T Stands For Mia's Gift

I want to begin by saying how saddened I was at how some people took such offense to Inlinkz last week.  I didn't realize the backlash this was going to cause.  The entire experience threw me into a tailspin, and I was depressed and hurt for days.  It's not like we haven't used Inlinkz before, especially those of you participate in Second on the 2nd. The concern came from those persons who apparently haven't used Inlinkz in the past.

I apologize if this offended those of you who were concerned, BUT, how many of you visit WordPress blogs?  There is a band across those blogs that state you have to accept their cookies.  CJ has that on her blogger blog, too.  It's annoying and I hate it, but it's their choice, or the choice of their blog provider.  I don't pay for this Inlinkz account, so it's a free service.  I do NOT believe they track us any more than any other blog keeps cookies, but I was too upset to write Maria to ask her about it.  I suggest if you feel you are being unfairly tracked by Inlinkz, please send an e-mail to Maria Kappa, Customer Service Assistant whose e-mail is maria@inlinkz.com.  She can help with your concerns.

Today I'm at my dining room table.  I actually had another T post planned, but when I received this gift just minutes before I started my post, I had to share this gift.  I'll begin by showing the mandala I colored and placed on the cover of my Challenges 3-ring binder.

Next to my binder and art is a package.  Look at all those wonderful postage stamps from Greece.  By now, I suspect you know the package is from Mia, aka Craftartista.

Once I finally got the package open (Mia's tape was extra strong), here are all the goodies that came tumbling out.

There was a wonderful length of pure silk Sari from India.  It is beautiful and so colorful, too.   Of course I had to remove it from the package, and had trouble getting it back in again.

Next was an incredible card from Mia.  I love the face and the flowers.  Mia knows how to color images, that's for sure!  It's a real beauty.

From right clockwise is a face mask I can use to protect myself from COVID-19 when I go out and about, wonderful mica powders, unlike any I own, which means I can make even MORE handmade shimmering mists.  Then there are the teeny, tiny buttons Mia sent.  Next was a box of washi tape.  I removed the sticker and placed it on the back, so you could see this was genuine washi tape from Japan, and not the tape sold in big box craft stores.   To round out the items in the box, are four tea bags: two peppermint and two spearmint.  I'll use one today for T Tuesday.

Next came possibly my favorite of everything: the beautiful stencil.  I have SO few stencils (I can count all my stencils on one hand), and this is a genuine blessing.   Mia also sent clear stamps I can use in my mixed media art, even though I'm not much of a stamper.

Another reference to T today is the cup on the stencil.

I can't forget the two beautiful napkins or the canvas cloth that I'm going to enjoy turning into a small art quilt or quiltlet as I call them.

Finally, there is something that confused me.

I realize it's a cat, 

but it's squishy material and the cat appears to have been punched through the squishy acrylic like material.  I just hope Mia can tell me what it is or what it's for, because I love the idea of a cat, but have no idea otherwise.

Edit: Here's what Mia sent me via e-mail.

This is a silicone mold, my dear friend. Hope you will use it.

It just needs some clay, or heavy body gel and gesso, or some texture paste!!!

Now I'm off to make spearmint tea gifted me by Mia and remind you it's time to share your own drink related post.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard, decorated card, or magazine image.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time, even months or years ago, if you choose.

Please save your ATCs you have exchanged until NEXT week, please.  We'll have a big reveal party at that time.