14/01/2014

Encore des cadeaux....

Noël est reparti dans ses cartons au grenier et va patiemment attendre de revenir l'année prochaine =)
Mais la boite aux lettres, elle,  a continué de se remplir...
Mon échange de Noël avec les fans de Margaret Sherry est (enfin) arrivé...
Enfin parce qu'il aura mis presque un mois  pour venir frapper à la porte, je pensais même que mon Père Noël secret était à l'autre bout du globe...mais pas du tout puisqu'il était en fait en Allemagne !
Voilà donc ce que j'ai reçu de Judith :


Une très jolie panière avec une non moins jolie et très grande pièce brodée =)
Et puis les petits cadeaux qui vont avec
Un très gros merci encore à Judith. Un cadeau même quand il arrive après la date ça fait toujours plaisir =D

Des vœux sont aussi arrivés d'Australie,  de la part de Noni, accompagnés par un superbe marque page en dentelle que son mari, Mark a fait tout spécialement pour moi =)


N'est ce pas qu'il est superbe ? et tout spécialement pour moi ? =)
Mille mercis à tous les 2.

Et puisqu'on parle de marque page...j'en avais fait un pour offrir à Noël , pour un fan de BD mais surtout de Tintin... mon parrain  =)


Tout le monde aura surement reconnu la fameuse fusée d'On a marché sur la lune
La photo du marque page terminé est un peu plus bas =)

A très vite pour la suite avec d'autres croix de Noël ou pas....mais à bientôt avec des croix =)
xxx


Christmas is now finished, the decorations have gone back in their cardboards (except the seasonal shelf one...it is still winter....) and will patiently wait until next Christmas...
But Mister postman kept continued to be busy and haven't worn off his Santa's costume yet =D
I finally received my Xmas exchange organised on the Margaret Sherry lovers blog....
I say finally because we don't know why it took so long to arrive here as it was 'only' coming from Germany ! 
Another mystery of the post offices !
Anyway, I was very happy to receive this parcel and to open each little wrapping =)
Judith spoiled me with many beautiful goodies and this wonderful stitched piece that she finished as a beautiful basket  


Thank you so much once again Judith.
A gift even after the date is always a great occasion to do a happy dance =)

I also received wishes from Australia, from sweet Noni and her husband Mark
He made me this amazing lace bookmark 


Isn't it amazing ? perfect and just for me
Thank you so much again to you both, I really love my Book'Mark' and now I really have to read a book this year =)

As we are speaking about bookmarks, let me show you the one I did for my Godfather as his Xmas gift.
He is a great fan of comics and especially Tintin (just like me, I'm a great fan of Captain Haddock, I don't like comics but Tintin is an exception =D Such an exception that I even have them in English...)

 
Those who know Tintin surely recognise the famous rocket from Explorers on the moon on the first picture.
Here is the  confirmation =)

Before leaving and saying you that I'll be back very soon with other stitches...made for Xmas gifts or not...I want to tell you that sometimes I can't answer you by mail to some comments here, because as some friends already mentioned it , if you have changed to Googgle+ your mail address is now a 'non reply' one in the notifications I receive :-/
But be sure that each time I answer here and that I'm always very happy with your comments =D

Have a great day and see you soon
xxx

47 commentaires:

  1. What lovely gifts you received. I love the Tintin bookmark, so cute.

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. Many thanks =)
      We only prepared handmade gifts for Xmas and everybody was very happy with them =)
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  2. Lovely gifts Valerie,I love your Margaret Sherry Christmas gift, the stitching on the music sheet is awesome, and your bookmark is sooo pretty..
    I love Tintin and have the DVD box set that younger son gave me for Christmas 2012, the cartoons remind me of my childhood:) I like the Thompson twins and Snowy:) The rocket that you made for your godfather is brilliant.

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. how great , I have the DVD too =)
      I love the music of the beginning, I used to have it as my phone ringtone =D
      Many thanks for your kind comment Lesley =)
      Indeed, the stitching Judith made on the music sheet is awesome !! I love those cats =)
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  3. Very sweet gift! It is annoying about the google+ thing, I just hope they don't force us to change! x

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. ho yes you're right...
      I hate those kind of changes or updates too !
      but there's a parameter to change and the address mail appears again ...
      but when we don't know !!
      have a great day =)
      xxx

      Supprimer
  4. Lovely gifts that you received and gave. I love that Margaret Sherry piece. I did not know that about Google+ but it explains why some of my comments are 'no-reply'. Another good reason to not use Google+ and I, too, hope they don't force us to change.

