Yes... more gifts in the mail. (Are you sick of it yet? I'm not!)
Several more packages made it to my doorstep this week.
The ornaments I received from my third partner in Cassandra's Handmade Christmas Ornament Swap, Linda, are these incredibly beautiful stars...
There are layer-upon-layer of laces, tatting, crochet... ((sigh)) embellished with ribbons and buttons.
I had admired Linda's work in her Etsy shoppe and had my fingers crossed that I would get one of her star ornaments in the swap; lucky me received three!
Thank you, Linda!
Your handmade one-of-a-kind stars will forever shine in my home during the holidays!
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I participated in another of Wendy's fun swaps...
I was delighted to find out my partner was Karla... she and I have traded ATC's but had never been swap partners before. We have similar styles (pretty, whymsical, glittery) and truly admire each other's work, so I knew we were in for a great time!
Karla's altered tin is a delight...
the inside is as beautiful as the outside... beautiful vintage images...
...and look at the clever "feet" she put on my tin!
As Karla and I have come to know each other, we learned that we have some common traditions for the holidays. For example, we both grew up celebrating "El Dia de los Reyes Magos" or "Three Kings Day" on January 6th.
Karla sent me not only my gorgeous tin, but 12 others gifts! One to be opened each day between December 25th and January 6th. Isn't that the sweetest thought?
I started crying (happy tears) when I read her enclosed card and saw all her gifts.
Karla, you've warmed by heart and soul with your thoughtfulness.
Thank you, friend.
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Happy Saturday!
I'm joining Beverly's party and sharing all my holiday gifts.
p.s. I've started opening my "25 days ofChristmas" gifts... will be sharing those on Sunday. I'm also enjoying trying to sleuth out who my Secret Santa is (a few ideas).
You've received some really beautiful ornaments and gifts!
Posted by: debi | Sunday, 04 December 2011 at 11:34 PM
Darling ornaments! That pink Santa tin is just gorgeous!!!
Hugs,
Olivia
Posted by: Olivia Parazine | Saturday, 03 December 2011 at 10:44 PM
You received some stunning ornaments! So inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ann | Saturday, 03 December 2011 at 05:24 PM
Oh, what lovely gifties!! Lucky you! Happy PS!
Posted by: Lorraine | Saturday, 03 December 2011 at 02:33 PM
Oh! Que belo!
Adorei.
Happy Saturday
Beijos do Brazil.
Posted by: Dani Cristin | Saturday, 03 December 2011 at 12:56 PM
Very pretty!
Pink with Puzzle time, looking forward to see you when you get a chance. Thank you!
Posted by: Ms. Burrito | Saturday, 03 December 2011 at 11:14 AM