SEASONS GREETINGS SWAP! WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

WHOO HOO

Saw this today and could not HELP but pass it your way!

http://theslowroasteditalian.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/spiced-eggnog-cookies.html#more



Glad everyone is getting in the seasons greetings spirit too!

WHOO HOO WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

NurseJaney wrote:
Mailed my cards yesterday -- shouldn't take long, both are in the States !

Also received one -- from Sarasota Cook ! A neat little card, a lovely letter, and a cookie cutter ornament !! Thanks so much - I truly loved your note. Very best wishes for a happy holiday season -- we haven't had snow YET -- but always that possibility !!



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WOW and thanks for sharing

VERY unique like my TWINIE too!

WHOO HOO!

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SarasotaCook wrote:
Just received a wonderful card from my Swap Buddy - frugalfifer, Angela. A beautiful handmade card as well as a wonderful special recipe. Already up on the wall to join my other cards. Mickey Down Under was my first card, and you are the second ... so my card display will be growing. Thanks for a delightful card! Beautifully done. I wish my pic would of been better.
Kim

WHOO HOO TWINIE! WHOO HOO

Is kind of scary that shadow...kind of haunting...KNOW who took the photo? lol

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pammyowl wrote:

Sorry I missed it but LOVE the image too!

WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

pammyowl wrote:
Oh, dear! I was just going to send cards, but if everyone is doing so much more, I'll have to dream something up!

REPEAT after me

This is a SIMPLE card swap....

Some people have known each other for YEARS through this swap and food and they would naturally being sending each other small gifts...

This is JUST a card swap.....let's celebrate the Season Greetings wishes around

WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

TLu wrote:
Pammyowl, agree with SarasotaCook...personally I'm the type who just loves to get mail

Anything is better than receiving bills eh

WHOO HOO Thanks TLu!

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pammyowl wrote:
My three cards are sent! To all a good night

WHOO HOO and GREATLY appreciate YOURS and everyone's participation...ESPECIALLY your signing up for THREE swaps this year too!

WHOO HOO!

[TLu]

Phooey, forgot to say my cards have been sent. Have been running around so much lately, my parents were just in town, wouldn't know where my head was if it was attached
Now I've decided to put together a cookie swap with a few friends. No whining here though, I LOVE to be busy...
Have a great day everyone!

[Studentchef]

I just want to say a big thank you to BB502 for the holiday card. It's really pretty and it helps put me in the festive mood!

[bigbadbrenda]

All my cards are in the mail.

[SarasotaCook]

I just got nurse Janeys card. will post a pic ... Camera is charging. Sorry, I forgot. A beautiful card and some great little bookmarks for my reading ... so when I fall asleep, hopefully, I will remember where I was, LOL. With my schedule, I need all the help I can get.

Thanks g/f. A perfect holiday card and gift! Already hanging on my Christmas Ribbon.

Pic to follow, promise, kim

[pammyowl]

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pammyowl wrote:
Oh, dear! I was just going to send cards, but if everyone is doing so much more, I'll have to dream something up!

REPEAT after me

This is a SIMPLE card swap....

Some people have known each other for YEARS through this swap and food and they would naturally being sending each other small gifts...

This is JUST a card swap.....let's celebrate the Season Greetings wishes around

WHOO HOO![/quot I did put one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes in my cards, couln't resist. Shhh, don't tell my swap partners!

[SarasotaCook]

'SWAP' is sharing. So share what you want.

A short story ...
So bear with me.

When I grew up, Mom always taught me to give from the heart. We did stained glass, I did macrame (big in the 70's), ceramics, clay pottery, homemade candy, cookies, soups, spices, jams, jellies, also ornaments, etc. These are items we gave to our friends. I couldn't go through Xmas without giving gifts ... that is just who I am. But that is also how I was raised. NOT right or wrong, but just a tradition that my Mom did and passed on to me.

I continue that today; but that is how I grew up. My friend grew up and she was always one to share recipes; that is what her Mom did for Christmas. Every card whether it Xmas or not got a special recipe. Another friend always gave gift certificates because her family owned a restaurant. And, some, just a simple card of Holiday Greetings.

So, it doesn't matter what one gives ... it is the thought that counts; and the thought that goes behind finding the card which conveys how you feel about the holidays. Simply the spirit of Christmas giving and sharing.

[Crafty Lady 13]

I'm starting to get a little worried. I mailed my packages 8 days ago. The 2 packages that were mailed to states in the U.S. should have gotten there by now. I hope they arrive soon. I can understand packages going out of the U.S. taking longer. It's fun seeing the photos of the cards that were sent.

[Crafty Lady 13]

SarasotaCook wrote:
'SWAP' is sharing. So share what you want.

A short story ...
So bear with me.

When I grew up, Mom always taught me to give from the heart. We did stained glass, I did macrame (big in the 70's), ceramics, clay pottery, homemade candy, cookies, soups, spices, jams, jellies, also ornaments, etc. These are items we gave to our friends. I couldn't go through Xmas without giving gifts ... that is just who I am. But that is also how I was raised. NOT right or wrong, but just a tradition that my Mom did and passed on to me.

I continue that today; but that is how I grew up. My friend grew up and she was always one to share recipes; that is what her Mom did for Christmas. Every card whether it Xmas or not got a special recipe. Another friend always gave gift certificates because her family owned a restaurant. And, some, just a simple card of Holiday Greetings.

So, it doesn't matter what one gives ... it is the thought that counts; and the thought that goes behind finding the card which conveys how you feel about the holidays. Simply the spirit of Christmas giving and sharing.

I totally agree. I couldn't resist putting a few little tokens of Christmas spirit in with my card, but I know it isn't required. I'm just happy to get a card from someplace new and makng new friends.