RAK

All scrapbookers know what an RAK is right? Of course, a Random Act of Kindness...and they can really make a person's day! I gave an RAK to my favorite waitress, and found out that her mom (Sylvia, who owns the restaurant) is an avid cropper as well as I. The swapping of tools and ideas then began. As well as RAKs...Sylvia gave me this adorable flower arrangement in a chocolate box, that sits on the bookshelf in my studio.

Then two weeks ago, she shared some pretty paper with me and said she needed birdcages...I told her I would make some for her just tell me what color, what size, and how may. Later, after cutting the bird cages, I put them in a box that my boyfriend asked me if I would like to save from the garbage (of course I did).

Then I remembered the pretty faux suede paper from Sylvia, and her shared love for little boxes. I covered the box with it, added a flower, pin, filigree corners, and a 50% off charm that I glued a rhinestone to and she gasped when she saw it...mission accomplished!

Also this weekend, I introduced my neighbor across the hall, Leah to scrap booking...she caught right on, and loves to paper craft now! I also took her to meet Sylvia, and we ate a wonderful Mexican meal! Leah watched me RAK the box, and I also had something for Sylvia's daughter, grand daughter, and Gail, the other waitress..I couldn't have anyone feeling left out! The next day, my neighbor. Leah, and new cropping buddy (who live conveniently across the hall) gave me an RAK...isn't this delightful? I told you she caught right on!

We then went shopping and I showed her all my goodies spots where I find great vintage lace, and discount doo dads for crafting...we had a ball! My wonderful fiance also jumped right into the hunt, and found me another bag of lace for 2 bucks!