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if i could use one word to describe my life SERENDIPITY seems to fit the space... i stumbled upon my husband during a time i shouldn't have and my story goes on from there... constantly falling or stumbling upon remarkable gifts and people who bring fortune to our lives... when we fall we learn and strive toward the next step.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

trinket trade has come home~

after about 2 months
the trinket trade box
has made its way back home


i happened to walk past my kitchen window and the same time
mr. mailman was stepping out of his truck
i could see the package in his hand
and new exactly what he had for me

see here...these wonderful women who particpated
left the trinket box in the same priority box
 i had originally shipped it in
i thought that was pretty cool


this here box started on one side of the united states
and journied towards the other side
then off to the united kingdom
where it ran in to a wee bit of trouble

those customs people were afraid there were highly valued treasures laying inside this here box
and dear Lisa had to go through some fanagling
to assure them
really it was measly items...nothing of high value

again...thank you Lisa for all your work!

it was to travel onward to make one more stop
but fell short
due to life happening in an unexpected way
all i can say
is to the one who i am speaking of

"our hearts and blessings
 be with you and your family"


like a kid in a candy store
i tore open the box


wasn't quite sure how the box i had made would hold up
but its still looking good


remember the pieces were to be of
NO SIGNIFICANT VALUE
trinkets dodads bits and pieces just laying around

well Lisa had made a good point here in her post

"The thought that remains with me though is this...
What if we all become famous artists one day, with creations selling for millions?"

i knew right away this here flower
was that from her

so beautiful


for the most part
all the rest remain a mystery to me
where they once were
i shall not know


if only right?!?


sparkling bits


a fun little embellishment


wonderful bright encouraging words
 which i recognized immediately


a soothing necklace and bracelet
{it is a soft earthy shade of green but my camera had troubles picking up its true color}


when this started
i placed five trinkets in the box
and i have been curious if and what would be chosen
this is the only thing that returned home


 an array of fun little treats
wrapped up in a delicate yellow bag


along witthe trinkets i had sent
i created a little book for each to sign
a little momento of its journey


i did edit out everyones name for privacy reasons

so i am sorry for the white spots you will see










to each of you ladies
THANK YOU
for making this journey come to be
full circle
traveling and connecting little bits of our lives
and sharing with one another

for your time and efforts put forth
for the gorgeous unique pages you created
and mostly for your friendship

~you have filled my heart with great joy~

here are all the beautiful inspiring women who played along
i do hope you drop by and see what they have to share
each ever so unique and creative
in their own special way




14 comments:

Jane said...

This looks wonderful! I am blessed to have been part of the trinket trade. I hope we can do it again sometime!

Lis said...

i have to confess ... i had forgotten about the trinket trade (i was at the beginning) so reading this is much like finding a pumpkin vine thriving where i had tossed an "expired" gourd the year before! what treasures inside! a part of me is curious to know where my additions went :)

i too am grateful to have participated in this magical project. i feel like we were a circle of art fairies :)

xo Lis

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...

What a joy and wonder filled adventure for all of us...the blessed ones. If we were to do this again...I would love to be inside the box for each opening to see and know...my curiousity is that big. What a dear you are to have added to each of our lives individually and to our collective spirit. Thank you all ladies for a trip on the light side of life. The Olde Bagg, Linda

WrightStuff said...

It was wonderful to be a part of this. Thank you my friend for sending it on its way around the globe giving little treats along the way!

Marie S said...

I loved this and reading it might be just as rewarding as being a part of it.
What a wonderful journey of love this little box has made. Thank you so much for sharing it with me.
I Believe! in magic.

Cameron said...

What a fantastic voyage of Love and Caring....I love this idea immensely :)

Victoria said...

Wow...what a beautiful post...and every single thing is dazzling and FABULOUS!! Yay...shine on...thanks for sharing all these treasures and blogs..I'll be sure to visit!
hugs and sparkles
Victoria~

mxtodis123 said...

I really enjoyed being a part of this. For awhile there, it was up in the air wondering what the United Kingdom was going to do, but I am thankful it did finally come full circle. Thank you and be sure to include me in the next one.
Mary

chrissy said...

what a wonderful travel log.
thanks so much for sharing the trinket love

Judy said...

This was so fun to do...my Hubs and I had a good time finding things to include...Didn't realize how many places it went...wish I had signed your little book...oh well...looking forward to the next one...congratulations on it's successful trip...

Suzi Smith said...

That little book is priceless, eh! You are the master of telling a tale... sorry, make that mistress!!

Dandelion Dreams said...

That's so cool! And that everyone kept mailing in the same box too. I'm happy for each of you in the blessings you've recieved. :)

Theresa MacNaughton said...

What a wonderful and fun idea! It was delightful to see all the gorgeous trinkets that made their way into the box. Thank you for sharing all the individuals who took part. Theresa

Tammie Lee said...

this looks like a wonderful thing that you all shared in .Full of magic and fun!

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