Taking Time
For about three hours last night I sat with a friend and we created. We hand-made invitations for another friend's 40th birthday party. It was so relaxing, so soothing, so wonderful to use my hands to fashion something altogether new - something that had never been made before. The thought reminded me of a scene from the movie Garden State where the lead female character talks about doing something completely original that's never been done and can never be replicated in exactly the same way. A wonderfully refreshing and real movie.
We made a dozen cards, each one completely unique, with the only link among them being the birthday girl's initial of her first name. Of course the inside of each contained the same information. That would just be cruel to send each person to a different place at a different time, now wouldn't it?
It was a wonderful, wonderful evening. Because of how I spent it, but more so because of why I spent it. My friend's turning 40. I don't think she has any idea how special she is.
Here are a few. Not the best pics. It's late. Ya know, it takes a very steady hand...
8 comments:
Oh they are too good! Its ones like that that you really get a buzz out of when you get them, I bet they will be very well recieved! Making is good. Yes, very good :)
Absolutely gorgeous!
My friend and I try to get together often and do art together. Anything. Just art.
I loved Garden State too.
jake - that is too kind. i know, it is so fun to receive hand made things!
mary - thanks! it's so nice to share that love of creating with someone. just wonderful! hey - maybe you can give me some tips on mosaics. i have broken pieces of my grandmother's china that i was thinking of doing something with, but don't know the first thing about where to start.
It is very special to have made these lovely cards by hand; I am sure they will be treasured.
it was very fun. i always forget how simple and enjoyable it really is. i think i will do it more often!
What a great idea! Loved the cards! They are so special!!!
wow -- they're gorgeous. She's also lucky to have such a special friend as well... ;-)
thanks katie!
Sydney - thanks for stopping by and for the kind words!
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