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Title: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: aintnobuffalo on December 14, 2015, 08:16:44 PM

It's time to start the brag thread! What wonderful things did you receive this year from the $15 swap?

I received a lovely box from kaoskat!

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Power Ponies! I am a deboxer, but these looks so great in the packaging I'm not so sure I'll take them out.  I opened the box right after seeing the Nutcracker in person for the first time, so the cute Lalaloopsy extras make me think of the Nutcracker Prince and Princess Masha (Clara), so I have named them so and have them with my Nutcracker snow globe.

The extra of my OC is lovely! I have her on the tree next to an ornament I made last year.

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Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: ladybastilla on December 14, 2015, 08:29:38 PM

What a fabulous first box. :) The Power Ponies do look awesome in their boxes. I decided to keep my Power Pony Rarity MIB and I'm usually a deboxer, too, so I know how you feel. Also: Yay! Great to see that boxes are arriving!! :)

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: BethMcBeth on December 14, 2015, 09:06:32 PM

Oh wow!!! Super cool!!! Your OC ornament is awesome!!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: Ledbyrd on December 14, 2015, 09:20:56 PM

Excellent first brag! The power ponies are so cool and I love those mini lalaloopsy ponies. My daughter is obsessed with those :lol: That custom ornament is sweet too! Congrats!!!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: Pheasant on December 15, 2015, 10:37:43 AM

What a lovely box! The ornament is adorable; your partner did a great job on it.  :lovey:

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: CapnChan on December 15, 2015, 06:59:36 PM

Oooo nice! I can't wait for my box to come andfor my partner to post the one I sent :D

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: BethMcBeth on December 15, 2015, 07:07:34 PM

I know!!! Can't wait either! I got faked out earlier when there was a package on my door step. LOL it turned out to be something else. :P

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: CapnChan on December 15, 2015, 07:31:45 PM

Quote from: BethMcBeth on December 15, 2015, 07:07:34 PM

I know!!! Can't wait either! I got faked out earlier when there was a package on my door step. LOL it turned out to be something else. :P

Haha! I've been waiting by the door for the mailman like a sick puppy for days lol. A bit upset because I paid for 2 day shipping, dropped it off the 9th and it only JUST arrived at my partner's place. I guess it's extra busy for the post office atm.

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: achab1984 on December 15, 2015, 08:38:46 PM

Awesome!  I loved to do these swaps back when I was very active!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: Vintageg2 on December 16, 2015, 12:32:32 AM

Great first brag, congrats!  ^.^

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: LadySatine on December 16, 2015, 11:34:47 AM

Awesome box, congrats buffalo! :lol:

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: ChipsteRJ on December 17, 2015, 05:04:50 AM

What a way to start off the thread!

I was going to open my box early too... Glad I'm not the only one that can't wait!

I'm so blown away by my box- I can't imagine this was for my $15 swap! My partner totally out did herself!

Orange and green are my favorite colors:
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I love my box- Fire & Flame are beautiful and I've gone on a G2 baby shopping spree in the last 3 months... and surprisingly not been able to snatch these 2 up. Impressed with this haul? My partner did even better than this.....












I am at a loss for words- You outdid yourself Lady LemonDrop- I'm sorry you struggled so much, but rest assured your first swap was a success!  Thank you again!











She found me their accessories too!!!!!
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Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: LadySatine on December 17, 2015, 06:59:28 AM

Aww those babies are adorable!!

Okay, here is mine!
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My son was so happy to find out he had a gift as well, so I want to post his pictures first. :)
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I love his face...
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He took these to bed with him!
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And here is what I got!! I opened this cutie first. All of the packages came with little messages written on them. Which, I have to add, Libelle, you have beautiful penmanship! Little Whiskers.
"I would love to sit among the toys beneath the tree!"
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This is my first windy wing! Whirly. "I am ready to battle the fierce winter winds!"
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And Sweet Sundrop with her pretty skirt! "I cannot wait to join the festivities!"
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Thank you so much Libelle! The ponies are gorgeous and I loved the extras. The owl is in my tree and I've started eating the candies already. Our first Christmas party of the season is on Saturday, and I'll be wearing the jewelry then! It's lovely, I love the color of it. :)
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Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: lady_lemondrop on December 17, 2015, 09:19:06 AM

