[Flasher]

Hey, Christmas Cherries!  When you receive your ornament, please take a moment to post it here to this thread!  We'd all love to see what you got!

[Monroe1218]

I received this some few weeks ago - and posted in the gallery, but completely goofed and forgot to post it here.

I have to tell the long story of why this is the most perfect ornament for me this year!

Back in 2021, during COVID - my neighbor found what she thought was a dead baby possum in her pool.  She called my Mom and asked if my dh would mind to dig a hole and bury the box.  My Mom assured her that he would, so she brought the box over - only for us to look inside and discover that he wasn't dead at all - he was "playing possum" - probably from the shock of the whole ordeal.  I called several wildlife rescues in our area, only to be told that they couldn't help because of staffing shortages due to COVID.  We finally found one place that said they might be able to take him in 8-12 weeks if he was still alive.... at 4 oz, it wasn't a guarantee.  So we kept Ratatouille for the next 9 weeks.  One day, he didn't want to eat, wasn't his normal pink skinned self, and just seemed very lethargic so my dh drove almost 3 hours one way to take him to the "possum rescue" - they had almost 100 possums already, but they welcomed him in.
After Ratatouille left our house, Dad would look at the pictures and weep because he really got attached to the little guy.  Most people don't think possums are cute or cuddly - but honestly, they are. 
(PSA - I don't recommend everyone having one as a pet, they are wild and ultimately belong in the wild unless there are circumstances that prevent that)
Fast forward to March 2022 - my Dad passed away.  I kept telling my Mom that Dad was going to "send me a possum" - and I meant a real one.  She (and DH) would just go along with it, knowing that you can't really think a possum is going to show up.  Well, March 28, 2023 - my Mom's neighbor came to her and said she had a gift for me - a man that she knew brought in a tiny possum that had been trapped in his basement for several days (once they fall off the Momma's back, she doesn't go back for them) and he wanted to know if she could release him since we live in the middle of nowhere.  She told him that she knew someone that would love to have it - and since it was so tiny it would likely die in the wild.  So.... I feel like my Dad sent me a possum.  We've had Puzzle (named because Dad and I loved to do the crossword puzzles in the paper together) since then and he is doing wonderfully.  He's about the size of a domestic house cat.  He loves to snuggle, sleep and eat applesauce among other things.  Possums don't carry rabies due to their body temperature and he is potty trained to use a pad like a puppy. 

So, imagine my surprise when I opened the ornament and there was a precious possum!  I am so grateful to Flora for the wonderful ornament that will have a special place on my tree each year!

[Shutterbug]

I received this some few weeks ago - and posted in the gallery, but completely goofed and forgot to post it here.

I have to tell the long story of why this is the most perfect ornament for me this year!

Back in 2021, during COVID - my neighbor found what she thought was a dead baby possum in her pool.  She called my Mom and asked if my dh would mind to dig a hole and bury the box.  My Mom assured her that he would, so she brought the box over - only for us to look inside and discover that he wasn't dead at all - he was "playing possum" - probably from the shock of the whole ordeal.  I called several wildlife rescues in our area, only to be told that they couldn't help because of staffing shortages due to COVID.  We finally found one place that said they might be able to take him in 8-12 weeks if he was still alive.... at 4 oz, it wasn't a guarantee.  So we kept Ratatouille for the next 9 weeks.  One day, he didn't want to eat, wasn't his normal pink skinned self, and just seemed very lethargic so my dh drove almost 3 hours one way to take him to the "possum rescue" - they had almost 100 possums already, but they welcomed him in.
After Ratatouille left our house, Dad would look at the pictures and weep because he really got attached to the little guy.  Most people don't think possums are cute or cuddly - but honestly, they are. 
(PSA - I don't recommend everyone having one as a pet, they are wild and ultimately belong in the wild unless there are circumstances that prevent that)
Fast forward to March 2022 - my Dad passed away.  I kept telling my Mom that Dad was going to "send me a possum" - and I meant a real one.  She (and DH) would just go along with it, knowing that you can't really think a possum is going to show up.  Well, March 28, 2023 - my Mom's neighbor came to her and said she had a gift for me - a man that she knew brought in a tiny possum that had been trapped in his basement for several days (once they fall off the Momma's back, she doesn't go back for them) and he wanted to know if she could release him since we live in the middle of nowhere.  She told him that she knew someone that would love to have it - and since it was so tiny it would likely die in the wild.  So.... I feel like my Dad sent me a possum.  We've had Puzzle (named because Dad and I loved to do the crossword puzzles in the paper together) since then and he is doing wonderfully.  He's about the size of a domestic house cat.  He loves to snuggle, sleep and eat applesauce among other things.  Possums don't carry rabies due to their body temperature and he is potty trained to use a pad like a puppy. 

