Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt

Not so long ago the blogger community had a viral crafting thing going on. It was a little thing called "pay it forward" where one person posted saying they would make something, didn't say what but something, for the first ten people (I believe it was) that also posted that they would make something, to keep the cycle going! I had responded to artist Kelly Vivanco's posting on her blog when this was happening and just this past week I got what she created for me in the mail! It is the most perfect little painting, as you can see above. Everyone has been telling me that it looks like me, which has me attached to it even more now. I think it has fast become one of my favorite possessions, and I don't think she could have possibly come up with a better gift to send to me! Thank you so much Kelly, from the bottom of my heart!!! <3

Pay it forward - crafting gone viral

Hey everyone! I'm not even sure if I have enough readers/commenters to participate in this but I found this originally on brandi's blog, and wanted to participate but her quota was full... so I then followed the participant's on her blog to Kelly Vivanco's blog (another cool artist) and threw my name in there. So below is the copy/pasted story and I would love to see some participants! I can't guarantee when or what any of you will get but I will follow the guidelines below and try to make it as fun as possible. Be sure to include your e-mail address in your comment so I can contact you :D

"Let's play Pay It Forward!! EEK!!

And sooooooo...I am entering into the following contract with the
first 5 people who comment on this post and then commit to do the same
on their blog. Just read below and if you feel up to the task copy the
following into your blog and leave me a comment.

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. Whatcha get is
whatcha get.
2. What I create will be just for you, with love.
3. It'll be done this year (2009).
4. I will not give you any clue what it's going to be. It will be
something made in the real world and not something cyber. It may be
weird or beautiful. Or it may be monstrous and annoying. (unlikely!)
Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something strange.
6. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog and
make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to your blog post.
7. Send your mailing address - after I contact you.

Come on, don't be shy. Even if you don't think you're the creative
type, you might end up surprising yourself - and making 5 other people
very happy too!"

First 5 comments get something :D