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. ho yes ! I hope so
      I really don't like those kind of changes or updates !
      But we will be stronger and keep in touch anyway =D
      huuuugs
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  5. You must get on well with your postman, for sure!!! You always receive some great goodies :)
    I love all the details on the lace bookmark, it looks superb too! What a skill! With butterflies of course :)
    Judith sent you a very cute MS finish & your godfather must have been thrilled with your gift!!! When we go to France, DH used to read the collection of Gaston Lagaffe, it's the only one he could work out :D

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. You will have to give me Brian's birthday date ....
      He wants a rocket bookmark hehehe =D
      So who knows, if he is a good boy....
      I've really been spoiled !!
      Mister Postman is happy, he says he can travel this way =)
      have a great weekend, and thank you for your kind words always
      xxxxx

      Supprimer
  6. Beautiful gifts to a lovely lady hugs.

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. Thank you very much June
      I'm an over spoiled happy girl here =D
      Hope you're fine
      (and I'll try to find some wooden pieces like my key holder for you on the net. If I really can't find we could envisage a parcel =D )
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  7. Lovely gifts from Noni and Judith !!:)
    Hope they won't disturb again with change in google followers gadgets as they did few months back with people scurrying for bloglovin and all. But those who made changes at that time will be at peace next time:)

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. I hope so !
      I don't like updates & changes when they are like this....=)
      have a great weekend sweetie
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  8. google plus is a pain!! I signed up to it and have no idea how it works or how to make it go away!! Moving on to nicer things though ^_^ Lots of lovely goodies here! Your exchange goodies are lovely, the butterfly bookmark is stunning!! And I love the Tintin one you made too!
    XOX

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. ho yes it is !
      fortunately I have your mail address in my address book so I can change when I answer you =)
      but I must confess that sometimes I forget to have a look at the answer mail so I don't know who receives my mail =D
      many thanks for your kind words
      big big hugs
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  9. What a wonderful gifts you have received and offered! I really like the beautiful rocket! That's a very good job! Congrats, sweetie! You're always giving us very precious ideas and this is remarcable! Big hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. Thank you so very much sweetie =)
      This year wee only offered hand made gifts and everybody was so pleased !
      What to offer to a man ! he ! a bookmark was really the best idea for my Godfather =D
      He had a banana smile
      have a great weekend
      xxxxx

      Supprimer
  10. You got some awesome gifts too.. very beautifull!!
    Looks awesome!
    I also got a awesome bookmark from Mark.. beautifull..

    Your bookmark is cool.. I can imagine your Godfather was very happy with that
    Dh loves comics also..
    I think your Dh too??

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. Sure his DH loves comics too ;-)

      Supprimer
    2. for sure Hubby loves comics =)
      but not that kind of comics...
      more sci-fi or sometimes strange to me ! =)
      My Godfather had a banana smile =D
      so great
      all our hand made gifts have been really appreciated and we were very happy
      have a great weekend Petite Anne
      Kiss Kira for me once again tomorrow =D
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  11. Thank you Valma for your help! I already knew the that offer but it' a green checkered fabric, not blue.
    Mr. Postman has his misteries also over there I see. I have to give my Mom's address to receive my 'cross stitch' mail, who knows why.
    XXX

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. ho sorry sweetie I couldn't help you more :-/
      but I'm sure you'll find, that brand or another one =)
      big big hugs
      xxx

      Supprimer
  12. I am so happy (as is my darling hubby) that you liked the bookmark he made :o) he is way smarter than me and can operate the embroidery machine like a master - me, I stay right away from the machine thing as I would surely break it!!! Needle and thread in hand is about my limit!! But the machine embroidery designs are just so beautiful :o)
    I love the basket Judith made - such a lovely design and idea :o)
    Tintin is a great read - and I can well imange that your godfather would have been very happy to receive such a lovely bookmark and memento of a great read!
    Hugs xx

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. it's so beautiful ! I'm really in love with it and I'm amazed each time I look at it =D
      (for the moment, it is waiting for a book on my magnetic board =D )
      Mark is terrific at his embroidery machine !! really...
      My Godfather had a big banana smile =D
      All the hand made gifts we offered generated banana smiles =D
      Have a great weekend sweetie
      big big hugs
      xxxxx

      Supprimer
  13. Hi Valma! Christmas is never ending for you! Great gifts, I love the bookmarks.
    I used to watch Tintin on television as a young boy, so I have a bit of a soft spot for the character! I want a rocket bookmark!!
    Google can be a right pain at times, why some things work properly and others don't is very strange!
    Kind regards, Brian.