So, imagine my surprise when I opened the ornament and there was a precious possum!  I am so grateful to Flora for the wonderful ornament that will have a special place on my tree each year!

Thanks for sharing this very neat story. Cute ornament. Did you name him Ouzzle also?

[Flasher]

What a great story and PERFECT ornament for you!  Enjoy!

[blbabe1234]

I received this beautiful ornament from Charlene! I loved the li'l note she included as well. She was in Florida with her DD and told her about the Ornament Exchange. She told her that I was from Texas and her daughter said "Every Texas girl needs a pickup truck!"



And a bonus! She used this adorable doggie Christmas towel along with bubblewrap to protect the ornament. What's not to love!



Thank you Charlene!

[Flasher]

I received this beautiful ornament from Charlene! I loved the li'l note she included as well. She was in Florida with her DD and told her about the Ornament Exchange. She told her that I was from Texas and her daughter said "Every Texas girl needs a pickup truck!"



And a bonus! She used this adorable doggie Christmas towel along with bubblewrap to protect the ornament. What's not to love!



Thank you Charlene!

Yay!  That's so awesome!
 

[Shutterbug]

I received this beautiful ornament from Charlene! I loved the li'l note she included as well. She was in Florida with her DD and told her about the Ornament Exchange. She told her that I was from Texas and her daughter said "Every Texas girl needs a pickup truck!"



And a bonus! She used this adorable doggie Christmas towel along with bubblewrap to protect the ornament. What's not to love!



Thank you Charlene!

So cute!!! And that towel look my Lady Lexi is on there.

[Breauxlabs]

I received a GREAT package from Kimber (Shutterbug)! The ornaments are beautiful and SO me! Camping is a huge part of my life and now its represented on my tree. I also love ornaments that are place specific and “special”. I have never heard of the snowflake salt ornament and love love love the uniqueness of it! I’m adding a pic of the story. The Idaho mint truffles….creamy yummy goodness. Thank you for everything! I absolutely love it all 

Bitzel knew something fun was happening!



Love this with the bears and the tree! I’m going to add all of us to it when I’m having a good handwriting day!



These are addicting, we’ve both had a couple already!



Minus Bitzel



Snowflake Ornament Story… Amazing, right!!! 



Again, thank you so much! You’ve made my Christmas extra special 

[Shutterbug]

I received a GREAT package from Kimber (Shutterbug)! The ornaments are beautiful and SO me! Camping is a huge part of my life and now its represented on my tree. I also love ornaments that are place specific and “special”. I have never heard of the snowflake salt ornament and love love love the uniqueness of it! I’m adding a pic of the story. The Idaho mint truffles….creamy yummy goodness. Thank you for everything! I absolutely love it all 

Bitzel knew something fun was happening!



Love this with the bears and the tree! I’m going to add all of us to it when I’m having a good handwriting day!



These are addicting, we’ve both had a couple already!



Minus Bitzel



Snowflake Ornament Story… Amazing, right!!! 



Again, thank you so much! You’ve made my Christmas extra special 

I am so happy you like it. It was fun choosing ornaments for you. enjoy the Utah Truffles!One of my favorites! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[VALERIE 03/22]

I received this some few weeks ago - and posted in the gallery, but completely goofed and forgot to post it here.

I have to tell the long story of why this is the most perfect ornament for me this year!

Back in 2021, during COVID - my neighbor found what she thought was a dead baby possum in her pool.  She called my Mom and asked if my dh would mind to dig a hole and bury the box.  My Mom assured her that he would, so she brought the box over - only for us to look inside and discover that he wasn't dead at all - he was "playing possum" - probably from the shock of the whole ordeal.  I called several wildlife rescues in our area, only to be told that they couldn't help because of staffing shortages due to COVID.  We finally found one place that said they might be able to take him in 8-12 weeks if he was still alive.... at 4 oz, it wasn't a guarantee.  So we kept Ratatouille for the next 9 weeks.  One day, he didn't want to eat, wasn't his normal pink skinned self, and just seemed very lethargic so my dh drove almost 3 hours one way to take him to the "possum rescue" - they had almost 100 possums already, but they welcomed him in.
After Ratatouille left our house, Dad would look at the pictures and weep because he really got attached to the little guy.  Most people don't think possums are cute or cuddly - but honestly, they are. 
(PSA - I don't recommend everyone having one as a pet, they are wild and ultimately belong in the wild unless there are circumstances that prevent that)
Fast forward to March 2022 - my Dad passed away.  I kept telling my Mom that Dad was going to "send me a possum" - and I meant a real one.  She (and DH) would just go along with it, knowing that you can't really think a possum is going to show up.  Well, March 28, 2023 - my Mom's neighbor came to her and said she had a gift for me - a man that she knew brought in a tiny possum that had been trapped in his basement for several days (once they fall off the Momma's back, she doesn't go back for them) and he wanted to know if she could release him since we live in the middle of nowhere.  She told him that she knew someone that would love to have it - and since it was so tiny it would likely die in the wild.  So.... I feel like my Dad sent me a possum.  We've had Puzzle (named because Dad and I loved to do the crossword puzzles in the paper together) since then and he is doing wonderfully.  He's about the size of a domestic house cat.  He loves to snuggle, sleep and eat applesauce among other things.  Possums don't carry rabies due to their body temperature and he is potty trained to use a pad like a puppy. 

