So I've been very anxiously awaiting the arrival of my Mermaid and Seaside Inspired Swap items! Ever since I heard they were on their way, I've been going crazy with anticipation! :-)
I had the day off today and ran a few errands this morning. When I got home, as I was pulling into the driveway, I spied a package on my doorstep. SKIP went my heart! I just knew it had to a package from my swap partner Michele Witchell! And sure enough, it was!
I very calmly and gently opened the box...NOT! I tore that puppy open! :-) Once it was open, though, I did manage to regain my composure. Mainly because when I saw this sight...
...I knew was going to want to savor this package...just like Christmas morning!
As I moved aside the gorgeous crepe paper and kelpy items, I could see there were SEVERAL tissued-wrapped bundles! I thought to myself, "OH BOY...Michele spoiled me!" And that...she did...everything is fabulous!
Rather than narrate, I'll just let the photos do the talkin'...
Isn't this bottle just fabulous??? SO lovely lovely! It's just all gorgeous gorgeous stuff. EXACTLY the kind of stuff I was hoping to get for my Mermaid Journal!
I'm SO happy with this Mermaid and Seaside Inspired Collection! Thank you Michele!
And while we're here...I have just a few pictures of the goodies I sent to Michele. I really didn't take very many but here's some more treats for your peepers...
If you would like to see STILL MORE eye candy, be sure to pop over to the swap's Flickr site.
I am so over the moon happy with how this swap has turned out! SO MUCH gorgeous stuff has been gathered, created, and exchanged. Every time I check out the Flickr site, I just get all giddy! Gorgeous gorgeous stuff. I just want to keep looking at everyone's pictures over and over!
Thank you again to ALL the participants for making this such a fabulous and memorable experience for me!!!! YOU have made this very special for me. Hugs to you all!!!
You two mermaids certainly did well for each other. Maybe because you both have 'shell' in your names? You might have to convert your upstairs linen closet into a treasure room :)
Posted by: Lilli | February 18, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Michelle, what great stuff! Michele has such good taste! And she's the sweetest ever! I've swapped with her before and she's awesome! Great stuff! What a fun swap it was!
xo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | February 19, 2008 at 05:55 AM
Thank YOU for hosting such a wonderful swap! I got my package today and I too have been SPOILED!!! Pop over to my blog to see everything! Hugs!Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | February 19, 2008 at 09:17 PM
what wonderful mermaid goodies - bummed I didn't know about this swap - I heart mermaids!!!
Posted by: vicki grobels | February 19, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Wow Michelle! You must be one happy mermaid! Gorgeous mermaid goodies!!
BTW: Loved your comment a few posts down about the "so special" syndrome LOL! That is the perfect name for that!
Posted by: Bejeweled | February 20, 2008 at 06:15 PM
wowza! goodies sent & received. gosh I love swaps. this one was terrific, thanks for all the fun~!
Posted by: andrea | February 20, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Beautiful treasures! Thanks so much for hosting this swap. It was my first, and I had a blast!
Posted by: Leslie M. | February 20, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Pretty pretties! Looks like a fun swap!
Posted by: Denise Mares | February 21, 2008 at 05:17 PM
mmmmm! fun fun stuff!
Posted by: Amy P | February 21, 2008 at 05:54 PM
What a haul and I am SO embarrassed compared to the little I had to share :(
Posted by: Gina | February 23, 2008 at 10:54 AM