Monday, January 24, 2011

Fun Mail

Yesterday I received a box from my Aunt Elaine. She mailed it on the 3rd and I received it on the 23rd. Only 20 days! That must be a record. It's common for mail to take at least 5-7 weeks to make its way here.

The box was filled with a little bit of everything from yarn to cross-stitch patterns and supplies, Valentine cards and papers ...

to lots of pretty notecards, stickers and napkins.

This summer she sent me home with so many pretty napkins.

I used one with a butterfly design to decorate this tin can.

Tonite I think I'll start on one of the cross-stitch patterns she sent along. THANKS AUNT ELAINE FOR ALL THE GOODIES!

Hope your day is filled with sweet surprises and a bit of creativity too. Best wishes and blessings, Tammy
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23 comments:

  1. BettyannJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I love presents in the mail..what a lovely Auntie you have.. have a wonderful Monday.

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  2. DeeDeeJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Tammy

    So glad to see all is well... and what a lovely package from Aunt Elaine..cannot wait to see some fun creations... how did you do that can....

    hey I am in doing the surgeries to my back... will be back to regular bloggin soon...
    take care.,.,Happy Valentines...

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  3. MarietteJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Dearest Tammy,

    Knowing very well what such Mail MEANS I join in your joy! Have a great day/week!

    Love,

    Mariette

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  4. SusanLotusJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Great mail! The tin can you made is lovely! I think I´ll lift that idea :)

    Have a nice day! :)

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  5. glorJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    How sweet is your Aunt Elaine! I can just imagine the wonderful things you will make, can't wait to see. You have a wonderful day, blessings.

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  6. SusanJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Hi Tammy...Oh, so nice of Elaine to send a goodie box. Those are always so much fun. And you are so creative, you put every little thing to good use. Hope your Monday is happy! Susan

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Wow thats fabulous and beautiful mail.
    take care for now and have a great week
    June

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  8. Kim @ Touch of NostalgiaJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    What a thoughtful Aunt you have. :) I love the little tin you covered. :)

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  9. Sherry from AlabamaJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    What a special treat for you! Are all Elaines so sweet? I have a special Elaine in my life. She's my big sister! Wishing you an especially blessed week!

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  10. PamJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    You sure have a wonderful Aunt. Such cool things in the package. Enjoy.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Wow, Aunt Elaine sure sent you some wonderful things! Look at all those flowers! Makes me think of Spring!
    Your tin can covered with the napkin is really nice...I can see it filled with fresh daisies.
    Seems that the flower theme is telling us that winter will soon be done and we can all think about flowers/bees/birds and warmth!
    Have a wonderfully sweet day,
    Jan

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  12. Abacaxi & HortelãJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks for stopping by at my blog and leaving a comment! I really appreciate it! Next time you should join your husband to France, especially Paris, it's so beautiful here! I would love to show you around!!
    And what a lovely surprise this box full of goodies, I know what it means... so I completely understand your excitement! Enjoy it to the fullest!!
    Bisous from Versailles,
    Chantal

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  13. SherryJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    What a fun package! It was so nice of your Aunt to send such a great bunch of things. I know how I enjoy packages in the mail but waiting for weeks for them to arrive is not something I would be too good at, I guess I would have to learn to be patient. Blessings to you and your family.

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  14. Beth LeintzJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Fun package full of creativity. Cross stitch sounds like fun- I used to do a lot of it, you've kind of made me want to pick up a bit again.

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  15. DianeJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Everyone should have an aunt like Aunt Elaine. What lovely things and so very thoughtful. Diane

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  16. RoseJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Such lovely gifts.

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  17. VictoriaJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Hi! I found your blog from http://touchofnostalgia.blogspot.com ~ Your goodies look like lots of fun! I wondered about your tin can decorated with the butterfly napkin. Can you tell me, is it mod-podge that you use? I'd love to make some like this! Look forward to reading more of your blog! Have a great week! And enjoy your x-stitch~I'm in the middle of one for my sister's birthday!

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  18. Mona @ la la by monaJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Yay! That is fun mail. And you are going to be busy, busy! 20 days? 5-7 weeks? Do they swim and walk the mail over? Whew!

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  19. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Hi Tammy...that looks like a box full of such sweet goodies! How thoughtful!

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  20. Aussie MariaJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Looks like Christmas has come again for you - lucky girl

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  21. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    She did send some great things. Love all those napkins. Thanks Aunt Elaine.
    QMM

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    How wonderful that you are able to get mail at the school. In the three years I lived in Kuwait, I did not get a single piece of mail. Your Aunt Elaine is a very sweet lady, and she knows you well. Enjoy all your new supplies!!

    Love,
    Renee

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  23. ClausJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Since my niece is being taken care by my mom at home, there are already a number of tin cans available, which I wanted to use to organize my computer/craft/guest room. This idea with the napkins is fantastic!!! You clever girl! all I could come up with was using paint, but this is way better. I will look for nice patters on the weekend, and then I'll jump into the project. Good idea!!
    have a great day!

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