T Stands For the first packages I received

 

Today we are meeting once again at my dining room table.  I have a plethora of gifts to share with you today.  I'll have more to come, too.

The first package I received came from dear Mia.  She is always far too generous.

There's no way you can see and take in everything from a couple of shots.

There were napkins, tea, and adorable gems, along with a lovely note from Mia.

There were postcards, both large and small.  There was candy I will eat soon.

There was an adorable coffee inspired book cover that I accidentally cut the tie when I opened the package.  I must find a way to repair my mistake.

Did I mention candy?   Of course, there were some threads and two buttons made to look like thimbles, too.  And Greek book pages I can always use in my art.  Then there was the child's apron.  I am going to place it on a doll I own.

Then of course,

there was the adorable ATC.  Thank you beyond belief, dear Mia.  Your generosity overwhelms me.

 

The next package to arrive came from Patty.  Don't you just LOVE the Janis Joplin postage stamp?  Patty's other stamp came from the Norfolk Botanical Garden.  Very appropriate.

 

Patty and I think alike when it comes to trees.  I often give a gift of planting trees in someone's name, especially if they are hard to buy for.  I was very careful to make sure I didn't tear the sticker when I opened the package.

I could be wrong, but I believe Patty also made this envelope (using scrapbook paper) the gift came in.

I also asked Patty to share what CJ had sent her.  I'd say the package and the postage stamps look very similar to a package I received from CJ.

  This is the front of the postcard that CJ sent.

This is the napkin I received from Patty.  It was carefully wrapped in butterfly washi tape.

I love how Patty superimposed the fox over her eco-dyed postcard.

This is the back,

but I like it better before I color corrected it.

Finally, Patty also sent me tea.  Lovely tea, which of course has NO caffeine.  Thank you beyond belief, Patty.  Had it not been for you, I might never have hosted T Stands For Tuesday.  You were the one who pushed me just enough to get the Linky and start hosting.  And thank you for thinking of me during this anniversary, too.

My final package today comes from Kathy who I notice has changed her blog name that reflects what she is now doing.  Although Jan's package predates Kathy's, Kathy's arrived sooner, since it didn't have as far to travel.  I love kraft paper and didn't want to tear it.

Look at all these lovely items Kathy sent.  Tea, two postcards, and bunny note paper.

I love the way Kathy stamped the 10th birthday wishes.  I think I have that same "T" stamp set, but not the other (Happy Birthday).  I love how she added the cardinal postage stamp, since she knows how much I like them.

I had a terrible time trying to get this vintage flower fairy in focus.

I just hope I did her justice.  You can see a couple of the teas Kathy sent, too.

This is the backs of both postcards.  The Flower Fairies has to be vintage.  I love how Kathy created the back of the T post with her own version of birthday tea.  Great coloring and stamping.  Thoughtful gifts, too.  I am very, very grateful, Kathy.

I will open more packages next week, but please be aware.  Everyone gets equal time because I am seeing your gifts to me at the same time you are.  Believe me, none of the other packages have been opened.  I'm sure by now you know the rules.  If you don't just look for T Stands For Tuesday on my right sidebar.

I would also be remiss if I didn't remind you it is time to dig up your Second Look on the 2nd.  I have to warn you.  It looks like we will also need to use Inlinkz for either T Tuesday or Second on the 2nd.  Since I don't pay for either of these sites, I can't share more than one link at a time.

 

BTW, we are under a heat warning until Thursday night.  Thank goodness I have AC.