Dear friend,
I will be away for a bit of time in order to focus 100% on a series of important things that are demanding my time :)
But I wanted to leave with a happy thing and that is this sweet papercut that I will be giving away at my return. If you would like to win this Alice in Wonderland papercut just leave a comment in this post (It is 5 inches tall)
I don't know exactly when I am going to be back, for sure I will need the rest of April plus the whole month of May. Please, wish me good luck and lots of energy! I already miss you but it is always a happy thing to come back from a "trip". I can't wait to be back with you!
Lots of love and I wish you all the best in these comings weeks. I will be a little older at my return because my birthday is on May 9th. The next time I say hi to you I will be 38.
But I also have some good news for you today: I just listed a group of original papercuts on my Etsy store!!! The paper is 100% cotton, acid-free and the color is ivory. Super sweet in person!!!!!
Lots of love!!!!
Elsita :)
Lots of luck with your projects and don't work too hard. Have a wonderful birthday on the 9th of May with lots of family and friends around to eat birthdaycake with and all presents you wish for.
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 16, 2009 at 01:28 AM
What are we going to do without you? I will miss reading you daily. Love the cutout too, I would love to own it!
Good luck for the next month!
Posted by: Laura | April 16, 2009 at 01:32 AM
OMG!!! Te voy a echar mucho de menos Elsita, pero te deseo lo mejor en tu nuevo viaje! Mucha energía, sol, luz, alegría y si el dolor tiene que estar presente pues que sea compartido con aquellos a quienes quieres, las penas compartidas saben a menos, y las alegrías a más. Arr marinera de la vida, seguro que llegas con el cofre lleno de aventuras que contarnos!
Ha sido un placer leerte, verte y escucharte a través de este blog y el Hidden seed.
Gracias por tu generosidad no sólo por tus giveaways sino por compartir en este mar virtual tus obras, tu imaginación, tus pensamientos y una parte de ti, es valiente y generoso a la vez.
Hasta cuando vuelvas Elsita, un abrazo enorme cargado de paz desde la distancia.
Posted by: Marisol | April 16, 2009 at 01:34 AM
Loved your house Elsa! You are so brave opening up your sanctuary to the world! Have a great birthday (same as my mom's) and I would be honoured to win one of your pieces!
Posted by: Stacey | April 16, 2009 at 01:50 AM
Good "trip" to you :)
Come back soon!
Posted by: Gaelle | April 16, 2009 at 02:06 AM
Te deseo un montón de suerte en tu proyecto.
Te echaré de menos.
un gran beso
Posted by: silvia | April 16, 2009 at 02:11 AM
I'll miss you! Take care. I'll look forward to your return, Bye : )
PS the paper cut is too cute!
Posted by: Pherenike | April 16, 2009 at 02:13 AM
take care and we will be waiting for your return!
wishing you the best!
and thanks for the giveaway, that's very kind of you!
Posted by: Marta Mendes | April 16, 2009 at 02:34 AM
have a wonderful and productive break - we'll be eager to hear all about it when you return. and happy birthday in advance! my darling nephew's birthday is the same day! big hug to you for your happy journey ahead!
Posted by: susan | April 16, 2009 at 02:40 AM
Good luck! Your work is very beautiful :)
Posted by: alice | April 16, 2009 at 02:44 AM
Hello! I am sad you are having a brake in your blogging- because I use your blog to get myself in good mood! You are so positive and sharing- I love the pictures of your beautiful art-fantastic! Thank you! I wish you the best for the months to come- lots of good energi! And I look forward to "see" you again later!
(and perhaps by then, I have got myself around to make my own blog...)
gretebirgitte
Posted by: Grete Birgitte | April 16, 2009 at 03:17 AM
hope you come back renewed and reenergized, tho' it's impossible to imagine you not being energetic. :-)
Posted by: julochka | April 16, 2009 at 03:28 AM
What a gorgeous papercut! Best of luck with whatever you are getting up to during your blog break.
Posted by: Lindsay | April 16, 2009 at 03:35 AM
Birthday wishes, and lots of inspirational love.
