Monday, December 28, 2009

Macro Monday, Skydancers

 

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Something came in the mail last week.
When I heard the doorbell around noon, I KNEW it was the mailmangirl.

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My heart was beating faster when I saw the package she wanted me to sign for. 

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Kim from frogpondsrock is one of my very first blogger friends. She had told me she had sent off the “Skydancers” some time ago, but I had no idea how fast they would travel from beautiful Tasmania all the way to Belgium.  
You see, Kim is a very talented ceramist in her part of the world, and when I won a giveaway at her blog she wanted me to be her inspiration. I told her to look up at the sky because Tasmanian skies are usually breathtakingly beautiful. And so she did.
She started taking more pictures and used them to make her design.

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It took me a while to unwrap, I was so excited my fingers got nervous!
The package also included this lovely card with a typical Tasmanian landscape. 
The scenery looks kind of familiar because of Kim’s pictures on her blog. 
  
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Everything was very well wrapped.  

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When I finished unwrapping I found the three most beautiful teacups in ceramic artwork I have ever seen.They’re beautiful!!

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Can you see why she called them “dancers”?

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I love how she even decorated the inside of the cups.

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And how she signed them at the bottom.

Woohoo!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH Kim, I’m so happy with them!



More Macro Monday posts at Lisa’s Chaos.

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22 comments:

  1. BientjeDecember 28, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Wow sis! These are soooooo nice!
    And they didn't break coming such a long way!
    A very special gift indeed!
    Big hug,
    Your little sister

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  2. frogpondsrockDecember 28, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Oh Jientje,I am smiling so much I have tears in my eyes. I am just so happy that you like them. Thankyou for this lovely post you have made me very happy.

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  3. VioletSkyDecember 28, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    These are lovely. I really like the tall shape too, keeps your tea hot longer.

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  4. Wanda.....December 28, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Your cups are a beautiful gift of artwork and so meaningful, since you helped inspire them, Jientje. You also made a work of art out of the unwrapping and taking photos of them. I love the fifth photo with all the bubbly bubble wrap!

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  5. LceelDecember 28, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    The teacups are lovely - and so are the pictures. And so is the lady to whom they were sent.

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  6. ColleenDecember 28, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Wow! Lucky you! The cups are beautiful. My favorite shot is the one of the inside of the cup and the card as a background.

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  7. Christie, Describe HappyDecember 28, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I felt like I was there with you as you unwrapped your package! Thanks for making it so much fun! And... these tea cups are beautiful!

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  8. moneythoughtsDecember 28, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Lovely pottery. Love the colors. Always enjoy your pictures.

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  9. MelliDecember 28, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Oh! I remember you telling me you were expecting these! They are beauuuutiful! Sky Dancers! Lovely!

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  10. UnknownDecember 28, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    They are beautiful! What a fun surprise! :)

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  11. JamesDecember 28, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    They look great and I see why they are called dancers.

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  12. LoreeDecember 28, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Very beautiful. The dancers are so delicate and whimsical.

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  13. PamelaDecember 28, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    I'm impressed. with her work, and your photos. Perfect partnership!

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  14. villagerDecember 28, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Great photos and lovely ceramics!

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  15. JientjeDecember 28, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    @ Bientje : Wow indeed sis! They're very precious to me.
    @ frogpondsrock: "Like" is an understatement. A big one. I enjoyed making this post. It's nothing compared to what you did for me.
    @ VioletSky : THAT's why they're so tall! I love their shape!
    @ Wanda: That's the beauty of them!
    @ LceeL : So is the lady who made them.
    @ Colleen : Thanks!
    @ DescribeHappy : They are!
    @ moneythoughts : Thanks! I had fun taking them.
    @ Melli : You do! They're precious Melli!
    @ lisaschaos: Yes, I absolutely LOVE them.
    @ James : I love them, all dancers are special to me.
    @ Loree : They're elegant, aren't they?
    @ Pamela : Tank you Pamela!
    @ villager : Especially the ceramics!

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  16. jayDecember 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Those are absolutely gorgeous, and yes, I can see te dancers! You are so lucky!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Beautiful pieces. You have the knack for telling the story in photos. Great series of images.

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  18. Dr.JohnDecember 29, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    You certsainly are lucky to have such a friend.

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  19. Albert Lázaro-TinautDecember 29, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    Excusez moi de vous écrire en français, mon anglais est très mauvais et mon néerlandais, nul!
    Mes félicitations pour ces interessantes photo macro. Elle m'ont plû.
    Je vous souhaite un très bon 2010, avec mes salutations cordiales depuis Barcelone.

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  20. kayerjDecember 29, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    how lovely :)

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  21. MomisodesDecember 29, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    That is so sweet! Those are just lovely :)

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  22. JientjeDecember 29, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    @ jay : I am, true!
    @ awarewriter : I'm glad you enjoyed them!
    @ Dr.John: Very true.
    @ Albert Lázaro-Tinaut : Merçi beaucoup!
    @ kaye : Thank you, they are!
    @ Momisodes:That's true, I love them!

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