2010 ornament exchange

This will NOT be tolerated!!! :roll: POST PICS NOW!!!!! :wave:😀

okay already!:moon:

Thank you Dune-ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The frou-frou sequined christmas tootsie roll is darling and I love the tootsie roll filled jar too!!!
I've never owned a tootsie roll christmas ornament! I love it!

To Franny from Douglas! I love this sea star creation and Franny was very touched when she opened the box and saw how it was made with such great care... I was the picture taker so I'm posting it on Franny's behalf.

To Franny from Douglas! I love this sea star creation and Franny was very touched when she opened the box and saw how it was made with such great care... I was the picture taker so I'm posting it on Franny's behalf.

I LOVE my ornament!!:wub: It is perfect for me, you guys were very creative. thank you Douglas and Imogyen!!:clap:

:clap::clap: Love the ornaments Douglass and Dune AHH!!!!

Doogie and Dune-ahhhhhh.....fabulous! Just fabulous!!

DTI, I am so glad you finally got yours!

I was so focused on my ninja mission I delivered it to the wrong address so he got a combo ornament exchange AND scavenger hunt! :blush:

Imy's fish was bigger on purpose, but I can't take too much credit for the bracelets - I bought those. ;-)

DTI, I am so glad you finally got yours!

I was so focused on my ninja mission I delivered it to the wrong address so he got a combo ornament exchange AND scavenger hunt! :blush:

I loved the frantic phone calls and messages I got!

Scooty -- "Are you still at home? Near a computer? Can you message Douglas the Intrepid and tell him that I got confused about his unit number, so I left it in the building's receiving room?"...

Me -- "Sure, no problem. I'll let him know."...

DtI -- "Uhhhhm. Kit? My building doesn't HAVE a receiving room..."

😱:shock::lolabove::funn::leaving:


Classic. :cool:

I wasn't going to spill the beans on you Scooterbug! lol Notice I only wrote 'special delivery'! It was well worth the scavenger hunt! :clap:

It was nice meeting you too ItzKatzTime! :wave:

I am SO glad you like it Franny! Each one of those shells is a special moment with Imygyn finding it on the beach. Its very solidly constructed, but I wish I had taken another week with some glitter and gold paint to take it to the next level! Merry Christmas! :wub:

Recieved my ornament from Paula and it's very special as it has special meaning to Paula and now for me.

I will try to post a photo later, when I can find my camera.:idontno:

It is a very cute shell cup, from Seaside, filled with shells, and a spoon from the ice cream shop of Paula's hometown in Italy, tied with a very festive green ribbon. :clap:

Thanks Paula and hugs for the card. :wub:

Mailed mine last week, hope it made it way to the destination safely.

I got mine! I got mine! whoooo-hooooo!!!:clap::dothewave::clap:
I'm not sure what it is. Looks like poo.:idontno: similar to a tootsie roll without the wrapper. I have no camera.:(

Time for the ignore :roll: :lol:

Recieved my ornament from Paula and it's very special as it has special meaning to Paula and now for me.

I will try to post a photo later, when I can find my camera.:idontno:

It is a very cute shell cup, from Seaside, filled with shells, and a spoon from the ice cream shop of Paula's hometown in Italy, tied with a very festive green ribbon. :clap:

Thanks Paula and hugs for the card. :wub:

Mailed mine last week, hope it made it ways to the destination safely.

Sounds wonderful...hope to see a pic soon

OK....just finished what I thought would be a masterpiece. You know how the pics look so easy and cute? Well......................... I did my best! To my secret Sowaller....I like you a lot! Your package will be mailed tomorrow, and it was not done by a four year old!!! Glitter is everywhere and one of them collapsed so that should tell you something. I almost bought one to replace it, but it IS the thought that counts!

:wub: I love it!!! It is beautiful. :wub:
I'm sorry this is getting to you late...my son brought me the package this morning and said, "oh yeah, mom this came for you, I forgot...it was in my car" Don't ask how it got in his car. The sad news is...this same boy "borrowed" my camera for a school project and yes, you guessed it, left it in his locker for Christmas break! Got to love teenagers.....

So anyway...I can't post a picture...but my ornament is beautiful...it reminds me of a delicate birds nest. AND I got a little rodolph and santa too! I so hope you took a picture of them before you sent it...I would love you to post it!!!

Thanks again!!! It (they) looks awesome on my tree!!! :clap:

My ornaments were from Carol G and I absolutely love them. Even the box was creatively decorated with a Sowal sticker and a snowflake added into the O. Carol also included two of my favorite candies, mango and candied pecans, all of which was eaten before dinner. :blush:



This ornament was pretty ingenious. I am thinking you got the iron from a monopoly game? and the cubes are from scrabble? Pretty cool.




This ornament represents the colors of the Gulf. So very pretty and attention to detail.




Thank you very much. I really appreciate and enjoy them immensely. :clap:

My ornaments were from Carol G and I absolutely love them. Even the box was creatively decorated with a Sowal sticker and a snowflake added into the O. Carol also included two of my favorite candies, mango and candied pecans, all of which was eaten before dinner. :blush:

This ornament was pretty ingenious. I am thinking you got the iron from a monopoly game? and the cubes are from scrabble? Pretty cool.

