Secret Santa Swap from a Special Angel

Loved this Secret Santa Swap. The waiting in suspense is half the fun. Well, I waited a little longer but it was well worth the wait. I got an angel package, but what a lovely angel package it was. Sorry it took so long to post. Finally had a chance to sit down and figure out how to get the pics from my android tablet into my post.

My angel was Jen Sue Wild. I love her blog, by the way. Not to get side tracked, but I have a secret admiration for Jen Sue and maybe it's because we both have faith, a big family and husbands who are still our sweethearts. If only I had half the energy she has... Anyway, back to the package. I had so much fun opening it and it was perfect. The word was BELLS for Bundle, Evergreen Tree Cookie Cutter, Lovely Tissue Cozy, Lotion, Socks. (How could anyone but an angel know that I like fun socks)

The bundle was a lovely fat quarter pack, and all sorts of goodies like a chocolate Santa, a plaque that says "Believe", an apron pattern (which will come in handy) and a lovely ornament for the tree. She said the kids helped her pick out the items for the package. They did a terrific job! Double kudos for the great hand lotion. I love the smell. The tissue cozy jumped right into my purse and is great. But truly, it was all perfect. Thanks so much!

So Excited to Come Home...

and find in my mail box the package I had been waiting for with anticipation. It turned out my partner was Shawnee herself. She did a wonderful job of wrapping each gift for me. The word that she chose was "Christmas" and she gave an appropriate gift for each thing. My kids were dying to tear into this thing but I made them wait so i could get some pictures taken first.

 The cuteness of all the goodies before unwrapping.

 After it was all said and done. 

C: Chocolate Snowman and Gloves

H: Handmade Apron

R: Red Polka Dotted Reindeer Ornaments

I: Interesting Christmas Novel

S: Simplicity Apron Pattern

T: Towels for the kitchen

M: Memo/mousepad

A: Alligator Hot Pad

S: Stocking Pattern

My 6-year old son was accommodating enough to take a picture of me in my new apron. Not bad for a kid who can't stand in one place for more them 3 seconds. Look at me all color coordinated! I feel like cookies and this apron shall soon meet in the near future. Hmmmm.....

Thank you so much for all my goodies Shawnee. I really appreciate the time to put the gift together. Something tells me this may have been an angel gift and if it is I am all the more appreciative of the extra time. Especially before the holidays! Now I hope she can get out there and enjoy her family! This was such a great swap. I can't wait to hear if my gift was equally well received.

Thank You & Aloha!

I got my package from my wonderful swap partner Sally at Glamping Cowgirl!  What a wonderful apron and goodies she sent to me..here are a few pictures..

Even the box was festive!

I couldn’t wait to dig in..

A very sweet note from Sally to me..

Oh goodness gracious!

,

There was a cute pitcher and glasses to match, cutie patootie dish towels that are really too nice to get dirty, so they are on display on a rack!  Also, some umbrella style straws, paper napkins and matching plates, a cute tissue box that is in my lighthouse decorated bathroom (Sally, those are Michigan lighthouses that I love), along with a Mary Englebreit pen and matching journal!  Finally there were two lei’s and a wonderful reversible apron!

Sally, thank you so very much, you did good, girl!  And I love it all!

Barb B.

Thank you so much!

A big shout out and thank you to Becca from Turtles in North Dakota.  I love my apron and the goodies are divine..She was so kind to include a few ‘grandma’ items.  My first grandchild, a girl, is due in about 3 weeks and we are over the moon excited to finally meet baby Grace.  Anyway, here are a few pictures of the goodies that sweet Becca sent to me!

Everything was so nicely wrapped!

A brag book, my very first!

Some beautiful flannel burp cloths and a huge reversible receiving blanket, so soft!

Check out this sweet bunny!

And a kitchen towel for me, so pretty and springy!

and of course, this way cuuuuute apron, love the style, I can tell I will be wearing this one a lot!

Thank you so much Becca!  I love belonging to this swap group, what a wonderful bunch you all are, and talented too!

Received from Barbara Y.

Thank You, Sweet partner!

