The first thing I saw when I opened the box is this darling 'bunting' garland that Cheryl made from stiff sheet music that she painted to make the red and blue stripes. Each one is fan pleated and has eyelets set in the corners so they can be strung together. I absolutely LOVE it! I've made rosettes before but the thought never occurred to me to just do half the circle to make bunting. And the candies were so clever--red and white striped peppermints and cookies n' cream Hershey's kisses (which BTW are DELISH) that are wrapped in blue and white foil.
Cheryl included this little outfit just for Miss Maren, who as you might imagine was enamored with it and immediately insisted on wearing it. :) She has pranced around in it ever since and I can't say that I blame her, because I'll admit to being a teeny bit disappointed that it wasn't in my size. ;) Seriously, if I'd had an outfit like that when I was 4 years old I doubt I'd have ever let my mom take it off of me!
Cheryl also included two crowns (one each for me and Maren) that she made. They are amazing! I had seen the crown she made on her blog a few weeks ago but didn't have any idea I'd be lucky enough to have one for myself! She used small chicken wire, gold-flecked netting, lace, old book pages, vintage crepe paper and glittery stars toAnd that's not all she sent--check out Cheryl's blog where she has better close-up photographs of all the wonderful treasures she sent to me. Thanks again, Cheryl!
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Tonight I'm excited to be going to see the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheater. I lived in Utah for 12 years but I don't think I ever saw the MoTab perform live, and I've lived here in Denver almost five years but have never been to Red Rocks so I'm looking forward to both experiences!
Heidi, I too love the items that Cherly sent to you! I missed the swap cut-off, but am enjoying seeing what other folks have done for thr 4th. In fact your swap inspired me to get crafting. I crashed the Flickr site and posted a few things even though I wasn't in the swap. Hope that's OK! - Amy Bauer
ReplyDeleteAmazing things! Hard to believe all that creativity fit in a box! I know you are going to have an awesome time tonight. I loved Red Rocks! It is a magical place.
ReplyDeleteYour night out sounds magical. I went to a Native American Concert in similar surroundings and it is something I will never forget.
ReplyDeleteAnd you swapgoodies? Oh, My. Goodness Lucky, lucky YOU! (And Maren!)
Ooh, such amazing swap swag! Love it all, Cheryl must be incredibly gifted.
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