Hi everyone and welcome to my blog today. As promised here are the beautiful gifts I received from my mum, Rita, of RMG Creations, as well as my kind crafty blog friends. The box and hat contained lovely handmade truffles and chocolates, which were quickly consumed by my family and I.
Isn't the lantern just stunning with so much detail in the top piece.
This box is so delightful and beautifully decorated...... the truffles were divine
This is the card made by my mum, using the vintage Santa from Astrid's site, Astrid's Artistic Efforts.
Below is the gorgeous card I received from my dear crafty friend, Redanne of Bollyanne blogspot and this stunning tag is a swap from my dear crafty friend, Anita Houston, The Artful Maven Haven.
For many years I have loved Monkey and got a huge surprise to find him in my stocking. He was hand knitted by my crafty mum, who had to hide him each time I visited. Isn't he just divine x
The hat below was filled with chocolates and I was thrilled for mum to be chosen in the Top 3 at Artful Times and Fashionable Stamping Challenge with this stunning project.
More gorgeous makes from mum and I just love the candle and vintage bag.
The front of mum's card
The card below was made by my crafty sister, Carolyn.
THank You for visiting and I look forward to viewing all your crafty makes in 2013.
Hugs
wow what fabulous creations .. and your mum is one talented lady .. off to check out her blog .
ReplyDeleteI love that little top Hat box
Happy new Year
Lisa x
oh wow hun can see it runs in the family sweetie as your mum is amazing so talented,and they are all amazing gifts,you received Hun,love hugs Cherylxxxxx
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely festive creations and monkey is so cute! Happy New Year. x Jo
ReplyDeleteNow that was fun!! I am looking all stupid giddy over here as I read your post. Those are just the most magical of handmade gifts and each completely fabulous!! You are certainly blessed Annie and thank you so much for sharing all those thoughtful treasures sent your way, with us. :) P.S. LOOOOOVE that monkey. OMGosh...that's awesome. I'm a late bloomer to the whole loving the sock monkey thing, but that one takes the cake!!
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Lisa xx
So many beautiful gifts in so many beautiful packages!! I just LOVE the card your Mom made with the Old World Santas!
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Tracie
http://homeofthepurskey.blogspot.com
What gorgeous creations!! I love Monkey!! Happy new year trace x.
ReplyDeleteTalent definitely runs in your family. All the projects are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post to read... such gorgeous, creative makes from all your crafty family and friends. Thank you so much for sharing them - beautiful and heartwarming!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Hi Annie, oh what a lot of absolutely gorgeous goodies from your Mum, each one is a perfect work of art, the beautiful lantern, the fabulous hat and the sock monkey is just amazing. As Lisa, above says, you are blessed indeed to have such a wonderfully crafty Mum! How delightful to know that each gift was handmade specially for you. I love Anita's tag too. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteHi Annie, your Mum's creations are truly fabulous! The apple has not fallen far from the tree what with your own gorgeous crafting and your sister's card too! A lovely post celebrating such gorgeous gifts. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteWow Annie how wonderful to have received all these fabulous gifts and to have them made by your Mum is just awesome ! Sue C x
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a special post not only because of the stunning creations (and they are stunning to say the very least) but it is the love between you and your Mum and the fact you share the same passion in life, that is so special.
What amazing creations from family and friends and Monkey (dare I say that he might be the star of the show - keep that to yourself, we don't want it going to his head!)
Wishes
Lynne
I have to say that you have a very crafty mom and friends, lovely gifts...especially ones stuffed with chocolate! Thanks for visiting my blog! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have such a talented family around you to share and enjoy crafting with you. Your mum really deserved the recognition she got for her work. The card and tag you got from Anne and Anita are so special too. You must have had such a grin on your face at Christmas to have received these. Thanks for sharing them. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have such a talented family around you to share and enjoy crafting with you. Your mum really deserved the recognition she got for her work. The card and tag you got from Anne and Anita are so special too. You must have had such a grin on your face at Christmas to have received these. Thanks for sharing them. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteStill blown away that Rita is your mother! I loved all these makes of hers and had no idea she was making them for you! That hat rocks, and the monkey is a wow!!! I enjoyed swapping with you! Lets do it again for Valentines! I need to put up all my treats from Christmas too, but my blogging life has been lazy. Hard to get back in the swing of things!
ReplyDeleteYou must be very happy with the gifts you received Annie
ReplyDeleteThey are very very beautiful.
Greetings Jnany
All wonderful! What a fab group of gifts. Kim
ReplyDeleteWell you've been spoiled rotten, haven't you? Such lovely handmade creations... what a treasure to receive gifts made with love this way. Glad to hear your holidays were grand!
ReplyDeleteHi Annie,Such lovely handmade creations.What a fab group of gifts.
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