The "Look what I received from my Secret Santa" Thread - 2008

[gemlady]

Oh, and Kitters toys are all shades of PURPLE. I saw the mouse at the store and had to get it. (Then keep Ari from it.

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[gemlady]

Originally Posted by Sibohan2005

I just picked up my packages yes 2 of them at the post office.... I have yeto to fall to the dark side and have not opened them.
But they are from a far away land across the sea.
If I can make it I will open them tonight.

You better open! The SPCC is watching.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

Originally Posted by gemlady

Those are fresh water pearls dyed a lovely dark green. Rather a holiday type green, do you agree? The clasp is sterling silver, as are the ear wires for the earrings.

Oh, they are hand knotted on green silk. Do you know how hard it is to find dark green silk thread without a yellow tint?

I hope you get lots of wearing pleasure from them. And if the thread breaks, I think I have enough to restring it for you.

Oh Jan those are sooo beautiful!!!

 

[russian blue]

Right now I'm so sick with a cold, Steve is on my lap purrrrring away, and a huge snowstorm is blowing outside. This thread makes me all warm inside.

I'm so impressed with the thought and effort that went into each and every package. Among others, the jewelery is gorgeous Jan and I love the hand sewn catnip mats made by Kelly. Good job! I can barely sew a button on.

But, everyone will have to wait until a little later to see my gifts. I'm keeping it until Christmas since we're not exchanging gifts this year. But, I'll be sure to share when I open it.

 

[mews2much]

I shipped the package out today and it will get there monday via Ups.
Sorry nothing is wrapped.
I been busy taking sick cats to the vet.

 

[sillyjilly]

Originally Posted by gemlady


Those are fresh water pearls dyed a lovely dark green. Rather a holiday type green, do you agree? The clasp is sterling silver, as are the ear wires for the earrings.

Oh, they are hand knotted on green silk. Do you know how hard it is to find dark green silk thread without a yellow tint?

I hope you get lots of wearing pleasure from them. And if the thread breaks, I think I have enough to restring it for you.

Originally Posted by gemlady

Oh, and Kitters toys are all shades of PURPLE. I saw the mouse at the store and had to get it. (Then keep Ari from it.

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I was kinda close... You're picture does it much more justice!!!! DH couldn't figure out how to open the clasp but I caught on very quick. It is a beautiful beautiful color! I loves it!!! and... DH wanted to tell you that he is super impressed with the individual knots above and below each and every pearl so that if it did break, you don't lose the whole strand!

Kitters really appreciates all her toys in EVERY SHADE of purple.. it is her fave! That mouse has been a big hit at our house and she needed a replacement!

 

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by SillyJilly

I was kinda close... You're picture does it much more justice!!!! DH couldn't figure out how to open the clasp but I caught on very quick. It is a beautiful beautiful color! I loves it!!! and... DH wanted to tell you that he is super impressed with the individual knots above and below each and every pearl so that if it did break, you don't lose the whole strand!

It's a safety clasp. If it comes out, the hook part keeps the necklace safe. Has come in handy on one of my necklaces. And the knots also keep the pearls from rubbing against each other.

Can't wait to see what you pick out to open tonight.

Are there any brownies left?

 

[AbbysMom]

The packages are rolling in now!

Originally Posted by Russian Blue

Just wanted to report in so Karen can tick me off.

Ticked off.

Originally Posted by gemlady

Have a cookie, Karen. It will calm you down.

I'm crawling briefly back out from under my rock for the cookie. Thank you.

Originally Posted by gemlady

Excellent! The finished product came out great, Eva!

Originally Posted by Chester&Piper

That is one seriously big box!

The tree is super cute!

Originally Posted by BelongsToEvie

And the Flying Koala:

He is adorable!

Originally Posted by gemlady

Those are just beautiful and so unusual.

The loot!

Very nice! Excellent job, Jan.

Originally Posted by Russian Blue

I'm so impressed with the thought and effort that went into each and every package.

A big

 

[katachtig]

Originally Posted by gemlady


Those are fresh water pearls dyed a lovely dark green. Rather a holiday type green, do you agree? The clasp is sterling silver, as are the ear wires for the earrings.

Oh, they are hand knotted on green silk. Do you know how hard it is to find dark green silk thread without a yellow tint?

I hope you get lots of wearing pleasure from them. And if the thread breaks, I think I have enough to restring it for you.

Jan, you did a beautiful job on that.

I just want to thank my SS (Taurus77) once more for the yarn.



I now have a new hat which I think turned out really nice with the colors you provided.

 

[kluchetta]

Originally Posted by katachtig

Jan, you did a beautiful job on that.

I just want to thank my SS (Taurus77) once more for the yarn.



I now have a new hat which I think turned out really nice with the colors you provided.

Wow Jana, that hat is super cool!

 

[gemlady]

Very nice hat, Jana!

Hope it keeps your head warm this winter.

 

[sillyjilly]

Originally Posted by gemlady

It's a safety clasp. If it comes out, the hook part keeps the necklace safe. Has come in handy on one of my necklaces. And the knots also keep the pearls from rubbing against each other.

Can't wait to see what you pick out to open tonight.

Are there any brownies left?

There actually are... I'm being very good about it. And I even brought a couple to work today and let my boss try one... Just one though

Originally Posted by katachtig

Jan, you did a beautiful job on that.

I just want to thank my SS (Taurus77) once more for the yarn.

I now have a new hat which I think turned out really nice with the colors you provided.

That is sooo soo cool!!!

