Hello dear blog friends,
Today's post is a bit different than my usual posts
and it's all because I believe that dreams can come true.
I have for you a short friendship story
and her amazing husband Mark.
Some time ago I was surfing the internet looking for inspiration.
I found the most beautiful card on the blog called
run by Ivana. I was left speachless.
Her amazing talent and style was (and still is) overwhelming.
At this time she was selling the sweetest goodies
I have send her e-mail, she send me goodies, I said HI, she said HI
and before we new it we became the best friends.
Chatting on FB, sending each other e-mails
and handwritten letters and crafty - surprise gifts.
We became more than friends, we became
soulmates girlfriends with many many thousands miles apart.
Last Christmas Ivana and Mark invited me and my husband Hjalti
over to Canada for Christmas.
Our dream of chatting while drinking coffee in her kitchen,
crafting together, laughing together came true!
While one of our crafty seasion we made
a colorful backgrounds together.
Great technique Ivana showed me.
In this post we wanted to celebrate our friendship,
show you how we used backgrounds we've made together
and invite you to participate in a small giveaway!
So, I've cut my piece in a smaller pieces
and made 3 projects with a flourish background:
I've made a spring card:
A delicate tag:
...and a tiny pocket:
These 2 of Ivana's projects have a special place in my heart:
First one: she showed me that card's do not have to be flat.
Second project: I fall in love with liquid pearls after seeing this perfect piece!
We also have a short Q&A for you:
1. What are three paper-crafting items you cannot live without?
It's hard to say but if I had to narrow to my top 3 items:
- liquid pearls
- doilly
- pastel lace
2. What does your craft space look like when you’re in the middle of your projects?
It's a huge mess.
So big that I'm sometimes eating sandwiches with glitter in my kitchen haha!
2. Do you listen to music when you craft?
Yes I do. Lately a lot of Nothing but Thieves (Ivana introduced me to them)
The Internet and sometimes some jazz if I'm in the mood.
3. What gets you inspired to create?
Many things get me inspired. But first of all my travels and pictures I'm taking while
traveling. Pinterest is a good place to get inspired and also Instagram.
Ivana has been and amazing inspiration past few years
and still is with her amazing talent and a slide different style these days!
4. What surprised you about meeting Ivana in person?
I think the thing that surprised me the most was that suddenly she was hugging me.
She was there, LIVE, after so many years she was real.
I felt like we've just got reunited after a long time apart.
Tears were falling, hugs and kisses were exchaned
during this amazing time together.
And now to thank you for being there for me
my dear blog friends, all the love, support and comments
and to celebrate friendships in our lives
I have a small giveaway for you.
It's a handmade shabby notebook
with blank pages inside.
To participate:
- leave a kind comment below
- winner will be picked randomly from my blog.
- you will have until Friday March 23 to play along.
Winners will be announced on Saturday March 24 here and on Ivana’s blog!
Thank you for being here with us today!
Sending a lot of love and warm wishes to everybody!
xoxo
Aneta
