Gifts of Castles and Crowns ... and a GIVE-AWAY!!!

Friendship sometimes comes in the form of a

C  A  S  T  L  E

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Especially when it drops from heaven as a gift!

In 2010, Anita of the beautiful

Castles Crowns and Cottages blog

became a friend and a welcome part of my daily life.

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Today, I would like to share some of the gifts she has graciously

bestowed upon me!  Even though she works full-time

as a school teacher in a French immersion school

(Yes! She teaches in FRENCH!)

She still makes time for blogging (one of the most amazing

blogs I've ever seen), she makes hand-made books

of stories she has written and illustrated,

She does colorful drawings of delightful children and faeries (and more)

Anita Loves Glitter

(that made us instant friends :  )

And she enjoys making delightful creations.

Anita also has a wonderful gift for writing,
which she shares on her blogs and she's also a contributor
to the online magazine Belle Inspiration
( www.belleinspiration.com )

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Below is a drawing she recently did for me as a surprise

of a faerie named Violette

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(I plan to grow my hair out now)

Okay, not really, but perhaps a long blond wig is in order?

And a gown of turquoise please.

Isn't this gorgeous?!?!?!

(Thank you Anita, I absolutely love her!)
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And then, this past week I received in the mail

the most delightful package!!!
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I will tell you of the contents momentarily

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But first, this was on the front of the package with her address.

Is that adorable or what?!?!?!

(Anita, how you tickle my heart!!!)

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Doesn't this tag just make you s m i l e ???

O h   t h e   j o y !

Inside that long rectangular decorative box

I found my very own silver-glittered ribboned magic wand

~ Pronouncing me Queen! ~

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Also inside was an unfinished wand for me to decorate!

Oh what fun!!!!

Anita also made me this beautiful tiny jeweled crown

that I am letting my one not-packed-away-yet Christmas angel wear

~ When this glittered angel statue isn't wearing it that is ~

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(My angels have been sharing the crown)

~ and it might appear on a bird every so often ~

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Thank you Anita for your heartfelt gifts of

F  R  I  E  N  D  S  H  I  P

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Visiting friends, give yourself a gift today and say hi to Anita at her blog:

Castles Crowns and Cottages

Where you will find hope-filled inspiration and beauty!!!

(Did I forget to mention she also plays the harp?!?)

'tis true.

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~ Violet ~

P. S  ~~~ Anita, I am making something for you that I can hardly wait to send!

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WHAT ABOUT THE GIVE-AWAY?!?!?

 (you may be asking? )

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I have made an embellished glittered wand

~ inspired by Anita ~

~ with a tiny crowned bird upon it ~

and I will send it to the winner

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Leave a comment on this post for one chance,

Become a follower (and say so in another comment) for another entry!

(or leave a comment that you already are)

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this is a=

~  "FRIENDSHIP WAND"  ~

(... and I will be sending some other little treasures also ...)

to

C E L E B R A T E

our connection as blogging friends!

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(because one good gift deserves another, don't you agree?  :  )

" Reach For Your Dreams "

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Embellished with: a jewel, glitter ... lots of glitter, sheet music,

lavender, aqua and white ribbon, and pearls,

and a tag with a photograph by moi.