That looks like you bought it in the store. I could never do anything so perfect! Great job!

 

[starryeyedtiger]

Originally Posted by laureen227

your SS asked that i post this...

"I am Nikki's SS. And could you please post in the thread something for me?

Could you tell her I am very happy she got the package and that so far she likes it. Tell her I don't mind if she opens it now or later. If she'd like she can open the outer box and there are some "goodies" floating for her and kits but almost everything is wrapped. It could give her a little pre-christmas fun! Also, inside the box is a Christmas Cryptogram puzzle to help her figure out who I am if she so wishes, and another sealed envelope with the answers to it, if she gives up! She could make it like the 12 days of Christmas or wait entirely. It's up to her and I hope that she really likes everything I got and made for her and the furrmily!"

Originally Posted by pushylady

Aww, that is a really sweet thing to do!

Nikki's SS- very crafty!

Love the cryptogram idea! Wish I was that creative.
I think Nikki would still be safely on the Lightside if she opens the box now.

Tierre-

Keep those kitties waiting, see how long you can annoy them for!

Oh my poor SS! I'm so sorry, I completly missed your post about the cryptogram!

I didn't even see those posts until just a while ago

Sorry I didn't respond till now!

Now I am quite tempted to open up my gift now and snoop some more knowing there's a cryptogram!

What a cute idea

I was trying to be good, but you're making it hard for me to resist opening it up now!!! I only have a few more days to go though....hummm.....I don't know if I can resist or not!

I think I'm going to attempt to not open it until Christmas (Christmas is going to be a little tight around here this year, so I was saving my SS present so I'd have a good suprise on Christmas!)....BUT if I can't resist the dark side, rest assured my sweet SS that I will be taking a ton of pictures

I can't wait to open it up!

 

[starryeyedtiger]

Originally Posted by eilcon

Here's a picture for my SS of Isaac and his kitty cuddler. He loves it!

That has to be the most prescious thing I've ever seen!!!

 

[AbbysMom]

Originally Posted by katachtig

I now have a new hat which I think turned out really nice with the colors you provided.

What a great job, Jana!

 

[krazycatlover]

who do I tell that I sent out my gift last week.

 

[AbbysMom]

Originally Posted by Krazycatlover

who do I tell that I sent out my gift last week.

You posted on Thursday that you had shipped it, so you were checked off.

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...&postcount=926

 

[pushylady]

Originally Posted by MoochNNoodles

All the presents! (not including the Advent Nativity)

Nice!

I can't believe your cats let you hang those up! I had to take down my Christmas tree after only a couple of days because of the cats.

She does not look impressed!

Originally Posted by MoochNNoodles

I still don't know who my SS is!

Can I use the videos I took of the girls going nuts over the toys as a bribe for some good hints??

Show us the video! sounds cute.

Originally Posted by Sibohan2005

I just picked up my packages yes 2 of them at the post office.... I have yeto to fall to the dark side and have not opened them.
But they are from a far away land across the sea.
If I can make it I will open them tonight.

Did you open them?

Originally Posted by gemlady

Those are lovely.

Originally Posted by Russian Blue

I'm so impressed with the thought and effort that went into each and every package. Among others, the jewelery is gorgeous Jan and I love the hand sewn catnip mats made by Kelly. Good job! I can barely sew a button on.

But, everyone will have to wait until a little later to see my gifts. I'm keeping it until Christmas since we're not exchanging gifts this year. But, I'll be sure to share when I open it.

 

[pushylady]

Recipient - Santa

AbbysMom - Miss Mew
AlleyGirl - Twstychik
Bella713 - Jaffacake
BelongsToEvie- ?
calico2222 - MonaxLisa
Catfriend - ?
catkiki - sillyitiliangrl
Catnip - ?
CATTYBIRD - tierre0
ClaireBear - cheylink
Duchess15 - pipersjo
eilcon - Pami
emrldsky - lmunsie
EnzoLeya - ?
Februa - CatFriend
felineorc - ?
GailC -?
gemlady - snosrap5!
GoingNova - ?
jennyranson - Renovia
Jaffacake - Katiemae1277
Jessy - GailC
katachtig - Taurus77
katiemae1277 - Momofmany
KittenKrazy - kittylover4ever
Kiwideus - katachtig
kluchetta - ?
laureen227 - KittenKrazy
MissMew - AlleyGirl
MonaxLisa - calico2222
mrblanche - Butzie
Pami- Rapunzel47
pipersjo - Going Nova
pushylady - wildfire203
Rang_27 - ?
Renovia - ?
Royalenchntrss - Laureen227
RussianBlue - ?
sarahp - lookingglass
sillyitiliangrl - Februa
SillyJilly - gemlady
snosrap5 - kiwideus
StarryEyedTiger - ?
Tara & Rob - Caprice
Taurus77 - MoochNNoodles
TaviasMom - ?
tierre0- CATTYBIRD
twstychik-emrldsky
valanhb - ?
whiteforest - WELDRWOMN
wildfire203 - yam102284
yam102284 - Tara & Rob

 

[pushylady]

Thank you again Katelyn (wildfire 203)! I cannot get over how heavy the box was! OMG! I'm glad I drove to the post office to pick it up!

You were a very generous and thoughtful Secret Santa.

I'm in the "not opening until Christmas" camp, but here are a few shots. Some gifts were unwrapped, so that made it OK to open them!

All the presents:


These are already gone!

So cute!


cat's giftbag:


And most exciting of all - the box!

The boys got a deluxe sized super exciting cardboard box to play in!