Oh ChipsterRJ I'm literally thrilled you're so happy with the ponies and the other little goodies, you've made my day! I knew you'd love them, they are so adorable I was tempted to keep them ;) haha, only joking! Glad they've gone to such a great home  :heart: and thank you so much for your kind compliments, what a confidence boost  :blush:

LadySatine, your ponies are beautiful too! So excited to get my box   :yippee:

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: teacher316 on December 17, 2015, 09:44:58 AM

Great boxes everyone, Sweet Sundrop is so pretty! Can't wait to get my box, I'm so impatient!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: ladybastilla on December 17, 2015, 10:40:07 AM

ChipsteRJ and LadySatine, congrats on the lovely boxes. So many pretty ponies and great extras. :)

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: Vintageg2 on December 17, 2015, 10:42:41 AM

Quote from: ladybastilla on December 17, 2015, 10:40:07 AM

ChipsteRJ and LadySatine, congrats on the lovely boxes. So many pretty ponies and great extras. :)

Exactly my thoughts as well, congrats to both of you! ^.^

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: Ledbyrd on December 17, 2015, 12:57:04 PM

Congrats on some awesome boxes everyone! My partner was Ladybastilla and she spoiled me rotten!

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Here's all the goodies together

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All the delicious treats! I can't wait to try the glitter and gold tea! Yum! The Frozen jellybellies are for my daughter. She was so excited! And I love mint m&m's so I was thrilled to receive two bags. I was thinking I may crush some up and bake them into some cookies. Bueno is one of my fave chocolate bars and so is Reese Sticks. Needless to say, those didn't last very long :lol:

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Super cute extras! The Lucy tin is full of coffee flavoured werther's originals. Yum! I love the stickers too. And the little ornament is full of tea that I can't wait to try. It's so funny because I sent Ladybastilla the same ornament in her ornament swap box :lol:

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Ladybastilla was kind enough to send my daughter some stickers. She LOVES them! Thank you for thinking of her.

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And the ponies!! I was so excited when I opened these! I love the glitter babies. Now I only need one more to complete the set!! Yay!

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And beautiful baby glory! I sent the one I had to my trade partner in one of last years Holiday swaps. So it's super nice that I have another one now :) This one will be staying with me :lol:

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And last but not least the super cute card! I love it! Thank you Ladybastilla for a thoughtful and fun box. We have traded with each other quite a few times and your boxes never disappoint! I hope you have an awesome Christmas this year!!! :lovey:

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: LadySatine on December 17, 2015, 01:20:17 PM

Yay great box! So many goodies!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: CapnChan on December 17, 2015, 02:29:45 PM

Quote from: Ledbyrd on December 17, 2015, 12:57:04 PM

Congrats on some awesome boxes everyone! My partner was Ladybastilla and she spoiled me rotten!

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Here's all the goodies together

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All the delicious treats! I can't wait to try the glitter and gold tea! Yum! The Frozen jellybellies are for my daughter. She was so excited! And I love mint m&m's so I was thrilled to receive two bags. I was thinking I may crush some up and bake them into some cookies. Bueno is one of my fave chocolate bars and so is Reese Sticks. Needless to say, those didn't last very long :lol:

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Super cute extras! The Lucy tin is full of coffee flavoured werther's originals. Yum! I love the stickers too. And the little ornament is full of tea that I can't wait to try. It's so funny because I sent Ladybastilla the same ornament in her ornament swap box :lol:

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Ladybastilla was kind enough to send my daughter some stickers. She LOVES them! Thank you for thinking of her.

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And the ponies!! I was so excited when I opened these! I love the glitter babies. Now I only need one more to complete the set!! Yay!

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And beautiful baby glory! I sent the one I had to my trade partner in one of last years Holiday swaps. So it's super nice that I have another one now :) This one will be staying with me :lol:

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And last but not least the super cute card! I love it! Thank you Ladybastilla for a thoughtful and fun box. We have traded with each other quite a few times and your boxes never disappoint! I hope you have an awesome Christmas this year!!! :lovey:

She's pretty great, right?? hehe, I am not sure how bu tshe was my partner it turns out too! I just adored how everything was wrapped, I was like a kid tearing it all open. You got some awesome ponies too! They're lovely. I am getting pics of my brag together now ^^

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: ladybastilla on December 17, 2015, 04:46:39 PM

Ledbyrd, I was so excited when I found out I was going to get to shop for you. Remember I asked what was on your list for this swap? Well, now you know why. :lol: I had seen the two sparkle babies for sale and wanted to find out for sure whether you had them on your list so I could buy them. Baby Glory came with a couple other ponies for the First Pony Swap.