Miss b x
Posted by: Miss b | April 16, 2009 at 03:38 AM
i will miss you here but i carry you and your family around in my heart so i know you are never far away. I will hug you every day.
Posted by: margaret Oomen | April 16, 2009 at 03:52 AM
You will most certainly be missed but I do hope you enjoy your blogging holiday. The papercut is wonderful. Thank you for the opportunity. Blessings...
Posted by: The 6 O'Clock Stitch | April 16, 2009 at 03:57 AM
Best of luck. I'll "read" ya when you return.
Posted by: katy | April 16, 2009 at 04:10 AM
i'll miss your optimistic and inspiring posts,
good luck and come back soon!
Posted by: Vita | April 16, 2009 at 04:22 AM
I wish you peaceful and fruitful travels, physically and spiritually. My daughter, Grace, just did her book report, complete with handmade costume, on Alice in Wonderland. Your papercut today celebrates her efforts and mine (the seamstress).
Posted by: Dona Donna | April 16, 2009 at 04:34 AM
Enjoy your break!
Posted by: Kristin | April 16, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Oh, I will miss you each morning, you are such a positive source in my little life! Enjoy whatever you are to do and have a most wonderful 38th birthday.
It will almost be summer when you return!
Posted by: michele (maryland) | April 16, 2009 at 04:40 AM
Wishing you good luck and lots of creative energy!
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 16, 2009 at 04:51 AM
Have a wonderful break, success and warm love in all you do, and a very happy birthday..
Posted by: mary | April 16, 2009 at 04:52 AM
Have a productive break! I love Alice in Wonderland. :)
Posted by: Lelah | April 16, 2009 at 04:54 AM
I've never commented before but I'm a regular reader and your blog brings me such inspiration! I'm a papercutter too and I absolutely love all your stuff. Thanks for everything you do. :) Have a great blog vacation and birthday!!
Posted by: Anna | April 16, 2009 at 04:54 AM
I would LOVE to win your papercut! Have a nice break - I hope it is as productive as you need it to be.
Posted by: Kathleen | April 16, 2009 at 05:26 AM
Hope you have a happy birthday and a happy time off! Good luck!
Posted by: Doreen | April 16, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Have a wonderful and magical birthday and enjoy your vacation! I'll miss your posts until you return.
p.s. I really want to win this papercut :)
Posted by: rachael | April 16, 2009 at 05:46 AM
You will be missed very much!
I do wish you much energy and luck! Don't forget to breathe deeply!
Posted by: Janine | April 16, 2009 at 05:50 AM
I am wishing lots of luck and success in your adventure! I am sending you positive vibes from Nebraska to California.
p.s. I miss California weather!
Posted by: Mariella | April 16, 2009 at 06:01 AM
I look forward to your return! I hope you will come back feeling refreshed and inspired!
Posted by: Anne | April 16, 2009 at 06:22 AM
Te echaremos de menos!! estoy deseando ver qué sale de esa cabeciña :)
Un besito (y a ver si tengo suerte)
Posted by: meninheira | April 16, 2009 at 06:24 AM
Your entries are always so inspiring so I hope you won't be gone long. :) Go enjoy, and know that you'll have a group of avid readers just waiting to be inspired!
Buena suerte!
Posted by: Cat | April 16, 2009 at 06:24 AM
I would like nothing more than to win that beautiful piece, so count me in. And I hey--my daughter's birthday is May 9, too, and both of you are brilliant, beautiful, amazingly-creative people. There must be something about that day! Happy Birthday (early), and best of luck with whatever you have in front of you.
Posted by: melissa Crowe | April 16, 2009 at 06:25 AM
well, i certainly hope that your rest is a wonderful repose and that all the things needing attending to magically take care of themselves in the best way possible! maybe if you take the red pill ... xo
Posted by: jill | April 16, 2009 at 06:27 AM
Happy Birthday!! Love the papercut!
Posted by: Bonney | April 16, 2009 at 06:34 AM
I'm wishing you good luck and lots of energy and Happy Birthday! Can't wait to see your book...
