Thursday 31 December 2015

A Confession

Hello, thank you for calling in.  I am still feeling warm and fuzzy, but there is something which I need to get off my chest.  Amy at Love Made My Home organised a Christmas Card Swap, an opportunity for bloggers to send each other cards.  I thought this was a lovely idea so I signed up straight away...and then, blown off course as you know we were, I completely failed to deliver.  I sent only two Christmas cards this year and this wasn't one of them.
 
However, my swap partner, Clare at The Summerhouse By The Sea sent me a stonker of a handmade card.  Here it is -
 

 
Isn't she clever?  Would you like a closer look at that beautiful crocheted snowflake?  Here you go -
 


Clare suggested that I could detach the snowflake and hang it on my Christmas tree, so that's exactly what I did -


 
I absolutely love it.  Thank you to Amy for organising the swap and to Clare for such a lovely card.  Now Clare is a generous person and throughout Advent she posted a series of tutorials showing how to crochet these snowflakes, stars and other adorable ornaments.  If you click here you can see the whole lot in beautiful, frosted, wintry colours. 
 
Right then, I'm off to prepare to shoo out this year and usher in the new one.  See you soon.
 
Love, Mrs Tiggywinkle x
 
 

10 comments:

  1. What a lovely card... and a beautiful decoration that you can use for years to come! All the best for 2016, Jx

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  2. Homemade cards are the best. Lucky you! Have a wonderful 2016!

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  3. Don't feel bad as if I recall, you had a lot going on. The card Clare made for you is lovely. I'm sure you'll cherish it for many years. Wishing you the best for 2016! Pat

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  4. I am so glad that Clare sent you a card and I am sure that she knows why you were unable to join in. She also sent me one of these lovely snowflakes, they are gorgeous aren't they. Thank you for taking part, I am glad that you enjoyed it. Happy New Year! Here's to a good 2016! xx

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  5. Well there's always next year. Fab card. x

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  6. What a lovely card to receive and the snowflake you will treasure and put on your tree each year. Best wishes for 2016:)

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  7. What a good idea for a card, I love practical. I hope that 2016 is good for you. xx

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  8. Stunning card. Best wishes for the New Year.

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  9. Life just catches us up sometimes, and I'm sure Clare understands. The card she sent you is gorgeous! Such a beautiful snowflake ornament (reason 142 that I wished I crocheted!). I too received a crocheted snowflake in the mail from another blogger and it hung from my tree as well. I think it's really nice to have the handmade decorations adorning our trees. I hope you have a great start to the New Year Mrs. T!! All the best :)
    Wendy

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  10. Happy New year, I'm just catching up on my blog reading, thank you for the lovely blog post and link :) xx

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