Layers of linen and lace

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My Grow Your Blog prize arrived all the way from Jeanette in Australia yesterday!
Jeanette blogs at Scrappin' Happy and she makes beautiful things with fabric...
as you can see!
Jeanette signed it in the heart she affixed to the back!  I was so surprised at the size of this piece!
I expected it to be greeting card sized but instead it's the size of an antique scrapbook album!
With layers and layers of crazy-beautiful lace and embellishments!
This is just the kind of thing I find breath-taking!
I know, I know -- I am too lucky.  I am not worthy!  But I am excited!  Thank you so much Jeanette!

Comments

Sweet European Dreams said…
Woohoo! That's quite a score. This reminds me that I need to get back to blogging...it's been a while!
February 20, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Kathy said…
This is simply stunning and you are one lucky girl, indeed! Enjoy!
February 20, 2013 at 1:13 PM
Connie said…
Absolutely stunning!
February 20, 2013 at 1:57 PM
Linda said…
You are lucky and worthy! Can't think of a better home for the beautiful book. Congratulations!
February 20, 2013 at 2:04 PM
JoAnne said…
Oooooh Laurie, you lucky girl! Gorgeous!
February 20, 2013 at 2:06 PM
Wendy said…
Lucky girl you! What a stunning piece of artwork! This one is so swoon worthy! Congrats on your win and enjoy it!
February 20, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Maggie said…
Breathtaking is right, Laurie!! You lucky skunk, you!! It really is beautiful, with so many luscious details. And you photograph it SO well!!

Might be time to buy lottery tickets...
February 20, 2013 at 2:44 PM
Createology said…
Breathtaking and very Lacilicious! Happy Hearts are Creative Hearts...
February 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM
The Junque Seeker said…
How beautiful! You are SO worthy! It couldn't have gone to a better home. Enjoy!
February 21, 2013 at 1:03 AM
Dee in N.H. said…
Yes indeed, you ARE worthy of this absolutely gorgeous piece! Congrats!
February 21, 2013 at 5:39 AM
karen hess jewelry said…
Oh, worthy recipient you most certainly are! Simply gorgeous ~ I'm such a sucker for the "pales" palette!
Congrats, my friend.
xoxo
Karen
February 22, 2013 at 8:37 AM
Mi Cottage Crafts said…
Laurie I'm so glad that your prize found you safely, isn't it funny how we envision something to look and then when we see it in person it's a surprise, hopefully it was a nice surprise for it to be bigger than expected :) Wishing you well
- Jeanette
February 23, 2013 at 4:55 AM
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