Gifts from a very dear friend

Quite recently I was very spoilt in receiving these

most gorgeous gifts

in the mailfrom a

very dear friend, Dorthe, at

http://www.denlillelade.blogspot.com/

I am sure that most people who know this amazing woman

know what a most wonderful art doll and mixed media artist that she is!

It was my birthday a little while ago and

she wanted to show her

wonderful kindness

in

making all of these beautiful gifts

which I thought you would love

to see.

The most gorgeous card above

has one of the most serene and angelic images

I have seen.  It has been overlayed with

the skeleton of an aged leaf

but still in it's complete

form.

A most cleverly collaged

and colourful little wall hanging complete with a driftwood hanger

(no doubt collected from the beach below her home!)

and depicting two close friends

And just look at the gorgeous colours she has chosen

to create this piece with.  I have no doubt that Dorthe hasdyed all of the fabrics she has used.

And as Dorthe knows just how much I really love her driftwood angels

the package would have not been complete

without one of these

and

of course,

created in the richest of colours such as burnt oranges, magenta,

lime green and pinks.

Just look at that shot of reddest hair

with all the fine details of flowers, buttons, trims and beads.

Dorthe made it, as she says,

"in my colours".

What a beautiful smiling face

with the biggest blue eyes!

And

if that wasn't enough!

This very beautiful tag!

How beautiful is this other beautiful face

with this angel clasping

a white lilly!

and

embellished so sweetly with a rose, lace and ribbon. 

Our wonderful friendship has only blossomed through our close

communication in blogland -

where else

when

you live on the otherside of the world!

Thank you so much sweet Dorthe - you are the dearest friend to me

and I am ever grateful for your

loving friendship.

xxx Suzy