I've been absent from blogging for a while as things have been crazy over here. My step son and his family have been visiting England for the first time since they moved to the US over 20 years ago, and of course it was the first time the children had ever been over - we had such a lovely time with them.
To give the girls a memento of their holiday I made two little envelope boxes that held a silver pendant for each of them.
These are the front of the boxes...
...and the back of the boxes
Just when things were feeling a bit dull and the family had returned home to the US I received some lovely happy mail - an ATC and pretty card from Shaz in Oz arrived. I love the green background, such lovely subtle blended colours that really make the black flowers pop, and the card is made from an original card and photo by Margaret - what a gorgeous image of the bluebell. Thank you so much Shaz.
I am linking up with Julia over at WOYWW this week.
I'm glad you had such a great time with the family - those boxes are amazing, bet the girls loved them! And how lovely to get the ATC when you were feeling a little flat after all the excitement - the perfect pick me up!
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Wow your work never ceases to amaze me.... lucky girls with a silver pendant and gorgeous box.
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I had my niece over from Canada, had not seen her in 14 years and she has a baby daughter that she brought with her... so special to see/meet up with loved ones after such a long time isn't it?! I love the packages you made for the girls! Happy woyww and a big hug from Holland. Marit #18
ReplyDeleteThose packages are incredibly wonderful as are all your creations Diana, I really love the very very English detail you’ve used on them! Well done.
ReplyDeleteAm I ever glad one ATC made it to UK. Thank you ever so much fir sharing it Diana, as I forgot in my hurry to mail them to take any photos, now that’s a real irony! Think I should’ve been in less hurry. The strange thing is yours was mailed same day as Anne’s and the ones to Jo were mailed more than a week before. It’s really most perplexing! However can’t be helped, if they’re meant to arrive they will, in the right time! and very pleased yours arrived at just the right time too, what a blessing of the Lord. 😊
Happy WOYWW. Thanks for sharing, Shaz in Oz.x #20
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Hi Diana, how wonderful that visit must have been, and I'm sure the girls were overjoyed at the beautiful gift boxes, and the gift inside. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #7 X
ReplyDeleteDear Diana, what a treasure for the girls, receiving a silver pendant inside such a gorgeous and lovely envelope, each with their name on .They are amazing, and will remember them of UK for ever. I can imagine it felt lonely after they were gone,- so very lovely to receive such wonderful post from your friend !! Hugs, Dorthe xo
ReplyDeleteThose pillow boxes are gorgeous! SO glad that Shaz's ATC arrived safely. Happy WOYWW. Have a lovely week. With love & God Bless, Caro x (#15)
ReplyDeleteThose gift packets are fantastic, and how appropriate! glad you had such a good time catching up with your family, but it's great to see you back. Helen #2
ReplyDeleteLovely mail from Shaz and what gorgeous boxes from the studio of Diana. Those are real keepsakes and what lovely memories they can store inside from their trip over to see you. Such a thoughtful way of combining your craft with a gift and making it into a keepsake.
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Oh my gosh Diana, those boxes are amazing, gifts in themselves. They'll treasure them forever I'm sure! I remember going to England the first time when I was 13 (I loved it so much) I still have my mementos from that trip, but nothing like your boxes!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have had some lovely times with visiting family Diana, what sweet gifts to give and wrapped beautifully in your handmade boxes, treasures indeed.
ReplyDeleteLove your received mail art, Happy mail is always uplifting.
Happy WoywW Tracey #8
So pleased to hear you've had family time, nothing better. bet they loved their gifts. The little box envelopes are lovely and happy mail too, brilliant. Wishing you a lovely week and a happy woyww, Angela x14x
ReplyDeleteOh I love your collage gift boxes. Just beautiful It's always fun to be with family and enjoy some time doing fun things. Enjoy a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting visit, and how lovely to get to spend time with your family. The little trinket boxes are simply fabulous - a perfect reminder of a trip of a lifetime. Brilliant mailart style, and that intricate ornate version of the Union flag is a treat.
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Oh such fabulous gift boxes Diana, I am sure the girls loved them as much as the gifts inside. A great uplift from Shaz too. Happy WOWYW. Sarah #4
ReplyDeleteExquisite little boxes - the detail is amazing! Wonderful to have family visiting as well, and then the nice surprise of such lovely happy mail...hope you have a wonderful summer xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteGosh doesn’t the house feel big and quiet for a couple of days. So glad you had a lovely time, bet the girls were made up with their gifts.
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