That card is one from a set that my grandma gave me the year before she passed away. She did a lot of charity stuff and was sent those as a thank you, but she didn't need them and figured I'd be able to put them to good use. I found them in my crafting cubby (I have a space beneath my tv where I keep some of my crafting stuff) and decided to use them for my holiday swap boxes. Also: has your orange Shutterfly package arrived yet? I still can't believe I miscounted and didn't order your ornament with the rest, but at least that was an easy fix since we do swap privately as well.

All I could think last week was "Oh, no!" when I discovered Seacharger and I had unwittingly gotten you the same Cubeez. Feel free to keep it, try to swap it, or do whatever you wish with it. :lol: 'Tis the season, I suppose. With so many swaps going on something like that was bound to happen. :lol:

On a more humorous note, it was so hard not to say something when you got me the same Davids Tea ornament I got you. :lol: Shows how much we think alike. :)

I was so excited when I found the Mint M&Ms at Walmart. Good thing I grabbed you two bags when I did. Next time I went shopping there they were all gone. The Worthers are one of mom and my favorite treats to carry around when we're on the go. I hope you like the flavor I chose.

There was a mix up with the tea. One of the packages I meant to send you (Cream of Earl Grey) ended up in a different box, so I'll send you some of that another time. :lol: I had so much stuff to wrap that it's no surprise this happened--O wrapped your stuff and another set of gifts in the same paper (loved working with that pattern. Was really easy to cut and measure!) By the time I got to wrapping your box  my arthritis was acting up--that's why there's no pretty washi, in case you were wondering. (Which was disappointing--that's my favorite part. But oh well. :lol: )

Anyway, I'm totally glad that you loved your box despite any quirks or mix ups that did happen. :) I had a great time choosing goodies for you.

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: BethMcBeth on December 17, 2015, 07:17:37 PM

 Wowowowowowowo!!!!! Awesome presents all!! And look at all these ponies!! Gorgeous!!

Partner I hope I don't let you down! :yikes:

Wonderful brags everyone!! I can't wait to share mine but whenever it comes I'll be waiting until Christmas. XD!!! Its like the best present that I get to open because its the only one that I never know what's in it!! :D

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: kiwimlp on December 17, 2015, 08:16:06 PM

Lovely brags so far everyone.  Keep them coming :cheer:

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: Vintageg2 on December 18, 2015, 02:22:20 AM

Congrats Ledbyrd! Wonderful box you got!  ^.^

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: ladybastilla on December 18, 2015, 10:13:58 PM

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My box came in today and my dad was home from work and able to get it at the front door. My boxes usually go down to the post office, so that was a pretty big surprise. Anyway... :lol: My partner for this swap was Ledbyrd, which is hilarious since I got her name, too. (And she got me for Ornament Swap as well.) It's all great though, because we've swapped privately twice, so we're not strangers about picking stuff for each other.

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I thought I was going to wait to open all my gifts, but mini tree would be overrun if I did that, so I'm taking shots with each box instead. My gifts came wrapped in adorable winter-themed Disney Princess paper. I've put aside some so I can use it for decoration later. I also saved the various ribbons.

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A close up of the beautiful Christmas card.

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Two sets of mlp stickers I didn't have yet--really love the g3 ones. I also got another set of festive papertape. I've really gotten spoiled in the festive decorative tape department. I ended up turning the "Joy!" box my Rarity ornament came in into a holder for all my holiday tapes and I'll definitely have lots to choose from next year. :D

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Purdy's chocolate Santa, white chocolate snowman and Ferrero Rocher (chocolate covered hazelnut balls). Purdys are always lovely, and I buy the Ferrero a lot, so those are welcome. :)

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A lovely Frozen tin featuring Anna, Elda and Olaf. Wonder what's inside...?

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Yummy and very fitting. Ledbyrd was the first person to send me Laffy Tafffy so it makes total sense to find it here. It's one of my favorite candies and does not turn up here often. (I think Mom found it once, by accident, but it was gone the next time she checked.)

