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!
Hi Julia, Loving your RAK for your friend.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteGreat RAK well done, Julia, it really is a beautful shot and you've showcased it beautifully ...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Shaz in Oz.x
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That's a kind thing to do. I bet you had fun making the layout too.
ReplyDeleteA real win all round there, beautiful layout you had fun making, using some lovely pieces you were sent and a beautiful gift.
ReplyDeleteloving the photo, layout and tulips!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous. What a lovely RAK.
ReplyDeleteBJ
Aren't you sweet? I think that is a wonderful RAK. :-)
ReplyDeleteApril
What a great RAK!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE 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.
ReplyDeleteJulia, 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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