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Thursday, November 18, 2010

It Was Just Like Christmas



This afternoon after the postman delivered 3 packages to my house....and they were all for ME! YeeHaw!

Here are the goodies I got from my blog swap that Valerie over atYorkies Primitives was hosting. Jennifer over at the Busy Bee blog was my swap partner. Jen sent the cutest gingerbreads tied together with a cheesecloth strip and a little jingle bell was added. Now how did Jen know that I love gingerbread? Jen also sent a set of three colorful bobbins tied with a fabric bow and topped off with a coffee stained hangtag that says "Christmas Bobbins".


Also in the package were 3 Christmas tree ornies... a snowman head, a red star and a scrabble tile ornie that said Joy. Isn't that cool and creative? I gotta say that the package that Jen sent was all wrapped so pretty in red checked gingham tissue...I almost didn't want to open in, but of course, anticipation won out. Thank you Jen for being a wonderful swap partner. I love all that you have sent.




Next up are my ornie swap goodies from the swap that Wendy over at Ravenwood Whimzies hosted. I got my swap from Judy at Prim2Pink. I gotta say that the smells coming from the package even before I opened it were divine. I don't know what the postman thought when I smelled the package when he handed it to me! Oh well, he probably wouldn't have gotten it, even if I explained it! Judy sent a perfectly prim gingerbread ornie and a shabby chic angel cookie cutter that she crackled and painted some sweet little rosebuds on. Thanks Judy for the great swap. I can't wait to put my ornies on my tree, but of course still have a few weeks to wait as we get a fresh cut tree.


And this little cutie I purchased from Norhtwindstar's etsy shoppe. Lex made the cutest reindeer ornie. If you haven't popped over to her etsy shoppe to check out her goodies, you really should...you won't be disappointed.





And OMG! When I saw these cute, cute snowmen, I just had to buy them. They even sit independently. I can't wait til I start decorating for Christmas...won't be but a few more weeks as I gotta get through the mad rush of Christmas orders from online shoppers. Hopefully this year proves to be just as fruitful as last year and so far, it's pretty much on track.

23 comments:

  1. Oh WOW!!! CUTE!!!! I think you are one lucky gal!!

    I was hoping you got another swap too. Maybe soon....

    Have a wonderful evening looking at all the goodies.

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  2. You got some sweet goodies there! I love gingerbreads, too!
    ★Linda★

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  3. wow you got some wonderful items to make your christmas that much more.:)

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  4. Hi Dee! I hated to spoil the surprise but I am in the midst of moving (ARGH...) and I got your swap package from Parsleys out late. You should have it tomorrow so please let me know. I am not the most crafty gal but you can';t imagine when you get a little help from your friends what you can accomplish! Hee Hee! You are a hard lady to get info on but I have enjoyed reading about your family and your business. You are a talented lady. Have a wonderful evening and enjoy all those lovely gifts you have received already! Anne

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  5. I like getting goodies in the mail too ... You told me about the snowmen and I agree, they are wonderful!

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  6. Oh those reindeer heads are sweet! Looks like you got some wonderful goodies.We joke that the postman is one of santas elves as he's always delivering goodies.Except bill days of course.LoL.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  7. What fun stuff!! I especially love the little snowmen! Very cute :)

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  8. Cool, Christmas gifts! We love gettin' those packages in the mail:) I'm pretty sure you like gingerbread men Dee, LOL.

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  9. Dee please e mail me here phamilybusinenss1@aim.com. If you got a package today it was the wrong one! Please conatct me asap. Anne

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  10. Dee I am a nervous wreck! ARGH...my e mail is phamilybusiness1@aim.com

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  11. What awesome swap goodies. don't you just love getting those packages in the mail?

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  12. Parsley,

    I did get my swap from my partner that you are hosting. Thanks for being a dear and being concerned. I can't wait til MOnday for the swap blog party.

    D

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  13. Linda,

    Thanks! I love gingers too! They are a favorite to paint too!

    D

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  14. Gina,

    Yep, I did get some nice goodies. Now I can't wait to get the tree!

    D

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  15. Anne,

    It's not spoiled...I still don't know what ya sent me, so it will be a really big surprise for me.

    D

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  16. Pat,

    But I get to open mine...Chip just sits patiently and waits for me to share!

    D

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  17. Amy,

    I'm sure the postman is happy to be bringing stuff to me at this time of the year as all he seems to be doing is hauling away a mound of packages everyday. Oh and he can keep the bills...but he's gotta pay them!LOL!


    D

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  18. Trina,

    It's always fun to swap. Besides stressing over what I am sending, it's nice to get some nicely made things that I don't make myself.

    D

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  19. Carol,

    Yep, packages in the mail are the best....especially when they are for me! LOL!

    D

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  20. Primsue,

    Yep some wonderful goodies! I love getting packages in the mail...just ask the hubby...I almost jump up and down in excitement! LOL!

    D

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  21. Dee, what incredibly sweet ornies you got from folks, gifted and bough. :-) Your home will be so delightful this holiday season.

    I wanted to thank you very, very much for the lovely ornies you made me for the ornie swap at Ravenwood Whimzies. I just absolutely adore them and they're already up on my tree. I posted about it on my blog today and I hope you'll swing by for a visit.

    Thank you so much for taking the time to paint such sweet Christmas ornies to send to me for this swap. What a joy.

    Blessings to you and yours,
    Susan @ CluckleBees

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  22. i am sooo glad you like your swap goodies! I LOVED MINE! you did an awesome job! just beautiful work! :) i need to get pics posted! thanks again for being a great swap partner!

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  23. So glad your sales are fruitful, that's good to hear!

    I would be worse than a kid in a candy store if I received three packages in the mail in one day... I would be like a kid jacked up on all the candy in the store, lol! Wow, how fun for you!!!

    Everything is awesome! I love gingerbread too, keep them out year round. Jen's are so sweet! Those winter snowmen are adorable too, very cute idea! Love it all! Have fun with it~

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