Having fun!

I am a little late in posting pictures of swaps I have received the last few days. First up we have "It's not over till the fat lady sings" swap and I started this one because of all the people out there that take and never send in return. I personally have only had this happen a few times and so I also listed swaps that I would like to "re-do." Anyway, I got this package for the pink swap... in it was 4 pink tea light candles, a bar of rose soap, 2 skeins of yarn, tons of beads, a hand stitched wallet, journal, candy bar (didn't make it to the photo:), and cupcake papers. Needless to say, my partner was the greatest!!


Today my mail lady had to come back twice because there was so much stuff waiting for me. I was so excited and having so much fun opening all of these packages. From the "bundle up" swap I was not only amazed, but thrilled that it did make it here. I know my partner was having trouble making deadlines because of life and whatnot. Trust me when I say that the wait was well worth it! I first saw the cute little Mary Jane slippers, then the candy canes and hot chocolate.... then.... this super cute, ultra soft, and insanely comfy CUPCAKE! blanket! I love it!!

Then there was a package with ornaments (from Germany) that I am counting down the days till I can hang them on the tree. They will look great.

Spices!! Oh the spices!! I love to cook so that was my drive behind joining this swap. Who knew that I would open my mailbox to these?? I am going to have so much fun trying these out (and I've never seen them before so that's even better).

Because it's raining, cold, and just because I can I'm going to sit down tonight with my new book, sip great coffee out of my new mug, and enjoy the rest of the day!

Thank you so much to all of my swap buddies!! I hope that everyone who received from me is just as happy!
Till next time...

Little stars and Joes goodies

I received these little papers to make origami puffy stars. I'm now addicted and had to order some more paper. Here is a picture of the cuteness that I have started in the record bowl that will be full by the time I get done :)

Aside from that I also received a box full of goodies from a partner on swap-bot. It is supposed to be one little gift every day in December counting down to Christmas day. I don't think I can hold out so I had to hide them out of sight.

Here is also a pair of cute socks with a couple of treats and a random CD mix. Both are keeping me warm and happy today!!

In other news: I am beyond sick of filling out customs forms!! I think I have done about 30 of them in the last 3 months and I hate doing it. The kicker was today. I sent my brother's Christmas gifts to him in Japan (this is the second time for some of them because *sigh* the customs forms were not filled out right). I had to fill out his address a total of 6 times for 3 packages then pay almost a hundred bucks so they would get there in a timely fashion. There are also different customs forms for how much things weigh, that is where I made the mistake the first time. I just hope that they make it there this time and before Christmas!! So... little bro if you read this, I hope you enjoy your $10 gift in your $80 dollar box! :)