Challenge 52 - Give again

I've been working on bookmarks and wanted to give one to my step-sons wife when they were here the other day.  I like the way it turned out, except she'll have to read some pretty big books since it turned out wider than I thought it would.  After I added some embellishments, attached it to some textured card stock (thanks LeeAnn for the help there) and laminated it, I was glad I took the time to do it.  Even though the picture turned out crooked, it's just my photography skills (Tim and Jenny I need help!!) the bookmark was actually straight.  Laura hit the nail on the head with her Challenge because it does feel good to make and give something.  It's special for the giver and the receiver.  Happy day my friends!

Whats in a mirror?

Mirror mirror on the wall???  Isn't that what we grew up with?  Hopeing the mirror would say we were the fairest one of all???  I think even though we would all like to be as totally selfless as Snow White was, there is a little bit of the Step-mother in us too.  After all who doesn't want to be the best at something???  I think we all have attributes that in our way, make us the fairest one of all.  Whether its our smile, our eyes, or the way we make our family feel special, or the favorite cookies our kids cheer for when we make them - we all have SOMETHING that makes us the fairest in the land.  I think that's what draws me to Zentangles.  I look at some tangles and think I could NEVER do something that detailed and then someone will comment on something I've done and say its wonderful (which of course I never feel like - but I'm learning to).  We can all learn from each other (in Zentangles AND in life) and isn't that really what its all about???  Sharing our experiences and helping one another grow???  Do something that makes you feel good about yourself today!!