I would first like to thank........
York Peppermint Patties for providing me the energy for all my late night crafting and last minute gift projects. I couldn't have done it without you. By the way, did you know that it was considered a food? Well, it says so right on the package. It might even be part of a food group. Hmmm...I'll have to look that up later......
"No more shopping" is what he muttered before collapsing on the couch at 5:30 pm last night. He didn't wake up until 6:30 this morning. Some people just can't keep up with me.
Okey Dokey.....Now on to the good stuff...... my 12 days of Christmas Swap gifts....... By now you should know the drill.....
On the 5th day of Christmas Tammy Gilley gave to me........
A magic bottle of "Courage"....... Tammy I love it! It's so cute! And a perfect sentiment for me right now!! Thank You!!!!!
And on the 6th day of Christmas Cerri gave to me.........
A partridge in a pear tree!!!! Well not exactly in a pear tree.....and I don't think it's a partridge. But it is the most beautiful little bird in a nest of tulle!!! Thank you so much Cerri!!!! I am so happy to finally own one of these precious little birds!!!
And on the 8th day of Christmas Heather Bluhm gave to me.......
A quilted embellished apron......... Heather I just adore it!! The colors and the design are so perfect!! I'm wearing it right now!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Here's a little peek at what we've been doing over here.
I had my friend's two kids over and we all made graham cracker houses....I love doing these. Heare's the little town. Andre's little house doesn't have any snow around his house. He lives in a better part of town with a higher tax base so his street gets plowed first.....I am so bummed that my frosting didn't set up like I thought it would. It was supposed to dry like cement so that I could keep this year after year. Unfortunately this is the second day and it is still pliable. I an so sad that I won't be able to keep them.... :(
Ok...got to run. We have Cosme's work party today. Cookie baking to do. And my 5th run to the post office....... So I will leave you with some things I've been doing the last couple nights while buzzed on peppermint patties....... Talk to you soon!!! Karin
A cone for another niece.....
A "Dream Box" for yet another niece...(I have 5!!)
And. of course more ornaments.....
Oh....and then this reindeer snuck into the house......he won't leave so it looks like we'll have to keep him.........
Wow Karin !!! Can I be a neice as well. Gorgeous as usual
Carol
Posted by: Carol | December 21, 2007 at 09:36 AM
The gifts you have made are gorgeous. I am laughing hysterically at your comments on the Peppermint Patties and on Andre's house! I have been kept going by "food" too but mine has been peanut M&Ms!
Merry Christmas,
Karla
Posted by: Karla | December 21, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Love all that you have been creating, you've been sooooooo good! LOL,that pic of Andres is so adorable! He'll sleep anywhere won't he!
Posted by: Natasha Burns | December 21, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Another great post Karin. Love Andres house.That sweet little sleepy head of a reindeer is definitely a keeper.
Have a fun filled family christmas.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | December 21, 2007 at 02:57 PM
Karin, love all the goodies from the twelve days swap!!! and the beauties you have been creating are wonderful!!! the boys look just as cute as always!!!
Posted by: Lori | December 22, 2007 at 04:31 AM
Karin,
What gorgeous goodies. Love those glittery ornaments!
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Holiday Season and a Very Happy New Year.
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Scalise | December 22, 2007 at 12:56 PM
Fun! Love the goodies and as always, you are a whirlwind. Does the reindeer eat peppermint patties too?
Posted by: Vickie | December 22, 2007 at 01:30 PM
Karin, I'm worn out just trying to keep up with you. No wonder Andres needs a long nap.
Great pressies too.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | December 23, 2007 at 12:27 AM
Shewwww! I am with the kid...zonked! ha! All your treasures are so pretty and glittery! Slow down ,girl! ha ha!
Posted by: Pam Aries | December 23, 2007 at 06:35 AM
WOW! That's all I can say. Well, AMAZED...I'm amazed too. Love your graham cracker town. I'll have to remember that next year.
Posted by: Jillian | December 23, 2007 at 10:00 AM
What a sweet little one... And oh my goodness...you are a busy, huh?
Happy Holidays Karin... and after things settle down.... you might wanna read about "being tagged"... maybe you can have some fun w/it...in your leisure (ha, ha)... You can read about it here: http://artineveryday.blogspot.com/2007/12/tag-im-it.html
Have prosperous new year!
Posted by: Cheryl Finley | December 24, 2007 at 12:02 AM
"No more shopping" ...so precious! Merry Christmas Karin and Happy New Year too! Beverly
Posted by: Beverly Keaton Smith | December 24, 2007 at 05:51 AM
Hi Karin,
So glad you stopped by... here's a holiday greeting for you:
http://artineveryday.blogspot.com
...and I look forward to seeing you in blogland in 2008!
Enjoy your loved ones!
~Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Finley | December 24, 2007 at 01:40 PM
Karin....your boys are soooooo cute I could bite their little heads off!!!!! Always falling asleep:D SO ADORABLE! Love the darling things you have made for Christmas. You have such a beautiful touch! I am into the gingerbread castles....next year I must try that with my little ones:d Merry Christmas.....hugs, Linda
Posted by: Linda Harre | December 27, 2007 at 06:19 AM
Karin....your boys are soooooo cute I could bite their little heads off!!!!! Always falling asleep:D SO ADORABLE! Love the darling things you have made for Christmas. You have such a beautiful touch! I am into the gingerbread castles....next year I must try that with my little ones:d Merry Christmas.....hugs, Linda
Posted by: Linda Harre | December 27, 2007 at 06:19 AM
oh Karin!!!
I am in heaven looking at all of your ornaments that you have made! I am leaving now to your etsy to see if any are left
bye
Posted by: Mary | January 07, 2008 at 06:04 PM