T Stands For Two More Gifts

Before we begin, I want to call your attention to this informal poll I am taking.  I've already received some wonderful answers and so far, all but one person has left a response, whether they use stamps or not.  Please take a minute to read the post and leave a comment.

I bet you are tired of me showing the gifts I received, but I simply can't help it.  It's the only way I know how to show my gratitude.

Both Bleubeard and I received this first gift.  I'm already loving it, and haven't even opened it.  Look at that deeply etched bubble wrap on which I can slap paint and inks.

This is a wonderful "thank you" gift from Sandra Cox.   Although she doesn't participate in T Tuesday, she always shows up and leaves a lovely comment.

I enlisted my friend RO's help in getting Sandra's address after I read all the death that she endured around this past Christmas.  I told RO I was going to send her a card, but my cards are rubbish.  Yes, rubbish.  However, I can make quiltlets, or little art pieces made from fabric and paper that can be hung on walls, etc.  I made one for Sandra and this is her showing her gratitude.  I promised her I would share it with Bleubeard, but I'm not sure he'll "get" it!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart, dear Sandra.  I can't wait to turn the pages on this mystery/fantasy.  Everyone can read the first three chapters here.

The next gift came from my very dear artist friend.  I suspect she colored that envelope.  I plan to use bits and pieces of it in my art, too.

Isn't this gorgeous?  As an aside, look at those postage stamps.  I can't help but scratch the Popsicles every time I walk by because that stamp smells so good!  By now you have probably read this is from Dianne.

Dianne and I were in a six person swap a year or so ago, and my theme was rust.  This is a page I can add to that book.  She even punched the holes for me, so once I photographed it, it was ready to go with my other wonderful pieces she made me.

The teapot is my T Tuesday entry today.  I couldn't have asked for anything better.

Even the quote is perfect, especially since Dianne LOVES quotes.

One more look at this gorgeous hand painted, handmade, hand sewn, and rusted journal page I can call mine.  Thank you beyond belief, Dianne.

It's now time to share your own drink related post.  It can be photos, a place you visited, movies, postcards, books, sketches, mixed media, drawings, paintings, tags, scrapbooking, or other art that is digital, hybrid, or traditional, as long as it in some way relates back to a drink, any drink.  Regardless, please share below and Bleubeard and I, along with the rest of the T gang will be by to visit.   Please link only your T post and not your blog in general.  Old photos are acceptable because they may be taken any time, not just on Tuesday and not just this year.

EDIT:  My sincere apologies for not visiting sooner, but my electricity went out about 4ish this morning.  It is finally back on and I will be by to catch up with each of you soon.