Saturday, December 27, 2008

Secret Sister '08

I am a member of a private google group made up of rubber stampers, scrapbookers, etc. Seems like we dabble in quite a bit of craftiness---anything from beading to knitting to needle felting. We've been a group since before my daughter was born so it's been a few years. Anyway, each year we do a secret sister swap type thing at Xmas time. You can sign up if ya want. If not, no biggie. My SS this year was Michele. She was good to me to say the least. She's also been a great friend over the years even though we've never met in person.

One of the requirements for the swap is to send at least one handmade item. LOOK at this snowman Michele made! It's needle felted. That means it started out as a big ball of wool! I gotta learn how to do this!

And here he is on one of our trees. Notice no other snowmen around him. He is the king of that section. I just love him. Her needle felting is superb. Notice Taylor's popsicle stick ornament from last year. lol. She did the gluing of the foamies. :)
And here's my loot! Yep, she spoiled me. Thanks Michele. You're one of a kind.




12 comments:

Donna Layton said...

Oh man! How fun. Michele is always so generous. You got lucky. Have fun with all your new goodies:)

Kerilou said...

Michele was my SS last year! I see she is keeping up her rep as an awesome SS once again! That snowman is adorable. I would love to learn how to felt. Tina sent Cody a bunny ornament last week, and it was felted. Maybe we should give it a try, in 2009, Michelle? Now the question is, where do we find the stuff? LOL! All your goodies look awesome-lucky gal!! You deserve it! Much love and hugs, Keri

Lisa Renéa said...

WOW! Score! Love the felted ornament. Your tree looks gorgeous!

Babsarella said...

What a wonderful group of gifts! You received some really lovely things and that snowman is just the cutest!! (repeating to myself...I do not need to learn another craft)...Glad you and fun opening all your gifts!!

tina said...

That is one dang cute snowman- and I love Taylor's ornament too. Your tree looks great- I love to see everyone's ornament collections. :)

Lisa Renéa said...

Oh, Michelle..I had to jump over and tell you, I spewed diet coke all over the place & nearly choked =) after reading your comment on my blog, re: the cans. YOUR too funny!! Hugs to ya for being such a fab pal! LOLRITFLMAO

Lisa Renéa said...

Hey Dolly! I wanted to stop by, catch up and let you know how grateful I am for your posts to my blog! They really rocked my day (regarding the paper dolls) I think those particular 2 sets are very usable for any number of themes. You could alter the dress in many ways! You could even help sweet Miss T, make her own dolls with that set. have a great weekend! Thank you !!

tina said...

Woo hoo! That is a darn cute snowman! Lots of goodies here :)

Lisa Renéa said...

Hey Doll, where are those new creations? I know you've got some new goodies to show us! You enabler!!

Michele said...

Hey..you're very welcome! I am so bad. I am just visiting now. I thought maybe I would see some needle felting posts of yours.

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What a very cute little snowman. This would be a very perfect decoration in all occasions. Good work!!!

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