I have been meaning to post this FOREVER! I have a million thank yous that are MONTHS late, and this post is just one of those on the list. Time just flies past me. Since I haven’t been able to stamp (in over a week!!!!!!!!) I can dust off some forgotten creations I created.
Alexa got the sweetest package (as did I :D) from a woman in the Netherlands named Erica E. I don’t have a blog address for her, but I pray where ever she may be, she sees this, as my Thank You card is quite late, as usual. I want her to know we have not only received it, but it was just a great surprise.
I can’t even tell you the list of TY’s I have going, and am months behind! I still have to post Amber’s party. YIKES. That is just the beginning.
So here is the amazing tin she made!
for Alexa!
Is that not adorable? I’m not sure what company this image is from, but I think she is so cute. How am I suppose to let Alexa use this?! LOL! Its just too pretty. I always have a hard time letting go, and doing that. I would freak if even a corner lifted due to the use from my precious 9 yo!! I put it on her special shelf in her room, where some other awesome things my stamper friends have made reside-on display.
She also sent handmade bracelets for the girls (my photos are blurry :C so I need a re-take them) which they LOVED and both used for show & tell!! She included some grow in water insects for Noah. Really sweet. He is currently growing the spider. THANK YOU!
Then she sent along this HUGE stack of images from that same company as the image of the girl on the tin for me 😀 A real WOW! They are all so cute and stamped and cut perfectly!
She then wrapped in this purple organdy bag-personalized for me.
Look at all this
You can’t tell but its a LARGE stack, that must have taken FOREVER to stamp! Each image is different. Erica if you read this you are one crazy, and amazing lady!! Thank you so much for making our day. It was a true treat.
So inspired by these new images, and her tin, I made Erica a (LATE) Thank You card, using my favorite image-the butterfly!!
Butterfly bugz
I was inspired by her circle on the tin, and ended up with this creation , as a result. I was really happy with it. I love the colors-bright and cheery. It was a joy to use this image, and cut it all out. I colored the bug in vibrant colors. The wings haveShimmerz in pumpkin, on them. I loved using the plastic flowers too. I had them for a while and finally dusted them off!!
The round element is pierced, and the sentiment is from PTI’s Remember set.
A simple looking 5 square card, but the little details make it pop I think. I really LOVE that butterfly! LOVE! I hope Erica shares where the images are from. I think ONE of each isn’t going to cut it for me. I need to pick some up for myself 😀
Anyway, thanks for letting me share that with you all. I need to get the photos of the bracelets and a few other amazing things as well.
PLEASE pray I get to stamp sometime soon. Im going INSANE! I need MY TIME!!!
Till tomorrow
31 Responses for "Thank you Bug"
How nice of erica to think of you all. That was great and I’m sure it made your day. I enjoy looking at your work and think you are so crafty and know if anyone can help me it’s you. My girlfriend is having twin girls and I’m in charge of the invitations for the tea partry shower. HELP!!! I need some ideas and know girly stuff is right up your alley. If there is anything you could think of that I could use that would be great… Looking forward to your crafty thinking . LisaMarie
What an adorable card and what a nice treat from Erica! I believe these are Hanglar and Stanglar images and you can’t get them in the US. They only ship to addresses in sweden and norway at this time. Their website is http://www.hanglar.com
I would love to get my hands on some too!
You are so right. These images are absolutely adorable. I love them. The tin is adorable and the card is so stinkin’ cute. I love it. I would love to get some of these images myself.
All that stuff is soooo cute! I want to know where the stamps are from too, so Please share if she lets you know! Or if someone else in the know does! I Love the one where she’s hanging clothes!!
How Sweet is that, to send a gift for everyone to enjoy, even Noah and his growing insects ~Yummm~! And all of those stamped images is a FAN-TAS-TIC gift for any avid scrapper/stamper. I’m drooling just looking at them ! haa!
But as I always say, “Good things happen to good people “….Lauren you always give so much of yourself in your posts, in your creations, and in everything you do with this Blog, your Classes, your family, and of course your famous PSF’s. So enjoy this wonderful gift from people who appreciate everything that you do, and have taken the time and effort to ensure it’s the Perfect gift for everyone that surrounds you.
You are one blessed chickie *)
The stamps are from a company called Hanglar and stanglar. They are so cute but I don’t know if you can order them. when I asked about them a while ago they were sold in limited quantities and not out of the country. Ann Lind
sooooo darn cute, everything!!
What a wonderful surprise. Looks like she put a lot of thought into it. Darling tin, and I love those images!
Wow, Erica…. What lovely gifts! The tin is absolutely the cutest and all those images… wow!
Have fun with everything, Lauren. It’s a really sweet gift!
Hugs!!
