A Bouquet of Well Wishes

Early last evening I had the opportunity to visit a new, improved, and larger store in our area called "Tuesday Morning". I understand from talking to one of the ladies at the store, that they have locations throughout the United States. I find it to be quite a fascinating store containing many items that are unique and they offer a huge variety of products. When I walked in the door I noticed on the one shelf many tied clusters of real looking, faux flowers. I purchased one of clusters for 10.00. Now, first of all I will always favor real, from the garden flowers. In the summer I am always cutting bouquets and having them in my home or giving them away. But, these looked fairly real, and I knew that I had three old milk bottles that I had purchased for .50 each at a flea market, last fall. I brought this one cluster home, divided it into three clusters, added water to my milk bottles(at first due to the colorings on the stems, the water turns slightly green, so let the flowers stand in it for a few minutes...empty the water and add clear).

So, here are my three bouquets of flowers...ready to be given to people that I know are going through some rough things right now. Like one of the friends is having an unexpected biopsy, and the others are struggling with other painful issues. I thought they just might be blessed with the thought that someone is thinking of them, and this is almost as inexpensive of a way as dropping them a card. It is just an idea that came to me because bouquets of well wishes are always meaningful.

I folded a large unlined index card in half, and used my stamp and ink to make a simple card. I keep stacks of the unlined cards and often use them with ink and clear stamps to make cards. Easy to write messages in the inside too.

I found this pretty floral tin at this store also, for 2.00. It will be filled with cookies or peanut crunch, for a birthday or a thinking of you gift. Thought I'd share these fun finds with you, just in case you need any small gifts, or want to brighten your kitchen counter.