My goodies were wrapped in the Pink & Black

Cheeta print paper! Cute!

I received Lots of FUN goodies:)

L= Lotion

L= Little Wallet pattern

G= Garden Square pattern

Extras= Notebook, Buttons, Cupcake Keychain, Bunny Glitz applique, Mug Rug!!!

                                                                     My Darling Apron!
                                                                       It is Soooo me:)
                                                 Pink & Brown with Cupcakes!  Woo Wooo
                                                                    & Reversible too.

Thanks again!!

On It’s Way!

Well, my apron and tuck in’s are on their way to my partner..I will refrain from mentioning who she is in this post so I can show some of the goodies I sent!  I want her to be surprised…

First, the apron~

then the goodies ~

that’s all I can show for now..be on the lookout sweet partner!

Apron Going In The MAIL

IT IS DONE!! And going out in the mail today. I had so much fun with this SWAP!! I just hope my partner likes it as much as MEEEEEE!!! I wonder whoooooo that could be?? Sorry I didn't post the fabrics but pics will follow soon. Happy sewing Flirty Sistahs!

A Gardening We Go, A Gardening We Go..

Just a preview of the fabric I picked up today..Nothing fancy schmancy, but I hope my partner likes what it turns into

I HEART My Apron!

My goodie box arrived from sweet Jen W.  Inside were some wonderful goodies, oh my!

A box all the way from Alaska, woot!

Love the cookbook from a church in Wasilla, Alaska..♥

I especially love these handmade burp cloths out of vintage fabric..Jen made them especially for me to use when caring for my new granddaughter, due in May.

Sorry, not a great picture..I am not real photogenic anymore..

Thank you Shawnee for giving the beautiful and talented Jen W. to me!

 

I Heart my Swap Partner!

Yipppeee! I just received my package today.
 Go here Cookie Girl Creations to see all the wonderful goodies that I got. 

Beep Beep!

I know when I hear that Beep Beep in the Mornin.. Our Mail Lady has somethin

for me!!

I was Studying but...Textbooks can WAIT!

My Cutie Pie apron is Here!

Thank you! Donna P.

Chocolates..Apron pattern..Heart shape Cookie cutters..Sprinkles..

Cinnamon Altoids..Teapot timer.Recipe cards..Vintage roses..

Heart shape measuring cups..Cute card!

&

Very Pretty & Pink Apron!!
Thank you for a Lovely Cutie pie apron & goodies!

I can't keep it a secret anymore!!!

I know! I know! I'm like a little kid at Christmas. I said I wasn't going to give up all the goods on my apron but I can't help myself. Here is a little sneak peak of the fabric I used.  If you want to see more just go here  Cookie Girl Creations  and read the whole story on this special apron.

Flirty Apron Swap Fillers

Good Saturday morning to you all!

I am so excited about this beautiful day. It means Spring is on it's way here in the South. YAY!!!

I just wanted to share a little sneak peak of the fillers for my apron swap partner.  Of course I want to keep the apron and some other treats a secret for now but here is a little teaser.

I am enjoying seeing all the pretty aprons and fillers that everyone else is putting together.  You girls are awesome and so creative.

Have a Blessed Weekend!!!

Love the Cookie Girl

A Sneaky Peeky!

My apron is ready, just getting the tuck in’s ready to go..waiting on a couple to come in the mail, la de dah!

So, who wants this awesome apron, girls??? huh huh..

It’s so cute I might have to get more fabric and make me one!

Carry on!

On It’s Way..

Tomorrow, that is..Nothing like waiting until the last minute..The apron has been done for a while, but it’s the dad gum tuck-in's that give me gray hair!  I am still waiting for two tuck in’s to arrive but cannot wait another day soo..I will just mail them off to my sweet partner tomorrow..

Here is the apron

The tuck in’s are a surprise but I will tell you what they spell

C

H

A

R

I

T

Y

Could I have picked a tougher word..but it fits my partner so much I had to do it…

Ok, will post again after I get my tracking number tomorrow!

Tuck In Idea - JOY

Howdy all! I'm getting very excited for my FIRST apron swap. To really get in the spirit (and because I have LOADS of free time) I decided to think of some tuck in ideas for the word JOY.

enJOY!

