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I O Thank U’s & A Fabulous New Etsy Shop!

January 18, 2012 by Cassie 21 Comments

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I O U some thank you’s!

First of all, I need to say thanks for some of the awesome Christmas gifts I received…..

Many of you know that one of my very best friends is Andi from Jane of All Crafts.  The blog name completely suits her, because she made me all sorts of fun goodies for Christmas!

She made me a silver and pink sequins Christmas bulbs… (sorry it is rainy today and gray, but you can see better pics here!)

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She crafted this awesome bookmark (we share a passion for reading)….

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and these fun clay sand dollar magnets because I have a history with sand dollars. 😉

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and made me this lavender stamped soap…

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Sawyer received his own bug soap…

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And this bug lampshade…  Oh wait, that’s a real stink bug on my lampshade.

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Thank you so much, Andi, for lots of crafty goodness!

I also received a fabulous gift from one of my other very best friends who does not have a blog.  Jenni is born and raised in Louisiana.  We met in November of 2002 when we had just moved to Louisiana.  I was engaged one month later, and one month after that I asked Jenni to be in my wedding, saying something like, “I know we just met, but I know that you and I are going to be very good friends.”.  Almost ten years later and she is still one of my best friends, and even Sawyer’s Godmother, and the thing I miss most in Louisiana, even more than the food. 😉

Anyhow, she was married in 2009, and her husband is a handyman above all.   For Christmas, she had an idea, and he put it into action.  And this picture is what I received….

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 Oh but wait, there is more!  This is a two for one!  Check out what it can do….

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 The picture insert slides out, and can be flipper over to hang showing this on the other side!

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How cool is that?  You are jealous, and that’s ok.  I would be, too.  I have the craftiest and most caring friends!

And finally, I was the very first customer for my Anita who just opened her very own etsy shop!!!!  Here is her shop banner, just click on it to get to her shop!

Anita has awesome vintage finds at great prices!  I purchased some rice sacks to make pillows with….

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Won’t these make awesome pillows?  I just love the blue rose!

And she was so sweet and included an adorable Lavender quilted heart.  My mail lady actually asked me if my package was what was smelling so nice in her car. I sniffed the box and confirmed for her!

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You need to check out Anita’s shop!  Here are some of her other in store items:
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Embury Air Pilot No.0 LanternPin
ARC of France Glass JarPin

Thank you to all my wonderful friends!  Happy Hump Day!

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  1. Megan says

    January 18, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Lucky you getting so many great gifts in the mail!! Loooove the bug soap although it might freak out Madison 🙂

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  2. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    January 18, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    I love that frame! You have such talented friends! Heading over to check out that etsy shop – thanks for the tip!

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  3. A Flair for Vintage Decor says

    January 18, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    What wonderful gifts…and thanks for the Etsy store intro- I will check it out!! Take care, Caroline

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  4. Lauren@BaylorSays... says

    January 18, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    That frame is the coolest!! And yes, we are super jealous. You must be a great friend to receive such precious and thoughtful gifts.

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  5. Kim @ keller-creative says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    What gorgeous and generous gifts. You must be one good friend 🙂

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  6. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Thank you sweet Cassie for mentioning my shop! I’m so glad you liked your items and the mail lady did as well! I am getting ready to add more things to the shop shortly. It was a long busy weekend around here.

    I love the gift you received. That frame with the sea life prints is amazing. Do you know if she found the prints online? And the soup is beautiful! Well, the lavender one 🙂

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  7. miss flibbertigibbet says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    How fun to get all those gifts!
    Lorraine

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  8. Maury Kilgo says

    January 18, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    So great! I love it all, except for maybe that bug on your lampshade. That kinda creeped me out (but I’m wierd about bugs). Thanks for letting us know about this!

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  9. Anneke {RustiChic} says

    January 18, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    That frame is really SO cool!!!

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  10. Lisa Scibilia says

    January 18, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Love your bug soap! How fun! Also that frame – very clever!!

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  11. Suzanne@Meridian Road says

    January 18, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    I am jealous of your flippable art! Very cool!

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  12. Allison says

    January 18, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    What wonderful gifts! The sequin bulbs are fun and I love the quilted heart. I love lavender! So much talent and creativity!

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  13. 17 Perth says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Haha–too funny about the bug. I love that you put it on here. You did get some fabulous gifts. What a genius idea with the frame? Love that!

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  14. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    You have some talented friends! That bug soap is so cool and kind of creepy, perfect for a little boy. I would take those awesome sequin bulbs.

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  15. thistlewoodfarm says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    You have such wonderful friends! I really like that bookmark! The felt is perfect with the stiching!
    blessings,
    karianne

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  16. Ali Richardson says

    January 19, 2012 at 12:01 am

    SO many awesome treasures!!! YAY!! Oh, and I think it’s sequins….no? ha ha, I don’t know 🙂
    XOXO

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  17. Sherry says

    January 19, 2012 at 1:11 am

    Those were some wonderful gifts…well, I’m not too sure about the bug in the soap (smile), but I’m sure your son loved it.

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  18. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    January 19, 2012 at 3:20 am

    Thanks for putting a big smile on my face! 😀 You are SO welcome friend!! The stink bug cracked me up and grossed me out at the same time! Lily saw the pic this morning and yelled ‘Eeeeek!!!” while covering her eyes..haha!! Going to definitely check out that etsy shop.

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  19. The Painted Parlor says

    January 19, 2012 at 4:15 am

    You lucky girl!!

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  20. Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale says

    January 19, 2012 at 4:43 am

    Love the rice sacks…they will make excellent pillows!!

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  21. René says

    January 20, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Lucky you! I adore the seashell art! Going to check the shop. Always looking for new favorites.

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