Wednesday, December 19, 2007

It's Christmas Time!

I am SO excited that I can hardly stand it. In just a little over 24 hours my kids will be on an airplane headed from Missouri to Georgia! Today will surely fly by. I have a habit of leaving lots to do the day before something big like this. That way the time goes by SO much faster. So I have a ton to do today including wrapping and baking and cleaning. I will stay very busy.
But first I thought I'd share. I went to lunch with my sweet dear friend Shelley yesterday. She brought me a Christmas present that I have to show you!


















Isn't it cute? But, do you know what it is? I thought about turning this into a guessing game, but I just don't have the time. So I will tell you. This cute little high heel which measures only 5 1/4" x 2" is a functional HAMMER! Yep, this is my new eyelet setter. Isn't it cool? I LOVE IT! At my last job, some of the ladies actually used their shoes to pound in nails to hang things when there was no hammer around. I love my little shoe hammer. Thank you, Shelley!
I've also been blessed to have gotten many pretty Christmas cards in the mail. I LOVE cards so I love this time of year when nearly every day a card arrives in my mail box. I love them all! From postcards to store bought in a box or individually, handmade, stamped or photo cards, I just love cards. I have to admit, photo cards are a favorite. After Christmas, I usually cut out the photo and put it on my frig.
Of course, handmade cards are quite special to me as I know the love and thought that went in to them. So far this year, I've gotten a few handmade cards. Should I share? Well, yeah....






This first one is from my friend Tracy in New York. (Wow.... Trace, I've never had a friend in New York before. That sounds funny.) Tracy used a classic- Frosty. May he live forever.







This next one is a beauty from my Kansas friend, Kristina. She does very VERY good, huh? This is my favorite SU color too... Soft Sky!


















I was so surprised AND excited to receive this GORGEOUS card from Monika. My hubby loves this card. So do I! I keep studying that bottom white edge that looks so much like a snow drift. How did she do that?










Raissa sent me this very pretty blue creation along with my prize from her card contest. I just love it!

I'm off to start my chores. I hope you all have a great day that's full of the CHRISTmas spirit!
~Angel

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

What an awesome gift!! I've never seen anything like this; what a great idea for a hammer, and I love the colors and butterfly. You received some very nice cards; thanks for sharing.

Peggy said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that hammer shoe! What a cool idea.

Rita said...

WOW!!! I LOVE this hammer, this gift is so unique!!! Lucky girl you! Great cards you got there Angel, their all so beautiful! Have fun with the kids!

~Shade of my Heart~ said...

How cool!!!! What a neat shoe/hammer! Whoever thought of that was a craft lady! Great cards!! I'll have to file them away for ideas for next year. Always looking for new ideas!
And yes, Angel.. I am SOOO looking forward to the new catalog. I just hope there isn't much good stuff so I won't want to buy it all!!

Jan Scholl said...

my daughter the American Imelda Marcos would have a major anxiety attack if she saw a shoe being used for anything but footware! When my almost 11 year old neice asked if she could wear her cousin's snazzy shoes, my daughter blanched! I kid you not!!

Rose Ann said...

I am so excited for you, Angel!

I love your "hammer" and lovely Christmas cards that you've received!

michelle sturgeon said...

Those cards are beautiful, and what a cute shoe...er, hammer...

Anonymous said...

Wonderful creations!! Love that shoe hammer!! :) Have a very Merry Christmas!

Diane said...

Hi Angel, I was just wondering if you had any updates on the weight loss buddy thing. I'm just wondering if all of us are really into it or if any dropped off?
I was just curious.

2 Worlds said...

Happy Xmas !

Lori Craig said...

Your cards are beautiful! Kristina - girl I love your card! :) Merry Christmas!!

Eleanor said...

No way! That's a hammer? That's the prettiest hammer I've ever seen!

Becca said...

oh my I love the shoe...great job. The cards are so pretty.
Have fun in Texas.....

Merry Christmas, from:Bela
belascreatingplace.blogspot.com

Melissa said...

That shoe hammer is AWESOME!! Lucky girl :)

Fe-Fe said...

I love your shoe hammer. That's amazing. So cool.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hugs Fe x