I read on Facebook about RAK week. Or day. I don't remember. I don't remember when it was either. Ugh, hopeless. Anyway, I decided it was a nice thing to do, a real lesson in 'do unto others.....'
At some other time, I did something very unusual. A recent friend had posted a marvellous picture of herself and her sister on Facebook. It's a lovely picture. I decided it was too good to be filed on a computer, and so I lifted it off Facebook and last time I ordered photos for scrapbook purposes, I had a copy printed. I was going to give it to Liz anyway, but decided the RAK idea needed more than that, so it was my first job at the recent Coven Crop.
Funny story - I've known Kirsty, Liz's sister for yonks, through crafting. I met Liz in an entirely different context and did not know they were siblings for quite a long time.
I made it an 8x8 LO because hey - Liz may not want to be forced into displaying stuff just because I like a certain photo! As you can see, I've kept to my standard format and stuck the photo and bits in bottom right. The tulips and little labels were part of a gift baggie full of hand stamped pieces from Sally at Ohhh Snap!. It is entirely appropriate to make them part of a forward RAK, even if I did hesitate before I used them! Then I bought a little box frame and pouf! Little gift ready and now received. It's the first LO I've made for ages and ages, so it's a double pleasure for me really.
I really have to reassure you that I don't make a habit of stealing your photos off Facebook. Ironically though, I had to lift this picture off Facebook because I forgot to take my own photo of it!
12 comments:
Hi Julia, Loving your RAK for your friend.
I run a group on FB where the members send RAKs out.
Hope you have a fab Friday. Sue
Some friends and I got together once and decided a RAK sounded like a sick animal, so we came up with ART, or Acts of Random Thoughtfulness. The rest of the world has been slow (OK, nonexistent) to catch on.
I love your gift, whatever you choose to call it. It is thoughtful, kind, handmade, and caring. OH, and it is beautiful, too. Just like you, dear Julia.
I think that's totally appropriate way to use them, I love that PTI set, they are gorgeous tulips! And very pretty page!
Great RAK well done, Julia, it really is a beautful shot and you've showcased it beautifully ...
Thanks for sharing!
Shaz in Oz.x
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
That's a kind thing to do. I bet you had fun making the layout too.
A real win all round there, beautiful layout you had fun making, using some lovely pieces you were sent and a beautiful gift.
loving the photo, layout and tulips!
It's gorgeous. What a lovely RAK.
BJ
Aren't you sweet? I think that is a wonderful RAK. :-)
April
What a great RAK!!
LOVE this!! You certainly put those embellishments to good use : D. I always forget to put that bit of yellow cardstock in to tie things together.
Julia, what a super nice thing to do for your friend. And you're right, it is a lovely photo of the two of them. I'm sure she'll treasure your RAK gift.
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