-GRBWlQvRHQL0CuGSn8Vk0N-DEEnVeH_jSDw1_L2IEhfAL4NCvy6HXCGzSl0rGufSdhd08u3pfFxeSd7e8-PWCj6rJeCXo3d-X884n8T/s1600-h/linda1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169436300324903250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVTEMH9ip1Ox2p-PszPVmvK7ypr3G-GRBWlQvRHQL0CuGSn8Vk0N-DEEnVeH_jSDw1_L2IEhfAL4NCvy6HXCGzSl0rGufSdhd08u3pfFxeSd7e8-PWCj6rJeCXo3d-X884n8T/s320/linda1.JPG" border="0" /></a> The packages were all neatly wrapped and <em>well</em> taped so was fun to get<br />them all open. I unwrapped them to find 3 yummy bars of chocolate which didn't make it into the pics because hubby found them<br />and scarfed them up. (Well I made him of course share especially the dark<br />chocolate which was my fav!!) Then I opened a fun book that was<br />obviously one of Amy's favourites. I hope to start reading it really soon-I never have enough hours to do that!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6V08_HtEICpGXhpy6c7yApZF0ohHdTZIRjJC1azbZmtgetw9gYlfQCNKzDKgS0lzOM7U_K-Kbr6cdU2qtTIFWljm8aWDNZCNHJPS9Eq0hhiPHTXMCWQRM30hnTdMcZQUEvSa/s1600-h/linda2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169436321799739746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6V08_HtEICpGXhpy6c7yApZF0ohHdTZIRjJC1azbZmtgetw9gYlfQCNKzDKgS0lzOM7U_K-Kbr6cdU2qtTIFWljm8aWDNZCNHJPS9Eq0hhiPHTXMCWQRM30hnTdMcZQUEvSa/s320/linda2.JPG" border="0" /></a> I then opened another box with some wonderful Caran D'Ache crayons that of course I love to use as well. I have quite a few but not the colors Amy sent so that was a fun treat! Next was a box of Chai. YUMMY-I <em>love</em> tea and especially Chai!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sNk30URRjslmasnDmH-78vXHPBqwkcCFQCi_slxniC6y1pQEaeT1xHkGWqKbpseX2EHrBa5EEeCUnZILOZJuNDUIHzA9fpdk3uAbrpfwzTEJ1e3JE6MtMchT9Bc-UWqriEMJ/s1600-h/linda4.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169436334684641650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sNk30URRjslmasnDmH-78vXHPBqwkcCFQCi_slxniC6y1pQEaeT1xHkGWqKbpseX2EHrBa5EEeCUnZILOZJuNDUIHzA9fpdk3uAbrpfwzTEJ1e3JE6MtMchT9Bc-UWqriEMJ/s320/linda4.JPG" border="0" /></a> And Finally, best of all were two small boxes. one with a delightful cameo that was soldered and made into a key chain. The other larger box was a wonderful soldered necklace with dominos and a beautiful charm all attached to a fabulous silver chain. I have already worn that to work to show it off! I attached the cameo to my favourite knitting bag so as not to get it damaged in my messy purse. This way can see and use it every day!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3W67GAQhz3WjqRJg6oWyGpiqnWMj9SXTuykZLqLIgDIjWQq7kbF-7gMAxxg4Y3tOTedNKISj4WRyevtvKyK3A-Fxft3Wx7D6L6xv1Ar2DnViyZPpsqUEIP3F4pu8hlscz_Z6/s1600-h/linda3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169436347569543554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3W67GAQhz3WjqRJg6oWyGpiqnWMj9SXTuykZLqLIgDIjWQq7kbF-7gMAxxg4Y3tOTedNKISj4WRyevtvKyK3A-Fxft3Wx7D6L6xv1Ar2DnViyZPpsqUEIP3F4pu8hlscz_Z6/s320/linda3.JPG" border="0" /></a>It was fun to do the swap and see what Amy enjoys and see that I loved it all too!!<br /><br /><br /><div></div>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-39658559612465491012008-02-18T06:15:00.002-08:002008-12-08T14:04:45.368-08:00To Barbara from Lelainia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAnuj5ackYi3YGKxXGHaYZLfbHc_2sSYWAYzQb7HW0ts3yReMHzIZOUgI2xkFhx7WaKxrayQQ4AA_Vtn_q1MZVUzY64VyT1c4ColiPQDq7NNYqrKdBcV9DTYDvsgzn_ZZN3sl/s1600-h/barbara1open.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168325102091114770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAnuj5ackYi3YGKxXGHaYZLfbHc_2sSYWAYzQb7HW0ts3yReMHzIZOUgI2xkFhx7WaKxrayQQ4AA_Vtn_q1MZVUzY64VyT1c4ColiPQDq7NNYqrKdBcV9DTYDvsgzn_ZZN3sl/s320/barbara1open.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lelainia-thank you again for the wonderful gifties. In the photo you will see only one toffee bar-my dog grabbed 2 of them when I turned for my camera. At least he left me one. LOL That dog is a chocoholic-he can smell it even when he's downstairs.>br><br /><br />hmm, what did you send me. Ist off, the packaging was gorgeous. The red pouch was stunning & the pressies wrapped in those ultra cool bags W/ the buttons, Oh My! (I saved the paper of course!). I wished I had taken a pic of the pouch before I opened it, but I was eager to get inside. Right away I was grinning from ear to ear-I managed to open my 3 favorite things right off the bat-paper, buttons & candy. The paper pack was to die for-we know how I love paper!!! LOL I have never seen those papers before-who makes them? The buttons you got from the estate In NY were gorgeous-I have never seen buttons like that before either.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtfVAoqQmiKJcy7l_b7sN0OBHOoYBl1nAzAzORRT14TMUJckUubYJ9mr_yzP_a4ow3AtbcZ8e5UsAynP63xGDXHU9rIBGtFKXQfExAEM7Y-BuRt20SWwTO_nbi7vMSex30dG-/s1600-h/barbara2open.