I finished the plaque today! I was going to add a few more embellishments, but thought it looked understated and very simply finished this way. Hope to get it sent tomorrow. I don't know why, but when I send things down there it seems to take forever with USPS...

This is a surprise gift for my best friend since childhood. I started it a couple days ago...She lives 950 miles away, but despite that fact, we have always remained very close, almost like sisters... Its a 3.5" x 5" wooden plaque that I painted and distressed, then I've collaged pictures and ephemera also. I still want to add some ribbon and lace...perhaps some drilled holes with wire and beadwork, too. Just wanted to share the progress. Hopefully, I'll have it finished int the next couple of days. :>)