Pink Saturday- Swap Sharing

I signed up for 4 swaps this season. When November was by busiest party month (I hosted 8 parties plus my daughter's), my mom was in the hospital recovering from surgery, Thanksgiving, changing the season decorations, end of Fall baseball, Nutcracker rehearsal, I quickly realised--"What was I thinking!" I was completely overwhelmed! The deadlines were quickly approaching and I was freaking out!

I decided to make stockings for all of my recepients. I worked with colors themes and used fabric that was already in my sewing closet. I made this one for Cheryl out of a vintage pillowcase for the Pink Vintage swap. She said she is a Shabby Chic girl, so I thought this was perfect.

Cheryl sent me this gorgeous swap! She is also a scrapbooker and made this beautiful flip book for me. I can't wait to put Christams pictures in it.

She told me her 4 year old made this birdhouse pick for me...how cute is that!!!

I can't believe she new I collected birdhouses!

The tree in my living room is decorated with pink and white ornaments with lots of angels and sparkle! Cheryl also sent me this GORGEOUS beaded ornament. It looks so great on my tree.

Here are some great pictures of the flip book.

My second swap was a Vintage Christmas swap and my partner was Alaura.

Her theme was red.
This is what Alaura sent me.
Love, love, love the tea cup. I had my Christmas spice tea in it this morning with a freshly baked chocolate chip scone...perfect!

Alaura made me this adorable candy dish. I will be serving my home made English Toffee on it.

Alaura also sent me some ornaments for my living room tree.

How cute are these!

The mini stocking has beautiful bead work on it.
This is what I sent to Alaura. The stocking is made out of fabric that I made my kitchen curtains out of.
We sent each other tea cups. Great minds think alike!

I also sent her some chocolate peppermint coffee and chocolate.
I'm still waiting for the other 2 swaps. One is coming from Australia and the other is for the 12 Days of Christmas Tea swap. I just mailed that one out on Friday.

After receiving my packages, I remembered why I do these...to share with other women and create friendships. I am looking forward to joining a Valentine's Day swap. :)

Please check out the other lovely pink at Beverly's.