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Next are some cute Belle items, since I love Beauty and the Beast. I particularly love the Belle figure since the dress is original. Kinda makes you think of what happens after "Happily Ever After", y'know? As a writer, I think that way about characters a lot.

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Woot! I've wanted to try this tea for a while, but I kept forgetting to get it when I went into the city because I've been so busy with Christmas shopping. I'm very excited to try this. :)

Okay, guys. Ready to get to the heart of this? Here come the ponies!

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My first holiday arrival is Baby Starburst. I was so thrilled to open her. I've grown really fond of the Fancy Pants Babies and have wanted one for a while. Now I'm starting to think they may be the first set of babies I may actually want to complete. I love how unique and quirky they are. They also kinda put me in mind of the g3 / 3.5 babies that have diapers. My mom got me a couple of those a while back, so that made me want to get their g1 ancestors. :lol: :heart:

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Next up we have Princess Primrose. She's so beautiful, but she's equally shy. I had to work pretty hard to get that picture. She kept wanting to hide behind her bangs. :lol: 4 / 6 on the first set of Princess Ponies now. :heart: I'm usually not a set collector, but they're an exception.

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Then I opened Sunnybunch, whom I love even more than I thought I would. She reminds me of one of my favorite g3s, Desert Blossom. I'll need to get them together and take pictures later. I love how unique and different the MGR ponies are. It's awesome to have one--my favorite at that--here in person.

My last pony is rather special...

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This is Weavedreamer, the pony OC I designed not long after I returned to the Arena in late January after getting into FiM. Her colors are based on the Underworld in my Sealer Saga novels and her name is a play on words, since the Weave is the magic system my characters use and some people can alter it by manipulating dreams. I don't know how you found a pic of her, Ledbyrd--I've been using Serena artwork for several months now--but I was amazed to see her!
 
Original artwork and more pictures of Weavedreamer can be found in the spoiler. (I don't want to take over the whole thread, but more pictures are needed here.):

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The hilarious thing is that I actually opened Weavedreamer second out of the four ponies I received and as I was first pulling her out of the wrapping paper, only half looking, I told my brother I'd gotten Primrose. :lol: So after recovering from the (very happy!) shock of realize who I'd actually received, I laughed really hard when I opened Princess Primrose third. I just wanted to save Weavedreamer for last here. :)

Last up, here's a group shot of my four new ponies:

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Ledbyrd, thank you for the absolutely fabulous box. You chose some really adorable extras and I absolutely love my new ponies. I'm not sure how I'm going to sleep tonight--my family are in bed and haven't seen the ponies yet. :lol: Now I'm really glad that I reorganized my shelves this week--I have lots of space to pick the best spots possible for each of my herd's new members. :)

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: ChipsteRJ on December 19, 2015, 04:50:10 AM

4 ponies in the $15 swap! Great Haul!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: kaoskat on December 19, 2015, 09:08:32 AM

Here is make package from Sundown! She got me all kinds of awesome stuff! I love Botan Rice Candy! It's one of my favorite things! And those coffee candies are awesome! And the socks are so me! I'm gonna wear them on Christmas! I can't wait to try the teas! And, it may be silly, but I'm excited about the card too! I don't get many Christmas cards so I'm happy to have a 3rd to hang on my card string! It was looking rather empty. lol
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And the ponies are amazing! They are in one of my favorite poses and I wanted these two so much!
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Everything together! Thank you so much, Sundown! I love everything!
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Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: Ledbyrd on December 19, 2015, 09:46:52 AM

Ladybastilla, I am so glad that you liked everything in your box! I am glad that the custom pony surprised you. The story behind that is kinda funny. Back when we did our first private swap I was reading some of your past posts and you had written a description of your OC pony. I copied and pasted it for reference because I wanted to make it for you. So I didn't actually see any art work with the pony's design. But since I was pregnant at the time and really low on energy I wasn't able to finish it for you. Then I was going to include it in your Halloween box but again I hadn't finished it on time. So my plan was to just send it as a RAOPK. Then when I got your name in the Ornament Swap and the $15 Swap I knew I would be able to include it in one of those boxes. I had lots of fun making it for you. It was my first attempt at making someone's OC.

