Thursday, July 25, 2013

Christmas in July Gift from Manu

I have now heard from Manu that she has received my swap gift, so I can now share with you the wonderful items I have received from Manu and the items I sent to her.

The Christmas in July swap was organised by Jazzi and the idea is to use recycled or found items so your only cost is postage.

Today I am just going to show you the items I received from Manu.

This is the first time I have ever entered anything like this and I wasn't disappointed. I was a little nervous on entering the swap but Manu is such a lovely swap partner and very easy to correspond with, especially with the help of Google Translate. I was so excited when I received a parcel in the post with stamps from Italy on it. I knew it was my swap gift from Manu and I couldn't get inside quick enough to open it. I think I just about trampled the dogs as I rushed in the door.

On unwrapping the parcel there inside was a beautiful little 'book' box with flowers, hearts and butterflies on it. Wrapped around the box was a ribbon with a lovely little flower arrangement. The box in itself was a wonderful gift and I am sure I can create a little scene to go inside it.



Along with the box was a lovely little note from Manu saying:
"Carissima Sharee, I send you this little thought hoping it will be to your liking. I looked at your blog often and love the precious things and you have a nice taste in your choices. And I was very pleased a swap with you. A warm hug. Manu"


On opening the box this is what I found:

 Box and contents.
 
 The most beautiful little towels edged with lace and with fine embroidery on them, including an 'S'. Such a lovely personal touch.
 
 A game of Ice Cream Opoly. Manu must have known I'm rather fond of ice cream! It is complete with mini money, game counters and a little dice. The box is even divided into little compartments.
 
 The most gorgeous fabric picture of Peter Rabbit's mother mounted in a frame that Manu said she made of resin.
  
 Two wonderful cushions and a dainty pair of floral slippers.
 

I had seen Manu's lovely cushions on her blog site and I was thrilled to receive two cushions from her. They are beautifully made and have the most beautiful little decorations on the corners and each is finished off with a little bow. As a surprise she used images of art work by my sister, Karen Panton, on the cushions which makes them even more special. I've sent a photo of the cushions to my sister and she thinks they are great. I think she is hoping one of the cushions might find a home in the Selina Rose Gallery.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of this swap and it is lovely to have hand made items from another miniaturist.

How lucky am I? Thank you Manu.

A big thank you also goes to Jazzi for organising a great swap event.

In the next day or two I will write about the items I sent to Manu.

Links:
Manu - www.miniaturemanulab.blogspot.com
Jazzi - www.jazziminis.blogspot.com

8 comments:

  1. Un precioso regalo, y la caja muy original.
    Un abrazo.
    Yolanda

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  2. Привет!
    Поздравляю! Замечательные подарки!
    Татьяна

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  3. Congratulations on your beauiful gifts from Manu, Sharee, enjoy it all! All miniatures are made for you with love, that is fantastic!
    Hugs, Ilona

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  4. Congratulations on your wonderful gifts from Manu. Everything is gorgeous. It is great fun to do swaps and such a pleasure to have items in our houses made just for us with love. Enjoy your beautiful treasures.
    Hugs Maria

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  5. Cara Sharee, hai presntato molto bene i doni che ti ho inviato. Mi fa piacere che tu li abbia graditi e un grazie di ♥ anche a te!
    Un abbraccio, Manu

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  6. Ooh aah! How lucky are you! Personalised gifts! I bet your sister is just chuffed about those cushions. I agree about the box - what a score!So very happy for both of you to have joined in and made new mini friends across the globe xxx

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  7. Thank you everyone. The swap was a great experience and I will certainly treasure the items received from Manu.

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  8. These gifts are amazing.
    Greetings, Faby

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