My Creatively Random Life

I am really enjoying getting through my swap surprises, there's nothing quite like getting a new little surprise every day.  On December 11 I unwrapped stationary: On December 12 I unwrapped a London snowflake ornament for my tree: On December 13 I unwrapped some taffy like candies: On December 14 I unwrapped a paper star which now rests on my tree: On December 15 I unwrapped this super awesome bracelet: On December 16 I unwrapped chocolates: I am a few days behind on my unwrapping due to the craziness of the pre-holiday life and December work schedule.  I plan on catching up tonight though.  It does keep me super happy and in the holiday spirit.  

I have been lucky enough to participate in some really awesome swaps through the  International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club  but so far this has been one of my favourites.  The premise was you got a partner and you exchanged a small gift to unwrap for each of the 31 days of December.  Like an Advent calender. I'm not sure which was more fun, picking out small gifts to send to my partner or receiving mine in the mail.   Gifts from my partner On December 1 I unwrapped candy: On December 2 I unwrapped origami cranes: On December 3 I unwrapped a London magnet: On December 4 I unwrapped a lollipop:  On December 5 I unwrapped a sheet of super sweet stickers: On December 6 I unwrapped an adorable little notebook: On December 7 I unwrapped tea straws: On December 8 I unwrapped a Christmas paper chain craft: On December 9 I unwrapped this neat pen: On December 10 I unwrapped love hearts which ar...

I recently participated in a swap over at the  International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club  that I was super excited about.  Now, I know I get pretty excited about all of them because I love getting mail, and I love sending mail, and I really love putting stuff together that will hopefully make people happy.  This one however was for tea and well that's right up there with books, stickers and craft supplies as far as my addictions go.  (over the top) This wonderful package is from Alex, a fellow Canadian. This yummy package came from MsDuh, and came equipped with snacks for the tea.  The teas included were Everyday Wellness Tea and Siberian Fireball Tea both by  Lind's Blends  on Etsy and Cinnamon Plum Tea from  Spice and Tea .  I am super in love with the matching card and pencil, so adorable. This package from Isobel in Scotland was full of yummy ginger teas and a gorgeous postcard.  I love ginger and the Lemongrass, Gi...