Sowal Ornament Exchange

bean

Nov 13, '06 · 9:22 PM83,591

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.

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)

Edited Nov 13, '06 · 9:27 PM

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SoWal Guide

Dec 18, '06 · 9:10 PM#1102

I hope this works!! I'm supposed to drink champagne and be computer literit(sp???)!! It is a wonderful angel, and yes, this is my 1st real beach tree- we moved into our house 1 week before Christmas last year, so we only did a little one.

You guys are amazing!!:clap_1: Isn't it funny how different and original they all are. Something we will all really treasure and remember tonight!! Thanks so much OL!:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

Toots- Please tell me it didn't leak!! I woke up to dreaming that the paint inside didn't really dry!!! I do hope you like it

are you kidding? do you see how Santa can't stop staring at her (my) clams??? she's gorgeous...

Beach Fanatic

Dec 18, '06 · 9:11 PM#1103

Oh yeah, I forgot to post the pic!! :bang:

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Dec 18, '06 · 9:12 PM#1104

Okay ya'll. I just got back home from a basketball game. I did not take the time to read everyone's post yet, because I just opened mine. I have tears rolling down my cheeks. You will understand why when I post a picture. And it is not because it is terrible, it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!! gothebeachmom, I love you dearly and you could NOT have made a more PERFECT ornament for me!!! I will cherish it always. So I read the card first which made me cry. I laughed and cried actually because it was so perfect. Santa is sitting in his chair and this guy is sitting in his lap. The guy is saying to santa "I'd like a beer". How perfect is that?? Then I opened the little bubble wrap first. It is a santa all attired in his shorts and tropical shirt laying in yes, a HAMMOCK!!! with his shades on. It is so cute. I am going to take a picture of that. Then I open the next one. and this is when I cried for sure. It is a BEAUTIFUL glittery blue orament, with two gorgeous palm trees, a sparkly umbrella, and in green glittery writting is the words "2006 Seagrove Villas". You knew how special that was for me!!!!! I will cherish this always and it will be on my tree every year from on. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! I hope the pictures that I take will do it justice. Thank you so much. This was so much FUNN!!!! I :wub:

you so much gttbm, for putting so much love into this, because I know you did. You could not have done a better job. Thank you again. Now let me go and read what everyone else say's about theirs!!!!!!!

Edited Dec 18, '06 · 9:13 PM

Beach Fanatic

Dec 18, '06 · 9:14 PM#1105

Here's my ornament from IWIWT! I it!

Here is the story behind that ornament...it was a third attempt. I had this WONDERFUL idea of etching an ornament with Sowal on it. The first one broke and the second one looked like....well you can imagine. So I went for small and simple. Glad you liked it!

SoWal Insider

Dec 18, '06 · 9:15 PM#1106

These are all great ornaments. Everyone did a great job. :clap_1:

little sugar

Dec 18, '06 · 9:16 PM#1107

Thank you Ocean Lover for all of your hard work........this was so much funn!!! I have to go study with my son, but will check back later to see everyones pics!!

beanAuthor

Dec 18, '06 · 9:16 PM#1108

are you kidding? do you see how Santa can't stop staring at her (my) clams??? she's gorgeous...

It is gorgeous. Is it painted on the inside?

SoWal Insider

Dec 18, '06 · 9:17 PM#1109

CUTE!!!!
Mine is from BB and it is wonderful!!!:clap_1: I'll post a pic....I also got a GRAYT Tee Shirt and cocktail napkins.... :clap_1: (southern ladies up to something...SLUTS.... )

Really...you don't have to post it....it is kind of sad :blush:

But I thought the nightshirt was perfect!

Beach Fanatic

Dec 18, '06 · 9:17 PM#1110

I love all of the ornaments!!!! Everyone has outdone themselves!!!! I have been trying to download pictures of my handpainted original by Tootsie and am just realizing I don't know how to use the software my hubby has installed. (pretty pathetic!) He must have deleted the easy one I was so used to using. I can't seem to resize the pictures so that they will download. I will keep trying but I wanted to see all the ornaments and talk to everyone. This is so much Funn!!! :clap_1:

SoWal Expert

Dec 18, '06 · 9:19 PM#1111

Don't worry My guess is she's on the phone.

Hope Djarg is still around. Here it is sweetie (not in person but you'll have it soon)!

I'm here- thanks- I love it! Thanks for posting a pic. :clap_1:

beats on hood

Dec 18, '06 · 9:20 PM#1112

Mine didn't have a card but Jdarg told me it's from Beach Runner. Thanks BR!!!!

