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***Ornament Exchange 2009***

Ocean Lover avatar
bean
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Can you believe this will be our 3rd annual exchange?

Ornaments should be mainly handmade but if you see something at a store that reminds you of that person you can pick that up too. We will wait and open our packages together one night in December, an ornament s/c/d/ party.;-) Same rules apply as past years with the exception of the post count. If you want to play...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) 1000* posts+ to participate. I realize this is a little more strict than in years past but I can only handle so much while working too. Email me and I may make an exception. :)

Questions? do a search first or ask here. If it isn't answered here then find me on facebook. :))



You have this week to sign up and email me! Deadline Friday morning. November 13. I'll draw names and have everyone their names by the end of the weekend. and the mail by date will be Monday, Dec. 7 with the party being the week of Dec. 14th. ( exact date to be deturmined) Heads up ...that only gives you about 3 weeks to complete the ornament.

Let the ideas flow and the funn begin!!


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DuneLaker avatar
Beach Fanatic
#102
I really like our new postal delivery guy. He delivered my ornament from my secret SoWal pal the other day.
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#103
Mine is done. I just didn't make it to the post office on time. :bang:
DuneLaker avatar
Beach Fanatic
#104
Thanks to Fired Up at Seaside. I just had the most relaxing two hours I've had in a long time being creative at their shop. My SoWal ornament will be ready for pickup tomorrow. They were most helpful and I enjoyed talking with a couple from Pensacola working on some really cool pieces. I'm inspired next year to plan ahead and perhaps work on some other gifts. It was nice focusing exclusively on my special SoWal buddy for just a while. Giving is better than receiving. Although, I do love, love, love (plagarized from DD on another thread) the ornament I got last year.
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#105
I have been unpacking ornaments tonight getting ready to decorate the BA tree. I have found several hand made ornaments from SoWal friends. They are each very special and beautiful.

My very first one was from Beachmom - a beautiful handpainted ball ornament. I must find it and show it off again... as well as others.. they can be my xmas tars...

edit.. there ya go - my beautiful painted ornament by Beachmom. she is an artist. some of us however, have attempted handpainted and/or fired up ceramic ornaments and they end up being very interesting in a child like way. those are just as special... aren't they???? if not, then I apologize in advance to former recipients.

Edited

Beach Crazy avatar
cracker
#106
hey BC!! where the hail have you been???:wave:


Hey Toot Toot Tootsie!!! Loved your FB pics ;-) I would post one of Mr. BC and me we took the other day but I am so incredibly fat I will probably send it to cyberspace :lol:

Love to all

BC:wub:
destinscuba avatar
Beach Lover
#107
Just back from the post office, mine and SWGB's are now on their way.
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#108
Hey Toot Toot Tootsie!!! Loved your FB pics ;-) I would post one of Mr. BC and me we took the other day but I am so incredibly fat I will probably send it to cyberspace :lol:

Love to all

BC:wub:

:wave:hey BC! where ya been? are you the one I tried painting a ceramic ball ornament of a beach scene? ha ha ha. I spent literally about 2 days on it - at Fired Up - with lots of technical assistance/guidance. and it looks like I took 10 minutes! well, at least it was time taken for me (and you) and I literally forgot about the stresses of xmas during those few days.

I'm trying to remember all the ornament folks I've sent ornys to, and also the ones who sent to me. but I think I may be getting confused with Valentine's Day.
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#109
:wave:hey BC! where ya been? are you the one I tried painting a ceramic ball ornament of a beach scene? ha ha ha. I spent literally about 2 days on it - at Fired Up - with lots of technical assistance/guidance. and it looks like I took 10 minutes! well, at least it was time taken for me (and you) and I literally forgot about the stresses of xmas during those few days.

I'm trying to remember all the ornament folks I've sent ornys to, and also the ones who sent to me. but I think I may be getting confused with Valentine's Day.
My darling sis-in-law :wub: you are hopeless :roll:
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#110
We finished decorating the tree tonight. Well, destinscuba decorated, I supervised and pulled ornaments out. Found the ornament from the first exchange I participated in and it's still intact.