XXOO Mimi
Posted by: Marianne Wille | April 16, 2009 at 06:34 AM
Oh, so generous!
Good luck with whatever it is that demands your atention.
Posted by: Julie Alvarez | April 16, 2009 at 06:36 AM
Oh my! Well Happy Birthday, in advance. I'm also a Taurus. :)
I hope that your reasons for leaving are happy and fulfilling ones. I know I will be awaiting your return, and my oh my I hope I win this giveaway. Your work is so close to my heart and brain.
Posted by: Theresa | April 16, 2009 at 06:38 AM
I'll miss reading your blog every day! I love how your blog starts out my day on such a happy, positive note. I will be looking forward to your return!
Best wishes!!
Posted by: Chistina J. | April 16, 2009 at 06:51 AM
I can't believe that you can accomplish all that you do without more time off! I am just discovering your sites and I probably won't be finished looking and reading before you return!
Posted by: Mary Martinec | April 16, 2009 at 06:58 AM
First of all, congratulations on your book being officially for sale!! I want to carry it in my gallery!!!! And I just love your home... it is a home, not a cold "professionally" decorated house... although I think of you as more of a professional than many "interior decorators"!! I hope everything is okay and please take care of yourself. A very Happy Birthday early... you young chick!!!! I could've been your babysitter when we were growing up!!! (I'm 4 years older than you!)
Lots of love ~ bethany
Posted by: bethany | April 16, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Oh, I'd love to win this lovely paper-cut!
Your always so generous and sweet Elsa!
Have a Wondeful Trip and a Very Blessed
Birthday! I'll play a tune on my Mandolin
in celebration of Your Beautiful Life and
Health!!! Here's to a Long Life in You!!!
God Bless You and Yours and Your Creative
Beautiful Life, Health and Business!!!
Posted by: Flassie | April 16, 2009 at 07:05 AM
My best wishes to you during your absence. You, your art, and your wonderful blogging will be missed.
Happy Birthday :)
hugs,
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | April 16, 2009 at 07:08 AM
Oh we'll miss you :-( My morning coffee won't be the same without a visit to planet Elsita. Have a wonderful birthday, I will be joining you 38 but not until 22nd May. I think May babies must be creative. Fingers crossed for the give away. Claire xx
Posted by: Claire Prenton | April 16, 2009 at 07:13 AM
I will miss reading your posts, and seeing your beautiful projects. Good luck with all of your many other projects while you are away from blogland.
Posted by: mira | April 16, 2009 at 07:22 AM
Dear Elsita~
You will be greatly missed.
I hope that all is well with you
and your family. Loads of love
from the bottom of my heart!
Take care sweetie!
Rane and kids.
Posted by: Rane | April 16, 2009 at 07:25 AM
My best wishes for a safe journey and a safe return. Prebirthday wishes for your special event on May 9. The apple is a symbol of education and is quite meaningful to me because I was a teacher for 19 years and ended up writing textbooks for two major publishers since 1975. Your papercut would be a welcome enhance to our home. I love your art work and admire your talent.
Posted by: Winkie Fordney | April 16, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Fantastic Alice! Love, love, love the bunny.
Have a lovely holiday and best wishes on a successful project. Happy Birthday on May 9th; which WOW! is also my birthday!
I'll miss reading your blog every day but am soooo looking forward to meeting you at Niada this fall.
Have Big Fun while you're gone.
Posted by: Pamela Velner | April 16, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Me encanta tu trabajo y te deseo un buen viaje!
Posted by: Natalia | April 16, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Hoping that your time away goes smoothly and quickly...take care and have a wonderful birthday....thank you for the giveaway, too!!! I will miss reading your blog tremendously!!
Posted by: Lucia | April 16, 2009 at 07:48 AM
i don't think i've ever commented before but i read your blog whenever you post and sometimes just creep by for some inspiration. enjoy your time away from the computer. sometimes life gets in the way :-)
Posted by: krista | April 16, 2009 at 07:49 AM
oh my goodness I would love to win your paper cut Alice! Best wishes on your mysterious project, and the happiest of birthday wishes to you!
