June 21, 2011

It's Bubblegum and Duct Tape, Literally!

Hello Everyone, I'm so glad you stopped by today. 
I got the most amazing gift in the mail today from my bloggie friend Marfi Bradford.  Yes, THEE MARFI BRADFORD!  author and artist of Incipient Wings. 
She made me laugh so loud when I opened my box, she sure has a sense of humor~ you'll see why...

Here's the box gift wrapped with her awesome art (now why did the Post Office have to write the black markings so large????)
and here's a canvas she painted with her original artwork, LOVE IT!:
 It's going in my craft room wall
closer look, she looks just like me!!! and I love butterflies.  I think the little butterfly fell off in shipping but I couldn't find it in the box, I'll have to look more closely. 
 
and here's why I laughed, and still laughing.... 
She used bubble gum and duct tape to fill the box, haha.  That's a good one.  It sure made me laugh to see it.  


Thank you so much Marfi for my special gift, you rock!
Can't wait to come up with some craft projects using the duct tape and bubblegum wrappers, so cool!


Thank you all for coming by, I hope you get something nice in the mail too this week, besides bills, right?
 


18 comments:

  1. bettyJune 21, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    how clever to fill the box with bubble gum and duct tape! and I loved the canvas she painted!! so very talented she is!! what a wonderful gift to get in the mail indeed!!

    hope you are enjoing summer Maria!

    betty

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  2. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Beautiful work!
    Have a nice day.

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  3. Lisa SomervilleJune 22, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    How sweet of your friend - what lovely card and fun filler she sent!

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  4. TerryJune 22, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Too funny and I know you had a great chuckle of this gift! That is some pretty tape! Have a lovely day and stay cool! It is suppose to be 105 here today!

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  5. Maria OntiverosJune 22, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    What a great prize -isn't it fabulous when people get to know you through your blog!
    Rinda

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  6. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    What a fun surprise! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  7. Jan HenningsJune 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Gorgeous...and more gorgeous! I've never seen such pretty tape!

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  8. BeansieleighJune 22, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Oh this HAD to be an awesome surprise, and I'm so glad to see YOU found something nice in YOUR mailbox this week TOO!!! What a pretty picture to hang in your craft room! I love the fairy's ruffles made of flower petals! I'll have to remember that! Very pretty!... Can't wait to see what you make with all the duct tape too! I've seen some pretty flowers made with it, but haven't tried making them myself yet... Hope you and yours are enjoying these first days of Summer! ~tina

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  9. VictoriaJune 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Oh wow, what a wonderful gift and you won't have to buy any gum anytime soon:) Getting things in the mail(other than bills) is always so exciting!

    Thank you for stopping by my blog. You asked about the title of my books, they are Volumes 1 and 2 of Old Court Life in France written by Frances Elliot in 1893...sorry I didn't put that in the post!

    Have a wonderful day:)

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  10. Chatty CroneJune 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Oh what a nice gift - that was gorgeous and boy did she have some very fitting things. Bubble gun and duck tape - awesome. Love the picture.

    I am working on my necklaces as we speak! Speaking of gifts. lol

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  11. christini yoginiJune 22, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Sweet, and darling! Fun, fun, fun!

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  12. VickiJune 22, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I love the canvas and what a super cute idea to pack the box with bubble gum and duct tape. I love it.

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  13. jamie wJune 22, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    haha that's too funny

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  14. pchickkiJune 23, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    What a pretty piece of art.
    Can't' wait to see what you do with that bubble gum and duct tape :)
    Clever gift and surprise.

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  15. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Loved he canvas! Come on! That surprise gift is excellent! Hahaha. Have a great day! XoXo

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  16. Marfi-topiaJune 24, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Maria, Glad it made you smile..I can't wait to see what incredible craft you come up with!!!
    have a wonderful weekend!

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  17. MelissaJune 25, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Cuteness - love the double bubble and tape...

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  18. JaneJune 26, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I love it! Very creative and quite talented too!

    Jane

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