Have a Heart...

...or several hearts!

I have met some very sweet women through this blog. Two of them remembered me with Valentines this year.  Their gifts of hearts have found special spots on my kitchen bulletin board...perfect reminders of friends far away!

 

The paper hearts garland arrived from Pennsylvania.  Joyce of Scrap For Joy is a paper craft whiz...she shares all kinds of fun paper creations on her blog!  She makes beautiful cards and garlands, among other things.  I love this one and I think it looks perfect hanging with all my sweet grandbabies!  I also have one of her garlands hanging in my laundry room. Love it too!

Sweet Shelley from Texas crocheted a red heart for me.  Shelley's blog is called Simply Shelley.  It's a lovely place to visit...filled with hope and encouragement...and dolls!! 
Shelley loves dolls and I love visiting her, and reading about those dolls, her sweet family, and most of all, her love for the Lord.  

Who knew that my simple attempt at keeping on online journal would reward me with such dear friends!!  Their sweet gifts to me will be hanging around for a long time!

 

 



Happy Mail!

Having an unexpected package arrive in the mail is a sure fire way to brighten my day. 

Especially when it contains something as pretty as this! 

My dear friend Joyce of Scrap for Joy sent me this wonderful wall pocket. 

She tucked in the beautiful images too! 

My friend Joyce...someone I've never met in person.  Someone I've talked to only once.  Someone I've "known" for 2 1/2 years because she and I have blogs.  Who would have thought a friend, under these circumstances, could mean so much to me.  Joyce you have a special place in my heart and in my prayers! I'm hoping that we'll get to "do lunch" in 2011 ~ what a special blessing that would be!

Now, back to this lovely gift ~ how pretty is this!?   Joyce thought it might look nice in my craft room and that is exactly where I'm going to put it.  I'll scan the cute images and share them with all of you real soon!  

"Friendships multiply joys and divide griefs".....indeed!

This is the card Joyce sent ~ isn't it pretty?  It's a print but it sure doesn't look like one.

I love all the layering.  I'll scan it for you too!

Thank you so much Joyce!

You are a Joy!