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168325110681049378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtfVAoqQmiKJcy7l_b7sN0OBHOoYBl1nAzAzORRT14TMUJckUubYJ9mr_yzP_a4ow3AtbcZ8e5UsAynP63xGDXHU9rIBGtFKXQfExAEM7Y-BuRt20SWwTO_nbi7vMSex30dG-/s320/barbara2open.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /> I love bird stamps (how do you know these things-is it the March baby thing? :o) & both the ribbons & brads were marvelous. I don't have any heart ones of either the brads or ribbon. I laughed when I saw the post-it's. I could cover my entire body daily w/ those & still forget things. I loved the whimsical lantern & read the book, "How to avoid making art" while eating the remaining toffee bar (yum). I especially related to two pages in the book, 'compare your work to the masterworks of the great masters' and 'let your studio accumulate enough clutter that work becomes impossible there'. You have seen the photos of my mess. LOL The 2 Shawn Mullins cd's were great & were immediately downloaded. I am totally ignorant re: the German crystals. I know they have something to do w/ stamping....<br /><br /><br />Your pressies were perfect & I loved the variety. <br /> </div>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-10900397497228215872008-02-18T06:12:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:45.861-08:00To Dawn from Debra<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH7_PlU1KDaM8QQ72GMgXFJJdil05zTZ0NitGqKoGR9tt9VI1w9WZpbH_5PUaAOO_c2JX_hAY8rMvC-40CJb8x454YKJsTOm0Q484fYOzYTywqsUD9O7ABKfWiJeEBS0ZqJsD/s1600-h/dawn1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168323242370275554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH7_PlU1KDaM8QQ72GMgXFJJdil05zTZ0NitGqKoGR9tt9VI1w9WZpbH_5PUaAOO_c2JX_hAY8rMvC-40CJb8x454YKJsTOm0Q484fYOzYTywqsUD9O7ABKfWiJeEBS0ZqJsD/s320/dawn1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaI4JP4MHeRyEQG2GNEMByaG4YtbpCyYufEO93_7UfWzxG9-MqfzA8zWpruhJinOVfitrXM-BJJCd62tuwIpXE2y8xco50F4wjDkwjGDAQVZlaDI8PvHE_I_DKjPo-EmCeMbIe/s1600-h/dawn2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168323263845112050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaI4JP4MHeRyEQG2GNEMByaG4YtbpCyYufEO93_7UfWzxG9-MqfzA8zWpruhJinOVfitrXM-BJJCd62tuwIpXE2y8xco50F4wjDkwjGDAQVZlaDI8PvHE_I_DKjPo-EmCeMbIe/s320/dawn2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFKTm8zsYNDCI8divMNiL-KZEkqMDloUI6fWhAFOpEe6V0avYf53tVl77xwnr7RNay3QYX68lToKaHvNf4o4BRHJgbpaK6-tmtlmT1v7mbBsqBy1tH943gSK7lxtxRXEa-1Mo/s1600-h/dawn3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168323268140079362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFKTm8zsYNDCI8divMNiL-KZEkqMDloUI6fWhAFOpEe6V0avYf53tVl77xwnr7RNay3QYX68lToKaHvNf4o4BRHJgbpaK6-tmtlmT1v7mbBsqBy1tH943gSK7lxtxRXEa-1Mo/s320/dawn3.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Debra sent a wonderful box full of treasures, complete with a heart shaped treasure map. Some of the goodies she sent me included:<br /><br />1. Fabric of various patterns and textures, such as upholstery fabric. (I do need to sew ... but this material would also make very cool book covers or gift wrap too ... since I'm the Glue Gun Queen)<br />2. Funky Paper ~ patterned decorative papers and her very own hand-painted papers ... Mmm!<br />3. Books (including a miniature book and 4 blank handmade journals)<br />4. Stencils ~ love the retro lady and birdie shapes.<br />5. Chinese Lanterns (what fun!)<br />6. Vintage buttons, Gemstones, Rose soap, Jasmine tea (one of my faves too)<br />7. Patchwork ~ ooooh so pretty, Debra sewed a beautiful little zip up bag and an awesome patchwork tote! Lucky me!!<br />8. Trims<br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you so much, Debra for spoiling me, and even including a<br />scrumptious heart-shaped peanut butter cup which I shared with my hubby.</div>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-48426540633575805942008-02-16T06:50:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:45.980-08:00To Amy from Linda<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaZDs0ShUoBJ1V2v2voSvdRQ2Zy70IGwGi8FaxSX-bv19iM4lrgplgCanmKbdwW7_jUEKQSTeomzh1os0uDgzGFJwPodGlCVkpDV6ZvS1E8INKaPkcTQZKNn7Pq6Rc7ZTiMqS/s1600-h/openamy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167591070705391826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaZDs0ShUoBJ1V2v2voSvdRQ2Zy70IGwGi8FaxSX-bv19iM4lrgplgCanmKbdwW7_jUEKQSTeomzh1os0uDgzGFJwPodGlCVkpDV6ZvS1E8INKaPkcTQZKNn7Pq6Rc7ZTiMqS/s320/openamy.JPG" border="0" /></a> Amy says:<br /><div>In my set of goodies was a little bag with a gorgeous rhinestone closure, some lovely fabric and a terrific goodie bag filled with all kinds of notions, foil, thread, etc.