Anyway, I'm super glad that you liked your box! It's always fun to shop for you. Tell me how that peanut butter cup tea is...it sounds so good! Merry Christmas! :)

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: teacher316 on December 21, 2015, 05:57:58 PM

I received my box today from aintnobuffalo! She did an amazing job with ponies and extras. G1 babies are my favorite lately so I was thrilled to open sniffles and snookums! The ornaments are all so pretty. I hung up the garland right away and the plush cotton candy is so sweet! I love the pink mittens and stickers too! Thank you so much!!
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Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: aintnobuffalo on December 21, 2015, 06:41:49 PM

Yay! Glad you liked it! I thought the mittens theme was great for Christmas, so I had to get the Sniffles and Snookums. I totally came across the Cotton Candy plush by accident in a thrift store! I'm happy she was able to find a home to love her.

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: Ledbyrd on December 21, 2015, 09:39:26 PM

What a cute box! I love the mittens theme and those babies are adorable. Congrats!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: LadySatine on December 23, 2015, 12:46:03 PM

So many great boxes! Yay! :lol:

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: lady_lemondrop on December 23, 2015, 02:54:09 PM

Mine arrived today... It's from my swapee! :lol:
I'm opening it on Christmas day, so will post pics then! I hope that's okay :)
Merry Christmas everyone!! xx

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: ChipsteRJ on December 23, 2015, 08:14:38 PM

Quote from: lady_lemondrop on December 23, 2015, 02:54:09 PM

Mine arrived today... It's from my swapee! :lol:
I'm opening it on Christmas day, so will post pics then! I hope that's okay :)
Merry Christmas everyone!! xx

Glad to hear it arrived on time!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: Pheasant on December 24, 2015, 05:26:54 PM

Lovely packages, everyone! There's so much pony goodness; you all made out like bandits. I'm glad you liked your box, kaoskat; I had a great time shopping for you. :)
I received my box from teacher315! She really outdid herself; I love everything!
Here's all the goodies inside. Look at all the cute Rankin-Bass wrapping paper!
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The first presents I opened held an adorable Animal Babies calendar, two flavors of Land 'O' Lakes hot cocoa, and two pairs of fuzzy Christmas socks!
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I'm one of those people who're allergic to everything, so the facial tissues are very much appreciated. ^.^
Hm, what could be inside those polar bear bags...?
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...G3s! Glitterbelle, Toodleloo, and Bee Bop respectively. I love the card she sent - it's going into my Christmas decoration box. <3
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The (adorable) Frosty stocking held a package of M&Ms; other presents contained a Rudolph-themed writing pad, a stylus / mechanical pencil combo and a huge package of Hershey's chocolate... that I don't have to share! :frolic:
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A sheet of cute forest animal stickers. <3
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And last but not least, a super cool G4 bag.
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Thank you again, teacher315. <3 Merry Christmas everyone!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: teacher316 on December 24, 2015, 05:51:40 PM

Yay! So glad you liked everything!! Merry Christmas!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: lady_lemondrop on December 28, 2015, 04:28:15 AM

What beautiful boxes, everyone has really made an effort! And a Cotton Candy plush - wow! Sorry for my late post, I saved my swap for Christmas & have only just managed to get on the computer, however I did send a thank you PM to my swap ChipsterRJ on my phone... we had each other as partners which I found highly amusing! I am over the MOON with my swap, I could never have imagined I'd get such a fantastic box! It totally made my Christmas :P So on to photos...

I was greeted with lots of prettily packed goodies! My beautiful card took pride of place on my shelf :) I absolutely love pinecones.. which sounds odd, but I've never found a Christmas card with pinecones on it! It's just so pretty  :lol: There were lots of sweeties & candy canes (note the "were"!  :blush:)
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Inside the first package I opened was....
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A BEAUTIFUL Peachy, with ALL FOUR HOOVES MARKED! I've been looking for her for so long! And she is in such fantastic condition too!  :lovey: I collect Peachy, so she is my 12th Peachy variant!  :P

Inside the little snowman gift bag were....
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LOADS of Newborn pony baby necklaces!!! I only have a few of these, and some of these should hopefully be set completers :)

I opened the final gingerbread gift bag only to find these two cuties...
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 newborn Jangles and Tangles!!!  :yippee: I genuinely could not believe my eyes! They are my favourite twins but I've had such a hard time finding them, and again these two are just in such perfect condition, with original curls and everything!! I have been so spoiled, thank you ChipterRJ! I can't thank you enough.  :inlove:

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, I certainly have  :xmas:

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: ChipsteRJ on December 28, 2015, 04:47:27 AM

You are very welcome.

