When I began Green Doors, I frogged and discarded a couple of designs, and just couldn’t make any headway.  My stitching buddy told me that I was probably overwhelmed with the problems presently in my life, and that symbolically speaking, I was afraid to open the door and find out what was behind it.  I thought she may have been right on the money with that insight.  It got me to thinking how precious and supportive good friends are.

So these green doors are about the value of friends.  The first photo shows the seven doors of the postcard, each of which opens to reveal a charm.  The second photo shows the charms all in place, waiting for their doors to be attached.  The back of the postcard tells the meaning of each charm.

Outside of the Door

Pearl – A friend is a pearl beyond price.
Butterfly – A friend helps you spread your wings.
Gingerbread Girl – A friend adds spice to your life.
Lamb – A friend shares your joys.
Bee – A friend encourages your to get out and smell the flowers.
Leaves – A friend helps you when you decide to turn over a new leaf.
Heart with rhinestone – A friend adds sparkle to your life.

Inside the Door

In my heart, I have dedicated this postcard to my embroidering friends Marian, Carol and Paula who are all of these things to me.