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. I don't understand...I haven't been such a good girl =)
      it's impossible =D
      So spoiled !!
      Maybe if you're a good boy you will receive a rocket bookmark =D
      Have a great weekend
      xxx

      Supprimer
  14. Such happy Christmas cats! Fantastic stitching.

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. ho yes indeed, Judith did a awesome job on this Christmas piece, the music sheet is amazing.
      I love it =)
      xxx

      Supprimer
  15. Gorgeous Margaret Sherry gift and I love Mark's bookmark. You are a lucky lady.

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. I'm blessed =)
      everything is so lovely indeed
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  16. Your Christmas just keeps going and going, Valerie!! Such a nice gift from Judith--strange how it took so long to arrive from Germany! And what a pretty bookmark, too.

    I'm sure your Godfather was very happy. I'm not familiar with Tintin--is he French?

    Hope you have a lovely stitch-filled week, my friend!

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. My Godfather was really happy :)
      He wasn't expecting anything hand made as most of the time the pieces I make are for 'women' =)
      He was looking at everybody discovering an hand made gift...and finally was really happy too
      Tintin is from Belgium =)
      But he is very famous here too.
      Hubby loves comics but doesn't like Tintin, he thinks he is 'too serious' ...and...he is =)
      I love his fellow, the Captain Haddock, he is too funny
      Tintin is really the one and only comics I ever read !
      Have a great 'birthday' weekend' my sweet friend =)
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  17. Lovely gifts you have received. A great bookmark too for your godfather.

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. thank you very much Andrea =)
      We exclusively offered hand made gifts this year =)
      and everybody was very happy...
      xxx

      Supprimer
  18. Lovely presents dear Valma.:)
    You are right,the bookmark is just made for you!!! It is all you!!! :D Perhaps if I would receive a bookmark I would read more,too...hihihi...:D
    And you made a pretty one,too.:)

    Hugs and kisses.:)
    Have a nice weekend.:)

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. Thank you sweetie =)
      I hope I'll read more this year, or maybe that I'll read at all =D
      hihihihi
      no time for reading ! too busy =)
      big hugs
      xxx

      Supprimer
  19. O my, Noni got a superhubby too!
    Lovely:-)
    Great ms package you got, pretty stitching!
    xx

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. indeed, Noni has a super half too =D
      This bookmark is truly amazing
      I've been spoiled again this winter !!!
      big hugs sweetie
      xxx

      Supprimer
  20. Hi dear
    You are so lucky , You have received a fantastic Margaret Sherry gift.
    Wow you deserve it really.
    happy xxx Giovanna

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. thank you so very much sweetie
      I've really been over spoiled this winter....
      It brought sun in my life =D
      Big hugs
      xxx

      Supprimer
  21. Congrats on so many nice gifts! They are just great :)

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. thank you sweetie =)
      next post will be scented bags but they are less beautiful than yours =D
      xxxx

      Supprimer
    2. Valerie, sorry, but I don't believe you :) I am sure yours are not less beautiful )))

      Supprimer
    3. hahaha, you're too sweet =D
      let's say then , that they are different =D
      xxxx

      Supprimer
  22. Judth have sent you such beautiful things!! And she made such a great stitching piece! So pretty!!
    Its funny because my christmas partner was Judith! ehehe

    The book mark you did is lovely! I bet your godfather just loved it, even if he is such a tintin fan! ehehe
    Have a great week sweetie!;)

    RépondreSupprimer
    Réponses
    1. ho yes, Judith spoiled me and made me a wonderful stitching !
      I so love this basket she made
      and Noni, wow
      I really have crazy sweethearts friends here =)
      xxxx

      Supprimer