Posted by: AmandaMay | April 16, 2009 at 08:12 AM
You and my daughter share a birthday! She will be one year old!
Happy future birthday, and enjoy your break!
Rebecca
Posted by: Berry | April 16, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Have a good time off we all need time to focus sometimes. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Jodi | April 16, 2009 at 08:16 AM
dear elsita:
i'm not the best at asking for things that i need,
but seeing this post makes me think that i need
some alice in wonderland in my life. some believing
1,000 impossible things before breakfast. some adventures.
some unexpected characters to become my newest friends.
i always appreciate your adventure and imagination,
your ability to embrace and encourage even the littlest
seeds inside of us that need tending to. this is a good reminder
for me, thank you for unveiling it. you will be missed.
besitos <3 stephanie
Posted by: stephanie alaine | April 16, 2009 at 08:22 AM
I will miss you!! But enjoy your break, and have a happy birthday!
Posted by: kate | April 16, 2009 at 08:24 AM
I will miss your blog posts. Alice in Wonderland is beautiful. Looking forward to your return!
Posted by: Ursula Shaw | April 16, 2009 at 08:36 AM
What an amazing site! Just happened upon you through 6 o'clock Stitch! Best of luck on all of your adventures!
Posted by: Monica | April 16, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Happy Birthday! :D
Posted by: Toffeeliz | April 16, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Good luck to you on your time off. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Lisa at Lil Fish Studios | April 16, 2009 at 08:39 AM
...I wish you all the best for all the things you've to do and for your next birthday...take care of yourself, my dear! :o***
A big hug from Italy,
Antonella
Posted by: logos63 | April 16, 2009 at 08:39 AM
your blog is wonderful, I will miss your posts while you are away - but good luck on everything that you are working on right now
Posted by: camberay provo | April 16, 2009 at 09:05 AM
So precious...this type of art always amazes me. You do it beautifully
Posted by: JJ | April 16, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Oh it's wonderful! I just love Alice in Wonderland.
Posted by: Becky Calmes | April 16, 2009 at 09:19 AM
I hope you have a nice break and happy (early) birthday! :)
I would love to win one of your papercuts!
Posted by: Rebecca | April 16, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Good luck with your projects and I hope your time away from the blog will bring you lots of wonderful things. We'll miss you.
Oh, and happy early birthday. Yay for 38... We'll be the same age for 6 months until I turn 39.
Posted by: rowena | April 16, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Enjoy your time. I'll be celebrating a birthday in May as well, so we'll both be a year older next time we talk.
Good luck with your endeavor, whatever it is! (And now I'm off to the local art supply store to buy stuff for carving stamps on a perfectly cold and rainy day.)
Posted by: Wendy | April 16, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Good Luck & Have a wonderful birthday! =)
Posted by: Fanny | April 16, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Good luck on your journey, Elsita! We'll all miss you!
Sayonara, Elsita-chan!
Posted by: Rosa | April 16, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Have a great break! Happy Birthday!
Love that papercut. Take Care.
Lynn Y
Posted by: Lynn Y | April 16, 2009 at 09:59 AM
So sweet and wonderful!
Posted by: Fae | April 16, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Time away from distractions is always good. I'll miss seeing all your wonderful work every day. Hope that you are able to focus and produce like you never have before.
Posted by: Justin | April 16, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Happy belated birthday! You will be sorely missed from my daily reading, as well as The Hidden Seed. But I wish you all the energy and creativity you need in the coming month! I love your work, it is an inspiration to me! Good luck!
Posted by: saskia | April 16, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Good luck in your time away! I hope you accomplish your goals!! Happy early birthday as well -- thanks for the chance to win a piece of your art!!
Posted by: pegg | April 16, 2009 at 10:29 AM
I just caught my error--I mean Happy Birthday To-Come (not belated, unless you read this far in the future!).
Posted by: saskia | April 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Happy (early) birthday!
