Little Treasures and a Holiday Treat

My mail lady has been busy stuffing my mailbox with wonderful little gifts.  I am always so surprised to find packages just for me.  Not bills, not advertisements, not magazines but little treasures just for me. 

I received this wonderful note and Heart Sampler Fob from Cynthia at The Drawn Thread.  I immediately attached it to my mini primitive stork scissors and love it.  You can snatch one of these fobs up on her website just hit the link.  I LOVE IT, Thanks Cynthia! 

A day later, I got a wonderful little box in the mail.  I wasn't expecting anything, I have been to busy shopping for everyone else and hadn't ordered any new stash.  Hhmmm!  What could it be!  Well, imagine my delight when I opened it up and found that my wonderfully talented friend Belinda  from Blue Ribbon Designs sent me one of her handmade pincushions, the cutest little pins-- check out the snowflake one--, a little pouch of yummy treats, and the absolute most stunning embroidered snowflake.  I cannot tell you how gorgeous it is.  Pictures and words do not do it justice.  THANK YOU BELINDA!  You are the kindest soul I know.

I received another package of goodies that I just have to share.  I have a friend/penpal that I met through blogging.  She is from France and we share the same name, Nathalie.  She sent me some holiday goodies.  These most darling ornaments and a beautifully stitched piece which I will make into a pillow.  She also shared some charts that she thought I might enjoy.  I love having worldwide friends!  To think that a computer has provided me a way to share my hobby with so many people from around the world astounds me.

Thank you for thinking of me Nathalie, I wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas.

Isn't he the cutest santa you have ever seen!

The last thing I will share with you is a quick treat we made for my son's teachers.  He has 6 teachers in the middle school and wanted to bring them a gift.  Unfortunately, that can add up to a huge expense so we decided to make them some special treats.  He loves to be in the kitchen and here is what he created with a little help from mom.

The ingredients: pretzel snaps, Candy melting discs, m&m or candy of your choice

Place pretzels on baking sheet and add candy disc to each.
Place in 300' oven until melted.

Remove from oven, add m&m to each and let cool

Package in a lovely container with ribbon and tags. (That's where I came in)
And Voila, a sweet salty snack for all to enjoy!

That's all for today.  I hope everyone enjoys their Friday night.  I plan to relax and enjoy a little stitch therapy tonight.  I need it after spending the day at the schools volunteering.  I did a pancake breakfast at the middle school and then hopped over to the elementary school to assist with the holiday craft party.  Right up my alley!  Happy Friday and Happy Stitching!