Thank You Ramie....

Saturday was a great day for me - my swap package from Ramie arrived!!!

It was filled with such lovely goodies - my favorite, the 2 cutest little reindeer made out of wood. I am smitten with them!!!! She certainly is one talented girl:-)

See whay I mean - they are darling!!!
I also got 3 fat quarters - perfect, as my daughter has requested a quilt of many squares for Christmas!!! 2 spools of Christmas colored ribbon, some reindeer stickers, some leaf buttons, delicious hot chocolate, and some mini candy canes that never made the photo - the kids claimed them!!!

Thank you Ramie for spoiling me - the reindeer will be treasured.

My Reindeer package came!

I was delighted to open my little box. Inside I found this delightful
little reindeer topper for the jar of vintage buttons.
She doesn't know this but I get very excited over old vintage buttons.

There was this really cute little felt banner.

These wonderful little reindeer tags. Aren't they so cute?

A little fabric ornament kit, some cool cool vintage felt reindeer already to stick somewhere. (How perfect) and this cute clothespin reindeer that Jenny and her son made for me. I sure did love my package Jenny. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou.

I am kind of sad that I am not participating this month, but I just have so much to get done for my family. Happy elf month to all!
And Thanks again to Val for being the creator and hostess of this YOE year. You rock! Thankyou for all our hard work!

Reindeers from Robin

I received the CUTEST ornaments from Robin.

There are 2 of the cutest crocheted reindeer and 2 beaded snowmen.

They came in a cute reindeer bag

and my daughter has claimed the 2 reindeer kits.

Thanks "Dear" Robin for a super cute and fantastic Reindeer package!

(Your's has been done for over a week I just need to get to the post office

I'll do it today for sure!!!)

December!

"So, who helps Santa with all his toys?
Who wakes the fairies with all their noise?
Who has cute shoes that turn up at the toes?
Who makes you smile, regardless of woes?"

The sprightly little elf is definitely one of the most well known enchanted creatures around...and many are quite naughty!

December's ornament: Elf

December challenge: slow down long enough to make an enchanted ornament for yourself.

December's activity: Random Act of Kindness: tie a dollar bill to a candy cane and lay it on a strangers desk at work.
Or buy the person behind you in the drive thru their morning latte.....

Remember to mail your ornaments out earlier than usual this month.

Deer Val!

Gosh, was I thoroughly spoilt by our ever creative host, Val!

Take a look at what she sent me:

Gorgeous embroidered Deer, a little teeny deer diorama, green tea, baby rompers (for my #2 bubs due in February 2011), mini panelkit, little porcelain deer, little trinkets with a sweet paper acorn &  a leather photo holder, so we can show off photos of our new baby!


I adore everything, so much thought has gone into Val's package and is very personalised - thankyou so much Val! x

Dear Little Deers

My partner has recieved her package, so I can share the ornaments I made for her with you.

They were totally out of my comfort zone, as neither used fabric or yarn ...... but this is what I've LOVED about this YOE Swap - we've been challenged to use different media, and as a result I've learned so much, and found other crafts that I really enjoy:-)

Now to put on my "Elf" thinking cap ..... these little creatures hold a special place in my heart. A tradition in our home is the arrival of 2 elves on December 1st (Gabby & Bart), they create much mischief and laughter every night, until they return to the North Pole with Santa on Christmas Eve. In the past we've woken in the morning to Gabby and Bart having marshmallow baths in the basin, we've found them stuck in jello in the fridge, swinging from the ceiling fan and stuck in the toilet paper they've used to TP our dining room!!!! Special memories for our family:-)

I hpoe every one has had a blessed Thanksgiving. We got to share the day with my hubby's best friend who is visiting from Australia ......... for this we are truely thankful:-)

Reindeer that I sent!

I did not make him, just fixed him up a bit. I spotted him at a sale, and just had to add him into my partner's package.

I did put together this little ornament, complete with reindeer, and wonderful coarse glass glitter, tiny bottle brush tree, set into a small
tart tin. Love the tinsel and just the feeling I get reminding me of my childhood Christmas experiences.

Then I made this set of 8 'Deer' gift tags. For those in her life who are especially 'Dear'