Look at What My Neighbor Brought Me

I have been blessed by having a very wonderful neighbor. She and I have been coffee house buddies for years now. We wave most mornings, some afternoons and occasionally even remember to call each other. Despite the casual appearance of our relationship, she knows how to make me smile.

A few months back I made collage for one of monthly posts. When I finished it, I took it over to her house to show her because she is my artistic inspiration. She is not afraid to express her thought unlike me who likes to keep things superficial at times.

Today I came home to find an interesting box.When I opened it, I first found this.

After removing the top layer, I found this.

Yep, paper goodness!

There was even some of her trial pieces. I love these.

I can't wait to make some more mini albums and journals for Christmas.

I will apologize to my husband now for any half started projects he may find on the dinner table.

Comments

Anonymous said…
What a great gift! I dont really know the neighbors here so I was trying to start a monthly brunch date with my girlfriends. Still working out the details but I would love to do it!! Love your pumpkin background!! Have a great weekend! I think you are next to receive a little visitor!
September 25, 2009 at 10:57 PM
miruspeg said…
Delightful post Annemarie.
I can feel your joy through the computer screen.:)
Surprise gifts are so special.

As you know I am blessed with wonderful neighbours and I tell them so often.
Enjoy all your goodies.

Lots of love
Peggy
September 25, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Anonymous said…
Oooooh, love your gift!!! And yes, I even DID appologize to my dear loved ones for keepin the diner table "no go area" for such a long time... ah, well, they love me and they love it when I have fun. I guess your hubby is the same, so HAVE FUN!!!!
September 26, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Norma Kennedy said…
Wow what a fab gift...and best cuz its a gift from the heart. I also loved the MJ medely u posted. I adore anything accapella!
September 26, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Roban said…
Paper goodies! How wonderful is that!! And the last photo seems to show paper she's designed herself? With paints? I've wanted to do that for a long time.... Lucky you and lucky neighbor for having each other!

Have fun!
September 26, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Pamela said…
What a great neighbor!
September 26, 2009 at 11:14 AM
MJ said…
Hurrah for great neighbours! I wish I had one like yours!
September 26, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Chimene said…
What a sweet neighbor!!!!!!
Great gift:)
xxxx
Chimene
September 27, 2009 at 2:27 PM
carrhop said…
That is a seriously good paper neighbor! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Blessings!
September 29, 2009 at 4:35 PM
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