Ornament Exchange Thank You's and Pic's

i would like to thank number 1 angel for my beautiful christmas ornaments. they are clear glass with snowmen. she made them with her granddaughter, which is the best part.
i was remiss in posting here, that i had rcvd my ornaments. #1angel contact me and all is well. but i wanted to post here and let you all know what i received.

merry christmas to all!!!!!!!!!!!!! may god bless you and yours. enjoy enjoy enjoy
you are all in my prayers
debi z

Here are the goodies that Rutholive aka Donna sent me. Sorry it took me this long to post the photos.

The first was a package with some goodies for my new dog Aggie. Some doggie treats, a purple stuffed mouse, & a ball. There was also a beautiful Xmas card of a bulldog which happens to be my actual favorite dog breed, I just can't afford one ;(
I also found a beautiful magnatic picture frame & watering can keychain.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Rutholive, I was thrilled & happy with my gifts.

Gemila
P.S. Since I signed Aggie up for the pet Xmas exchange, I let him use the goodies he got & will save yours for Xmas day. Thanks for thinking of him.

Imagine my surprise & excitement to get a Xmas card in the mail from, you guessed it!, Donna (Rutholive). Inside was a beautiful needlepoint ornament she made for me. Its very pretty, I don't think the photo gives it justice.
Thanks again Donna!

Gemila

I also received my second exchange from Lottie aka mscritterkeeper. I actually receieved it last thrusday or friday (blushing) but hadn't had time to get the photos....sorry.

She send me a beautiful handmade card with pictures of all her family (human & pets). Inside the box were two beautiful stained glass(?) ornaments. They are beautiful!!! The gold one can hold a picture. They look so elegent on the tree. Thanks!! Lottie.

Gemila

Gemila,
Glad you got them and they weren't lost in the Christmas mail...lol
I'm happy you are pleased with them,I thought they were so pretty.

Merry Christmas to all!

MsC

Sorry I didn't get this posted earlier but I have been busy trying to get my stuff takeing care of in the last minute. We are expecting some bad (Cold and Freezing) weather not something we see often this far south so we are all running around like rabbits trying to get our plants taken care of.
But this morning the mail came and I recive the most wonderful package from "Pakistan" THANKS so much Kaleem. I just love them all, Hand carve ornaments, 3 camels, 3 cranes and a beautiful palm tree..........and a beautiful card. Thank you again and again I will cherish them always and know they came from my friend so far away yet close at heart.
Best wishes to you gumlla and you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Dee

8o)

Binky, (Mary)

I'm sorry if I sounded crass at the time. O_o
I didn't mean to sound rude or insensitive.
I really am laughing at the way it came out.

Your package should be there by tomorrow.
Look for postal carrier with a red box, that has Christmas 'Teddy Bears' on the outside!

I did a real good job of putting my foot in it this time! Oooooh; cow pies! Giggles :^)~

~* Robin (at my brothers' house; made it safe & sound.)

I am very happy ....Dee at last you have received the package. Here is a picture of those beautiful Hand carve ornaments.

Robin, Did wonder if i said something wrong. But hey know that no one is perfect. Thanks for letting me know about my Christmas Ornament. Will look for the "Teddy Bears"

Binky P.S. Glad you made it safe and sound

thanks again, eskieleia! i got a digital camera from parents. here's the ornaments that i received from eskieliea.

Robin, My Christmas ornaments arrived today. Thank-you very much. All of them are very nice. Took some pictures so ever body could see. 2 Angels, a journal,2 package of seeds Chasmanthe Aethiopia Irides Peremial corm and Perovskia atriplicifolia ( Russian Sage ) and some candles.

Here is another;

I'll have to participate next year. Looks like everyone had a lot of fun!

So true, Darius!

Here's my gifts from secludedgardens. I'm just tickled pink with them The quilted ornament, (with DG embroidered on the back), the cutest thimble ornament, and the card are all handmade. Aren't they beautiful!?! The stocking is purchased and is very pretty too! Thank you so very much s.g. - you are very talented! They're all on the tree!

edit: corrected the name - mixed up my gifts! duh or what? (open mouth - insert foot!!)

This message was edited Dec 24, 2004 5:38 PM

I couldn't bear to toss the card in with all the others so I thought and thought and came up with an ornament - another wonderful remembrance of a talented DGer!! Thanks SECLUDEDGARDENS!

This message was edited Dec 24, 2004 5:39 PM

Oh, Laura... It turned out wonderfully! Love the moss and pinecones.

thanks, actually thank secludedgardens - there's the talent!! (didn't even burn myself on the glue gun! was smart and got the tweezers out! lol) I just snipped about 1/2" out of the top of some small cones and then some more scales fell off and then they were just the right size. :)

This message was edited Dec 24, 2004 5:37 PM

Way to go kooger! Came out great!

I received these.

kaleem

Other view, Thank you Tina.

kaleem

Kooger...love what you did with the card!!! Just this year alone I sent out several cards that came back with no forwarding address. Unfortunately I write a personal note on the cards and then just have to throw them away. If it's okay, I think I will borrow your idea and create a few ornaments to give as gifts. I look at all the pictures on this forum (wish there were more) and couldn't wait to get a close up look. Didn't even realize it was made from my card.

