A Quilling Surprise

I am so happy to be able to share with you this FABULOUS surprise I got in the mail. It is from Helen - she has a blog www.helenmade.blogspot.com where she currently has blog candy so be sure to visit her and see her amazing paper quilling work - this is a sampling of her skill. First, the card: OMG - I am in love with all that texture, color, and detail that went into this fabulous card she sent to me. See further below for another surprise from Helen...........

The card inside. The note is written on the inside top cover.

Closer view of the flowers on the hat:

Here's a side view of the flowers on the card:

So the card wasn't enough - she also sent this fabulous box. The Box outside is also decorated with paper quilled flowers and leaves. Flat back pearls decorate each corner of the box.

A closer view of the Helen's paper quilling skill..............

Here's a side view of the box:

The front box sides are decorated with flowers and flat back pearls:

Open the box to reveal: compartments full of gifts!!!

The contents:

The empty box:

The earrings - love the "packaging" - even more amazing is the way she put this whole thing together - goodness!!!!

Hand made paper rose with glitter - even the ring part is made of paper!!! Can you believe that? It's pretty sturdy.

The fabulous hand made "Chinese Knot" embellishment: these are waaaay cool!

The necklace:

Whew - the details of this gift are simply exhausting. This is a great surprise to receive from a fabulous blog friend - THANK YOU AGAIN, Helen: YOU are the best.

AND, Thank you for stopping by today.................................