The one I got from organicmama last year is perched in the tree in a secure place (it weighs about 2 pounds) and the bells continue ringing after it stops moving and sounds like a ticking sound.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#111
I received a real festive package yesterday. Man, it's hard not to open it. :wave:
Beach Bimmer avatar
Beach Fanatic
#112
Thanks to Fired Up at Seaside. I just had the most relaxing two hours I've had in a long time being creative at their shop.

DuneLaker, so nice having you spend time at Fired Up painting your special ornament! Nice to see your "inner artist" come out and play!

:D
Beach Bimmer avatar
Beach Fanatic
#113
are you the one I tried painting a ceramic ball ornament of a beach scene? I spent literally about 2 days on it - at Fired Up - with lots of technical assistance/guidance. well, at least it was time taken for me (and you) and I literally forgot about the stresses of xmas during those few days.


Now if ya'll look real close you'll see Tootsie painting her 2-day ornament, as well as Frannie, JDarg, Beachmom, Rapunzel, and a host of other SoWal friends in this picture...

edit: cropped the picture to protect the identities of all our friends enjoying a bit of vino. This was the night ya'll came up with the "SoWal Wenches Painting Club" name...

:wub: :wub:
Bob avatar
SoWal Insider
#114
i just received a mysterious sowal package today. should i open it?
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#115
I received a SoWal package in the mail today from someone with AWESOME Photoshop skillz. Can't wait for the par-tay!:wub:
aggieb avatar
Beach Fanatic
#116
my package is on the table.:wub::wave:
potatovixen avatar
Beach Fanatic
#117
Just got a package in the mail. No return address, so I'm still clueless as to who my sender is, but there's a note on the box that says, "don't open until OL says!" I actually did a little happy dance at the mailbox today and got a funny look from one of my neighbors.
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#118

Now if ya'll look real close you'll see Tootsie painting her 2-day ornament, as well as Frannie, JDarg, Beachmom, Rapunzel, and a host of other SoWal friends in this picture...

edit: cropped the picture to protect the identities of all our friends enjoying a bit of vino. This was the night ya'll came up with the "SoWal Wenches Painting Club" name...

:wub: :wub:


it was a ton of funn! I think I was working on another project that night - more of an "abstract" design.. the vino was very inspirational..:shock:

i just received a mysterious sowal package today. should i open it?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO:wave:

received a package today! yoohoooooo! its under the tree.
Franny avatar
Beach Fanatic
#119

Now if ya'll look real close you'll see Tootsie painting her 2-day ornament, as well as Frannie, JDarg, Beachmom, Rapunzel, and a host of other SoWal friends in this picture...

edit: cropped the picture to protect the identities of all our friends enjoying a bit of vino. This was the night ya'll came up with the "SoWal Wenches Painting Club" name...

:wub: :wub:

That was so much funn, must do again soon.:clap:
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#120


Now if ya'll look real close you'll see Tootsie painting her 2-day ornament, as well as Frannie, JDarg, Beachmom, Rapunzel, and a host of other SoWal friends in this picture...

edit: cropped the picture to protect the identities of all our friends enjoying a bit of vino. This was the night ya'll came up with the "SoWal Wenches Painting Club" name...

:wub: :wub:
Okay, invite me next year!!!!! I love Fired Up! Mrs. Beach Bimmer sat with me while I did my ornament. But a crowd would have been even more funn!

I also met amy@avalon. :D
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#121
So, when is the par-tay? The rain is so soporific, and therefore I am too lazy to hunt through all of the posts on this thread.
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#122
So, when is the par-tay? The rain is so soporific, and therefore I am too lazy to hunt through all of the posts on this thread.

I don't know and need someone to tell me too!:wave:
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#123
Just got mine from a neighbor, it was apparently delivered to the wrong unit. I can't wait, although the tag gives away who sent it. Thanks dunelaker in advance I know I'll love it!
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#124
I received a SoWal package in the mail today from someone with AWESOME Photoshop skillz. Can't wait for the par-tay!:wub:

:ninja:

It wasn't me, but I know who did the sticker you are referring to. ;-)
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#125
:ninja:

It wasn't me, but I know who did the sticker you are referring to. ;-)
:clap::biggrin:
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#126
:ninja:

It wasn't me, but I know who did the sticker you are referring to. ;-)


good lord swgb - that tar is either very sexy or very gross. can't decide.:wave:

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