scissors paper glue: indulgent with LOTS of pictures

Yes I the thank you cards have already been sent out. My birthday was ages ago right? I know, but my friends send the best gifts. I was inspired by each and every one that was sent. Here they are in alphabetical order because i gotta be democratic. What makes me giggle is that each of these friend's sent gifts set to a theme. I wonder why they think i'd like that? (giggle, giggle, snort, snort) Right Kristin?

Speaking of her, here is what she sent:

Kristin let me know she gives a hoot (i know REALLY bad) by sending all things owl.

Kristin's card - oh so very true

She sent a beautiful beaded wristlet, an adorable keychain, the cutest owl charm, the most perfect little ceramic dish and the coolest owl journal EVAH! Oh shoot, I just realized all of it isn't all here. Her son, Peanut, picked out the cutest, brightest owl bank for me. He made homemade wrapping paper and told her what to write on his card. He also sang me happy birthday over the phone. Oh and chatting on the phone with Kristin afterwards wasn't bad either :) Thank you both! You know how much I heart you friend!

Now Miss Mary Ann she went with an animal theme too. She is such a deer. Let's take a look at what see sent.

The cutest ceramic deer, vintage trim, handmade deer cards and a sweet addition to my rhinestone brooch collection. Of course there was more goodness...

All of my goodies together: A handmade deer box for all my treasures (love this), a deer cake topper, I need a reason for a party just to use it. An adorable deer patch, vintage deer stationery (so very good) and a test tube of little deers. and no they are not cloned. This girl is GOOOOD people!

Oh and one more shot of the beloved deer boxes bottom (rated G)

Next up Vallen Queen. Vallen is my No Cal sister and she know how to make my eyes pop out of my head. Just look at the way she wrapped my gifts.

YES that IS a belt off of a thrifted sweater. This girl is a GENIUS I tell you!!

Serious I had never even CONSIDERED navy or aqua with green like this. I feel a new favorite color combination in my work coming. Of course there we actual things wrapped in there.

Here they are:

A delicious button bracelet, vallen style.

A gadget box and beautiful japanese postcards. Oh shoot I forgot the dog clips. Yes, weiner dog paper clips, Oh and Jen ,now you know my source for the fish postcard.

and finally the piece de resistance

A beautiful japanese craft book. I can't believe she found one that I don't already have. Since I have mumble, mumble, mumble of them.

Oh my girls, my posse, how you have warmed my heart with these beautiful, thoughtful and creative gifts. I love them all. Thanks you for making me feel so special on the day i was born.