Thanks - I couldn't find the gallery!

I went back a few pages and couldn't find a gallery already established for this swap, so I hope I'm not double posting. I couldn't wait to share what I got in the mail today!
I GOT A PACKAGE FROM NIKKI/PTARMIC WUMPUS!!!
Every single thing is so great, I am still just in awe. Here is an open letter to Nikki, a meteorolgist by trade, so you can all know how truly perfect this stuff is, along with some photos.
NIKKI - Thank you so, so much! I just LOVE everything. I must say, a) did I even mention that I am a philatelist? With a name like Ptarmic Wumpus, I surely don't need to tell you what that means, but you must know how much I EXTRA love the framed art with the "shiny bits" from your garden.

And the rocks so remind me of Sedona, which is a pretty special place for me. I'm fairly certain they are somewhere in AZ, anyway, or Utah. But I will have to investigate for sure - I can't wait to find the real them. That's such a great excuse for a road trip.  So, yeah, wow, I am so thrilled with everything, really. I MUST learn to felt. It seems like such a fun, free art to do. I so love the idea of sculpting a scene, like in your felt interpretation of the photo!!!. Let me reiterate. !!!

I don't think it could have gotten much more perfect, to be honest. I could just cry, I love it that much. And the tote. My dear lord.



It is so me you don't even know! It kicks serious ass, and the fact that you GOT the tote from an AMS convention - how cool is that???
And how about my GARLAND OF FELTED PALEOEARTHS WITH WITH THE RIBBONS PRINTED WITH EACH EARTH'S AGE!!!
 

I really just can't say enough about how amazing this whole swap experience has been for me. I cannot wait for you to get your package!!! YOU FRICKIN ROCK!!! I just used triple exclamation points TWICE, so you know how excited I am.   

Hi guys! I'm still pretty new here, but having a wonderful time. I wasn't sure of the best place to put this info, but you guys seemed like the type who might be into this magazine i picked up at the grocery store the other day. It's called Junk Market Style and it says "Premier Issue," but it looks more like one of those "special interest publications" so...I dunno. But I do know that it kicks ass! I am a swap meet fiend (or flea market or whatever you happen to call it). Usually in these types of magazines they show either ugly or unclever ideas for decorating, for the most part anyway, but this one had more great ideas in one place than I've ever seen (besides Craftster, of course). Has anyone else seen it? They've also got a website, www.JunkMarketStyle .com, but I've only just browsed it so far. It looks like they've got project ideas and a book, too. And some pretty cute clothes for junk-lovers. Anyway, just thought I'd share!

That turned out great. What a fun idea! I'm going to write that one down...

This whole thread is hilarious. You guys are definitely the epitome of CRAFTY!

Yeah! I'm officially signed up for my first swap ever! This is going to be so much fun. I'm already investigating. I have DIRT in my user name, for pete's sake - I was born to do this swap! Woo hoo!!! Can you tell I'm excited?

I am so incredibly bummed that I did not make it to the end of my probabtionary period on Craftster before this swap deadline came. Tomorrow I'm official, so if you guys end up needing a swap angel for this one PLEASE let me know!

I hope this idea doesn't die out because I have almost been here long enough to start swapping and this would be a perfect starter.

I think I wrote about this when I first did my INTRO YOURSELF posts, but I'm goin to type it again. I was in our local Carl's Jr. (Riverside, CA) and the girl behind me had a really great knitted purse with big, fabric-covered buttons. I told her how cute I thought it was and we chatted for just a minute or two. She mentioned the site and I'm so glad she did! I have been having a great time here. Thank you, Mysterious Stranger Girl!

Very nice! Not something I'd hang on my wall, but most great art wouldn't go with my decor. I absolutely LOVE this entry on several levels. Good job!