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Secret Santa Show and Tell



Secret Santa.  Blooming brilliant things to be a part of!  I was involved in two online Secret Santas, one run by Carmen and one by That Craft Place.

Here is my haul from Santa Suzie...


Whilst opening these I was asked, "How does she know you so well?" by my Pet Crocheter.  It was amazing, everything was spot on - so very me.

and here is my haul from Santa Virginia via Carmen...


Tons of stash!  And Virginia included this beautiful hand made mini album.  To be honest it is so awesome it needs a post all of it's own, which will follow when I can dedicate it the time it deserves!


Brilliant!  Thank you That Craft Place, Suzie, Carmen and Virginia!

You can read about what I sent (in Carmen's swap) to K on her blog here. x


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  1. Virginia26 December 2014 at 18:43

    Ah hun thank you - that fair made my day, I'm glad you liked what I sent I had much fun putting it together. Hope you've had a great day!

    Hugs

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  2. Carmen 27 December 2014 at 21:54

    Oh what great presents. What is the texturey stencil things in your first picture? They're gorgeous - I may need to investigate them ;)

    Thank you for playing again this year Laura :) Hope you had an amazing Christmas x

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    1. Laura31 December 2014 at 16:45

      Carmen, it's a memory box texture designer stencil - smash. It has a good thickness and sturdiness about it (I ruin thin ones very easily!) but I'm yet to try it with paints and inks. x

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  3. K29 December 2014 at 13:39

    I had Virginia as my Secret Santa last year, I'd always thought her mini albums were gorgeous but when you see them in real life .... mind blown.

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