Very Vintage Christmas Swap

Heidi over on Foxgloves, Fabrics and Folly hosted a wonderful Vintage Christmas Swap.
My wonderful Swap partner Linda, has an awesome blog: LBP Sews.
She sent me some awesome presents. I just love them all. Please be
prepared for a LONG post. =)

I opened my box, removed the packing and there they were. Presents never ending it seemed.
All I could see was present after present, I was like a kid on Christmas Morning.

Look at all these wonderful wrapped gifts. I am telling you I wanted to rip into
as soon as I took one out. But I knew I wanted a pic of them all together,
so I waited.

LOOOK!!! At all of those wonderful presents, my table is so full of goodies. I LOVE the ELF pillow. He has crystals hanging from the points on his shirt. He has an awesome smile, he is so Happy that its Christmas time.

I love this Vintage Cookie Book. It was printed in 1963. (that is actually the year I was born)
I love it. I have made some cookies out of it already. (that's another post soon)

She made this awesome Joy Banner. I love it.

Christmas cookie cutter, Santa toothpick holder, and a very pretty Cheese Ball Plate.
I can't wait to put my cheese ball on it Christmas Day. So pretty.

Look at these pretty Christmas towels that I can hang in the Kitchen..and a Green Rubber
Spatula.

I love homemade ornaments. They are so sweet I can't wait till I get my tree tonight and put
them on my tree full of homemade ornaments that my boys and I have made over the years.

I love this pewter Santa key. How I would loved to of had this when my guys were little.
We never had a fireplace, I had always told the boys that Santa had a special key to open
our door and come in.
The story that comes with the key, "Please don't worry -
If your house has no chimney,
I can still deliver your toys,
I won't ring your bell or knock on your door,
'cause I'd wake you with all of that noise.
If you'll hang this magic Santa Key
on your doorknob Christmas Eve,
I'll let myself in, deliver your
presents, and then I'll quietly leave!

Santa"

Here is a facial shot of the Santa toothpick holder.

Some vintage items: Vintage Postcard from 1908, A "vintage picture" with a magnetic calendar on it, and the Awesome Christmas journal/Recipe book. I love it and have started putting
our favorite Christmas recipes in it.

This very cute candy dish it has 4 different Christmas designs on all 4 sides: Christmas tree, Snowman, Santa, Reindeer. The dish was filled with mints.

I saved the best for last. I dearly love this Snowman. He is so CUTE.....hugging the little deer and has a snowflake in has hand. He has such a cute smile.

Linda I want to say THANKS...I love everything!.

Thanks for stopping by,

Debxx

I won!!! I won!!!! In the Sweet and Sinister Swap by ArtsyMama

I won the first give away on ArtsyMama's Sweet and Sinister Halloween Swap! I won 5 pieces of vintage crepe paper in each of the following colors: autumn gold, black, orange, Halloween images and stone wall. These are all old and in good condition. Also included was a piece of Black Ribbon. I can't wait to use them in a Halloween project.

This was one of the first give-aways for her Sweet and Sinister Swap and The Sweet and Sinister Blog. Her swap filled so quickly she decided to open a Blog so one's that didn't want to do the swap could still do the Halloween projects. At the time of this give away I was on the Blog site, doing the projects and then was lucky enough to get a swap partner, and I am very EXCITED. I have a wonderful partner, We have several of the same interest, just like it was meant for Sherri and I to be together. There was 3 winner's from The Blog and from The Swap!

Kari, thanks for these great blogs. We are having a wonderful time. And THANK YOU for the wonderful Vintage Crepe Paper!

Thanks for stopping by,

Debxx

Look at the cool Swap that I found. I love aprons, and making a Fall or Halloween Apron sounds like so much fun. The info follows and go check out her blog if more info is needed. Her blog is dedicated to those of us that LOVE Vintage aprons...I love it.

"Come Join BoomingAprons very first Apron Swap!!!
Long hot summer! Lets do some cool down aprons, Lets think Fall Halloween!
Some Idea's
Fall Leaves , Pumpkins, Crisp Air, some really cool
Costumes , yard decorations.Cauldrons, Frankenstein, Dracula and anything you can imagine for a Halloween Apron .Funky Wigs, teeth,Halloween candy, Kids trick-or-treating , Frightful M&M'S ,Character from your favorite Halloween movie ,
Remember Halloween also brings with it the start of the Holiday Season, pumpkin patches, and that warm fuzzy feeling that winter is on the way. Many families celebrate with a huge bash for friends and family and even the neighborhood kids. Bobbing for apples, yummy goodies, and dressing up in ( our Aprons !!) costumes are just some of the fun to be had.
Come and Join Us: Here all you do!
Leave us a comment here, Letting us know you want to join *Then*
Email us your name, Mailing Address, Email Addy, Your blog or web site.
mailto:boomingaprons@yahoo.com
Place our Beat The Heat July Halloween Apron Swap logo on your blog or web site
Deadline to commit to the swap
June 13 th to June 30th sign up*Sorry after June 30th no more sign ups is allowed*
*Updated:Partners announced June 30th*
When is the apron due? Aprons must be mailed out by July 30 at the latest.
We will collect all the names, swap them out, and Post them here on BoomingAprons
We also will send you a e-mail listing along with your partners information.
Please indicate if you are willing to ship internationally or not Anything you want your partner to know such as color dislikes, size, or some such info.
Email us your name, Mailing Address, Email Addy, Your blog or web site.mailto:boomingaprons@yahoo.comPlace our Beat The Heat July Halloween Apron Swap logo on your blog or web site

Update :June 26, 2008 BE SURE to check and see if you name is in the right hand column,If you do not see your name, email me right away and I will add you boomingaprons@yahoo.com
WhOooo only 4 more days until partners are assigned!! 42 sign ups !!
Update : June 23, 2008..If you do not see you name in the right hand column
please email me right away and I will add you..
Remember:Included with your Apron should be Halloween or Fall Card!! *Update is : Only if you want to, Inside your card, Place a favorite Fall Halloween activity.. or recipe*****************
also you do not have to have a blog to join our swap. *****************
Sign ups for swap is http://boomingaprons.blogspot.com/2008/06/beat-heat-july-halloween-apron-swap.html "

Hanging in this Charming Neighborhood

My neighborhood from the In This House Swap finally
arrived. And they are GORGEOUS!!!! I received several from
all around the USA and even one from Poland. Wow that was very exciting

when I seen that.

"Old Fashion Halloween," Oregon - "Eye Glass House," Colorado
"Tattoo House," New York - "Cat House," North Carolina

"School House", California - "Music Shop", POLAND
"Birds Nest", Virginia - "Bird House", North Carolina

"Paris House", New York - "Vacation House", Illinois
"Green House", California

"Bea's House", Minnesota - "The Queens House - Her Home-Her Castle", California - "In the Garden", California

"Flower House" North Carolina - "Scrapbookers Happiness" Illinois

"The Stitchery", Kentucky - "Christmas Dreams", Illinois

"The Church House", Michigan

This house was made in honor of her parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary.

TFLxxxxx

Deb