What a wonderful gift, the tin is darling, and those stamps are so cute. Took a lookie at the website, and I think we as a stamping community should encourage them to sell the stamps here in the states. I would order a bunch…
such a cute image and i love the layout of the card! Fantastic as always!
Those are adorable and how generous of the stamper sending the package to you! There are tons of great people out there and the little tin she made for Alexa is adorable!
Oh what an adorable tin!!! LOVE those images, they are darling for sure!!!!
Lauren – WOW…That tin is super adorable, and those images…especially the opne you picked for your card (I can see WHY it’s your favorite! how cute!!
Sorry you haven’t gotten any stamping time, I hope things settle down, and you can get some good creative time in.
Hang in there!
How adorable…she just melts my heart .
Lovely tin!!! What a wonderful gesture … and all the way the Netherlands. Just a tip .. here is a website that has those stamps here in the US. http://www.rosesonpaper.com/
There are other distributors also, but not readily available to me right now. This blogger uses a lot of these images! http://donkeysmiles.blogspot.com/
Have a good day .. and love your blog.
Linda L Bien (SCS name)
More information on the stamps They are called Magnolia Stamps …
Magnolia Rubber Stamps…
Now in the United States, here at Roses on Paper! Magnolia Rubber Stamps are a wonderfully cute line, created and manufactured in Sweden! Magnolia rubber stamps feature a sweet cast of characters including Tilda, Edwin and babies Tingla & Alvin. This fun range of stamps come as deeply etched EZ-mounted rubber stamps, ready to use with any acrylic block! (These stamps are NOT wood mounted)
Don’t have an acrylic block? Don’t worry, visit my acrylic block section and pick one or two different sizes up!
Magnolia is an Angel Friendly company!
Hope this is helpful….
Linda Bien
Actually these are not magnolias…. simular, but no they are very scares Hanglars!!! they are not available in the US!!! I have a very few of them and a few stamped out from friends and I treat them like gold! I see some of my very favorites in that stack! Adorable tin, and a great gift!
Treasure and guard your gift… as I might steal them! :0)
MichelleO
Wow the kindness and generosity in the stamping community never ceases to amaze me. How thoughtful of her to send things for you and all three of you children. God bless Erica. Have a great day and I hope you get your fingers inky soon Lauren.
Debbie/Phx AZ
What wonderful gifts, and an exciting surprise!!! Erica is a real sweetheart for being so kind!
I would love to know the manufacturer of those stamps, too! They are really cute. Do you know if they are available in the USA???
Hugs to you…you sound like you are way too busy! I don’t know how you do all the things you do!!!!!! 😀
How pretty! What a lovely stamped gift and thsoe images are sooo cute!
Lauren,
You are blessed to have someone you’ve never met take the time to send such special gifts. I wanted to tell you I hope your kitty is better. Having rescued 5…and hand raised 3 by bottle since birth…I know how much they become little family members. Pray, have faith and love your kitty to wellness.
Such a cute thank you card and really cute gift from Erica!!! I sure hope you get some stamping time in, it’s so important to feed your creativity! I am feeling deprived in that are lately and it gets me down!
Lauren I e-mailed you some information on Hanglar and Stanglar stamps. Ann Lind
Oh, lucky you! I love Hanglar and Stanglar stamps. I hear they are hard to get a hold of. I am green with envy. LOL
Hi Lauren!
These are Sugar Nellie Stamp images which can be ordered at http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/index.php
I can’t wait to see what you create with these beauties!!!
(((HUGS)))) Jenn
Nope, not Sugar Nellies, not Magnolias, those are those rare creatures, the very hard to find Hanglar & Stangler stamps. So cute – the butterfly/bug one is my favorite too. I don’t have any of the stamps 🙁 but a very nice friend from the UK sent me a bunch of images which I am hoarding.
I have been dying to get my hands on some of those Hanglar Stanglar stamps…I think I might even be willing to use my skymiles to go there if I can be sure to be able to buy them. THere’s a shop in the UK that has said they will carry them soon, but it has said that for months and months, and no stamps yet. They are the sweetest looking children! Just like your kids, right Lauren??!!
Hi Lauren, I’m so pleased you received my goodie package 😉 and that you love the images so much! Unfortunately these Hanglar&Stanglar stamps aren’t sold outside of Scandinavia, but http://www.funkykits.co.uk should start selling their own exclusive line of H&S stamps very soon…and no doubt they’ll ship to the states too!
The card you made is lovely, thank you 😀
Hugs,
Erica
What an adorable tin and images!! Lucky you!! Your return thank you card is just amazing as always!
Lauren I think you and this Kind woman Erica, who sent them, are both blessed people. What a lovely gesture to a lovely person. The tin is gorgeous.
Your card is Fantastic. Love the colors in it, makes it so cheery and fun.
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