Oh my goodness... I just got my mail! Susan sent such a beautiful pack. I would wait to make sure everyone had a chance to guess her "container," but I'm pretty sure it will never be guessed, so I'm not going to hold off on the picture.

Her "container" was a beautiful shall. The picture does not do it justice. She also sent some chocolate from Germany (which I'll be cracking into as soon as I'm done with this post), a Baker Creek gift certificate, lip balm, a Christmas cookie cutter, and a Baker Creek catalogue.

Thank you so much, Susan. That is such a generous and magical box. I am over the moon!

Erica, that is wonderful and YES!!!!! That shawl is beautiful. We have been getting and sending such nice packages for this swap. Blesssing boxes is the perfect name.

Erica, did you pack your blessings in a Christmas stocking?

Erica sent Tammy's goodies in a grow bag?

Erica sent a stocking.

I am going to pick the container include because Faye packed this box like she was moving . Layers of gifts. Ill give u all a chance . its not a tin, so that out.

Erica I am glad u like the box. I hoped u didn't get their catalog. The pictures r to die for. I had fun folding the scarf. The sun was shining and the cat followed the refections. I have one of in gold I put on my black leather coat. I get sooo many compliments. to day I am making cake pops. any suggestions. I broke my own rule . And used cake mix. Cut a piece last night of lemon cake. Disappointed. I even added an extra egg and butter instead of oil. Adding incing to make the pops should make it moist.

If it's in layers could the container be a acordion file folder?

Erica sent a fabric bag?

Congratulations, Amy! I think that's close enough to call it a win. Take a look over my trade list when you get a chance and then message me your 10 choices!

I am guessing that Faye sent a jewelry chest to Susan.

I went to post office and my box still not here from Erica yet so hopefully I will get it soon. Tracking says tomorrow by 8pm so maybe Friday I will get it. But at least I know one thing I am getting....the cat's outta the bag.. LOL!

*giggle* I figured "fabric bag" is still general enough that it will be a bit of a surprise... hopefully. :)

Thank you Erica!

Faye you should receive your box Friday 9505513247167353068006

I received Emily's box and what a wonderful box it was. Will wait to see if anyone guesses what she sent.

Emily sent goodies in a STOCKING to Brittneysgran (Shirley)

Emily sent a hat box?

Emily sent a grow bag. :P

Brittneysgran received wrapping paper in a bowl as her container for her goodies

Susan, you are awesome!

Susan it all looks scrumptious, I need to cut back on the sugar but will make a new years resolution...NO SUGAR/BREAD. The temptation is too big.

cake pop{bites} were so easy. Just cake and icing. I found that buying the candy melts at Hobbylobby{salted caramel } was the best coating,. I added lemon flavoring to the icing and brought out the favor of the mix. I also did strawberry with white chocolate{used gharrilli melts} then lemon cake with lemon flavored white chocolate then the spice cake with salted caramel coating. My choclate morsels didn't melt right. So the brownie cake bites didn't get made. But had plenty of fudge. No more cooking till Saturday LOL

Emily sent a paper gift bag {darn I should have guessed carry all bag}. Faye gott a festive box

I told you it was awesome. What a wonderful Christmas box and Emily put all the goodies in the carry all bag shown in picture. I love these bags and love packing goodies in them for trips and etc.

Emily sent:

Seeds: Magenta Celosia, Muncher Cucumber, Chinese Long Beans, Rocket Larkspur, Moonvine,Scarlet Carrots, Purple Hull Beans, Mammoth Grey Sunflowers, Detroit Dark Red Beets, Rat Tail Radish, Shirley Poppy, Autumn Beauty Sunflower, Atomic Red Carrot.

Tis the Season Cookbook

Table Cloth, Napkins and Coasters

Christmas Socks

Plant Food

Seed Baggies

Candle

Snips

Hand Soap

4 Key Limes (Can't wait to make my pie, love key limes)

Emily you outdid the gift giving...WOW love it all. I was mad at myself for not putting on my seed wish list moonvine seeds and darn if you didn't send me some. YES

Thank You so much and Merry Christmas and many Blessings in 2018.

I received my package today.

I am trying to keep up but it's getting hard with grandkids here and more expected tomorrow gonna be a house full this weekend so please let me know I have down that Amy and Erica have so far have won the container guessing games but I was thinking someone else might have won too and I missed it..??

Wow is all I can say Shirley!! You did receive a great blessing. Love all of it and the bag will come in handy.

Has everyone took a guess on what Faye ( nottougly) received?? I am gonna guess a fairy garden box

no body guessed what Faye sent me yet. I am dying to post my blessing gifts. . And life is getting busy on this end also. I may not be on here from Christmas eve till tues. . I am so tired I cant think right now. Love the holidays.

