Christmas snippets

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Last week I showed you the snippet roll I sent to Mercedes; here's the beautiful one I received from Michele!
 I love it!
The wrapping was SO BEAUTIFUL I almost didn't want to open it!
 Michele's layers and details are amazing!




I'm thrilled with my snippet roll and so glad I joined in on this swap!
I thought I'd show you one last snippet roll -- I almost hate to put it in the same post as this magnificent one from Michele, but, it does go to show how different they can be!
This one is in red and green, with images from 1950s Christmas cards (or ads)
 In the corner, a wonderful brooch from that era that was a gift from Terri.

It makes me happy.
Here's the back.
I have it clipped to the tablecloth in this Santa display (bottom right.)
Did you notice this tablecloth in the background of some of my photos?  It's vintage Vera Neumann, and I stumbled on it in near perfect condition at a thrift store about a month ago.
This is why I'm not allowed to go to thrift stores these days.
It's almost Christmas!  So excited!

Comments

primrosesattic said…
Laurie I love your Christmas display. So festive. Sending Christmas Wishes.
Rosezeeta.
December 22, 2014 at 12:19 PM
Kathy said…
The details on that roll are amazing!
I love your Christmas display. That tablecloth was a real score. I seldom find any around here that are not stained or faded.
December 22, 2014 at 4:32 PM
The Junque Seeker said…
I can't get enough of those snippet rolls. I've yet to see one anywhere that I didn't like.

Congrats on the Vera score!
December 22, 2014 at 11:52 PM
suziqu's thread works said…
Both these snippet rolls are so beautiful. What a wonderful swap!
Christmas blessings to you Laurie and wishing you joy, happiness and inner peace throughout the festive season.
Suzy
December 23, 2014 at 12:02 PM
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