OOPS! That's not the ornament that was in the white box in the yellow bag. It should be orange and blue! :idontno:

Admin

Dec 18, '06 · 9:20 PM#1113

Mango - thanks for my bonus ornament. You're my secret secret SoWaller. :wub:

SoWal Insider

Dec 18, '06 · 9:21 PM#1114

Your welcome gullfriend. I took one before I sent it, I'll try and upload it.

that is it, thanks:clap_1: :wub:

Ok.....IBD, I'm gonna try this one more time!!
If I log off and let mr dd log on, we will be here all night, so he says....

"THANK YOU!!! LOVE IT!!!
Is the sand white in the Bahamas?
Love the glass!"

Thanks too for the Disneyworld stuff...you're a peach!

no, the sand in the bahamas where the sea glass was picked up is pink. I will send you some when I get it. no problem on the disney stuff. let me know if you have any questions.....

beanAuthor

Dec 18, '06 · 9:21 PM#1115

OOPS! That's not the ornament that was in the white box in the yellow bag. It should be orange and blue!

I didn't think Kurt had a cat. :idontno:

cracker

Dec 18, '06 · 9:22 PM#1116

OL, thank you so much for bringing this all together, I have been waiting on this all day!:clap_1: Amazing! I just want to tell everybody congratulations on a job well done, every last one of you are special outstanding talented peeps. Now we've got to wait a whole year before we get another SoWal Ornament, dangit! Ok, here are my pictures! I wish Darlene was here tonight

Look at the little glasses like my monk-e-mail woman! :lolabove:

I'm glad you like your ornament BB! I wanted to keep it

SoWal Insider

Dec 18, '06 · 9:22 PM#1117

Okay ya'll. I just got back home from a basketball game. I did not take the time to read everyone's post yet, because I just opened mine. I have tears rolling down my cheeks. You will understand why when I post a picture. And it is not because it is terrible, it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!! gothebeachmom, I love you dearly and you could NOT have made a more PERFECT ornament for me!!! I will cherish it always. So I read the card first which made me cry. I laughed and cried actually because it was so perfect. Santa is sitting in his chair and this guy is sitting in his lap. The guy is saying to santa "I'd like a beer". How perfect is that?? Then I opened the little bubble wrap first. It is a santa all attired in his shorts and tropical shirt laying in yes, a HAMMOCK!!! with his shades on. It is so cute. I am going to take a picture of that. Then I open the next one. and this is when I cried for sure. It is a BEAUTIFUL glittery blue orament, with two gorgeous palm trees, a sparkly umbrella, and in green glittery writting is the words "2006 Seagrove Villas". You knew how special that was for me!!!!! I will cherish this always and it will be on my tree every year from on. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! I hope the pictures that I take will do it justice. Thank you so much. This was so much FUNN!!!! I you so much gttbm, for putting so much love into this, because I know you did. You could not have done a better job. Thank you again. Now let me go and read what everyone else say's about theirs!!!!!!!

Insert smiling, teary eyed gttbm smilie here. I am not crafty, but I do :wub:

you!

Meow

Dec 18, '06 · 9:23 PM#1118

OOPS! That's not the ornament that was in the white box in the yellow bag. It should be orange and blue!

That Darn Cat!!!!

Admin

Dec 18, '06 · 9:23 PM#1119

OOPS! That's not the ornament that was in the white box in the yellow bag. It should be orange and blue!

I was just messin' with y'all. :funn:

I love the real Beach Jacket's Gator ornament!!! :clap_1:

Beach Fanatic

Dec 18, '06 · 9:24 PM#1120

Dbuck, you surpassed all expectations! The pink paddles rise again!

:clap_1:

You are quite welcome.

Meow

Dec 18, '06 · 9:24 PM#1121

I was just messin' with y'all. :funn:

I love the real Beach Jacket's Gator ornament!!! :clap_1:

...I knew something was fishy.

directionally challenged

Dec 18, '06 · 9:24 PM#1122

I'm here- thanks- I love it! Thanks for posting a pic. :clap_1:

It has 2 sides but it was rough enough getting one side posted. I think it has all the usual suspects on it :rolling:

. I'm trying to think where to have it dropped off. The person bringing it lives in P.C.B. Any ideas how you guys can hook up or where she can leave it?

Beach Fanatic

Dec 18, '06 · 9:26 PM#1123

It is gorgeous. Is it painted on the inside?

Yes! And one year I did that and the next year when I got it out- I found that it had not dried!! I had nightmares that the inside would leak out all over the outside!!!