Susan did you get a shopping bag full of goodies?

Susan if nobody guesses here soon go ahead and post yours too.

Faye sent a grow bag!

Shirley, I am so glad you liked the package. I was worried there might not be enough gardening stuff in there. I hate to disappoint you, but those are regular limes, not key limes. You would need a lot more than 4 for a pie if they were key limes. They are however from my tree. They make great lime curd and would make a great lime pie too.

Faye sent Susan a planter.

Shirley sent Faye a stocking.

Emily-The limes will make a wonderful pie and I plan to do just that. How exciting that you have a lime tree. You did excellent on the choice of gifts...love it all.

Skyblue52 post yours and let's see if anyone was close..

Tammy, Thank you for an amazing Christmas gift! I received so many goodies tucked in this box! A stocking filled with goodness (reeses, Aroma whiffs! yum, Aloe infused socks( Life is good!) A huge assortment of wonderful seeds. Beautiful glitter snowflake ornaments, A lovely Peace on Earth Christmas card, beautiful Christmas towel, A fabulous journal and apple cider and hot chocolate. What a wonderful box of blessings!

Thank you so much! I love everything that you sent and my bingo prize was so cute! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Take care, Amy

We have another winner!!! Bluee19 guessed right on Amy's container. Congrats!!

Tammy -- Have you received your box? Says it was delivered today.

hi Girls long day . But it is fun. First group of grands made it to Dayton. Faye had my box layered in green tissue paper. But I picked the pink camo stocking as the container. . I have the list of garden, coloring items and seeds on my desk. The card is handmade with button ornaments. The potpourri is already in use. this box was a wonderful blessing

Here is the pictures. To much for 1 picture.

Faye -- That card you made is adorable!

I got my box last night so I will be doing a reveal pretty soon. Thank you Erica so much haven't opened it yet so I will be posting later getting grandkids settled on a movie.

Everyone has sent and received such great blessing boxes! I am out of town now and won't be on much! So wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas now! Enjoyed this swap so much!

Wanted to get on here and wish everyone a very safe and Merry Christmas!

Also I am enjoying my many blessings from Erica. In my box was a beautiful ladybug fabric bag! Received some snowflake zipper bags,Christmas stickers, 3 garden notepads, chocolate bar, morning glory Tabi socks, pepper jelly, pins colada jelly ( Yummm)

then, this cute little reindeer sack was full of an abundance of seeds - Romanesco broccoli, Cimmaron romaine lettuce, Thai sweet Basil, mixed greens lettuce, borage, green globe artichoke, Italian flat leaf parsley, giant Belgium speckled tomato, Persian carpet zinnia mix, sweet William mixed colors,sugar baby watermelon, Oregon giant snow pea, orange oriental poppy, mammoth dill, English thyme, lovage, ornamental gourd mixture, green & red shisho, and globe amaranth. Erica I am beyond blessed - Thank you so much. That was very generous of you!

So I think we have one winner Amy guessed the fabric bag but if anyone guessed something close for the reindeer sack let me know as I will give prizes for both " containers".

Merry Christmas!!

Good Morning OBFERS...

Wishing each of you and your families a very Merry Christmas!!

Happy day........Enjoy!!

Annie

Drumroll please!! Annie is the winner of the Christmas gift that passed this month on the swap.

Merry Christmas Annie! Please PM me your address, I will mail it tomorrow.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that the New year brings a great bountiful crop to each of your gardens. Everyone has received their blessing boxes and all very nice too. Many blessings were shared this month. I am gonna go back thru and make sure I haven't missed anyone that is to receive a prize. I will get those in the mail. I always have lots of fun with all my OBF friends

Also, Tomorrow I will be posting a New Year's Theme Swap for anyone that wants to join.

Tammy, I just read that I won a prize and I did not even play with you girls this month....what a nice surprise!! Thank you! I will PM you my address.

OBFERS, make sure and check out the 2018 OBF Host sign up thread. There are 4 months left to fill.....Don't Be Shy.....if you have never hosted and are "Fearful"....don't be afraid!!! The seasoned OBF hosts will not bite you or haunt you....LOL! If you have any Q's about hosting, please ask.

Happy day....to all, wishes for a beautiful and healthy and happy 2018.

Annie

Erica, Thank you so much for the wonderful blessings of seed! They arrived today and I will be planting the spinach,lettuce and peas under cover January 15th. Take care and Have a Wonderful New Year! Amy

Amy -- Thanks for letting me know they arrived. Enjoy!