Thursday, May 5, 2011

Gifts from friends

Hello everyone! I had a little birthday last month and my dear, sweet, vintage loving, mixed media art making friends Jodi, Kelley and Kim (girls I put you in ABC order...lol) each gave me something special to mark the day.  These girls really know me. Whether it is sharing a special find or making a handmade treasure, it makes me feel like a kid again when we exchange gifts.  This adorable tag above was made by Kim.  With it was this little cutie-
I had seen this on Etsy. Kim hijacked my favorites and found it. Thanks, Kim! I love it and looks great in the kitchen.
This beauty came from Kelley. Kelley and I have a mutual blog friend, Petite Michelle Louise.  We both love Michelle's blog and her fantastic Etsy shop!  One of my favorite finds in the shop would be Michelle's altered door knobs. Kelley got me one! Isn't this perfection?!

How about these two darling gifts? They are from Jodi and her daughter Sydney (Kara's BFF).  I can't stand how cute this little bucket is on my back porch. This hen pin cushion was a real surprise. Sydney also got me a gift. Makes my heart melt that she found this and thought of me. 

I had another sweet surprise in the mail. I fun filled package of little paper pieces, hat pins and organza bags from sweet June at Lina Beas.  June, I have already used half the envelope for teacher appreciation week! I dug in right away. THANK YOU!  Guess what? June has a giveaway here if you'd like to stop by and enter.  Take a look -

Life is better with friends at your side.  So glad to call these girls and each of you who visit, my friends. Hope you are having a great week and a safe weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by!

26 comments:

  1. You have some sweet friends, that totally know you and your good taste. We had the same birthday month!

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  2. I'd say you made quite a haul! What great friends!

    Carol

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  3. Oh my gosh--everything thing is so awesome!!! And I hope you had a Happy Birthday! What wonderful friends--and such happy, amazing surprises.
    XO
    Cindy

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  4. Cute and more cute!!! Love the doorknob.
    Happy Belated birthday!
    xo
    lynn

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  5. Such lovely goodies. How nice to be spoiled by fun and talented friends.

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  6. What wonderful friends and beautiful gifts ~ looks like you did have a Happy Birthday ;-)

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  7. looks like you had a wonderful birthday and it also looks like you have quite a few BFF's that really "get you!" I am so happy kelley purchased one of my inspiration holders for you and that you like it so much. she's very sweet. Kim is a doll as well..her tags are sooo adorable. Not sure i know jodi but maybe i'll get to know her soon. Love all of your tresors! merci for your sweet compliments! :)

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  8. First of all, Happy Belated Birthday!! Your friends definitely get you! All sorts of fabulous gifts! I have drooled over Petite Michelle Louise's doorknob creations for weeks now...how lucky to have received one!!
    Have a great weekend and a Happy Mother's Day.
    Jane

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  9. I am in love with that bucket... have a happy Mother's Day

    Pattie

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  10. What lovely gifts!! Happy birthday!!

    S x

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  11. Ahh Vicky, these are all wonderful gifts. Happy belated birthday BTW:) I love that altered doorknob and I love all of PetitMichelle's restorations. Good for you hon:)
    xoxo,
    Carol

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  12. What wonderful gifts you received from your fun loving friends.
    Enjoy!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  13. Wow Vicki! What treasures! You must be so happy! :) Have a great day!

    Hugs,

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  14. You must be truly blessed Vicki - what sweet gifts! Love them all - but am truly an ugly shade of green over that bucket of yours! Smiles & Hugs & Belated Birthday Wishes - Robin

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  15. What beautiful gifts Vicki and what sweet friends. Enjoy!

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  16. What a joy for you, Vicki! Such thoughtful friends!! Hope your birthday was GRAND!!!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  17. Vicki~ Such lovely gifts from your friends! You are very blessed. Wishing you a belated happy birthday, and a wonderful Mother's Day!
    xoxo, Anita

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  18. What wonderul gifts from friends. Looks like they really know you and made your day extra special.
    Have a Lovely Mothers day
    Hugs Lynn

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  19. Such thoughtful gifts from your friends! Hope you had a wonderful birthday, and have a great Mother's Day, too!

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  20. awwww, what a sweet post! I love Petite Michelle Louise her altered door knobs are amazing I have my eye on one too! that bucket Jodi got you is awesome!!! we all know you so well...Happy Mothers Day friend!! XO ♥

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  21. Belated Happy Birthday! Hope it was as wonderful as EWE...-smile-

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  22. Hello, I am new to your blog, and to blogging. I collect roosters and love your blog site. I look forward to many visits here. Happy belated Birthday too.

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  23. Happy belated Birthday,Vicki. Such wonderful gifts from your friends.TFS.
    Have a great day.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  24. Well, Happy late Birthday!!!! Those are wonderful(and talented) friends you have Vicki!!! Here's to hoping this month is good too!

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  25. Love the cutting board! I found your blog looking for rooster inspiration for my kitchen. You might like my
    rooster curtain. Thanks!

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