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Monday, December 22, 2008

Christmas Candy


My Elf is *so* amazing! She seems to know all the projects that I have looked at online and thought, "Ohhh, I like it! But I could never make it!" Look at this awesome acetate box! Do you know how many times I have wanted to make one?? And now I can, because I have an actual sample IN MY HANDS! Thanks so much, Secret Elf! Merry Christmas!

And don't you be worried about that Toblerone. I promise it will *not* go to waste! :-)

Sunday, December 21, 2008

You know you're old when . . .


I don't know if you can read the saying on the tissue pack:
"At our age, swimming is dangerous. Lifeguards don't try as hard."
LOLOL Isn't that the truth! I love you, Elf! That tissue cover is adorable! And I love my new name tag! Now I *have* to go to Convention, right? Thanks for brightening my day!

I needed a laugh today! We had promised the kids a quick trip to Salt Lake City to see the lights on Temple Square. Welllll, the weather intervened. We probably could have made it, but Mom would have been stressed, which would have made Dad cranky, and so we decided to be cautious and stay home. My kids are really sad. So are the "grown-ups." {sigh} We'll try to do something really fun here, instead, but it's not quite the same. We're thinking of driving around to see lights here tonite, then a family trip to the movies to see Despereaux. I'm actually hoping there's a LOT of snow, so the kids can see how wise we were to stay home! If you have any great suggestions of stuff to do, let me know!

Saturday, December 20, 2008

On a cold winter's night that was so deep . . .



Isn't this precious??? My Super-Fantastic Elf just keeps going and going! I have always wanted one of these sets, but knew it was a project I wouldn't 'finish.' These cubes are just absolutely beautiful! I tried to get a picture that would show more of the papers, but this was the best I could do! Thank you so much, Secret Elf! Those cubes are going right on my mantel for Christmas!

Friday, December 19, 2008

On the 8th day of Christmas, my elfie gave to me . . .


How cute is this snowman???? My elf just picks all the right things! And inside the snowman is . . .


8 Hershey Bars with Almonds! Ohhhhhhhh! My elf says they're for my *whole* family, but we'll see. {grin} Thanks, Secret Elf!!!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

A year's worth of love from my secret elf!


I am just overwhelmed by how much my secret elf has brightened my Christmas! And LOOK! Isn't this just GORGEOUS!?! Every month is decorated (I'm just showing December below), and every month has a perpetual calendar on the back, to keep track of special days! A whole lot of effort went into this gift, and I want my elf to know how meaningful that is to me! Thank you! I had no idea how special this experience was going to be!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Super Elf Strikes Again!


Another gift from my "secret wish list!" I just think this little scribble die is *so* cute! But it kept falling off my orders--you know how that goes! The packaging was so clever--she made a gift card holder! Brilliant! Thank you, Secret Elf! You are wonderful!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Elf Gifts 4 & 5


Wow! I really thought I uploaded day 4 yesterday! LOL It must be Christmas and my brain is on vacation! I had listed Heat & Stick powder as one of my "secret wishes." Would you believe I have never tried it? And that box is soooooo cute! My girls were clamoring for who got to keep the box!



Just last night I was envying someone's decorated Tic Tac box! My elf is amazing! I love the little belly window! LOL This is definitely a project I'll be copying in the future! Thanks, Secret Elf! You're wonderful!

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Secret Elf Day 3


One of the first things I did this morning was open my Elf gift! LOL And look, look! The cutest basket ever, and one of those amazing bracelet kits! I'm so excited to make it! I can't decide whether to make a Christmas one, or wait till the new catty comes out and have something NEW!