A crafty Christmas

This was so much fun for me I just had to share! Chelle and Fairlight, over at Domestic Bliss, organized a Happy Handmade Christmas swap. It sounded wonderful to me, so I signed up ( a little late by the way - in my signature oh-so-promptness *wink*. They were kind enough to allow me to join any way). I was given the name, blog address, and a few preferences of some one I had never met before. I would craft a few things for her and she would do the same for me. I was just about giddy over it and thoroughly enjoyed my crafting time. Through exploring her blog I saw that Jill and her husband had recently had a baby, so I made a little "Baby's first Christmas" ornament. This is before I got the ribbon on top to hang it with - but you get the idea. I also made a wall plaque, burned a Christmas CD, and whipped up some tasty little cookies (I use the word "whipped up" because it just makes me feel like an accomplished crafter/baker. It's just one of those things. Desperate? Maybe. But only a little). I then threw in a few more goodies and headed to the post office. A few days later a large box was stuffed into my mailbox. You guys, I was so much like a kid when I got the mail that day. :) My boys were cautiously curious of their mama's giddy squeals. Look at this! Jill had made a snow man and lady out of socks! They have adorable little knitted hats and scarves! I am just in love! I named them Scarlet and Henry. Also enclosed in my wonderful little package from her was this wall hanging.Can you even imagine the talent required to do this? It's such a beautiful reminder of Jesus' birth. There was also chocolate and a Christmas CD. It was all just too lovely not to share.