<br /></div><div> </div><div>I also received a favorite stamp, some alcohol inks (love them!), distressing powder that I can't wait to try, a little journal and a little book of scenery drawings which I can't wait to use to fill the journal!<br /> </div><div> </div><div>I was also the recipient of a darling knitted washcloth and one of my favorite rose soaps. We were definitely in synch and it turned out amazing all neatly tucked away in a cigar box. Linda went way above and beyond!<br /></div>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-11603531308039782482008-02-14T06:18:00.004-08:002008-12-08T14:04:46.504-08:00To Lelainia from Liz<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYed7DgqocPWPuQnanzsQBzs2_2bnDyYqbJkaB69P0MKd0oxyzMo8AL5CeJC2Ij5a_nlIvgctPRmKBH4glD3dphbJ7b8waasbceUUpRDr4mkSY0Y8m7MvhhjyXyiI8RjCitnE/s1600-h/DSC04052.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166840924602374274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYed7DgqocPWPuQnanzsQBzs2_2bnDyYqbJkaB69P0MKd0oxyzMo8AL5CeJC2Ij5a_nlIvgctPRmKBH4glD3dphbJ7b8waasbceUUpRDr4mkSY0Y8m7MvhhjyXyiI8RjCitnE/s320/DSC04052.JPG" border="0" /></a> Liz's gift arrived in thei wonderful box, in my most favourite colour! It was chock full of little surprises.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimyhJYEpA2HyM6yKMRLVZYRXehWMIPGA7ZhIP3_OeRHTcGl8c83QMHeV2XQOHhzGclBddRJDCjNRTHoyHa18o_FcWKIC7rK6BJvCVOCqtQg9qpqLS4wkcDAsHnSzYfxPoG3Hh/s1600-h/DSC04053.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166840933192308882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimyhJYEpA2HyM6yKMRLVZYRXehWMIPGA7ZhIP3_OeRHTcGl8c83QMHeV2XQOHhzGclBddRJDCjNRTHoyHa18o_FcWKIC7rK6BJvCVOCqtQg9qpqLS4wkcDAsHnSzYfxPoG3Hh/s320/DSC04053.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />When I took the lid off, there were all kinds of pretty packages inside, each one wrapped and tied with a ribbon and a tag explaining what she chose. Liz, like Barbara has gorgeous handwriting. Liz did such a nice job of the info tags that I am going to make them into a small book so I can keep them.<br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiI59HqugtqD8UCAMVjutFJKqvg5pXmXTqXZKIXi22g3vRcUfwy9avUeEPW-fQs_P0ia2QXpDRT0qTPtHf5hpVE2ch-bjOoAhkdwCEyOs_yV-Ulg3UVE6xVJ3JWA_X98a7JMSQ/s1600-h/DSC04062.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166840950372178098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiI59HqugtqD8UCAMVjutFJKqvg5pXmXTqXZKIXi22g3vRcUfwy9avUeEPW-fQs_P0ia2QXpDRT0qTPtHf5hpVE2ch-bjOoAhkdwCEyOs_yV-Ulg3UVE6xVJ3JWA_X98a7JMSQ/s320/DSC04062.JPG" border="0" /></a> It wasn't long before the paper was off, revealing all the treasures she had carefully chosen and sent. Everything from handmade soaps to tomato scented incense, to a mixed CD, to candy, chai, magazines, ephemera and ornaments and more!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGGee1Gi3y0AMC77gWPfHsoT2xxMcRwRn4EDgGVn_2pB1oW-rEsxcnG5LQ6bmvldvwuqg7Pluaz-qUcZ3ZpCwv7oJ9NZeE2qmfQF4JA_5a9RKokfKkdyEO6kjKYz6i3TjoS1R/s1600-h/DSC04063.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166840958962112706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGGee1Gi3y0AMC77gWPfHsoT2xxMcRwRn4EDgGVn_2pB1oW-rEsxcnG5LQ6bmvldvwuqg7Pluaz-qUcZ3ZpCwv7oJ9NZeE2qmfQF4JA_5a9RKokfKkdyEO6kjKYz6i3TjoS1R/s320/DSC04063.JPG" border="0" /></a> The thing that I loved the best though was this little antique articulated ruler. It folds in four segments and is edged in brass and made from boxwood. I adore old tools and it felt so good in my hands. It reminded me of my Gramps. I am going to find a special place for it in my studio because I know I will want to pick it up from time to time and unfold it, just because. (It's sitting on top of the box in this photo.)</p><p>Thank you Liz for all the beautiful and thoughtful gifts. Your choices reminded me of what kindred spirits we are. I loved everything and thank you for making today special for me. Opening your box felt like you were right here with me. I hope the PO has <em>your</em> parcel today. xox</p><p><br /></p>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-74495550732384446862008-02-14T06:03:00.002-08:002008-12-08T14:04:47.315-08:00To Lelainia from Barbara<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqS0LTXuE0uo7mk8nBvHBGFEGV-d2Xin5h4yOlamqoG_r1Mw4jrS15a9ggzLFUI9vcXvXrX0ICPg2DeoA5wZ-b0HxUpUZcDi2vai306vz_hyphenhyphenvab05TBnqNRJCZcm-hnobdffn/s1600-h/DSC04048.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166837170800957490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqS0LTXuE0uo7mk8nBvHBGFEGV-d2Xin5h4yOlamqoG_r1Mw4jrS15a9ggzLFUI9vcXvXrX0ICPg2DeoA5wZ-b0HxUpUZcDi2vai306vz_hyphenhyphenvab05TBnqNRJCZcm-hnobdffn/s320/DSC04048.JPG" border="0" /></a> Barbara's package came beautifully wrapped. She included this card explaining a bit about her choices of gifts. I just love her handwriting-so pretty.