the gift of handmade-

I have been blessed in life to have received several handmade gifts. I always love and cherish them because someone took the time to craft it for me, plus it becomes something I can keep and think about that person each time I see it.

Yesterday I received an envelope with foreign stamps. Hmm. What is this? I wasn’t expecting any air mail…

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It is a lovely note pad (with acid free paper inside so I can utilize in scrapbook layouts if I want!) from Fiskateer Debbie Buckland. My favorite color (purple!) and a lovely bouquet. She used Cloud 9’s Brittany’s Castle paper too. Wow! So pretty!

This beautiful and thoughtful gift just reminded me of how special a hand crafted gift can be. I hope that you all join me in my personal challenge to do more homemade giving…

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25 Responses to “the gift of handmade-”

  1. connie #2909 says:

    May this is really beautiful. Great job Debbie.

  2. luv2stamp # 3510 says:

    Beautiful gift..homemade gifts are really special I teasure them myself..I make alot of homemade gifts myself I guess thats why I love crafting!!

  3. Roseann #2933 says:

    Really beautiful, and what a nice and thoughtful surprise.

  4. Michelle #3624 says:

    Very pretty and are not surprises the best thing!

  5. Tina #3612 says:

    I love giving and receiving homemade gifts–something to treasure always.

  6. Lorraine W. # 3700 says:

    Beautiful gift… I just got a caddy from one of my Fiskateer friend yesterday. Needless to say I was thrilled.

  7. Julisa #2051 says:

    Beautiful card!

  8. Lisa #1989 says:

    Just beautiful…….what an awesome handmade gift!

  9. Marla #3291 says:

    What a beautiful gift May!!

  10. Rita Shimniok says:

    Gorgeous!! Are the flower centers Cloud9 as well? Love them and have not seen them.

  11. Vicki Bell says:

    What a beautiful gift and so exciting to receive an unexpected gem like this.
    I too cherish handmade gifts and in fact, JUST last night I received one that my daughter in law (who lives on Guam) sent. I am SO VERY impressed with her work and touched beyound words that she spent time and effort to create this wonderful gift, just for ME. We do this kind of thing for other people all the time (I do anyway) and don’t realize just how special it feels to be on the receiving end. It is priceless!

  12. debby 2852 says:

    Very nice Debbie and well deserved May!

  13. Karee Sue #3609 says:

    May this is so beautiful, ur right homemade giving is so special, In fact most of my gift giving consists of homemade gifts. Handmade gifts come from the heart, dont they?
    great job debbie

  14. Debbie Buckland says:

    You are most welcome May.

    So glad you like it. ;)

  15. Paula #2796 says:

    What a beautiful surprise! Nice job Debby :)

  16. Julie Overby says:

    Wow! Debbie that is so pretty and so very special. Thanks for sharing May!

  17. Sudie says:

    Debby, so beautiful and thoughtful. I love handcrafted gifts from the heart. This inspires me to create more gifts. Thanks for the reminder, May

  18. Amy says:

    What a great suprise - fun unexpected mail is always best!!!

  19. Patti Smith says:

    What a thoughtful gift Debbie and to a very deserving May…..you are right homemade are such wonderful gifts….

  20. pomaika`i scrapaloha says:

    Gorgeous! I love the detailed flowers!

  21. Mary W says:

    Since you love Dunkin Donuts so much, I thought I’d let you know that they are are giving away free iced coffees today, 5/15, from 10-10pm. Enjoy!

  22. mariah # 2457mariah says:

    Whoever made this,, put in a lot of time.. I also appreciate hand made stuff.. this is just wonderful

  23. Rita #2797 says:

    Beautiful Surprise.
    Great Job, Debby!
    I have to try it!!!

  24. Veronica says:

    Oh how sweet! That’s gorgeous and well-deserved. What a kind Fiskateer to do something so nice!

  25. Wendy Gibson says:

    beautiful card!!

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