I can't believe a whole week has elapsed since my last post! Is it my imagination, or are 24 hours turning into 23, 22, 21... they are never enough to get everything done! Yikes!
In the middle of completing all my blog swaps, Christmas shopping and shipping, working, decorating, baking/cooking for the holidays.... I'm so far behind on photographing and sharing more gorgeous, thoughtful gifts I'm still receiving and a few projects of my own.
Also, my husband and I are are going to Spain for Christmas to visit our "baby girl" Bianca! So there's lots of planning and packing to do as well... We are so excited! I truly admire her accomplishments and independence; at 22 years of age, Bianca has graduated (with Honors) from a top academics university, travelled/studied in France, and now has a job teaching English in Spain (Palma Mallorca, to be exact). Lucky girl! She has worked hard for her opportunities and truly makes the best of each one.
She will be back in the States in June of 2012 and will be starting law school that Fall.
(not sure where yet... but I'm hoping somewhere fun to visit!)
You go, girl!
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Okay, now for some catching up on the sharing...
I created this ATC for my swap partner, Karla, for the Winter/Christmas ATC Swap hosted by Tee at The Altered Paper.
I included some other little items for Karla...
These cuff bracelets are so much fun to make! I got my inspiration from (a different) Karla's tutorial... they are relatively simple to make, and the options for creating a "one of a kind" cuff are unlimited!
We were sending to and receiving from different partners.
This beautiful ATC came from Tina... I just love the color scheme she used!
Tina was so sweet... she included lots of fun holiday treats in her package.
Thank you, Tina!
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Karla and I also swapped other creations...
She asked for this ATC which I had available for trade on Flickr:
... and in return, I received this wonderful altered domino!
... along with lots of other fabulous gifts!
Thank you so much, Karla, you have truly spoiled me.
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Still more sharing to come...
Hope you are having a lovely week!
These are all so pretty !
Posted by: patti koosed | Sunday, 18 December 2011 at 06:56 PM
Mercedes You must be very proud of you daughter! She has created many opportunities for herself, and it sounds exciting, and at 22! Astonishing!! Hugs to You! And Enjoy Your Trip!!
Posted by: Tee | Thursday, 15 December 2011 at 09:26 AM
i am sooo jealous you are going to spain. I have always wanted to visit my realatives there but have never gotten the chance...
I hope you enjoy all the fabulous foods and your daughter....
hugs
tabitha
Posted by: tabitha | Thursday, 15 December 2011 at 06:59 AM