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2P8PJtkO8vMuiMbJ_4orucBpOD3RCJXntj4Y3Dn6bKebGQIWTzj7MsaayP2LYD7H1cci0JHrZlrWeyZ9fZGsS2Tc_7OFdtqo5ZZz2DcMvzPdI5UoYqFiUyZf1wh-ud-q1did/s1600-h/DSC04050.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166837179390892098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2P8PJtkO8vMuiMbJ_4orucBpOD3RCJXntj4Y3Dn6bKebGQIWTzj7MsaayP2LYD7H1cci0JHrZlrWeyZ9fZGsS2Tc_7OFdtqo5ZZz2DcMvzPdI5UoYqFiUyZf1wh-ud-q1did/s320/DSC04050.JPG" border="0" /></a> Inside everything was neatly packaged. It was so lovely, I didn't want to mess things up by opening them! Eventually the temptation won out and I began gently removing the paper.<br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvDNU_9L92E24APNlRssEEHpJbKCvB8nLNCJpq8DwJlM6Zw0Ha2i_i128HITseMpunJLR54Ffy8LtmfhfvxUZriVhr9o4-Ic7MpUkvKVVh8xlIA8N9elXH9Ty5MziAFFOiIUM/s1600-h/DSC04066.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166837183685859410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvDNU_9L92E24APNlRssEEHpJbKCvB8nLNCJpq8DwJlM6Zw0Ha2i_i128HITseMpunJLR54Ffy8LtmfhfvxUZriVhr9o4-Ic7MpUkvKVVh8xlIA8N9elXH9Ty5MziAFFOiIUM/s320/DSC04066.JPG" border="0" /></a> Inside was a paper plethera of delightful paper goods. I could hardly believe my eyes! I thought<em> I</em> was the queen of paper mongers, but after seeing what Barbara sent, I realize I am only the paper princess and <em>Barbara</em> is the queen! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I was to open all the little packets of goodies, each one filled with amazing things!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSgLYMlTHzLGFIFNGQu5TeMAAzpyNYBTvbPcVDjxmIvO3guVT6OpMWylUb4zLjD2snLKEDJwHMMmOgJWwWr9Be8IpQ9J5azbxXAFRqsLpAx88Am0YmQccJ40UHuulRNjSKxU6/s1600-h/DSC04071.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166837192275794018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSgLYMlTHzLGFIFNGQu5TeMAAzpyNYBTvbPcVDjxmIvO3guVT6OpMWylUb4zLjD2snLKEDJwHMMmOgJWwWr9Be8IpQ9J5azbxXAFRqsLpAx88Am0YmQccJ40UHuulRNjSKxU6/s320/DSC04071.JPG" border="0" /></a> Look at this collection of tags!! Barbara is a big Cavellini fan, like I am and I adore tags! I will have so much fun finding special ways to use all this wonderful stuff.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH2ToUs9-qQ3jvPS7zE65Ui-pqaNA9LaU2azRogH7ysbBqxP9c2kKaEHKoJEbiqHqHDevVguR-yOndBrjmBbHH1TsGy-tbnOuelErikRUXL2Eb6ZMfuJXRnx8HG2gebw_HZKQ/s1600-h/DSC04067.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166837200865728626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH2ToUs9-qQ3jvPS7zE65Ui-pqaNA9LaU2azRogH7ysbBqxP9c2kKaEHKoJEbiqHqHDevVguR-yOndBrjmBbHH1TsGy-tbnOuelErikRUXL2Eb6ZMfuJXRnx8HG2gebw_HZKQ/s320/DSC04067.JPG" border="0" /></a> This card didn't photograph very well but it's so soft and sweet and I want to find a frame for it and hang it in the studio. There was a fun postcard that I also want to frame. It's artsy and says: "You should perform your tricks as calmly as possible and say very little during your performance." I love that-it's so right on the money about remaining humble.<br /><br /></p><p>Thank you Barbara for such wonderful goodies. You were incredibly generous and I loved each and every little gem. It was so wonderful to learn more about you through your gifts. Happy Valentine's Day my friend! xo<br /></p>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-21523934341143982112008-02-13T06:38:00.001-08:002008-12-08T14:04:47.808-08:00Linda Koch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZgl9y_8nM4iQwKbLWWv0vEVjmjRZ23nCBj73Sq_IUzYSuYjZwle4RkZPtJPMZG4MD0bVgAbLuS7jyGH62cPzUMyfKxSdowXUR-RkVMKnU7XmV9pM2nArlEZUsTbEgYCTq3Y-e/s1600-h/linda.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166474392093333522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZgl9y_8nM4iQwKbLWWv0vEVjmjRZ23nCBj73Sq_IUzYSuYjZwle4RkZPtJPMZG4MD0bVgAbLuS7jyGH62cPzUMyfKxSdowXUR-RkVMKnU7XmV9pM2nArlEZUsTbEgYCTq3Y-e/s320/linda.JPG" border="0" /></a> And last, but not least, here are Linda Koch's gifts all boxed up and ready to make their way to Amy's house!<br /><br />See you tomorrow and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY everyone!!<br /><div></div>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-33570148879925401242008-02-13T06:27:00.002-08:002008-12-08T14:04:47.933-08:00Amy Huff<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WPVNsqjNJQMVxTu09ignzliX2OUduk8te-wmrM-Q2HLpS0BIckDq3THfd6Zc84Ueeb40dTdb1oIj4kYLKgj4lgW1CaMydVrTbtj5eNjKfN2ah6C0BU2dnI4VsXKa87yiQ0LH/s1600-h/amy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166471948256942082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WPVNsqjNJQMVxTu09ignzliX2OUduk8te-wmrM-Q2HLpS0BIckDq3THfd6Zc84Ueeb40dTdb1oIj4kYLKgj4lgW1CaMydVrTbtj5eNjKfN2ah6C0BU2dnI4VsXKa87yiQ0LH/s320/amy.