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Sowal Ornament Exchange

Ocean Lover avatar
bean
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We've talked about this and I don't think anyone is organizing it so ....I'm going to get us started! I think the ornaments should be mainly handmade but if you saw something at a store that reminded you of that person you could pick that up too. We could all wait and open our packages together one night in December, an ornament postathon if you will. Or some other funn plan...I'm open to any and all suggestions. Participation is not an option*!!!!! Grinches, bah humbuggers, you know who you are;-) ....this will put you in the C'mas spirit. :biggrin: I have created a new email just for this purpose. Please email OLbunnyfunn@aol.com with your sowal name and your real name and address.* I will draw names and send you your person!

*Lurkers need not apply! (not to be rude--we wouldn't know anything about you) 500 posts+ or you are new and chatty.( Beach Jacket comes to mind plus we already kind of know her):biggrin:

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Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#377
the thought is definitely sincere, but you haven't seen my crafting abilities :razz:

audie - did you get my name, cause if you did I will be more than proud to show off sowal's worst ornament (but I'll bet it's a wee better than the one I'll make)!!! :clap_1: and it will be hung with care and much joy on my tree which is coming today... hurry up and send it to me!!! ;-)
audie avatar
fartblossom
#378
audie - did you get my name, cause if you did I will be more than proud to show off sowal's worst ornament (but I'll bet it's a wee better than the one I'll make)!!! :clap_1: and it will be hung with care and much joy on my tree which is coming today... hurry up and send it to me!!! ;-)

yeah, you say that now, but i haven't created it yet...personally i thing the worst handmade ornament looks better than a store-bought one - i like things with character to them..
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#379
yeah, you say that now, but i haven't created it yet...personally i thing the worst handmade ornament looks better than a store-bought one - i like things with character to them..


I so hope this is true.
iwishiwasthere avatar
Beach Fanatic
#380
I so hope this is true.

It is! It is! Some of the most wonderful ornaments on my tree were handmade. I have a friend who threw out all her handmade ornaments to have a "perfect" tree. When her daughter told the story, her face said a thousand words. If only the mom knew how hurtful it was. I really do not care about perfect, just FUNN and meaningful!
potatovixen avatar
Beach Fanatic
#381
It is! It is! Some of the most wonderful ornaments on my tree were handmade. I have a friend who threw out all her handmade ornaments to have a "perfect" tree. When her daughter told the story, her face said a thousand words. If only the mom knew how hurtful it was. I really do not care about perfect, just FUNN and meaningful!

I wholeheartedly agree. Something handmade always means so much more to me than something store-bought. Something handmade suggests that the person spent time and effort into creating something specifically for you. Even if does end up having a few impoerfections, it is always the one gift that means the most, since you knew that person was thinking of you.
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#382
yeah, you say that now, but i haven't created it yet...personally i thing the worst handmade ornament looks better than a store-bought one - i like things with character to them..

yes! and that character is what makes it special and reflects your friend's heart... :wub:
Beach Bimmer avatar
Beach Fanatic
#383
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Ocean Lover avatar
beanAuthor
#384
Sounds awesome BB!!!!!!! Wish we all could be there!
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#385
Just got back from Michaels. This could be really good or bad. But, I know my secret pal will get a kick out of it. :biggrin:
Ocean Lover avatar
beanAuthor
#386
Miss Kitty is off shooting kittens from cannons and trying to get a good shot of the elusive Superman.
Hmmm, me thinks she's avoiding ornament making. :lol:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#387
Miss Kitty is off shooting kittens from cannons and trying to get a good shot of the elusive Superman.
Hmmm, me thinks she's avoiding ornament making. :lol:

:floor: ...BUSTED! Actually, I am waiting until Thursday when I'll be staying inside all day! You can't rush genius!
Ocean Lover avatar
beanAuthor
#388
:floor: ...BUSTED! Actually, I am waiting until Thursday when I'll be staying inside all day! You can't rush genius!

Well, I'm glad you've scheduled a day for it. Carry on. :biggrin:
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#389
I finally got all my stuff for my ornament today....whew what a relief!...except...OMG wait!!!! NOW I HAVE TO MAKE IT....:eek: :bang: :biggrin:
Lady D avatar
SoWal Insider
#390
I am just having no luck making this ornament. Every time I start on it, I do not like what I have done and undo it all. This is driving me crazy. These things are too small to do anything with for one thing. :bang:
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#391
I am just having no luck making this ornament. Every time I start on it, I do not like what I have done and undo it all. This is driving me crazy. These things are too small to do anything with for one thing. :bang:


Um, I think this is supposed to be fun, not agonizing.:(
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#392
I am just having no luck making this ornament. Every time I start on it, I do not like what I have done and undo it all. This is driving me crazy. These things are too small to do anything with for one thing. :bang:

LadyD. just relax your crack and let it flow. don't worry. be happy. enjoy.
Ocean Lover avatar
beanAuthor
#393
Um, I think this is supposed to be fun, not agonizing.:(


Yes, I recommend taking a break. Even think about a new idea if that ones not working. Same materials, just think of another way to use them. You all have plenty of time.....11 days until mailing date!!!!
Lady D avatar
SoWal Insider
#394
LadyD. just relax your crack and let it flow. don't worry. be happy. enjoy.

I wished I could. I let things bother me too much. This is why my stomach is always a mess. "Just relax your crack and let it flow?" :blink: I have taken a break from it for the night. I have someone at work that is a ornament making expert. She is going to take a look at what I have and give me a few ideas and give me a few of her ornament making supplies she uses in making her ornaments after she sees what I am trying to do. :D

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Beachmom avatar
Beach Fanatic
#395
You are worrying WAY too much. As I was unpacking ornaments tonight, the ones that mean the most are the ones that had some :wub: in them, not the "perfect" ones. When I was teaching, the most precious things the kids made where the ones with little (or big) "quirks" about them, that is what made them memorable and special. Whoever my person is, I just think its really grayt that they are taking the time and effort to do this, what it looks like really does not matter, I could go to the store if "store bought" was what I wanted.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#396
:floor: ...BUSTED! Actually, I am waiting until Thursday when I'll be staying inside all day! You can't rush genius!

Thursday? Why, I think I shall come get you and make you brave the elements with me. :biggrin: :wub:
dbuck avatar
Beach Fanatic
#397
Maybe we should make hornyments, that is what Tyler used to call them when he was little. I can still hear his little voice saying, "Mommy are we ready to put the hornyments on the tree." :wub:
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#398
Maybe we should make hornyments, that is what Tyler used to call them when he was little. I can still hear his little voice saying, "Mommy are we ready to put the hornyments on the tree." :wub:

:lolabove: I just :wub: you DB. :clap_1: :floor:
dbuck avatar
Beach Fanatic
#399
:lolabove: I just :wub: you DB. :clap_1: :floor:

You too!:wub:
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#400
Yes, I recommend taking a break. Even think about a new idea if that ones not working. Same materials, just think of another way to use them. You all have plenty of time.....11 days until mailing date!!!![/quote]


Oh! the pressure!!! :eek: :lolabove: ;-)
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#401
Yes, I recommend taking a break. Even think about a new idea if that ones not working. Same materials, just think of another way to use them. You all have plenty of time.....11 days until mailing date!!!![/quote]


Oh! the pressure!!! :eek: :lolabove: ;-)

:lolabove: ...I guess if you run out of time, you can just mail the materials and let your secret pal make it! :biggrin:

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