Mail Presents!

I went to check my mail box today and look what I found inside!

Michelle sent me a package all the way from Poland! I had a slip in my box because I had to sign for it -- I haven't had to do that before! The mail guy was the usual one I see (our post office is big because it services the entire area, not just my town; from edge to edge, we're about 30 minutes long!), and he said, "She made it all pretty for you!"

"Don't you remember my postcards?" I said, as I'd been in earlier that week.

"Oh, yeah!"

Yes, I am now known at the post office as the girl with the pretty packages. ;)

Inside, I found a wonderful little album showing me Michelle's town, some of her favorite monuments, and where she lives! It's amazing and beautiful and I want to do the same thing for her! She also sewed me a cute fabric journal and made me awesome earrings in my favorite colors. In the box are some beautiful lace ribbons and goodies for collage! Thank you, Michelle!

I also found a little package from Lia! Inside are all sorts of fun papers and wallpaper strips! I can't wait to dive into these bits and make some art!

And here are the cards I received through Chrysti's Doodle ATC Swap! Aren't they fun?

I stopped by Paper Source today for the first time since I left there on....less than pleasurable terms. My darling friend Maricarmen was working and I got to catch up with her -- she has illustrations to finish and I can't wait for the children's book to be published because she is an AMAZING artist. I also picked up some paper and a new journal. It's drying right now in the other room....tonight I'll be decorating the cover and christening it! I decided not to use the old book and just find a smaller journal I like. This way, I won't have to carry such a large bag, which is good since I don't have good shoulders.

Things here in KiraWorld have gotten better; a tense situation's been resolved, sort of, and it's lifted a HUGE weight off my shoulders. I also got a bit of good news today. ;) All in all, I'm in a fantastic mood and itching to do some art!

Comments

[Kheli]

So glad you are in better spirits! Your blog is one of my daily rituals and it lifts me when you are feeling perky and chirping about the joy of art.
And I am very jealous that you are close to Paper Source. I visited there when I was in Chicago 3 years ago and it is an afternoon etched in my memory. I still have the little kit of decorated Chinese take out boxes that I purchased there.

Hope the good vibes you are experiencing are headed east, I sure could use some!

[Dawn]

AWWW, I LOVE Paper Source! Do you go to the one on Chicago Avenue? That's my fave of all the ones I've visited. Hey, next time I'm in Chicago, we'll have to meet there! Dawn

[lia]

kira---you totally crack me up with paper source...you don't like that store at all..OH, no! lol! can't wait to see what you do with the goodies. talk soon,xo Lia

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