So, imagine my surprise when I opened the ornament and there was a precious possum!  I am so grateful to Flora for the wonderful ornament that will have a special place on my tree each year!

THATS AN AWESOME STORY REBECCA I ALMOST CRIED IT WAS SO GOOD............. GUESS YOU WERE RIGHT ABOUT YOUR DAD.......... ENJOY YOUR PRECIOUS POSSUM..........................VALERIE
 

[VALERIE 03/22]

I REC'D THIS BEAUTIFUL SNOWFLAKE ORANMENT FROM REBECCA.................... I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH........................ VALERIE

[GinniG]

I got these BEAUTIFUL ornaments in the mail but no clue who sent them!!!  Not even sure it was from a Cherry.  But thought I''d share anyway.  They're PERFECT for my new scrap room!!!

[Breauxlabs]

I got these BEAUTIFUL ornaments in the mail but no clue who sent them!!!  Not even sure it was from a Cherry.  But thought I''d share anyway.  They're PERFECT for my new scrap room!!!

Those are from me, sorry she was supposed to include a card. I'm so glad you love them, hope you have a Merry Christmas  

[GinniG]

I got these BEAUTIFUL ornaments in the mail but no clue who sent them!!!  Not even sure it was from a Cherry.  But thought I''d share anyway.  They're PERFECT for my new scrap room!!!

Those are from me, sorry she was supposed to include a card. I'm so glad you love them, hope you have a Merry Christmas  

Oh Kim!!!! Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH!!! They’re perfect!!!

[Flasher]

Oh . . . my . . . gosh . . . I was COMPLETELY spoiled by Brandy!!  She absolutely spoke my love language and showered me with pink delights!  I got an awesome pink retro car, a pretty pastel gingerbread house, and the most awesome pink sprinkled donut!!!!  I love them all so much and they will look fabulous on my tree.  But, the donut will stay out all year though!  I have a small wreath on my kitchen wall, right above my Kitchen Aid mixer -- which is pink.  The center of the wreath has this little hanger where you can change the little icon for the different seasons.  I plan on giving my new pink donut a permanent home there.  It will match my mixer perfectly! 

Thank you so much Pally!

[blbabe1234]

Oh . . . my . . . gosh . . . I was COMPLETELY spoiled by Brandy!!  She absolutely spoke my love language and showered me with pink delights!  I got an awesome pink retro car, a pretty pastel gingerbread house, and the most awesome pink sprinkled donut!!!!  I love them all so much and they will look fabulous on my tree.  But, the donut will stay out all year though!  I have a small wreath on my kitchen wall, right above my Kitchen Aid mixer -- which is pink.  The center of the wreath has this little hanger where you can change the little icon for the different seasons.  I plan on giving my new pink donut a permanent home there.  It will match my mixer perfectly! 

Thank you so much Pally!

I'm so glad you love the ornaments. I just couldn't resist. That donut really spoke to me outloud! It said "I was to live with Flasher Laura!"

[Flasher]

Bumping to lower the loser spammer.

[CraftyDoer]

(I failed to post this in the correct thread so, here I am...  )


There is nothing like happy mail right?! In addition to my ACOT order, I just received my package for the ornament exchange and I just want to send Valerie a HUGE HUG! EEEK VALERIE!! I love the ornaments you picked out just for me! They fit perfectly with all my other ornaments! Don't ask me to choose a favorite!

Valerie, your card is precious and I want to thank you for putting thought and effort into this ((HUGS)). 

[Shutterbug]

Leslie made my day. I will post photos when i can get better photos. She sent the most beautiful ornaments and the way she wrapped them. She even braille’s the card so my husband could read it.

[Shutterbug]

Leslie spoiled us! We love ALL the ornaments she sent. My husband has been able to feel them and identify what they are. Leslie thank You! And she wrapped them adorable I was touched by the card that she made and brailled it so Jason could read it.