This is probably one of my first hand carved stamps. It is at least 15 years old, if not older. This pocket is being made for Marlene. A Pool Party mate. We exchanged emails this week. She is having rocky times right now. So I whipped up a pocket for her and this stamp just seemed the right imagery to use.
See that scrumptious Laura Wasilowski thread? May I say, “Yum”? I will buy this thread again. I would like to see her colors in person. This is a rainbow skein, it is bright, which is not my normal ‘go to’, but it really suites this pocket. It sews beautifully.
I look forward to hugging Marlene, next time I see her.
Melanie Testa 
Give her hugs from all of the Pool Party Groupies! We are legion!!
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Great pocket sentiment..she will love it.
I have seen laura’s threads in person…DElicious they are!
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This is a perfect image for a pocket. I LOVE this one! Good work!
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Please give Marlene a hug from me, too. On tough days, we could all use hugs from strangers.
I love the stamp and the pocket is wonderful. Love Laura’s threads. xoxo
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Melanie, I have a pocket for you. But I need to know where to send it.
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