Cold Hands, Warm Hearts Swap 2010

I have to admit I was a little hesitant to join {the absolutly uh-mazing} Cold Hands, warm Hearts Swap 2010.

I'm not super crafty {although I'm trying to expand my craftabilities :0)} but I do love to meet new people, and who doesn't love getting a package in the mail?? After a few encouraging comments from my twitter friends, I decided it was time to get back into my blog and join the CHWH fun...

First, I want to thank the two sweet gals that put this all together! The lovely Ilene from much love, illy and darling Sandy from Sandy a la Mode.
It all started here.

And so, I joined the fun. I have to say, I was so excited to see who my partner was and to meet a new friend {and I was not disappointed!}.
Please meet the lovely Kelly from The Pretty Bee. Not only is she a fantastic blogger, she also is SUPER crafty and creative! Check out her crafty/fun blog: http://theprettybee.blogspot.com/ She also has an etsy shop called Linkel Designs. Here is a peek at all of the lovelies she makes but go check it out for yourself, too!
I am IN LOVE with this necklace...
and this one...
and these earrings...and this ring...I could go on and on.So, now...on to my package!!! :0) {eeeeeee!} This is what arrived for me from the lovely Kelly...{please pardon the crappy picture quality}
{before I ripped the paper off}
{after...ahhhhh}
What did my package include, you ask? Well, let me tell you!...
*super soft cream mittens!! {love}
*uber yummy chocolates {yum}
*the cutest snowman ornament from crate and barrel {it is now hanging on our tree}
*a Christmas cd of all the greatest singers such as: Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney {playing in my cd player as I type this...}
*lovelies from her shop...matching light pink ring and earrings {I refuse to take the ring off my hand, it looks too perfect} :0)

Thank you, Kelly...I LOVE IT ALL!! :0)

WELL...
I've come to the conclusion that the Cold Hands, Warm Hearts Swap was one of the best ideas ever! Thank you, Ilene and Sandy for allowing me to participate...

...and...

...I hope you do it again next year!! :0)

XOXO Mandy