Laughing Dog Arts: Pay It Forward

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Pay It Forward

About a month ago I saw this posted on a friend's Facebook page,

For fun and to spread smiles...Pay it forward 2012...
I promise to make something handmade for the first five who comment.
They must in turn post this and make something for the first five people who comment on their status.
The rules are that it must be made by you and they must receive it before 2013. It can be as simple as making a friend a cup of coffee.

I joined in and sent out my gifts earlier this week. They are beginning to show up in my friends mail boxes so I thought I would share photos of what I sent out.

They are tiny little folded paper books that I decorated with stamps, tags, fibers and other bits and bobs. They are only about 3 inches square.

It was a fun project and made me feel good to Pay It Forward. Thanks, Dolly, for the incentive.

If I brought a little surprised smile to six friends faces this week it was worth it.

I hope they all enjoy paying it forward too.

Be well.

13 comments:

April said...: In the first photo my booklet is in the very back, and the last photo is a pic of my little booklet. It is so lovely. Tealish with lavender hues. It's beautiful, and especially special because JAN made it for MEE!!! Many pockets hold little secret gifts! Oh, so wonderful!
My 'Pay It Forwards' are almost ready to be mailed, so my recipients will be receiving them soon. I will value this gift almost as much as I value your friendship, Jan. Thank you again!; February 9, 2012 at 11:15 AM
nacherluver said...: Love it! What a wonderful act of kindness Jan! Congrats to the recipients. Love it!; February 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Anonymous said...: Marvelous little surprises to receive, these are charming. xox Corrine; February 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM
audrey said...: Having received my little book earlier this week, you already know I love it!! The colors are beautiful, the decorations are beautiful and fun, and I love the little pockets with small works of art in them.
What special little gifts, Jan, that you made with love. Thank you.
I got no takers when I posted Pay it Forward, but I will try again soon.
♥ audrey; February 9, 2012 at 12:31 PM
OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: Oh I love the idea of this. How fun this will be. Thanks, Oma Linda; February 9, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Emma said...: What lovely little treasures & a generous idea. Now you've got the book bug you won't be able to stop!; February 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM
MulticoloredPieces said...: Hi, Jan. Just happened upon your interesting blog. Lovely idea, the mini-books as gifts. Also enjoyed your quilts and photos of farm life. I live on a small farm as well, which means I have a rather large garden to play with.
best from Tunisia,
nadia; February 10, 2012 at 4:34 AM
Robin said...: These are so beautiful Jan!! Love the colors! There are 6 very lucky people out there. And by the way, you do have one of the most stunning blogs ever! Always a treat to visit!!; February 10, 2012 at 6:22 AM
Maggi said...: What lovely gifts to send out Jan.; February 10, 2012 at 9:43 AM
Laura said...: Their so wonderful Jan...; February 11, 2012 at 6:00 AM
yoborobo said...: Beautiful, Jan! The best kind of Valentines. :) xo Pam; February 14, 2012 at 4:41 AM
april said...: Oh! I love little books! These are wonderful - does she give a tutorial?; February 23, 2012 at 4:17 AM
Linda Vincent said...: These are so gorgeous Jan...just my scene! (Nice and colourful) ;-) And such a lovely idea too......; February 24, 2012 at 1:58 AM