First of all, THANK you for all of your kind congrats on our engagement. We really are quite overwhelmed by all of your comments and happy wishes. Thank you!
I have been very busy with all kinds of secret things ('tis the season...), so I pulled this little cutie from my project stash to share today.
I participated in a little secret holiday gift giving fun recently, and this was one of the items I packaged up and sent to my friend. I found really small composition books at Target, perfect for tossing in a purse. I think this one is about 3x4 inches, or so.
I covered the cover with K&Company paper and stamped the flourish from the Stampin' Up set called Priceless in the corner. The gnome is from Stampendous, and Happy Winter is from A Muse. I colored the gnome with markers and added some Stardust Stickles for sparkle.
I think projects like this are fun to make and fun to receive. Good thing I picked up a few "extra" note books for future use!
Well, it's about time you all got engaged. We think it is wonderful and are SO happy to have you join our family. Congratulations! We are very proud of you both.
Posted by: Lora | December 21, 2007 at 06:28 PM
OMG! I must have that gnome stamp!
Posted by: emilymomto3boys | December 20, 2007 at 05:12 PM
I love the little gnome! This is such a cute card. Also, a late congrats on your engagement!
Posted by: Janet Sisk | December 18, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Congratulations on your engagement Anna! Such great news!! Your gnome AND Posie cards are fantastic!
~Lynda
Posted by: Lynda Benden | December 18, 2007 at 10:47 AM
This card is very CUTE !!!! LOVE IT!!!
Posted by: tyrymom29 | December 17, 2007 at 08:40 PM
How did I miss the post about your engagement? YAYYYY!!!!! Congratulations to you both!!!!! I love this cute card too : )
Posted by: Michele | December 17, 2007 at 08:04 PM
I'm definitely not a gnome lover but your card is really cute! I think they are kinda homely looking creatures! Your's is probably as cute as they come though! Your notebook is sweet!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | December 17, 2007 at 03:16 PM
Love the gnome! I have no idea why people like gnomes so much. I just think they're cute. Sorry about Curly Two and Congratulations on the engagement!!
Posted by: Novell | December 17, 2007 at 10:31 AM
congratulations, my best wishes for you and Alan.
The blue book gift is so perfect with elf and all, but I'd ve worried it would get messed up in a purse.
Posted by: Tiya-B | December 17, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Anna! You've got to tell us the whole story on the engagement! What does your ring look like? How did he propose? When is the big day? Come on! WE NEED DETAILS! ;)
Posted by: Rachel | December 17, 2007 at 10:17 AM
Anna: Congratulations to you and Alan. How fun to have such exciting news at the holidays & what a perfect pair you two seem to be. Also, so sorry about Curly 2. Love your little notebook. I used your pretty red ribbon on my Christmas cards that just got finished last night - better late than never. Now I need to get to those ornaments!
TL
Posted by: Troy Louise | December 17, 2007 at 10:00 AM
I thought since everyone was asking to "see" your ring that Alan would have some hilarious picture post on here. Wow...you have cute and elegant all wrapped up in the comp book. What a nice gift! I'm sure it made the receiver smile!
Posted by: Sherri D. | December 17, 2007 at 08:47 AM
I've always loved that little gnome! This is adorable!!!!
Posted by: Kim/Kauai17 | December 17, 2007 at 08:45 AM
Oh darn. I thought for sure since everyone was asking to "see" your ring that Alan would have some sort of hilarious picture for your post today! Wow...You have cute and elegant all wrapped up in this comp book!
Posted by: Sherri D. | December 17, 2007 at 08:44 AM
This is beautiful--TFS!
Posted by: Jacque (SCS: Petals) | December 17, 2007 at 08:34 AM
Oh, that is SO CUTE! Love this little notebook! What a great idea...thanks for sharing! And I'm still smiling over your engagement! WOOHOO! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 17, 2007 at 07:48 AM
This is adorable! I love his sparkly beard!
Posted by: Beth M | December 17, 2007 at 07:43 AM
CONGRATS on the engagement - what wonderful news! And I'm SO sorry to hear about Curly Two. The loss of anyone's pet just makes my heart ache.
Posted by: LisaC | December 17, 2007 at 07:41 AM