J: Jelly beans, Jade green, Jewelry, cookies in a Jar (see below!)

O: Ornaments, Oatmeal, Office Supplies, Off-white, bottle Opener

Y: Yarn, Yummy, Yule

I know you're thinking to yourself "JAR! That's gonna break! Crazy girl!" I know, but I couldn't resist the J-ness of it. BUT if you dare to tuck one in, here's a link to a TON of cookie in a jar recipes by Razzle Dazzle Recipes. 

Are the not they not the cutest little Jar O' Yummy! hehe See what I did there? Oh man.

Frosted Flurries Apron Swap REGISTRATIONS OPEN

(This post will stay at the top until 11/8 - scroll down for new blog content)

I love saving the best for last, and our last swap of the year is open for registrations!

I've added a fun twist this time, one that I hope you'll all enjoy. A couple of years ago, I participated in a swap where our packages were based on the letters in our partner's name. (I have a l-o-n-g name and made out like a bandit!) That was a fun and creative swap, so I hope you enjoy my assignment of creating tuck-ins this time to spell out word of this special season.

Deadline to Register: November 8

NEW FAS Swappers Mail to Shawnee by: November 24 (received)

All Others Mail After: November 27

Mail Before: December 5

Create a handmade "Frosted Flurries" apron, a special Christmas/winter apron that has at least one snowflake somewhere on it.

Additionally, you will include tuck-ins, one for each letter needed to spell out a word from the season (SNOW, JOY, FAITH, LOVE, HOPE, GIFT, TREE, JESUS, STAR, SANTA, etc).

All items must be either handcrafted, new from the store, or thrifted (but only if they are in "better than new" condition). Plan on spending a minimum of $15 on the tuck-ins in addition to your apron and postage. Then, make this a special box -- gift wrapping, bows, the whole nine yards! Include a note identifying yourself with your email and blog address so your partner can contact you with her grateful thanks.

I'm only keeping the registrations open for a short time so am again hosting a little contest to get word out. I'm excited to share a new sponsor with you who has a lovely shop on Etsy, Susan from Silver Lining Designs

I'm Susan Gray and I have been making jewelry and other related items for 10 years. I began teaching myself in 2001 and haven't looked back. After moving from Chicago to Texas, I found the craft/art market to be very different and stumbled on to Etsy one afternoon in 2007. It was a brilliant way to showcase my work on a larger scale and I've sold items to all corners of the globe - what a compliment! My specialty is wedding parties and custom work. However, as you can see when surfing through my shop, I dabble in all sorts of styles. I'm even working on a special gift to replace a long-lost item from just a photo from a boyfriend to his beloved. Being challenged to meet the needs of my customers is the most exciting and rewarding part. I also teach others how to make their own creations and find their own creative spirit. If we don't share what we know...where's the fun in that?

Susan handcrafts so many beautiful items and I asked her if she would share one with us of her special Royal and Ice Blue Beaded Snowflake Ornaments. It is crafted with glass beads with some beautiful Swarovski crystals for sparkle.

As an added bonus, Susan is offering a 25% discount for all orders from FAS swappers - details to follow!

How to Win??

First, MANDATORY, v

isit Susan's Silver Lining Designs Shop on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/silverliningdesigns6), look around her cute shop, and comment back on here on your favorite item she makes.

BONUS ENTRIES (leave separate comments below for each one)

Join this swap and leave your name below!

(One extra entry)

Invite your friends to join our new swap! Email your address, message your FB friends, DM your Twitter pals (use #fas hashtag) - whatever way you like to communicate (One extra entry)

Copy and post our Frosted Flurries badge on your website or FB page

(One extra entry)

Share about this swap/giveaway in a blog post and link to

http://www.etsy.com/shop/silverliningdesigns6 in your post

, facebook status update, or Twitter update with the #fas hashtag AND post the link in the comments below. (Once per day maximum)

Contest and registration deadline is midnight, November 8

Let's make this a full one, shall we??

REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE!! Then, come right back here and leave your name so we know you're participating!!!