For the LOVE of snail mail

In the midst of my mess I am blessed. First I recieved a box of stuff from my mom. She volunteers at a thrift shop while snow-birding it up Arizona.

She had no idea what we were in the middle of when she sent this or how much it would brighten my day and........

........make me laugh....how random is the plastic eyelash curler and those boots. Is there an eyelash curler craft tip that I am not aware of? Wait are they possibly awesome for curling ribbon? Okay I will try and find out. ::::But those boots? what are those about?...a cowboy wedding, a boot warming party?
BEST FOR LAST
Then there was this from my awesome swap partner Sarah, look at that pincushion... oh , the perfection, the beauty, the intimidation of it. Adorned with Rickrack---for me! So.... dare I say Yummy? How, may I ask am I supposed to create something equally as great?


Is it possible, the needle book- buttons to the top for crying out loud. But wait there's more......
Look at how wonderful this fabric is!!! It is oozing spring and covered in polka dots how did she know I love polka dots.

Could this be any better you ask well yes this last picture tells all. What a package she sent me. Pins and needles and polkadots and the final touch, felt rickrack, how appropriate is that. Have I gushed enough of the greatness of the very creative Sarah? I doubt it.
So I end with Thank you, thank you, thank you.

P.S. Is anyone dying to get their hands on some lovely plastic boots? I think they may make a wonderful gift for someone special. hehe

Comments

Katie Jean said…
Wow you lucky girl! You have lots a nice things there. And that pin cushion Sarah made is just too cute.

Those boots remind me of a margartia cup I got a Dollie's Dixie Stampede in S.C. haha
Sarah and Jack said…
Yea! I am so glad you liked it. It took me about 4 tries to come up with something appropriate for Miss "Rick Rack"!

It looks like there are some amazng buttons in that stuff from your mom?
Anonymous said…
Wow wee what a haul! And LOL I've no idea what to crafty things to do with that plastic eyelash curler. Gotta admit its pretty darn funny though!
Rebecca said…
That box from your Mom is the best! (I about peed my pants over the snowbird thing, I had a Canadian boyfriend for awhile)

Sarah is such a great swap partner, isn't she??
Anina said…
Oh, wow, Happy Day! I love all that stuff, especially the pincushion with the button-on needle holder. Sooo cute!
P.S. I'll pass on the boots.
Anonymous said…
Very sweet treats!
Like Katie Jean, I also had a Dixie Stampede boot. Those little ones could be little cowgirl shot glasses.
Roxanne said…
Wow! What great stuff you have received! Rick rack and polka dots, what could be more springy!
Unknown said…
I just discovered your blog. "Rickrack and Ribbons"..... *faint*!!! Two of my loves. :D I'm bookmarking you for sure. :)
Hi Natasha!
Thanks so much for popping by & visiting, geat fabrics!!!
~cheers~
Ang
What a lovely Mummy, I'm sure it must have cheered you up, you poor thing.

Those polka dots are 'to-die-for' and the pin cushion so sweet.
Nonie said…
Wow! How sweet of your mom...Have fun creating with all that..
andsewtosleep said…
Oh gosh - your swap partner and your Mum seem to know exactly what you like best. Well the exception maybe those boots! Sounds like things are looking up. I'm so glad. Mary
Anonymous said…
...saw the link on Oona's blog, so I wanted to say hi while I was visiting ! what a nice banner you have ! it seems like you've been spoiled ! (I'm a polka dot lover, too & considering this as an idea for my banner)
happy Easter to you & yours from France !
Wow, happy day!!!
Suzie Sews
Amanda Jean said…
wow! What a wonderful bunch of goodies...lucky you!
linda t said…
Oh my! Love the pin cushion from Sarah! Wow!
And what an awesome Mom! Hey, where is she thrifting? What great finds! Is she in Phoenix? I live in Tempe and we have the best thrift stores!
LA said…
WOW! Sarah outdid herself. Just gorgeous. Snail mail and swaps really are the best.

So glad to be back and checking in!

Cheers! LA
LA said…
Oh, and I forgot to say, lucky you to have a mom who works at a thrift store. Really awesome! I think that is one of my dream jobs. Really. No kidding!