The Gift of a Hand-Made Book

(I decided to do two separate posts about these delightful gifts)

~ This arrived this past summer and I meant to post about it before now ~

 As I wrote in my previous post,
this past year Anita and I became friends through our blogs.

And One Day A Gift Arrived in the Mail

that filled me with

D E L I G H T

 A hand-made magical tag announced the gift inside

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The wrapping enhanced my anticipation

and I slowly opened it to find this amazing hand-made book

This amazing Faerie Tale written and illustrated by

my lovely friend Anita of the Castles Crowns and Cottages blog

How I wish the glitter showed up better in the photos!

It is a sparkling delight and enhances every page

The photos do not do it justice,

as the paper and sparkle and raised brass decorations are gorgeous!

A beautiful story adorned with embellishments of crowns

and wings, leaves, birds, and words of

W  O  N  D  E  R

 Each page is lovingly made with Anita's own story and original artwork.

Hand-made lavender papers,

SPARKLES of JOY

with a story that inspires hope and beauty.

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Please visit Anita's blog  (click here)  and continue to be inspired

by her always beautiful, always encouraging posts.

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Thank you Anita, for your gifts, not only of these delightful surprises,

but most of all, for the gift of your friendship

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~ You are truly a treasure ~