Glad you were pleased with the selection. Looks like somehow my extras didn't make it into the box? I did find a couple of extras hanging out after the fact.

Do you have a photo of your Peachy army?

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: lady_lemondrop on December 28, 2015, 02:30:26 PM

Oh? How do you mean? I hope I didn't throw anything away, but I'm sure I unpacked everything!
I do, there is a picture on my profile page of some of them, taken a while ago (including some Snuzzles) :)

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: BethMcBeth on December 29, 2015, 10:11:40 AM

I am finally getting around to posting some brags. LOL!

My awesome swap Partner Lady Satine truly spoiled me! So I was a good girl and I did wait until Christmas day to open it and I am soooo glad I did! This was a treasure!!


Everything is wrapped so nicely!  :happy:
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Here’s my cute card!!
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And inside!!  :yippee:
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Look at all this!! :D
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Yes there was food but I saw something orange first!! XD!!!  :dribble:
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A Plush Applejack!! Sooooo adorable!!  :inlove:
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Too cute!! And handmade wow!!  :iconclap:
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Look at these little button apples!!!  :lovey:
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Although my son and husband were much more interested in this: :thumb:
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Some super tasty Peppermint Bark! Wow! Yummy!! My husband and son also enjoyed it too! LOL!!! (Correction they have enjoyed all of it!! LOL!!!) :yummy:


Next I found a small present it was so cute!  :green:

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OMG!!! WOW!! I could not believe it!! These little guys are so hard to find!!  :party:

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And I have a very special place in my heart for rearing/sitting ponies! :lovey:

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There was another little small present!! Just look at these cute little curls! :party:


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Next was a Penguin bag with cute stickers!!

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Inside was an orange bird!!!! Too cute!! Orange is my favorite color and this is an awesome little ornament! She is on our tree. :D

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Then I found a rectangle box!

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Sweettt!!!!

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Too cute!! My son thought the slide was fascinating I think because its so small! LOL!  :frolic:

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Next this big one! Wow!!

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Oh neat!! I don’t actually have a calendar for next year!!! And it has ponies!! Mwhahhaa!!! I like how on some of the months Twilight has glasses! LOL!!
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Next… Oh wow!!! Could there be a theme to this package?!?! ;) :frolic: :lovey:
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The little Merry Go Round!!!!!! :frolic: :lovey: :frolic: :lovey:
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I started putting it together. :D :frolic: :lovey:

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Too adorable!! And it actually still plays music and spins!!! ZOMG!!!  :accomplished:
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They are just too cute sitting in the swings!! :frolic:  :lovey:
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What a wonderful swap box from Lady Satine! Thank you truly so much!!! You really out did yourself!! Everything is just wonderful!!!  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: LadySatine on December 29, 2015, 10:48:08 AM

I am extremely happy you like every thing!!! I got totally lucky with the carousel and petites. :) And kudos to you for waiting until Christmas. That was killing me, I can I only imagine how you felt lol! :lol:

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: lady_lemondrop on December 29, 2015, 04:00:52 PM

omg that carousel is adorable, I've never seen that! And that little plush Applejack - too cute!!  :lovey: What lovely gifts :)

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: kiwimlp on December 29, 2015, 06:13:43 PM

Some very pretty swap boxes this year!!  :D

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: ChipsteRJ on December 29, 2015, 07:16:01 PM

Wow, the Carousel in a $15 swap- what a wonderful gift!!!!

Title: Re: $15 Pony Holiday Swap Brags!!
Post by: BethMcBeth on December 29, 2015, 07:22:23 PM

Quote from: LadySatine on December 29, 2015, 10:48:08 AM

I am extremely happy you like every thing!!! I got totally lucky with the carousel and petites. :) And kudos to you for waiting until Christmas. That was killing me, I can I only imagine how you felt lol! :lol:

LOL!! I almost died!! XD!!! But I managed to make it and so glad I did!!!