Sunday, December 26, 2010

day 25

it's christmas.kathy did this box in fabric with a bow and star on the front and a stocking on the back. inside i found a fabric ornament decorative piecs of candy and a santa magnet.wonderful surprise kathy.
this was so much fun and every day for 25 days i had a new surprise.thank you linda for this opportunity.
when we start making 2011 resolutions i think photography is going to be #1 on my list.

day 24

the christmas tree to the right is a necklace which i wore on christmas day with my santa baby shirt.it was all wrapped up in a box.thank you valery. itsanalienlife.blogspot .com

day 23

liz! cute box with a bow all decked out with a rhinestone center and do i detect a little tim holtz deco with the pinwheel?i love the milk cap inside.

day 22

wow 22 almost there.this cute tree and sants pin are frome christine.she's been so good about posting everyday and such good pics too. (pokeabadgerwithaspoon.blogspot.com

day 21

this little girl (noel) comes from lyneen of dreamingofcastles.blogspot.com, inside are vintage pen nebs and an acrylic flower. great for my altered projects

day 20

it's hard to see this sweet little girl wishing peace on earth and inside a a great snowman for the mini tree. thank you nancy from mycraftylittlepageblogspot.com

Sunday, December 19, 2010

dai 19

joy is how i felt when i looked at the 19th day, and yes i've only loooked at 1 per day.the joy banner looks really cute on my tree and the box sits at the base with the santa picture, candy cane and statue of the man himself...santa

day 18

michele of //scrappycatsx3.blogspot.com. included a vintage button ring in this cute box. how clever

day 17

from our hostess with the mostest.this adorable match box wit snowmen garland.really neat.

day 16

kelly did this box in red polka dot ribbon and inside a bobby pin with a vintage button fo decoration.this can be clipped on the tree or hold papers together

day 15

this is the cutest snowman charm to for on my xmas necklace.and a candle box for the mini tree.from shesells-seashells.blogspot.com grace, they're lovely. thank you
p.s. rolled up to the left is garland paper for the tree saying happy new year

day14

peace at theheartofpeace.blogspot.com did a santa box with a button ornament.every box has been so different, this has been so much fun.

day13

who said 13 is unlucky?ruth did a wonderful snowflake box and a pair of earrings in blue and silver.ruthhs at throughmygardensgate.blogspot.com

day 12

heidi is this a family member or are we adopting.i think i'll call him fred since he has a spot on my tree.heidis blog: queenfor1day.blogspot.com

day 11

askmichelesomthingspecial.blogspot.com did thhis cute box with a gold leaf ornament.cute.

day 9

this focus thing has to be the operator. this sweet little girl came with a srring of pearls and a vial of snow that isn't cold and won't melt.thank you michelle @michelle-woodand fabric.blogspot.com

day 10

i'm out of focus and i jumped a day. so much for catchup wendy @blissangles.blogspot.com created the sweet angel and bead ornament

Sunday, December 12, 2010

day 8

this angel and candy cane look so cute on my tree.thankyou kim @blackberrycrowsprisms.blogspot

day 7


see this little mitten?i don't know how becky knit this. i'm sure i couldn't do it.

day 6

can you see this little mouse?vanessa, how do you do such tiny work? and the box is to cute.i had to convince my jojo that it wasn't his toy.

day 5

this little santa and angel box comes from patty @blooming in kansas.blogspot.very cute.i put earrings in all my boxes and didn't think about what would happen if everyone did that. OH MY! i'm glad it didn't happen.

day 4

i'm slightly out of focus but am all dressed up.you can barely tell there is a bling snowflake charm. i put it on my chain right away. thankyou shawnee@ shawneett.blogspot.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

day 3

linda @ lambworld.blogspot.com created this cute santa and earrings. they are actually red.my lighting sometimes leaves somthing to be desired.this is one fun swap.

day 2

this came fromnicole @ gibbysgirl.com. all pretty in pink with a little fairy to sit in the tree, also a charm which i immediately put on a chain so i wouldn't lose track of it.

day 1

this was the first of 25 days of surprises.the little pin is on the top of my tree.the tree on the mt\atchbox is pewter with a little cancer awareness emblem.this was done by elena@ the travelingprincess.blogspot. thankyou so much.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

marie

my brick

at last i finished my brick, with the high heat and humidity it took longer to dry than i expected.but...i got it turned in on time

Monday, August 9, 2010

bricks along the journey

several of my friends (including myself) have participated this year.i'm posting karens brick for all to see. it's beautiful. we received a plain brick and did our thing. they will be offered at a silent auction oct.10,2010.