Holiday Helpers Gallery

[HandsyMalone]

Here's our gallery thread, I can't believe that we need one this soon!  Good crafting all, and thank you for being patient with my heinous and exploding life!

[nikimac]

Oh silly me.  I just requested for you to set this up.  Sigh.  I'll have photos from my swap by tomorrow (as soon as I get the package!).

[HandsyMalone]

I'm still amazed that there's a package in the mail!!  I'm sure it'll be awesome!

[nikimac]

Here's my amazing stuff. 
Troublet gave me: two pretty blue headbands and a great recipe holder (with a few recipes) and a tree topper plus some really fun extras (ribbon, colorful papers, flowers)
She gave my sister-in-law: some adorable reusable makeup pads in a precious zippered pouch with an amazing crocheted pouf and shower gel
She gave my brother-in-law: 2 mugs with Halo transfers and 4 matching coasters (should these be handwashed?)
She gave my grandma: a lovely embroidered saying to put in a frame
She gave my sons: a cute monster/alien/plankton doll and a similar bib for the baby
She gave my father-in-law: an incredible canvas roll for holding his whittling tools - plus the tools!
Thank you so much, partner!  I don't think I match all your spoils, but I'll try.

[TroubleT]

I forgot to send the instructions for cleaning for your BiL's cups so the answer to your question is yes.

I was originally going to do ceramic tile coasters for him and then I thought about the kids. lol!

Your SiL's gifts are 100% cotton and washable on gentle cycle.

I'm glad that you liked your package!

[nikimac]

I got home late again so I didn't have time to take real photos so those are done with a phone.  I'll post nicer ones later since I look at those in the daylight and they don't do any justice for the package.  The shower pouf is soooo amazing.  I was blown away by that and I know she (and everyone else) will really enjoy their gifts.

[HandsyMalone]

That is a really great package!!  I'm sure that the people they're for will LOVE them!!  I'll be updating statuses right now and then sitting down and brainstorming what I'LL be making for my oh-so patient partner and her loved ones.

[ragdollpirate]

That is a really great package!!  I'm sure that the people they're for will LOVE them!!  I'll be updating statuses right now and then sitting down and brainstorming what I'LL be making for my oh-so patient partner and her loved ones.

I am not patient I am understanding lol. Last year I almost died from getting really sick with pancreititis and i spent a week and a half in the hospital. then my hubby went into the hospital for three days about 2 weeks later. Then everything just kept sprialling for us with doctors and life so I get life getting in the way. So yeah i understand having everything go nuts all at once and not being able to stop and think for one minute.

Wow I think that I need to do a few more things when I get back for you since my package is sucking right now in comparison to troublet's lol. Sorry if my spelling is off all I can't really see the screen lol.

[TroubleT]

I received today. I'll post some pics after the kids are down for the night.

[TroubleT]

GAH! I did not realize just how hard it would be to get pictures of my package. I don't normally get boxes through the mail so the kids and my husband went into super nosey mode. I guess this wasn't the best idea for a first swap if I wanted to keep anything a secret. LOL!

Ok, here's a picture of the box contents...a cutesy folk clock (unfortunately the Post office was gentle in handling it ) for my mom, sugar spiced walnuts for my dad, a princess tiara for my daughter, a remote control organizer and a Hitchhiker's Guide inspired towel kit for my husband, and for me, earrings (pictured below), bath stuff, ice tray for making home made gum drops, and a hanging note from Santa complete with coffee stain. lol!





And now for coolness, a space playmat for my son that includes aliens!




DH's towel kit...too funny!




My neato earrings! Are these shrinky dinks? I can't figure out what they are made of. (Sorry for the blurry pic!)




Thank you niki_mac!