Surprise in the mail

I check my blog stats most days. That tells me which pages are linking to my page. I do this because I guess I am just plain curious, and I always love to become acquainted with new crafters/artists/moms. One time I found Anja this way and left her a comment about her beautiful photos. 

I used to be a terrible lurker. I pretty much never left any comments. I started to when I began my own blog because then I realized how much those comments mean! It is a wonderful way to connect with other like-minded people not to mention what a lovely pick-me-up an encouraging comment can be for a stay-at-home mom who isn't particularly appreciated by society for doing the job of mothering.

Anja sent me this adorable handmade creature and beautiful card pictured above in gratitude for making the very first comment she had received on her blog. I have never known anyone from Slovenia before and I was so touched by her gesture and reminded once again how much we all thrive on positive feedback. Of course I sent a little gift in return to Anja, and she should get it soon.

Comments

[cmoon]

Congratulations on the opening of your shop and good luck for the future.
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[Anja]

Oh, you shouldn't! My heart is so ful I can't think of anything to write here. You are just too sweet.

[Barbara]

Very lovelly gift!! :D

[Mai]

Hi, I got your package today and I love it!!!! Thank you so much!

[Matroskin]

Your blog is interesting! I love LOVE matryoskas, I also collect them. Your matryoshkas are just really really cute.

[Natasha Burns]

I just found your lovely blog and rather than lurking I thought I'd stop by and say hi and how gorgeous everything is! I love those little babushka dolls, the fabrics you use are gorgeous and so is the embellishing you do

[erna]

Love your blog and check it almost every day for several months now but I've been to shy to leave a comment. But after what you've said....and while I just began my own blog too... You make such beautiful things the Matruska's are too sweet. Love everything you're so inspiring!
love, Erna

[Michele C]

Oh, dear, do you really see how often I stop in? It might look like I have nothing to do all day, but I work from my computer on deadlines, and now that I have found blogging, when I need a break, I start to scroll through my bookmarked blogs and sometimes land more than once in the same place. I know, walking would be a healthier distraction for me, but you know how that is... -- Michele

[dottycookie]

Oh you are lucky - such a sweet gift! I am horribly addicted to bloglines now, but it's all good fun!

[Theresa]

It was SO so so so SO nice meeting you tonight!!

[irisdagmar]

Oh gorgeous! Thanks for the color, Anja and Emily! We need it, in snowy Maine!
Also, both of you should know about feltidermy:
http://girlsavage.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/my-new-twist-on-feltidermy/

Dreaming of gardens,
Iris

[Carrie]

Congratulations on your shop opening!

[Johanna]

You hit the nail on the head - comments absolutely make my day! Your shop looks great, too!

[teeweewonders]

What a lovely gesture - by both of you. :)
I do try to leave comments on the blogs I visit, but am not always as disciplined as I want to be. In fact, I think this may be my first comment on this blog, despite being a fairly regular visitor.
This, however, is an excellent reminder of leaving that comment. :)

[erna]

Thank you for your comment on my blog too! That's so sweet of you! Now you were the second one on my blog to leave a comment...I'm so happy!! Can you please send me an email with your adres? ernabeytut(at)gmail(dot)com

love, erna

ps just spend the whole morning reading and looking at your wonderfull blog. I'm not feeing too well today but otherwhise I would have started immediately with some new project...You make such wonderfull things! :)