Secret Santa 2017

[EssexAnne]

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Dear Santa,

Thank you. for the lovely Candle card that arrived yesterday!

[Little Jan]

That’s lovely

[pyjama princess]

I like that! Really lovely - well done who ever made that one.

[Victoria]

Now I'm a bit confused, because I've had creations from two different members, and one of those sent me two items - not that I'm complaining of course!!

Yesterday, I received the package with two items. First of all, an extravagant NOEL card, all glitzy and sparkly.

Then, a 6"x6" mixed media canvas. I'm almost lost for words, it's so exquisite. There's some kind of textured paste to create the snow flakes and the snow on the ground. Then fantastic stamping, heat-embossing and colouring to create the funky trees. I think there's mica powders here and also glossy accents or similar over the yellow baubles. I love the distressed gold border too as a finishing touch.

Thank you so much Secret Santa No. 1.

[Victoria]

Then today, I received this lovely Christmas card. The sender has actually signed it, but I won't reveal the name for now!

This card is tranquil and sparkly. It's so dimensional but there's no matting here. Another skilful stamper, creating layers using torn paper I'm guessing? The trees have been stamped using first and second generation images (I'm guessing again, such fun!), and then some have been glittered. The moon really stands out - and I love the reindeer and sleigh moving silently across it.

Thank you so much.

[Victoria]

Thank you Essex Anne for starting the thread with your lovely card. I wasn't quite sure what to do!

[Susan W]

My beautiful secret Santa arrived yesterday. It is embossed and has poinsettias in the centre. Inside there were some lovely baubles and a deck the halls which are now on my tree!

I'm having trouble posting pictures, so if this doesn't work I'll try in the morning.
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[Susan W]

And they are the wrong way up!
They look fine on my computer ?!?!

[Little Jan]

The 2nd one is upside down lol

[Little Jan]

Then today, I received this lovely Christmas card. The sender has actually signed it, but I won't reveal the name for now!

This card is tranquil and sparkly. It's so dimensional but there's no matting here. Another skilful stamper, creating layers using torn paper I'm guessing? The trees have been stamped using first and second generation images (I'm guessing again, such fun!), and then some have been glittered. The moon really stands out - and I love the reindeer and sleigh moving silently across it.

Thank you so much.

I too got a lovely signed card
I had planned to send a xmas card to those who had been in the birthday swap as a thank you for their support
But time just ran away
Will try be more on the ball next year