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />The little monsters were keeping an eye on Amy Huff's gifts before she mailed them off to her partner Linda. Remeber, only one more sleep till we open our goodies!! Come back over the next few days to see what was inside!Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-76647248084110199462008-02-11T21:51:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:48.154-08:00Debra Cooper<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YogQW9SZ-gHR8KyIxSdrjnHAT_FJW6RwetoDkl-fGLGFgd79V10oAHXmQhvhYUgcCQPkM1Lrmc-QkKkdLJzimbWv4qlR6ATxbbYkXV7SQKZZQCScqT7_l-R4C2Upfd3SE_dT/s1600-h/debra.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165967568772536290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YogQW9SZ-gHR8KyIxSdrjnHAT_FJW6RwetoDkl-fGLGFgd79V10oAHXmQhvhYUgcCQPkM1Lrmc-QkKkdLJzimbWv4qlR6ATxbbYkXV7SQKZZQCScqT7_l-R4C2Upfd3SE_dT/s320/debra.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>OOOO! Check out these prettily wrapped gifts! These are Debra Cooper's favourite things that were sent off to Dawn. Love the big pink heart!</p><p>These parcels are so tempting. Is it Valentine's day yet?!?</p><p> </p>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-49892309298662813672008-02-11T05:15:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:48.333-08:00Liz Smith<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpz1pBGaVCzsy7yv0tT91aBN7xnWGatgMx5GQgjlVK7h-FLAouaElriexGuK-SXX3bKDlN4BF7SKnRm0uSL8ZXqpPPO9u8KVg-stM1nnOYVujTfFBYJb6V66qD-dUzXTD_XiVc/s1600-h/liz1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165710807037646786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpz1pBGaVCzsy7yv0tT91aBN7xnWGatgMx5GQgjlVK7h-FLAouaElriexGuK-SXX3bKDlN4BF7SKnRm0uSL8ZXqpPPO9u8KVg-stM1nnOYVujTfFBYJb6V66qD-dUzXTD_XiVc/s320/liz1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>See all these pretty goodies? These arrived at my door from the lovely Liz Smith. If you are keeping track, yes I have two partners-due to an odd number of sign ups. I can't wait to see what goodies Liz loves!</div><div> </div><div>Only 2 more days left till Valentine's Day!!</div>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-20815224106235457722008-02-10T06:19:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:48.430-08:00Caren McNee<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQQbdVKDqrHD8wj_AwUJhixS91-_X7mOacKKscW0aDTqsCGWLmVDkEa4frvWFZbLH5YHxaxGQXNEQ_9woWombKO4IyB-az2NoHK8JQcQUycsXMUvWJTmjqorPo68PeCot9sfD/s1600-h/carenmcnee.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165356313321936818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQQbdVKDqrHD8wj_AwUJhixS91-_X7mOacKKscW0aDTqsCGWLmVDkEa4frvWFZbLH5YHxaxGQXNEQ_9woWombKO4IyB-az2NoHK8JQcQUycsXMUvWJTmjqorPo68PeCot9sfD/s320/carenmcnee.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />This towering stack of presents is the work of Caren McNee. She's carefully wrapped them and sent them off to her partner Arlene. I'm sure Arlene can't wait to see what they are!! Neither can we!Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-85247127325643230302008-02-08T06:33:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:48.527-08:00Arlene Travnik<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQz03x9ri9pZ6tm_Ie8fGUMTsOErMD7ZKPOVzf-1AAiUWDcvblvpcSQ9MZ7gbSbUqoudb4hcU_mvxscAOx7rJH7ZyFYuC0LQr0DmDJ17B8TA2onNR0RLD0uTvoss0wdjWjX1SM/s1600-h/arlene.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164617806174249074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQz03x9ri9pZ6tm_Ie8fGUMTsOErMD7ZKPOVzf-1AAiUWDcvblvpcSQ9MZ7gbSbUqoudb4hcU_mvxscAOx7rJH7ZyFYuC0LQr0DmDJ17B8TA2onNR0RLD0uTvoss0wdjWjX1SM/s320/arlene.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Brown paper packages, tied up with string...Arlene took the theme literally when packing up her favourite things! This mystery went out to her partner CarenMcNee.Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-18055105660526382372008-02-05T06:02:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:48.625-08:00Dawn Supina<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJ288qkLSI6BNC8-0ON6zHPUitNSyzJBT5mTp5Mrx6phIl39GufbuL6nVHFZfLOlPeHAc4UF-qPZNUosUN17wTMOpjzpCzfySjA54z1UtWK-XBGRmsNqTSW0akPvXYVz-n8gO/s1600-h/dawn.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163496433162936418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJ288qkLSI6BNC8-0ON6zHPUitNSyzJBT5mTp5Mrx6phIl39GufbuL6nVHFZfLOlPeHAc4UF-qPZNUosUN17wTMOpjzpCzfySjA54z1UtWK-XBGRmsNqTSW0akPvXYVz-n8gO/s320/dawn.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />This box is making it's way to Debra Cooper's house from Dawn Supina. Love the polkadots! I wonder what's inside?!Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-68265766488595020002008-01-31T08:32:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:49.079-08:00From Barbara<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqUhN3RTp1CSRqxdfjFKEY-EnwHPL3PqE76-B6D1h-L-ABh08BQXr8XOCKFN8mmOx3wqcDjHoUDb3kAgTvADk5WgxB2OrWosB6TGqMRQXB1sEvqID95bc4BrcqSAqLsSZZXvf/s1600-h/barbara1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161679687766532082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqUhN3RTp1CSRqxdfjFKEY-EnwHPL3PqE76-B6D1h-L-ABh08BQXr8XOCKFN8mmOx3wqcDjHoUDb3kAgTvADk5WgxB2OrWosB6TGqMRQXB1sEvqID95bc4BrcqSAqLsSZZXvf/s320/barbara1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4KKHoKBx9Fy8O-t0x64UUh2MCvFyNimQV3560LxvHWoL3ODYrmCiST1wGCy4D2gj38evtvD4uBe76GUgZ5p2t5agskv4VSPyTn09Dte5clHlLaW-33uvCKxP54O-OPFDC48p/s1600-h/barbara2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161679696356466690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4KKHoKBx9Fy8O-t0x64UUh2MCvFyNimQV3560LxvHWoL3ODYrmCiST1wGCy4D2gj38evtvD4uBe76GUgZ5p2t5agskv4VSPyTn09Dte5clHlLaW-33uvCKxP54O-OPFDC48p/s320/barbara2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigskHUg3F5ll7oUhWOAY5arV4Nqu0o8RgWmIAe2EJhMnF5w6nO3UQYz8XUc4NrLxe_WyXcpAhSzH7fFkZDoUlUTijoPnTE6yqoKtw34RP1UqFMHAx4Kg1aXjZNcsJxogAMxISU/s1600-h/barbara3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161679700651434002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigskHUg3F5ll7oUhWOAY5arV4Nqu0o8RgWmIAe2EJhMnF5w6nO3UQYz8XUc4NrLxe_WyXcpAhSzH7fFkZDoUlUTijoPnTE6yqoKtw34RP1UqFMHAx4Kg1aXjZNcsJxogAMxISU/s320/barbara3.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />We're kicking of the sharing of this exchange with Barbara Atwell's wrapped gifts. She has mailed these delightful goodies off to her partner Lelainia. Don't they look intriguing?Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-50661274134387948212008-01-30T07:03:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:49.331-08:00The Premise 2008<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT30jYm4xdci1acvThquY9mn-ZoraYSVE9ursfXnFYpl9GhT1R5hLFpJI9OMZ4jy5hzOtPvjYGHxfh0XSywokSnWk3mVEH0uGpggLmpab8wB6rfiJO3txvDpamEQEMK6ItC4eX/s1600-h/white.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161285929459802066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT30jYm4xdci1acvThquY9mn-ZoraYSVE9ursfXnFYpl9GhT1R5hLFpJI9OMZ4jy5hzOtPvjYGHxfh0XSywokSnWk3mVEH0uGpggLmpab8wB6rfiJO3txvDpamEQEMK6ItC4eX/s320/white.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p align="center">This year, just to do something a little different, we are pairing up and filling a box full of the things we love to send to our partners. It's a fun way to get to know someone. Usually in an exchange you send gifts to suit your partner's tastes, but this time, we're choose things that are dear to our own hearts to share with them.</p><p align="center">Each participant will be mailing their box out by the end of this week. We will be opening our parcels on Feb. 14th and then sharing what was in them. Please bookmark us and visit often as we share photos of our wrapped gifts in the days leading up to Valentine's Day!</p>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-1166921155123133782007-02-15T16:45:00.000-08:002008-01-30T07:10:39.924-08:00The Premise 2007<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1454/428/1600/733468/gift1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1454/428/320/287438/gift1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Picture if you will, a group of friends exchanging lovely handmade gifts through the mail. Each person carefully saves the gifts they've received until February 1st. Can you then imagine how delightful and exciting that would be to open 15 heart themed gifts, one each day for 14 days?!? We could-especially after all the fun we had with the <a href="http://12daysofxmas.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;">12 Days of Xmas</span></a> exchange, which is why we decided to do it!<br /><br />Welcome to the <span style="color:#cc33cc;">Be My Valentine</span> blog! Be sure to visit us often as gifts are wrapped and sent out to each of our artist friends. We will be sharing our exchange from beginning to end, so come watch and share in the fun!Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-937532724204959472007-02-15T06:37:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:49.424-08:00All Together Now!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixzU2P_re1BvbHaeVmVWC7oVbyeo5g9LI56t5b7Kic2I8Swixz9eaOpr2bHqMcoscoPT3hj4kz5VqjQx5ozR-XkTS9GSWvDcCeSjm3K_2RIC01bah1B-eokWvdbNh1G5wHD8H/s1600-h/groupvalentine.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031770207924372466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixzU2P_re1BvbHaeVmVWC7oVbyeo5g9LI56t5b7Kic2I8Swixz9eaOpr2bHqMcoscoPT3hj4kz5VqjQx5ozR-XkTS9GSWvDcCeSjm3K_2RIC01bah1B-eokWvdbNh1G5wHD8H/s320/groupvalentine.