Pick a Card any Card...Day 4 Group 1

A fun assortment of cards from Amy. Does anyone else think its interesting that both groups had handmade cards for day 4?

Catching Up Day 3 Group 1

Who has a snow day and lots of time to spend on line? I do!!! So I've taken some time to snap a few pics and get this baby back on track. Day three was my worry package. Everyone in group two has had their packages for weeks. I kept counting mine and watching the mail. I was number 1 so I skipped that day. Day two the terrarium and hmmm.... where was day 3? But just in the nick of time, Theresa's package arrived. These charming ornaments with hand-cut papers and tedious soldering are the perfect addition to any tree. Oh and the packaging was so cute to boot!

*I wish I had mad photoshop skills to put the photos side by side.

Backing up to Day 2 - Group 1

I think I may be one of the few that received her gift from FLA in one piece. Tracy sent ahead a caveat that her 12 days gift may not make it, but mine did!!! So this sweet little succulent is going in my window with the most sun. I will try to find my green thumb and not kill this dainty thing. I've been eyeing the terrarium's on etsy lately, so it's fun to get something you want without asking. Thanks Tracy.

cute cards day 4 group 2

anne sent along these cute cards for day 4. i love the happy birthday card. what a treat these will be to send and receive. thanks anne!

Checking in from snowy Marion, IA

Just wanted to show off another variety of this adorable bag!

pretty posies! day 3 group 2

Dawn (Hopper) Busher crocheted these darling flowers. I pinned mine on on the way out the door this morning. Thank you Dawn.

It's in the bag! day 2 group 2

kristi (orlet) dickens sent along darling sewn bags in vintage fabrics. how did you have time? i think the consensus is that the bag will make the perfect lunch bag. we will be the envy of the lunch table. let us know if you have found another way to show off your adorable bag. thanks kristi

ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS....

Group 1 -
In my mad dash to get these out the door, one of my students was a gem and took some pictures of my final packages.


I found these fun recycled envelopes on etsy at pickalapoopa
She was such a kind seller, offering to hand deliver here in Chicago. Made from recycled materials this seller's attention to detail is amazing.


Well I hope everyone is staying warm. Here is Chicago we went from 50 to 8 degrees in less than 10 hours. There is also a nice blanket of ice.


Cant wait to open #2!

*Please let me know if anyone besides Beth, had to pay additional postage! I used the automated postage machine and thought all envelopes were created equal.

Day #1

On the first day of the Midwest 12 days Brooke made for Group 1 little ceramic gift tags.

These would be cute as ornaments as well.

Day 1 - Group 2

Here is the stash!

Our barista gillian served up a treat, a great coffee cup cozy for those necessary caffeine trips.

Countdown Clocks

Checking in from Chicago

So, I have finally got my ducks in a row, so to speak. I got my holiday cards in the mail(check). Found these super cute cards from SpringOlive at etsy.
With any luck 12 days gifts are going out Monday (check). I told myself, I wouldnt put this off and here I am sending all 12 out priority.

I am making a run to Michael's for clear glass ornaments. I think I am glutton...I agreed to make 54 ornaments for the board of my school. Why do I agree to these things? Well at least I have 3 classes of eager teenagers that will help.
We have had our first few days of snow and super cold weather here in the Chi. Not enough to call off school, but enough to raise the question, why do I live here?
So, Adam (bless his heart) is washing the lovely mixture of salt and snow melt off my car and then we are off to run more errands on this freezing Sunday?

What about you? Have you completed all your Christmas chores? I still need to shop but am convincing myself that my procrastination is waiting for my trip to NY with Holly and Tracy to shop. We'll see. I just cant seem to get in the shopping mood.

Group 2...the bookends

#1 & #13 packages went in the mail on Tuesday.  Hopefully some of you have already received them.  But for those that haven't, in the spirit of sneaking and peeking, here's what's comin' your way from Paige and I...

Paige's little bundles of cuteness:

And my not-quite-as-cute-but-i-sure-hope-you-like-'em bundles.  Er, sacks. Whatever.

Merry merry! --Gillian

Group One:

Day Twelve is on the way! YEAH!

Cheers,
Holly

#9 coming at you from Beantown

Hello 12-day creators,
Keep a look out! Number 9 coming at you all shortly from Boston, MA!!! New England is representing!

I have already received some gifts in the mail and I am super excited! Now I hope I can wait them out and actually open them on the given day!

Best,
Liz

Lucky #7

All set for my St. Louis delivery this weekend!  

Can't wait!

Maggie

All boxed up and ready to go!

Yes, I'm a huge dork! I'm excited to share with Group 2 that all my gifts are done and ready to go. How is everyone doing?


Best Wishes,
Dawn

tree trimming

these would be fun to make. i like the unfinished folksy look. has anyone else been hearing Christmas music on the radio? I am getting ready for silver bella this weekend and then it is full steam ahead on the 12 days.

*does anyone have a preference for her gift number? I will assign them soon. speak now of forever hold your peace.

December 1st deadline for creating. Items will be shipping around this time.
-Beth

Too many ideas!

I don't know about you guys but I have too many ideas (5 so far) for the 12 days gift exchange. It's so hard to pick just one! In the meantime, if you're looking for sometime different. Check out The Soap Queen. She has some great tutorials on soap-making and handmade lotions! Fun! Later, Dawn

http://soap-queen.blogspot.com/2008/11/gift-series-snowflake-soap-tutorial.html

new music

12dayers,

i updated the blog with holiday music!

i was starting to get into the spirit puting it together.  i think this will inspire me to finish making my gifts.  

this might just be the best christmas mix ever!

i hope you enjoy!

claire