Excellent work!!!

Very nice Kaleem! Cute ornaments!

Bonnie - that would be awful to have to pitch them! So, what kind of leaf is the tree? and are the little white flowers baby's breath? and what are the red dots? are they seeds or paper? (Inquiring minds want to know...) So glad you liked my idea, borrow away anytime, that's what we're here for!! The sticks are just round toothpicks. I did some elongated hexagon ones from cards years ago. Started with the pentagon shape because of a mini-manger scene on a card - cut it out and decorated it.

The 'tree' is Mugwort, a wildflower (not sure it's native) that grows along the roadside all over Montgomery County PA. The white flowers are Button Bush when they are in tight bud and the 'red balls' are red Rose petals that have been hole punched.

Here is a sample of another card:

That's gorgeous!

That is really pretty! Whodathunk! I didn't think those red dots were paper 'cuz a few chipped off and it didn't feel right. Never would have guessed them to be rose petals tho. How imaginative of you!!

The above card was made with Mugwort, Glossy Abelia, Queen Anne's Lace and Rose.

The following card is made with Mugwort, Delphinium, Rose, Queen Anne's Lace, Hydrangea and Rose of Sharon.

This message was edited Dec 26, 2004 9:55 AM

Beauiful! Love it too!

They are really pretty - you are so talented! Do you use some kind of preservative on them? I know we used to preserve flowers with good old fashioned hair spray (lacquer!), but don't know what you would be able to use now. It would just kill me have to throw away something gorgeous!

Sequee:

I don't use any type of preservative on them. If you spray with anything it usually creates a shiny halo affect around the plant material that I don't like. If you are a sloppy worker, then the lacquer or preservative will show all your mistakes.

They are really fun to make. On my website I have examples of shoes and lingerie I have made using pressed flowers.

Oh Boy...
"Thank You Laura"!(kooger)

I Received the Last of My Ornaments Monday.
And They Are Wonderful!
I Received a Wonderful Selection of the Cutest
Little Keepsakes this Side of the Mississippi!
Laura Sent Me All Handcrafted Ornaments!
Laura is an Absolute Artistian/Craftsman!

She Sent Me...
a Beautiful Blue and White Corn Husk Angel.
a Wonderful Starched White Lace Angel.
a Pillow Ornament w/ the Word 'Friendship' Cross-Stitched on it.
a Clear Plastic Potpourri Heart Ornament w/ Blue Accents.
and I Got Another Ornament for Our Mini Ornament Tree...
It's a Beautiful Little Angel Ornament.
(She's Dressed in Red and Green w/ Curly Blond Hair)

And a Couple of My Favorites from Laura.
(Everything I Receive From Someone is My Favorite!)
But I Received 2 of the Cutest Little Bunny Ornaments You Have Ever Seen!
They're Definately 'Hanging' Around Through Easter!
And as if this Wasn't Enough...
Laura Sent Me 13 Different Packets of Seeds that I Had Been Looking For!
"Thank You...Thank You...
A Thousand Times Thank You Laura!"

I Have Been So Blessed this Year Like Never Before by...
So Many Wonderful People.
Thank You Everyone!

Lelan.

I Had to Edit My Post to Say...
Happy Belated Birthday Laura!



This message was edited Dec 29, 2004 2:19 AM

You're very welcome, Lelan. (You're making me blush...) I really enjoy making ornaments. Thanks for the birthday greeting too! And a very big Happy New Year to you and yours!!!!!!!!1

I hate to put a damper on things, but I never received anything.
I'm glad the ornament I sent was enjoyed though.

To all of you with questions regarding who was supposed to send to who please go to this link and find out who you were supposed to get your ornaments.
Jan
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/465931/

Oh, Jan! I am so sorry it turned out disappointing for you! It was great fun for most of us and I thank you SO much for your hard work!

Happy New Year, dear lady!

Here is a picture of the beautiful watering can that DEBI Z sent me for the ornament exchange. She also sent a beautiful rabbit ornament also in blown glass and a third ornament (which to my embarrassment I can't remember what it was). Our family was going through some medical problems the two weeks before Christmas and to be honest another family member opened the package. I saw the ornaments briefly and then most of my holiday decorations were gathered up and put in the basement by my extended family members before we went to the hospital. I still have not found the other ornaments or I would have posted pictures of them too.

I know I will cherish these ornaments from Debi and Franklin. Again, I apologize for taking so long to post a thank you to Debi. Happy new year to everyone.

Hi, I'm new to DG. I was reading one of the threads, can't remember which one, but someone was talking about a squadron of soldiers in Iraq (I guess) who wanted penpals. I can find the thread again. They listed a website too. Any suggestions?

Welcome to DG, silver... have you done a Search on the home page box? Best way to find a thread.

Welcome to Davesgarden silverfluter! I sent you a message.

Gina (GSkinner),

I think something has happened to 'bilyn' (Linda.)
She never acknowleged getting any ornaments either.

You and I never received any ornaments from her.
If you put in for two exchanges; you have to get two back.

Does anyone have her regular email address?
Can someone contact her and find out how she's doing?

Sometimes in life things get in our way when we least expect them.

~* Robin