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here is a picture of all the gifts together. THANK YOU to all the ladies for making this such a successful and creative exchange. And a special thank you to Jennifer Rowland for her help in posting pics on the days when my mail was late. I couldn't have done it without you!</div>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-38978099492759856272007-02-14T05:59:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:49.573-08:00And Finally...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KCYLUtL_j-eK_EaVof2VMyGtvImVDUXpBEKg4pDp_pyo9nsEcfzMrwyJCAJnb3darPN9aPLictN5CnowdNp0JQORdcZbo3_1y4pKxKdgD-pxm_0fH6LPAKBwuVJtti5kiTdF/s1600-h/lelainia2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031389261505086418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KCYLUtL_j-eK_EaVof2VMyGtvImVDUXpBEKg4pDp_pyo9nsEcfzMrwyJCAJnb3darPN9aPLictN5CnowdNp0JQORdcZbo3_1y4pKxKdgD-pxm_0fH6LPAKBwuVJtti5kiTdF/s320/lelainia2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>And last, but not least, there is my (<span style="color:#cc66cc;">Lelainia Lloyd's</span>) gift, which was #16. (This was the one each person opened on the day everyone else opened theirs, so there was a gift each day for everyone.) I made a silver bracelet and created this charm from paper and fabric on a metal tag base. It's my way of saying I send my love to each of you!</div><div> </div><div>Tomorrow I will post a final picture of all the gifts together. THANK YOU to each of the ladies for such amazing and creative gifts. I know we all loved each and every piece and will treasure them!</div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc66cc;">HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!</span></div>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-69583404656107696652007-02-14T05:56:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:49.729-08:00Two Gifts for Valentine's Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlShyeh77QwnOfZaeNm6_Ew2_xYCK5YPqW2rzResa5mtO4sDaJk2A34vE1aCA92ATO94tM5SC55cMdJx-9E-bAG_-f5cNyZgZ0ZnxV7SRAvRnR5qeNNZ3r3a6dd1wD5Jt8oam/s1600-h/melissadavid2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031388415396529090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlShyeh77QwnOfZaeNm6_Ew2_xYCK5YPqW2rzResa5mtO4sDaJk2A34vE1aCA92ATO94tM5SC55cMdJx-9E-bAG_-f5cNyZgZ0ZnxV7SRAvRnR5qeNNZ3r3a6dd1wD5Jt8oam/s320/melissadavid2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Yes, we opened TWO gifts today, just to make the day extra special! This soft and pretty embellished fabric heart ornie was gift #15 from <span style="color:#cc66cc;">Melissa David. </span><span style="color:#000000;">It was a beautiful way to wrap up our swap!</span>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-8457165503525770552007-02-14T05:52:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:49.903-08:00A Piece of Home From Her Heart<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UQ_QOfUyCzRPt3BV2wV2Xiwln7kGUyAjTAHc5AiCZiC5ZNYVO7_kQOjyooeK0Fk1vLoW98RW7-jw156R6k08zzOKL2K6OnaG-9ttovpY7BjhopyRsNEpPze4UWV3OXhOLmlJ/s1600-h/kristenrobinson2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031387642302415794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UQ_QOfUyCzRPt3BV2wV2Xiwln7kGUyAjTAHc5AiCZiC5ZNYVO7_kQOjyooeK0Fk1vLoW98RW7-jw156R6k08zzOKL2K6OnaG-9ttovpY7BjhopyRsNEpPze4UWV3OXhOLmlJ/s320/kristenrobinson2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Gift #14 was this playful dream house heart ornament, collaged by <span style="color:#cc66cc;">Kristen Robinson</span>. It's wonderfully folky!Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-78602674873211869902007-02-13T07:38:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:50.205-08:00For the Love of Red<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fHBtXOWrJClx7l1vsX5SQGlaTqStzGC_sQWpkd0RV53DuOeP3Hiy4Sh6EjedtorrETw4HnxXxpOPlMDWHM3GrRJYIMcJoZnCIxA42IqS_eRc1nQxAkIdlcmO6dAIbmQI0d_c/s1600-h/penelopeharris2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031043765745861458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fHBtXOWrJClx7l1vsX5SQGlaTqStzGC_sQWpkd0RV53DuOeP3Hiy4Sh6EjedtorrETw4HnxXxpOPlMDWHM3GrRJYIMcJoZnCIxA42IqS_eRc1nQxAkIdlcmO6dAIbmQI0d_c/s320/penelopeharris2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinieoMvcuYt35WvVlGuQXE8DpDCWh2yCHoAd4cqBOKhhrtV3bNheXOrpHJemqENfRHsYP-JlBM70HgsnQUmDu3dsZsgpFUuoJo9lkVoLTfvuFpFjZYlpsB2-p6o5LDF1TzNqoG/s1600-h/Penelopeharris3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031043774335796066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinieoMvcuYt35WvVlGuQXE8DpDCWh2yCHoAd4cqBOKhhrtV3bNheXOrpHJemqENfRHsYP-JlBM70HgsnQUmDu3dsZsgpFUuoJo9lkVoLTfvuFpFjZYlpsB2-p6o5LDF1TzNqoG/s320/Penelopeharris3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lucky #13 belongs to <span style="color:#cc66cc;">Penelope Harris</span>. She came up with this fabulous little tag book, celebrating the colour red. It has a poem and each one was personalized for the recipiant. COOL!Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-71752427466234225612007-02-12T06:09:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:50.456-08:00LOVEly Ornies!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCWr_mFuqN0U_Kvy088-OxrcC3sigxL8PSpl2CyrVPgJ30F0jMOIg8GpFIORPSs_1AukRh54ZhX7QlkW6VovC9koGnyhuQmE2_Sf2t8bz3xphTKLOltM7a97Gnjb0FZaYbFvm/s1600-h/lizsmith3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5030650316676776754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCWr_mFuqN0U_Kvy088-OxrcC3sigxL8PSpl2CyrVPgJ30F0jMOIg8GpFIORPSs_1AukRh54ZhX7QlkW6VovC9koGnyhuQmE2_Sf2t8bz3xphTKLOltM7a97Gnjb0FZaYbFvm/s320/lizsmith3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9M4Imh73tSvgXgHLm5SWgwc5wlgAg3pdxhsHYhNLu97ov0-Osd-YT9Z-5KtL-ZSv7eL0n0jqJe8hu_eenV5C-5ZgD98pVvxtfIv1b84_RiH6Z3j7Ansvh92Xl9xoidJKkxOQ/s1600-h/lizsmith2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5030650320971744066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9M4Imh73tSvgXgHLm5SWgwc5wlgAg3pdxhsHYhNLu97ov0-Osd-YT9Z-5KtL-ZSv7eL0n0jqJe8hu_eenV5C-5ZgD98pVvxtfIv1b84_RiH6Z3j7Ansvh92Xl9xoidJKkxOQ/s320/lizsmith2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br><br><br><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#cc66cc;">Liz Smith</span> made us these beautiful double sided collaged heart ornaments for our studios for day #12. Mine said "Wonder" and "Dream" and has handstitching like a crazy quilt on it. Can't wait to hang it up!</p>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-69177978032962221422007-02-11T07:28:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:50.611-08:00We Love Lace!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSbgj58bAn-J9futPb0pp9CqyGZmqL94x8xZUMPoj4K5sXUOw9hm6MTYK2zDF56r6rD_Th3GdSAye0sF_92aOyRHzNS6MVHZlGEZsdJ0yTpXcVsJSiiduhJz4lzTFWdfhVdtj/s1600-h/jenniferrowland2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5030298915337519874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSbgj58bAn-J9futPb0pp9CqyGZmqL94x8xZUMPoj4K5sXUOw9hm6MTYK2zDF56r6rD_Th3GdSAye0sF_92aOyRHzNS6MVHZlGEZsdJ0yTpXcVsJSiiduhJz4lzTFWdfhVdtj/s320/jenniferrowland2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Day #11 brings the wonderful romantic siver necklace made from a fragment of vintage lace, the work of <span style="color:#cc66cc;">Jennifer Rowland</span>. What's Valentine's without a little romance? Lovely!Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-15432678739847183882007-02-10T06:22:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:50.899-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsHR9oa8-PxqDlEd7iYCzQMEvYHonO8fAc84xUR6oFs19xptAdl-c_W8XSShxLUJ37RKG3JkjHORos_-9FTA0Lqpe4X8giwvZAjurHjs-EpYrxhv5ABw7819_uDqDulvONE039/s1600-h/Lindakoch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5029911165690036978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsHR9oa8-PxqDlEd7iYCzQMEvYHonO8fAc84xUR6oFs19xptAdl-c_W8XSShxLUJ37RKG3JkjHORos_-9FTA0Lqpe4X8giwvZAjurHjs-EpYrxhv5ABw7819_uDqDulvONE039/s320/Lindakoch.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />We are up to day #10 and the opening of today's gift revealed this beautifully collaged frame, the work of <span style="color:#cc66cc;">Linda Koch</span>. It's perfect for housing a little piece of art of a picture of your sweetie! What a great idea!Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38371714.post-29081212548020942922007-02-09T05:50:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:04:51.067-08:00Special Delivery!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FxM4jjAFSNcqz1YnkEW_8IZqmUmU9LqWQNv2PHXoQn1UMDmT1OFn03S5golvQM8PNZtRuUpBEkaVxeMrkYFkorPgZCw6LPEpht2f1XOW7KQfJDx4iiYjn-JzHJBz4uuhmNeU/s1600-h/fionamortimore.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5029531559300547266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FxM4jjAFSNcqz1YnkEW_8IZqmUmU9LqWQNv2PHXoQn1UMDmT1OFn03S5golvQM8PNZtRuUpBEkaVxeMrkYFkorPgZCw6LPEpht2f1XOW7KQfJDx4iiYjn-JzHJBz4uuhmNeU/s320/fionamortimore.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>For day #9, <span style="color:#cc66cc;">Fiona Mortimore</span> sent a beautiful fabric embellished fabric postcard. The base is made of a beautiful pink and red batik fabric, bordered with pink binding sewn on with variegated pink thread. There are lots of lovely embellishments quilted on to the fabric base. Lace, rickrack, organza, ribbons, sequins, and many beads which have all been sewn on by hand. The main heart is a beautiful iridescent fabric heart which has been sewn on and embellished with a big red button. It's just a beautiful!</div><div> </div><div>*Due to a technical glitch, this reveal brought to you by Jennifer Rowland. Thanks Jennifer!<br /> </div>Lelainia N. Lloydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.com2