How in the world did I ever decorate my house before I started blogging? My china hutch has been transformed into the Peppermint Zone. Elizabeth over at Bluebird Papercracts did it again with a most wonderful swap. 22 tags were made and sent in pink, blue and minty green. How did Elizabeth know that they would go perfectly in my dining room. You can see a closeup of all the tags on Elizabeth's photostream, Be prepared to get lost in all of her pretty pictures though. She is a crafter ectraordinaire!!! Christmas eve we have about 20 family members come for pot luck and a gift exchange. My daughter and I always make spritz cookies. This years cookies go perfectly with my peppermint tag garland!
Speaking of swaps. Our next swap is a one to one tag swap for Valentine's Day. Elizabeth has picked Dolly Dingle as the theme and I am going to swap a Valentine with the first ten people to email me. 2bbates (at) gmail (dot) com. I'll find some Dolly Dingle images to share right after the new year.
The tags are soooo lovely!
Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas!
Posted by: LiLi M. | December 21, 2010 at 12:25 AM
Those cookies! You made them? The do match! So pretty :) I love your tag garland!
Posted by: auntie bliss | December 21, 2010 at 05:37 AM
I don't know what we did before blogging. I certainly am inspired to get more done just watching other bloggers get theirs done! Merry Christmas!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 21, 2010 at 01:13 PM
They look so pretty hung on your hutch!
I always make the spritz cookies too, they're like potato chips, you can't eat just one. ;) Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Lisa | December 22, 2010 at 06:04 AM
That tag garland is just perfect with your china hutch
Posted by: Beth Leintz | December 22, 2010 at 08:06 PM
Marvellous!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!
Posted by: jojo-Caramel | December 23, 2010 at 01:38 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS BETTY !
Oh what fun it is to see the banner of Christmas tags decorating your china cabinet. I clicked to enlargee the photos and each one is a real treat !
And your Christmas spritzs are mouth watering and decorations in and of themselves.
I can't do swappsies but I just wanted to say that I hope your Christmas Eve pot luck goes well and you have a great time with family and friends !
Big Christmas Hugs ! Janice
Posted by: Janice Banker | December 23, 2010 at 04:04 PM
Just lovely.
I am here via Elizabeths blog and am interested in the details of your Valentine exchange.
Be merry and bright!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | December 23, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Hi Betty, I'm just dropping by to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
I hope your holiday is wonderful.
xo
Posted by: Lena | December 23, 2010 at 10:40 PM