Plum Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 but I've not opened it yet How long can you resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 have you opened it yet?? im impressed if you havent I sent mine off today, I dont have my present yet though (im sure its on route) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have had to put mine away so I can't see it. The box had some sort of spell on it that kept drawing me to it and whispering open me open me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I got a sweet letter from my secret swapper today - saying that my gift will be on its way next week. I was really touched by the organisation & thought that had gone into sending that letter - Thank you who ever you are! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Mine arrived. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 .......can I keep my itchy fingers out of my goodies for 2 hours and 10 minutes......... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Oh my goodness........I stayed up especially to open my gift box the right side of midnight...............and got hooked into "blog surfing" & have only just opened it, but it was certainly worth the (not very long really ) wait I have the most lovely red beaded on silver chain bracelet on top of all the wrapping & packaging, in a red voile (?) bag - gorgeous ........next came a layer of tissue and loads of bubble wrap...the first "bundle" yielded a bottle of homemade elderberry cordial, can't wait to try that tomorrow .............then a jar of sweetcorn relish, however did the sweetcorn get into the pan & jars without the chooks getting it, I am impressed at your control ................next a jar of damson jam, definitely in my top 3 favourite jams ..............and...yes still more ......a teatowel hand decorated with autumnal leaves, far too good for use in the kitchen which was wrapped around a glass bud vase etched with another leaf............I am utterly gobsmacked at my gift and my givers generosity.............thank you thank you and again thank you Once I am awake again I will post photos....DH will no doubt get awoken to share in my good news Nighty night..........and thank you Ana for organising this swap, I hope all's well with you Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 mine has just come thank you, its fabby I got a gorgeous little felted purse filled with halloweeny sweets and... the purse is exactly the right size for a camera case , I was going to make one, but I didnt get chance, this couldnt have been a better size. thank you ana, and thank you swapper, im thrilled to bits cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thank you my secret swapper. I have been given a decorated tin containing a s"Ooops, word censored!"book. It is embellished with threads, paper, leaf veins, foiled and different textures and autumnal colours and themes. Beautiful. I keep looking at it and seeing new things. Thank you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Any piccies? They all sound fabby! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thank you so much secret swapper! My scented sachets are beautiful I have a sleep pillow decorated with stars, three hanging sachets with different decorations and a fab chicken. So well made and lovely. It is very kind of you. Thank you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 This thread is very, very light on photos me thinks But the gifts sounds amazing. Alas I think mine must be held up in the strike action so, to keep me otherwise entertained, lets get some photos of all these wonderful things please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) My present was a beautiful s"Ooops, word censored!" book and some Tablet thank you very much you are very clever Edited October 31, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 my stuff the photo doesnt show the beautiful colours of the purse, it really is lovely ta cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I received a pumpkin hat and some cookies...Am trying to work out what flavour they are. Thank you very much. I will have to post up some pictures later, as I have a few to upload at the minute! Thank you Secret swapper and to Ana for organising this all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 wow, the photos that have been on are lovely come on the rest of you , get your photos online cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I have to evict DS from my computer ...... I'm on his notebook & he's on my PC as he can't do a flight simulator programme on this .....once I can get back on mine I'll post some BTW I'm wearing my bracelet & it's sending sunny sparkles around the room as I type Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yes Cathy you are so bossy I think you have the job for the Christmas swap. Here is my gift Thanks Ana for arranging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thank you! I've a beautiful needlecase shaped like a pumpkin, and a lovely felt bag, all oranges and blacks to put halloween swag in!! DD will be out with that tonight(we have an "arrangement"with a few nieghbours.) It's lovely, and useful, and original. Love it!! Thanks Anna for arranging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yes Cathy you are so bossy I think you have the job for the Christmas swap. huh, splutter, snort, yeah, ok unless, anyone else wants a go... cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yes Cathy you are so bossy I think you have the job for the Christmas swap. huh, splutter, snort, yeah, ok unless, anyone else wants a go... cathy x YAY A 'Volunteer' Woo hoo, Go cathy, go cathy, go cathy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thank you for my fabulous egg skelter it has 11 eggs already . A big thank you for the organising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thanks everyone for making and sending the lovely gifts - and for the photos - I love seeing what everyone's made. Sorry I haven't been around much but my life has suddenly taking one of those turns and from having a fairly relaxed work/life balance has moved on to uberhectic! I'm still enjoying my job at a well known international educational institution and it has become a full-time position (until April next year anyway) - which is great. I'm still learning Chinese and now also Italian (which I love). Plus I'm teaching Spanish 3 evenings a week and also on Saturdays. I'm also illustrating (which is my life vocation - my first qualification and something I've done since I could hold a pencil) although someone from another department is causing me a bit of 'agro' - I don't know who this is though, just someone kicking up a fuss and making lots of trouble so that my name has been taken of their 'OFFICIAL LIST OF FREELANCERS' - but I think I'll keep doing it as the authors (ultimate decision makers, I think) are happy with my work, so conversations to be had... (Please keep your fingers crossed for me). I'm also going to launch an illustration website - will put it in my signature once it's sorted. So I'm pretty busy at the moment - I've stolen a few minutes to visit this forum - I really miss you lovely chicken people - and now I've got two little vampires who want their hair 'glued back' and their faces 'whitened'. One of them is a vegetarian and is going to have green around his lips, from the last cucumber whose blood he sucked... Have a great Samhain/Halloween everyone - and I'll be back - even if it's only for quick peeks. Love to you all. Ana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Wow Ana you are so hectic but thanks for the update its interesting to hear what you have been doing and wish you well with the illustrating. Give them hell, your reputation passed on by word of mouth from the authors should serve you well. Good luck with the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thank You so much to my swapper I will take a photo of my beautiful knitted bag, key ring, bee brooch and bookmark later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
