MMP Ornament Swap

One thing that is so much fun about a swap, other than creating something Special for the recipient, is the element of Surprise of what is coming to you in return!! And I Love Surprises, especially when I know they are coming from a fellow Crafter or Artist. This year in the Make Mine Pink Ornament Swap I had the pleasure of Swapping with Brenda from The Wilted Magnolia and Shannon from Shabby Shan's Cottage.

The first Ornament I received was from Shannon. This Darling Pink & White Birdhouse with Crystals and a Sugary Roof. I Love Birdhouses, and Shannon knows that too as I have bought them from her before. Shannon's husband makes them!! And he makes them nice too. Then they are passed over to Shannon for the appropriate Creative touch. Mine will look Gorgeous on my Sugary Pink Tree!! Next I received my Ornament from Brenda, I love meeting New Blogging friends!! I received one of Brenda's Gorgeous Boudoir Balls!! This Ornament is covered with fabric of Roses then topped off with bits of Pink Chiffon, the top is embellished with a Pink Fabric Flower, Ribbons, White Venice Lace's and it has the nicest Scent to it too!! It's home is also on the Pink Sugary Tree!!I am so blessed to have these two New Ornaments on my Tree, and so Thank~full for the Ladies who made them for me!! Thank~You so much Brenda & Shannon for the New memories on my tree. I hope you both have a Wonderful Holiday too!!

Be sure to stop by the Make Mine Pink Blog here to see the rest of the Ornaments Swapped this Christmas.

Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Take A BIG PINK GUESS

Well What do you think? Isn't this a Pretty Jar of Pink? A Pretty BIG PINK Jar of Pink French Mints? Click on the Image and hop on over to Make Mine Pink and take a Guess as to how many PINK delectable French Mints are in this Jar. The Prize, A darling PINK Hot Chocolate Maker Set for 2! Now how neat is that with these cold airs blowing in?? Go on and Click, lets all have some PINK Holiday Fun!!! My Guess, hmmmmm.....................3,587 PINK French Mints are in the Jar.

Good Luck Friends!!
Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Are you ready for this??

Hello Sweet Friends,
Well we are all nestled in our Gulf side Florida home for the Winter! It's been a real Adventure unpacking here and Creating, unpacking the New Florida Shop Location, and Creating some more! All in the Love of my favorite time of year and I am sure it is yours too! The Holidays ~ Yes, all of them that we love that only come at the end of the Year!!!
Next Friday, November 19th at 8am EST the Boutiques at www.makeminepink.com are putting on a Holiday Shop that is surely to be remembered!! Are you excited yet?? I am, it's running for 3 full days and will close on Sunday the 21st at Midnight!! All Purchases made at the Holiday Shop from Coeur d'Alene will receive our FREE Lovely Tiffany Style Holiday Gift wrapping, and Shipping of these products will be 1/2 Off!!(refunded back to you through PayPal). Of Course a package would not be complete without a Special Package from us to you too!

I really hope you will join us for this Fine, Fun, Over the Moon Holiday Event!!!
With a Happy Jolly Smile,
Nancy, Danielle, & Friends
www.Coeurdalenegifts.com

Online Holiday Recipe Swap

I Love to Cook and I will always try my hand at baking too, but my Cooking I have to say is better. I Love trying New recipes too!! So I just happen to think this is just a Grand Idea ~ A Online Holiday Recipe Swap were hosting at www.makeminepink.com You just have to join us with some of your Yummy Favorites too!! So just Open up your Holiday Recipe Box and share I would just love to try one of your Favorites!! You can submit your Recipe Here, and let the Yummy Goodness begin~


Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

"Fall Findings" Sorority Swap

Reveal Day!! It's Finally here!! My Sorority Sister Swap Partner is Dee Dee Johnson from DeeDees Craftspot. Ooooh and did I receive a charming decorated Cigar Box, just full of useful and fun goodies.
As you can see below, Lace wrapped in Curlers, what a neet idea, Acorn bells, Beaded Rings, Fall Ribbons, Spooky Halloween Tags, A lovely Bar of Olive Oil Soap, Glittered Pumpkin, a very nice thick Heart shaped Hot Pad, Sheet Music, a Set of Orange Votives, I used one last night in my studio and it smelled sooo good. A Darling Soddered Charm with the Word "Friend" inside, that will go in a special place. Thank~You so much Dee Dee for putting this Cherished Box together for me!! I had so much fun finding things for you, and I can tell you had just as much fun!!

A Super Big Thanks to Karen from our 'Some Days are Diamonds" for putting this all together for us!! Just Loved it Karen!!
Huggs, Nancy
coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com

Dreamy Pink Santas Give ~Away

I am just a Lover of Pink Santa Claus's, and been since I was a little girl. My Great Aunt had one out every year at Christmas that I just adored. I inherited hers, but since then I have seen them in Antique stores from time to time. I have often thought about buying another for a matching set.

But for Now, Rebecca from A Gathering of Thoughts is having a Beautiful Give~Away of some of her Pink Santa Greeting Cards and Gift Tags. I just think these are Beautiful and had to share them with you too!! If you would like to enter as well please hop over to her blog here.

Good Luck Friends & have a Wonderful Week!!!

Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Paper Dreams

Dear Friends,

I have been so busy, and have clearly neglected my blog in the past couple weeks. So, I thought I would post something fun that happened during the Summer.

It was a very hot summer here in MI, and their were times in the morning I just wasn't too excited with the heat and all, to do my normal primping routine. This day was one of them~

I was working steadily along in my Studio when the Dogs started Barking, I could see from my window nothing was happening at the back of the house, so I ventured to the front.


Surprise, Surprise to find this very Hansom German Gentleman at my front door. It was none other than Andreas, President of Paper Dreams Factory. Andreas and his Daughter from Germany were touring the United States in their Custom Made Motor Home/Office. They were making stops and meeting all their Customers, and showing the New Line of Foils and Dresdens. Andreas was also having his customers sign the Outside of the Vehicle. He thinks it will be full by the time he returns to Rhode Island where their Corporate office is.



It was such a treat Andreas to meet you and your lovely Daughter!!

I hope you all have a wonderful week!!
Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com