Chistmas !!!

Well aren,t we just so fortunate to have made such lovely Friends through this Swap !!!
have probably missed out saying thank you to some of my 'swap friends" but so hard to keep up with these surprises each day Thank you all but we haven,t finished yet 2 more sleeps yeah !!! love to all Amah

Karen thank you very much for my wine glass tags. Love the shell theme.
will be using them on xmas day for sure. Alison x

Well it has been truly amazing - I have just loved being a part of the Christmas swap - and thankyou to everyone in my group for all the lovelly gifts - its just great to see everyones different talents, not just in Group 1 but group 2 as well. Not long now until the big day and I am looking forward to Vickis arrival tonight - (will have to keep an eye on the wee angel that Medge made - she is gorgeous and hanging on my Christmas tree - might have to check Vickis bags before she leaves - ha ha!!!) Just want to wish you all a very wonderful Christmas and New Year and really looking forward to being a part of the swap again next year. Jennie xx

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another beautiful gift today from Jean(Cairns) thank you Jean it is lovely each day brings another great surprise Love Amah (Edna )

Hello from Nelson. Safely back in this beautiful spot with my two parcels. Will give Junko hers later this morning when I have time to stop and relax!!!!
It was wonderful having the little break away and although I got to see all the little gifts, I am itching to break into mine to see what clever things all you crafty people have sent.

Christmas wishes to you all,
Marion

Hurry up Postman!!

Hi All I'm soooooo excited and can't wait to get the parcel in the post. Have to say my friends are to and I know I'll be inundated with calls each morning to share the surprises!!!!! New to the Christmas swap this year and I'm Miranda's mum. Miranda was part of it last year and it was I that did the ringing each morning to ask a very excited Seini (granddaughter) what the gift that morning was. What an amazing group to be part of, women using their crafting interests to make gifts for people they haven't met. When I was crafting my ?????? I kept thinking about those that would be getting one of these and hoping that they will enjoy them as much as I did making them but of course without the unmentionable moments!!!!! Thankyou Santa Liz for co-ordinating this again and your elf helpers for their efforts. Counting the sleeps until the 14th. Julie xoxo.

MY FABULOUS BOX OF GOODIES

I am `The Worst Blogger' in the world!

Just so very busy, but I simply had to post.

Look what I received from the so very talented Michelle at Fairy* Dust *Dreams in California.

I have been house minding at Rachael's as THEY (the family) were in Fiji sunning and relaxing, One morning when I dashed home to feed my cats -this box on my doorstep!!

Oh my goodness, the box of goodies for our Mermaid and Seaside swap -this is too exciting !
This special hand written card with a special message
Where do I start? there are so many packages, all wrapped in tissue paper and tied with pretty wools.This is incredible, and so very different - the Northern Hemisphere girls are amazing.
I was so lucky to have been matched to Michelle - come with me and look at the contents of this....
A book/box filled with wondrous goodies, just look at the mermaid comb, the dear little shells, gorgeous fine glitter, a bracelet, and a jar of buttons and beads.


A fantastic altered journal with a very sultry mermaid and the pen is covered in beads .

NOW!!! yes my very own ` crown,' and Michelle asked me to photograph myself, as believe it or not, there is a battery behind which FLASHES --oh this is too much !!!

It is hard to catch the flashing crown, but trust me, it does. This has been embellished with shells and JEWELS!
This is the ingenious comb - a kitchen fork , heavily embellished. and just the thing for any self -respecting mermaid
And pretty, pretty beaded CORAL, and just look at my new BLING,
This wire basket was filled to the brim with fabrics, threads, ribbons etc, a treasure trove of delights.I seemed to have missed a few other bits, a gorgeous jar with a T light, lovely seaside photos on cards.Did you spot the dear wee mermaid dolly, and the cup cake pics? Dear, dear Michelle, thank you, thank you, this has been such fun, and I feel so incredibly lucky to have been your partner, I am sure this very generous box of treasures is a true reflection of your talents and work.