I had a VERY nice surprise a few weeks ago. I was in the kitchen, preparing dinner when suddenly there was a "knock, knock, KNOCK!" on the front door. I heard my husband go to the door and following a short conversation with a very nice young man at the front door, my husband came back into the kitchen with a small parcel. He said with a grin on his face, "You just received a special delivery!" I dropped my potato peeler and tore into the package only to discover THIS House Mouse stamp and a beautiful card with a note that said, "...this stamp had Thimbles, Bobbins, Paper and Ink written all over it! Hope you enjoy it!..." and it was signed by my very talented artist friend from Nova Scotia,
DEBORAH! Click Deborah's name to view her amazing artwork.
If you care to, double click the photo to enlarge it to see the mirror. I used dimensional glaze on it in Vintage glass color to make it look like a real mirror. Each pin head has a tiny drop of stickles to match the color. I machine stitched the borders and added buttons for the little mice to use on their garments when they are finished with their sewing.
For many years I did alterations as a side business and this little stamp is just sew (oops, so!) perfect for me to use.
I just love this stamp! Thank you so much Deborah!
Until later...
Jennifer
WOW this is just gorgeous! You lucky gal you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very cool card! Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky duck! That Deborah..... she definitely knows how to place a big smile on everyone's face! I love how you added stickles to the head of each pin. How CLEVER ARE YOU???!!! LOL! This is another knock out card, and I truly believe that you ought to submit this to a magazine. It's an image I've not seen before, and all of the added elements (stitching and stickles) will knock the socks off any publisher.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely you! And it is BEAUTIFUL! Your coloring and sewing touches are perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise!!
ReplyDeleteAnd how wonderful your card is!
This definitely has YOU written all over it. Deborah was so nice to send it your way. I love what you did with the stamp!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful friend you have! But I know you made her proud with this fabulous card! So many special details...and every one of them makes this a great card! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased it put a smile on your face. I agree with Ethel, you really ought to submit this one, it's FABULOUS Ms Jennifer! Have a WONDERFUL time away!
ReplyDeleteOh my! This definitely has your name all over it Jennifer. WoW! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise and Deborah is totally right... this stamp is all you ;)
ReplyDeleteJennifer, these little guys, gals, are so adorable with how you painted them! Love the whole card
ReplyDeleteThat was so sweet of Deborah, and you have certainly done nothing less than spectacular with this stamp!! I wouldn't expect anything less. You are awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous and thoughtful gift! Your coloring and attention to detail on this card is outstanding. I love the border papers and stitching. I agree that you should offer this for publication. It's very special.
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