Ornament Swap 2015 BRAG THREAD!

[xeevee]

I love that card, Nessy.

[Katgyrl]

Awesome boxes!

[Seachanger]

Nessy I just love that snowflake ornament! So pretty! And the star box is cute!

[Ledbyrd]

Xeevee that shoe ornament is amazing!

I'm glad you liked everything Ledbyrd! That makes me so happy. I had no idea your husband is from Lehi. I live in Highland right on the border to Lehi. When you come down to visit family we should have a pony meet up! I got you a lot of hallmark stuff because I had saved up my rewards and coupons for this swap. Haha.

A pony meetup would be awesome I will let you know next time we are planning a visit Thanks again for the wonderful box.

[ladybastilla]

Guess what came just in time for decorating the tree and baking cookies with my mom tomorrow? My ornament swap box! And I was even more in luck, because my partner for this swap was Ledbyrd! We've swapped twice this year, so I knew who my partner was the moment I got my box. I don't think I've ever eaten chili so fast. (I wanted dinner before opening and starting to take photos.) Are you ready to see all the awesome goodies I received? Prepare to be amazed--I know I was!

Here's what I saw when I opened the box:

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Isn't that wrapping paper lovely? I love shiny wrapping paper this time of year!

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My super cute card. It's textured and glittery and really cute. It'll get to hang out with "everyone" from the card swap and my mini tree.

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Candy! First we have Hedgehogs. I love chocolate with hazelnut filling and these are probably my favorite Purdys chocolate. I was even festive and nice--I let my brother have one (again).

Then we have Jolly Rancher gummies which I'm looking forward to trying. I loved the Jolly Rancher suckers Ledbyrd sent during our Halloween swap, so I have a strong suspicion these will be full of win.

Oh, what's this...? Pocky! There was a thread here about World Pocky Day not long ago and I mentioned that I had never had it before / never seen it here. I'm really looking forward to trying that.

Last, but not least, we have a tea filled ornament from David's Tea. It's pink, sparkly and full of a tea called "Santa's Secret". I'll be trying that this evening.

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Cute holiday paper tapes. I can't use ribbon to save my life, but I'm pretty good with these. Looks like I'm getting help with being ready for next year's swaps. Way to think ahead.

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I sent Ledbyrd Peanuts Halloween stickers, so it's only fitting she sent me Christmas ones. A Charlie Brown Christmas is one of my favorite things to watch this time of year, so these were a great match.

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Is this an extra or an ornament? I'm just gonna put it here and let you all make up your mind. Either way, it's Hello Kitty and really cute. The candy will get eaten and the ornament will end up on the tree.

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When I was actually opening the box, I ended up opening this last. Whoa! I collect Disgust from inside Out, so I am totally thrilled to have this mug. But seriously, guys, we haven't even gotten to the ornaments yet. 

Ready?

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A cute little tin that will hold my bagged teas nicely. But what does that have to do with ornaments? Well, here's what was inside...

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A ball ornament that is purple, glittery and has Rarity inside.

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And since I can't have enough Rarity--she's one of my army ponies--I also got a little Rarity ornament.

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Rarity won't be the only pony gracing our tree. Look at my new Princess Serena ornament! It will be able to keep the paper ornament I did of her company. I'm 99% sure this is the ornament Ledbyrd mentioned making in the note in my card. Isn't she lovely?

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Here's a cute little Olaf ornament. He was in the same box as mini Rarity. But he wasn't the only snowman...

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How cute is this? A Frosty the Snowman ornament! I mentioned in the Ornament Swap thread that I love a lot of animated Christmas specials, so I was really happy to see him.

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Awwww! This was the first ornament I opened and I actually had to stop opening the box and go get my mom. We both really love this one. It actually has a whole other layer of awesome, because that picture was actually taken by my bf the first time he came to Canada to visit me. We are very excited about putting that on the tree tomorrow.

Last we have...

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My favorite Disney Princess from my favorite Disney movie. I've loved Belle from the very first time I watched Beauty and the Beast. Of all the Disney characters I could've gotten as an ornament, she's the one I wanted most. My bf almost sent me this ornament but I reminded him I was in this swap and he should wait.

Here's an ornament group shot to wrap everything up...

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Ledbyrd, thank you so much for the absolutely wonderful box! Today had been going really bad, but getting to open this has pretty much turned my evening as right-side-up as it could be. Also, Xeevee thanks for letting me know about the post slip. My mom noticed it on the table right after I mentioned that you had pm'd me.

Would anyone like to see the ornaments on the big tree once it's up tomorrow?

[NovelNerd]

These boxes are great. Congrats everyone!

[Princess Lala]

Aaah what a lovely box! I have that same Disgust mug! I love the Disney stuff and how awesome the blindbag  ornament with Rarity came out! What a creative l idea to use a blindbag as an ornament without simply sticking an eye screw in it! xP

[icecreamgirl]

Amazing box - those handmade ornaments are gorgeous and I'm in love with the Belle ornament

[Katgyrl]

I love the Disgust mug! And I love that the Belle ornament has a fabric skirt!

[AutisticandProudLuna]

I just adore those Rarity ones, wow! And everyone did a lovely job, I can tell love and care went into these.

[Beldarna]

Watching this thread I see so many ornaments I had no idea even existed, like those Disney ones.. the fox and the hound is soo cute!

[RandomPony]

Wow! Nice box ladybastilla!!!! The Belle ornament is beautiful! My mom would love that! Her favorite Disney character I can safely say is Belle, lol!

[Seachanger]

Beautiful ornaments ladybastilla!!

[Ledbyrd]

I'm so glad that you liked everything Ladybastilla! I had a lot of fun putting your box together. I really enjoyed making the Rarity, Olaf and Princess Serena ornaments for you. I also had fun shopping at the Disney Store during their Black Friday sales which is how I got the mug and the Belle ornament. I wish I'd bought that mug for myself too. It's so awesome! Enjoy all your goodies

[ringwraith10]

Wow, very cool stuff Ladybastilla! I love the Belle ornament! The mug is pretty awesome, too!

nessy_86, who was your partner?