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Giving Thanks

Sunday, November 21, 2010

The Shabby Tea Room has a wonderful challenge up (and at this point, it's almost over!)..."What Are You Thankful For?" Let me say, for starters, I'm thankful for this challenge blog! It gave me my start in "challenge blogging" and something that has been such a wonderful creative outlet for me. Just last week, I was looking back at old posts (like I had nothing else to do!!!) and reading old comments on past projects. I met so many wonderful people in the Tea Room, and was so encouraged by the feedback I received there! And I was so pleased to see that their current challenge fit perfectly with a project I needed to complete this week. (Actually, I should have completed it 2 weeks ago, but let's not go there, shall we NOT?)
My dear sweet sister has a late October birthday and I really wanted to give her something handmade. She has been working feverishly preparing her home, not only for the normal Thanksgiving crowd, but for some extra-special guests from Guatemala who will be visiting through the holiday. Since she has been working so hard to have her home ready and comfortable for everyone, I wanted her gift from me to be something special she could display for the Thanksgiving holiday, and something that would remind her of this extra-special Thanksgiving for years to come.I bought some pretty gold glittered K & Co. sentiment stickers and found a $1.99 whitewashed frame at JoAnn's last week to alter and embellish for her. I also used my very most favorite K & Co. rub-ons and my PTI Leaf Prints stamps and dies. The leaves are cut from burlap, felt and watercolor paper. I have used a variety of Tim Holtz distress inks EVERYWHERE for soft color, and used some on just a bit of a paper doily to add to the top of my tag. I also added part of an old screw-back earring to embellish the tag and ribbon. The outside dimensions are about 8" x 8", and I think she'll like it. Her biggest problem, with 4 grown children and little Maria and Nola, will be deciding which small picture to put in it. Oh, well...I better figure out how to pack it up for next-day delivery mail tomorrow. I would love to be there when she gets it out of her mailbox! Her company arrives tomorrow and I am counting on her being too busy to be checking on my blog.
Thanks so much for stopping!
I pray that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by those you love!!
Geri






14 comments:

  1. this is absolutely stunning! I love it!!!

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  2. Oh Geri...this is breath-taking! You "think she'll like this"...I'm certain she will! How great to use an old earring! Thanks so much for sharing this before you send it! Have a very blessed Thanksgiving!...Nancy :o)

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  3. Thanks for your sweet comments! I had to cut out the embossed image...wish this folder would cut also:):) OH...CONGRATS on your Stamping Royalty Win! Saw it in the Paper Crafts Mag!

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  4. So soft and delicate. So Beautiful! It is perfect for this time of the year but could be displayed at any time. Your sister will certainly cherish this.

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  5. Thank you, again, Michelle! I've really enjoyed hearing from you tonight!!

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  6. Welcome back to the Tea Room, Geri!! This shabby and vintage frame is STUNNING! I simply adore your work and so happy that you could join us this week for our Grateful challenge. Your sister will simply fall in love with this gift, I am SURE :)

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  7. Wow! Congrats on the win at TSTR! it is very well deserved with this gorgeous frame you made! lovely to the nil degree!

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  8. Such a great project! Totally stunning!

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  9. Aahh! Geri, that is breathtakingly gorgeous! :) I love every little, loving touch and detail. You're the best at shabby! Thank you for sharing; glad to have you back to your crafting :)

    hugs,
    Viola

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  10. Hey G, you should know better. I'm never too busy to check on your blog;) Sorry if I spoiled your surprise but oh my gosh, I love it!!! Can't wait to see it in person. Had to look at it through tears at first (yah, you know me, ole faucet face) but even through tears it's absolutely beautiful!

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  11. LOL! That's so funny that she saw it Geri! Thanks for telling me to come have a peek! I love it! "Ole faucet face", huh? Too sweet! I'm sure she did it all over again when she saw it in person...I know I would! Thanks for the warm fuzzies girls!...Nancy :o)
    Oh...thanks also for the sweet comment about my card! It means alot coming from you! You know how I feel about your cards! Okay, I'm writing a book...bye for now! lol

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  12. This is just so gorgeous. Shabby and stunning! x

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  13. Geri: Finally got a chance to sit at the computer and of course, I had to check out your blog. LOVE, LOVE the "new" look. So professional!!!! Congrats on winning TSTR challenge. The card/frame was gorgeous, I'm sure Pam will love it.

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  14. WOW -- what a beauty this is!!! Amazing work!!!

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