~~MY "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" SWAP WITH THERESA OF DULANEY WOODS TREASURES~~

I joined in a "Christmas in July" themed swap that was hosted by sweet Wendy of RAVENWOOD WHIMZIES and was paired up with Theresa from DULANEY WOODS TREASURES.  First of all, if you have not had the pleasure to meet Theresa, I have to tell you that she is such a talented artist and just the sweetest person.  I know you are just going to love her!  Anywho.....her box of goodies arrived and it was so festive and wrapped so pretty that I hated to spoil it.  Everything was wrapped in Christmas tissue with colored raffia bows, balls and candy canes.

    

The first package I opened had the cutest prim Santa doll in it.  Look at the little doll attached to his jacket.  Isn't that adorable!  And he smells wonderful of coffee and cinnamon.  The detail that she put into this holiday piece is amazing and I just love him.

Next I found these awesome Santa and Snowman ornies.  They will be a cherished part of my tree decorations this winter.  I love the flannel that she chose for Santa and the tiniest little candycances that he his holding. And did you notice the little flag that the snowman is holding?  I am telling ya, I am a nut for detail and Theresa's work is full of wonderful detail.  She also sent me one of her  beautiful handmade cards with a sweet message inside. 

  

And that's not all....no, no, no.  There were three cross stitched ornies that are just amazing!!!!    Each one has a different reindeer and Christmas saying.  They are backed with a Christmasy type fabric and stained to prim perfection.  The hangers are attached with rusty safety pins and bells making them perfect little works of art.  Now I am not a cross stitch type person.  I do not have the patience for it but I LOVE it and these ornies will become a cherished heirloom for sure.

And last, in this box of pure pleasure, I found this wonderful Soy Candle in "Winter Spice."  The scent reminds me of bayberry and pine and is so inviting.  It will be hard to save it for the holiday, that's for sure.

So, if I have made you curious and you would like to see more of Theresa's work, I hope you will stop by her etsy.  You can go there by clicking HERE.

Thank you,  sweet Theresa, for all the detail and hard work you put into each of these pieces.  I will certainly enjoy them!

HUGS!!!