This ornament represents the colors of the Gulf. So very pretty and attention to detail.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate and enjoy them immensely. :clap:

Yay, I am so glad you like everything! I sure had fun making the ornaments and putting it all together... and I'm thankful the package made it there OK - silly me forgot to get a tracking number. (Who knew the post office on 79 in PCB closes at 3:00? :idontno: I got there at 2:59 and was rushed through... I've been saying little postal prayers all weekend.)

Yes, the iron is from Monopoly, and the charms are made from Scrabble tiles... my original intention was to include them as dangles from the mosaic ornament, but it turned out to be so heavy I was afraid you wouldn't be able to hang it from the tree... So I kept them separate to hang in the tree if you want, or you can tie them on the big ornament, or whatever you like. Enjoy!

My ornaments were from Carol G and I absolutely love them. Even the box was creatively decorated with a Sowal sticker and a snowflake added into the O. Carol also included two of my favorite candies, mango and candied pecans, all of which was eaten before dinner. :blush:



This ornament was pretty ingenious. I am thinking you got the iron from a monopoly game? and the cubes are from scrabble? Pretty cool.




This ornament represents the colors of the Gulf. So very pretty and attention to detail.




Thank you very much. I really appreciate and enjoy them immensely. :clap:

love these!!! the iron is the BEST!!! love it all.

Outstanding Carol!!!!! The iron is priceless!!:clap:

Wonderful Carol!!!! :clap:

I wasn't going to spill the beans on you Scooterbug! lol Notice I only wrote 'special delivery'! It was well worth the scavenger hunt! :clap:

It was nice meeting you too ItzKatzTime! :wave:

I am SO glad you like it Franny! Each one of those shells is a special moment with Imygyn finding it on the beach. Its very solidly constructed, but I wish I had taken another week with some glitter and gold paint to take it to the next level! Merry Christmas! :wub:

Noooo, I love it just the way you two made it! Thank you Imygyn for finding such special shells:wub:

Yesterday I received Minnie's absolute grooviest beach ornament (along with the sweetest note)! ThankU-ThankU-ThankU Minnie!!!!! The truly cool thing is, this swimming fish isn't holiday specific so she's going to be part of my every-single-day ornamentation! Minnie this is so completely awesome, 'cuz that really is how I LIVE... surrounded by special things swimming around decorating every single day with smiles and joy!! See how fabulous she looks nestled amidst the greenery???? I'm thrilled beyond belief (and the 'house-fisher-man' totally digs her too!!)!
{{GIANT HUGS}} of tail wagging Happiness :wub:

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Yesterday I received Minnie's absolute grooviest beach ornament (along with the sweetest note)! ThankU-ThankU-ThankU Minnie!!!!! The truly cool thing is, this swimming fish isn't holiday specific so she's going to be part of my every-single-day ornamentation! Minnie this is so completely awesome, 'cuz that really is how I LIVE... surrounded by special things swimming around decorating every single day with smiles and joy!! See how fabulous she looks nestled amidst the greenery???? I'm thrilled beyond belief (and the 'house-fisher-man' totally digs her too!!)!
{{GIANT HUGS}} of tail wagging Happiness :wub:

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Beautiful!!! I love where you have her hanging!
Great job Minnie!

I wasn't going to spill the beans on you Scooterbug! lol Notice I only wrote 'special delivery'! It was well worth the scavenger hunt! :clap:

It was nice meeting you too ItzKatzTime! :wave:

I am SO glad you like it Franny! Each one of those shells is a special moment with Imygyn finding it on the beach. Its very solidly constructed, but I wish I had taken another week with some glitter and gold paint to take it to the next level! Merry Christmas! :wub:

It is perfect just the way it is!!! Not everything needs glitter!! ;-)

Yesterday I received Minnie's absolute grooviest beach ornament (along with the sweetest note)! ThankU-ThankU-ThankU Minnie!!!!! The truly cool thing is, this swimming fish isn't holiday specific so she's going to be part of my every-single-day ornamentation! Minnie this is so completely awesome, 'cuz that really is how I LIVE... surrounded by special things swimming around decorating every single day with smiles and joy!! See how fabulous she looks nestled amidst the greenery???? I'm thrilled beyond belief (and the 'house-fisher-man' totally digs her too!!)!
{{GIANT HUGS}} of tail wagging Happiness :wub:

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So glad you like it, there is a part missing, the little note that was in the card is a clue, but the shipping got delayed on it.

It is in route now, hope it makes it by Christmas, if not you will have an after Christmas surprise. 😀

My secret SoWaller was Mango! :wub: She knows me well. ;-) I love, love my ornaments. I hope you can see the detail on the flip flops! Thank you Mango! I will forever cherish the ornaments from you, as I cherish all the one's I have received from past SoWaller's! :wub:

Everyone's ornaments are beautiful! A lot of talent around here!

Mangy!! Wow!!:clap: