2010 ornament exchange

OMG!!! I opened it... OMG!!!

:wub::wub::wub: I LOVE IT! :wub::wub::wub:

OK, first of all, my ornamaker was Teresa, which is awesome because we are soul-sisters and it's clear how much love she put into the whole thing... ornament(s), box, card, nuts, chocolates, bells and sparklies and all!

When I saw the actual ornament, I gasped and then I laughed and cried at the same time... she made an amazing mini reproduction of my Artstrings violin - what a delightful surprise! Bravo Tootsie! :clap:
I have no idea how you made it look so good on such a small scale, you must have used tweezers and a magnifying glass!

And, bonus - she included a couple other ornaments, including a beautiful silver snowflake frame with a photo of Daisy, so cute!

If I don't stop now, I will totally OD on smilies and exclamation points, so I am going to just let the photos speak for themselves. Toots, you made my day, I love you!:wub:

The very cute decorated box:
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Check it out!
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Hanging in the tree:
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:clap:More Awesomeness!!!!

Here is my ornament from Ameliaj! :wub: The photo doesn't really do it justice as it doesn't show all the detail in the shells she chose.

:clap:Beautiful!

Got my Christmas goodies from jdarg!:clap:Two University of Florida tree ornaments :wub:. Perfect! And some orange and blue plates! Photos to come. Thanks, jdarg!

There's a story though. I walked into the house after running errands, and hubby told me that I had a package but the corner of the box had been run over. The UPS delivery person had left it in front of the closed garage door! Really dumb -- for real! Apparently I ran over it when I left the house. Thankfully nothing inside was damaged.😀

BTW I haven't finished my ornaments yet. :blush: If you haven't gotten yours, be patient.

Got my Christmas goodies from jdarg!:clap:Two University of Florida tree ornaments :wub:. Perfect! And some orange and blue plates! Photos to come. Thanks, jdarg!

There's a story though. I walked into the house after running errands, and hubby told me that I had a package but the corner of the box had been run over. The UPS delivery person had left it in front of the closed garage door! Really dumb -- for real! Apparently I ran over it when I left the house. Thankfully nothing inside was damaged.😀

BTW I haven't finished my ornaments yet. :blush: If you haven't gotten yours, be patient.

Note to self, never stand behind BR's car! :lol:

My ornamentee will be gifted by Saturday.

Got my Christmas goodies from jdarg!:clap:Two University of Florida tree ornaments :wub:. Perfect! And some orange and blue plates! Photos to come. Thanks, jdarg!

There's a story though. I walked into the house after running errands, and hubby told me that I had a package but the corner of the box had been run over. The UPS delivery person had left it in front of the closed garage door! Really dumb -- for real! Apparently I ran over it when I left the house. Thankfully nothing inside was damaged.😀

BTW I haven't finished my ornaments yet. :blush: If you haven't gotten yours, be patient.

Gotta love the UF online gift shop! I had to be realistic about my artistic abilities!

Gotta love the UF online gift shop! I had to be realistic about my artistic abilities!

Did you know that I like orange? :floor:

My lack of artistic abilities is why the ornament to my recipient is late. Thankfully our artistic daughter visited today and gave me some suggestions to get me back on track.

Here is my ornament from Ameliaj! :wub: The photo doesn't really do it justice as it doesn't show all the detail in the shells she chose.

Beyootiful!!
'S' 4 Scootie's Seashell 'Seahorse' :clap:

I'm behind ... but in process.

I got my ornament today!!! Rita was my ornament maker....and she came up with the perfect combonation of my work and where I live.....😀
Great imagination! :clap: I had to laugh ot loud...Tootsie, you are gonna love this!

I got my ornament today!!! Rita was my ornament maker....and she came up with the perfect combonation of my work and where I live.....😀
Great imagination! :clap: I had to laugh ot loud...Tootsie, you are gonna love this!

that is hysterical and so much funn!!!:clap::clap::clap: way to go Rita! you have confirmed the red neck question :lol:.

Rita - you clever little wench - you managed an "exchange".. 😀

love it all!

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Yay! It was funn doing this.

And hopefully there was enough glitter used that some can fleck your carpet too! .. :lol:

Sorry about the little "exchange" lie ............. not! ..:wave:


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Yay! It was funn doing this.

And hopefully there was enough glitter used that some can fleck your carpet too! .. :lol:

Sorry about the little "exchange" lie ............. not! ..:wave:


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My carpet has been "flecked" :wave:
You kept me wondering ;-)

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Yay! It was funn doing this.

And hopefully there was enough glitter used that some can fleck your carpet too! .. :lol:

Sorry about the little "exchange" lie ............. not! ..:wave:


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well, we've done exchanges in the past but typically don't say so... :wave: so you had us wondering.

I like the ornaments that I made so much that I want to keep them for myself! First time that I've ever tried this type of craft, so I procrastinated getting started.:blush:

In the mail tomorrow.:wave:

I have so many wonderful SoWal Ornament Exchange gifts that next year I plan to have a special SoWal tree. :wub: to you all!

EDIT: Oops! I just got sent these links. Check out the ornaments in this exchange. I fail.
http://www.weddingbee.com/2010/12/10/2010-bee-holiday-ornament-exchange-part-1/
http://www.weddingbee.com/2010/12/17/creative-christmas-ornaments/

I love this thread!:wub::clap:

I like the ornaments that I made so much that I want to keep them for myself! First time that I've ever tried this type of craft, so I procrastinated getting started.:blush:

In the mail tomorrow.:wave:

I have so many wonderful SoWal Ornament Exchange gifts that next year I plan to have a special SoWal tree. :wub: to you all!

EDIT: Oops! I just got sent these links. Check out the ornaments in this exchange. I fail.
2010 Bee Holiday Ornament Exchange, Part 1 | Weddingbee
2010 Bee Holiday Ornament Exchange, Part 2 | Weddingbee

wonderful ornaments! :clap:

I like the ornaments that I made so much that I want to keep them for myself! First time that I've ever tried this type of craft, so I procrastinated getting started.:blush:

In the mail tomorrow.:wave:

I have so many wonderful SoWal Ornament Exchange gifts that next year I plan to have a special SoWal tree. :wub: to you all!

EDIT: Oops! I just got sent these links. Check out the ornaments in this exchange. I fail.
2010 Bee Holiday Ornament Exchange, Part 1 | Weddingbee
2010 Bee Holiday Ornament Exchange, Part 2 | Weddingbee

I really like this one:

I really like this one:

My favorite as well. Very creative! Plus I think we both love burgers!

wonderful ornaments! :clap:

I agree.

BTW I shipped my ornaments today. UPS arrival on Tuesday!

My favorite as well. Very creative! Plus I think we both love burgers!

I agree.

BTW I shipped my ornaments today. UPS arrival on Tuesday!

I loved the burger one too!
Can't wait to see what you did, BR!

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OMC! ..I got my ornament(s)!

and I have made out like a bandit! ;-) ..Thank you Kurt. I love them!..:clap:



photos to come.



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Thank you Kurt and Tootsie! You two are so incredibly talented.

I now have a crafted photo of Western Lake Pines and a glittery seahorse prominently hung on my tree for all to see! I love it!.. :wub:

Bill & I were trying to determine if you used balsa wood pieces for the frame? or scrap booking paper?

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Holy Crap on a cracker!! I made out like a bandit too!!! Allifunn, aren't you the silent type?!?!?!? Bwahaaaa!! I love, love, love every every piece of that crammed full box. Hell, even the individual pieces were wrapped so cool!! Pics to come in a bit. I'm up to my ass if peanut brittle.:wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub:

It's a SoWal Extravaganza--Allifunn style!!! :wub::wub:

From my darling Tootsie!



Do y'all think my bulletin board is full? Mostly SoWal stuff...all funn stuff!

Allifunn-you outdid yourself!!!! I'm speechless!!! Everything is over the top gorgeous and darling. The tree is now sitting in the middle of my table so I can see it a hundred times a day.
Thank you my sweet friend. Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!

p.s.--y'all know we have to do this again, right?

WOW!! Great stuff. Love them all so far! :clap::clap:

what funn!!!! :clap:
:wub::wub::wub::lol::lol::lol:😀😀😀:wave::wave::wave:

rita - glad you likey! we had funn!!!

DD - I saw that incredible tree in person and it is very special. I think it went to the perfect person. :wub: I would LOVE to try my hand at a tree next year so yes, we must do this again!

Meanwhile, 3 little wenches are preparing something very specially xmas tacky for SWGB to cheer him up. We'll have to get it finished and delivered soon.