ANNUAL PAO HOLIDAY SECRET SISTER - Names have gone out!!

[mpizzazz]

Here are some photos of my lovely gifts from Farley. First off, that cardinal wrapping paper had me the moment I glimpsed into the box. Good thing she left the chocolate unwrapped so I could eat some immediately to keep up my strength. And the cardinal sticker on the back of the envelope is really cute, which reminds me I need to pause and go put out bird food.
OK, I'm back.
In the little red box was that cute owl tissue with the necklace Farley made. And there is an embossed tag/ornament on one gift. Ok, enough about the wrappings which I find a use for on cards. The Card is beautiful, of course, as we would expect from Farley. It has a bird on it, too.

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There is tea and a strainer and some pretty neutral papers for my heritage layouts (definitely right about those, Farley) watercolor paper, brushes and PEERLESS watercolors!!! Woo hoo!!!! I've wanted to try those but felt they were a luxury I shouldn't buy. Me with my necklace.

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And a closeup of the pendant with the turquoise beads.

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Thank you very much, Farley!

[Debbie J]

I opened my box of goodies from Pam Cook. Thank you Pam, I am sure to put it all to good use!




Hand made item is this lovely journal. I also received a goodie bag from Hip to be Square that for some reason didn't photograph worth a darn. It has an acrylic stamp set, 2 bottles of Tim Holtz stains a package of Heidi Swapp embellishments.

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Finally found what I needed to upload my photos. Deb sent a great box:

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The return address:

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Where it was mailed from:

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Now to open:

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I think this is the end!

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[mpizzazz]

Looks like some great things there, Cheryl, to make your own Anna Griffin style cards!

[Debbie J]

I looked all over for more of the German Scrap but that's all I could find that would get here in time. Was that what you were looking for?

[Monica]

So... I was up past 1am my time, working on a story collaboration with a girlfriend in NZ. I opened my box before I went to bed, took pictures and everything, but was too sleepy to post.

My box:

After opening it and lifting the tissue paper, this is what met my eyes:


I took a picture each time I unwrapped, so you guys are gonna get several photos.

Disney stuff!!


And Chai tea!


Chocolate and peppermint crunch popcorn drizzle! I'm saving this for our Christmas Eve movie

[Monica]

And check out these yummy papers!




Twinkle lights, which I'm going to string up around my shelves in the craft room:


Purple sticky notes. I always need those!


And a pack of yummy 7Dots papers:

[Monica]

And the handmade item, which blew me away. Thank you so much, Marianne!!

[Monica]

Lastly, and I'm saving this tag to scrapbook with the photos , there was this:


And a lovely card!



When DH gets back home, I also need to take a picture of him opening this:

[pbp908]

I've enjoyed your posts as much as my Secret Sister packages from past years!

Monica - you'll love the Old Bay! I have a tendency to add it to a lot of things that aren't seafood.

[Monica]

I've enjoyed your posts as much as my Secret Sister packages from past years!

Monica - you'll love the Old Bay! I have a tendency to add it to a lot of things that aren't seafood.

I need to go to the seafood market and see what came in today's delivery. They get a fresh delivery from Seattle Monday through Saturday. Mmmm......

[mpizzazz]

I've enjoyed your posts as much as my Secret Sister packages from past years!

Monica - you'll love the Old Bay! I have a tendency to add it to a lot of things that aren't seafood.

Nice photos of all the stuff, Monica!
Old Bay is not just for seafood, it's good on potatoes, lots of restaurants in Maryland season fries with it. You can sprinkle it on anything that needs a little heat.

And, you do realize, those lights are purple! I meant to test them out but never got to it.