Enjoy your vacation/break.
Posted by: Irit | April 16, 2009 at 10:40 AM
This papercut is beautiful! Alice in Wonderland is my favorite. I will miss reading your blog while you are away.
Posted by: Katie | April 16, 2009 at 10:41 AM
It would be wonderful having one of your papercut, specially one of my favorite "Alice in Wonderland!I´m always checking your blogs and I'll sure miss you. Have a great time, my best wishes for your birthday and hope you´ll be back soon :)
Posted by: Glaucia | April 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM
i am going to miss your blog! how will i cope? by looking through all your lovely archived projects. happy birthday!
Posted by: lefiligree | April 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM
This is so lovely!!
have a great time and good luck on your projects!!
cheers!
Posted by: Alicia | April 16, 2009 at 11:20 AM
I'd love to be entered in your giveaway, your papercuts are amazing. I do hope that all goes well for you. Suerte!
Posted by: molly | April 16, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Bon voyage! And best wishes. I love, love, love your papercuts and will look forward to your return--you'll have many great insights and stories to share, I'm sure.
Posted by: catherine | April 16, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Counting the days until your return Elsita...you are an amazing, insightful, empathetic woman and an inspiration to all whose lives you touch....you bring so much joy to all....I hope that your break will give YOU peace and rest and new memories upon which to expand even further your creativity!!!
Happiest of birthdays.....enjoy your time which you so rightfully deserve.
Thanks for leaving us the beautiful pure image of Alice and the White Rabbit....they are pretty terrific! indeed!!
Posted by: Gina Purlia Johnson | April 16, 2009 at 11:51 AM
i know i'll miss my daily dose of Elsa cheer but i'm wishing you well. hugs to you...
Posted by: ani | April 16, 2009 at 12:02 PM
oh, i will miss your blog! wishing you lots of good thoughts and energy for what lies ahead for you. i adore the papercut- i've just finished reading 'alice in wonderland' to my daughter- and she loved it, of course! :)
Posted by: melissa | April 16, 2009 at 12:02 PM
We will miss you!
Good luck and best wishes until you come back!
Posted by: Neza | April 16, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Happy Happy Birthday! I wish for you lots of love and exuberance for being 38! I will look forward to reading all about your projects when you return.
Posted by: colleen (bcharmer) | April 16, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Me encanta. Te echaré de menos. Feliz cumpleaños!
Posted by: lorena | April 16, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Oh, they are all so lovely....have a safe + happy trip love...
Posted by: Heather S | April 16, 2009 at 01:05 PM
I am wishing you lots of energy and happiness during your time away! You will be dearly missed!
Posted by: Zoe | April 16, 2009 at 01:34 PM
I will miss you Elsita! You have become a daily part of my life. I hope that you get lots of good work done while you are off the Internet! And I adore this paper cut and would love to have a piece of your work. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Molly D. | April 16, 2009 at 01:53 PM
I will miss you Elsita! Can't wait until your return!!!!!
Posted by: estelluxx | April 16, 2009 at 02:20 PM
We will miss you Elsita :( But I hope you have a great time and everything goes very well :) And Happy Birthday in advance!
I was so late to buy your original papercuts! They are all sold out! But I may be the lucky winner of your amazing work of art!
Posted by: Afi | April 16, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Oh how I would love to win this...sigh.
Have a wonderful creative time away :)
Ashley
Posted by: Ashley | April 16, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Count me in, I would love to have that beautiful paper cut.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 16, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Oh, I'd love to win! What a beautiful treat!
Posted by: Lindsey | April 16, 2009 at 04:28 PM
I wish you much energy, postivity and wonderful things to come your way during your blog break. Like others I'll miss the daily lift you give the world but look forward to reading your blog when you return.
Best wishes!
Posted by: emma | April 16, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Have a good "trip!" I love your paper cuts so much!
Posted by: sarah | April 16, 2009 at 04:34 PM
beautiful, as usual. have a nice break, elsita!
Posted by: Olivia | April 16, 2009 at 04:40 PM