Friday, February 14, 2014

But Wait, There's More! Valentine's Day Swap with Jane

Jane Smith of MiniFanaticus blog and I recently did a Valentine's Day swap. Here's how it went: Jane showed some amazing Valentine cupcakes, cookies, and chocolates on her blog and said she loved to do swaps. As soon as I saw that, I rushed with a comment on her blog: "Me, me, me, please! I want to swap!"

Fortunately for me, Jane said yes, before the snowstorms hit and before she got both ear and sinus infections. And even with all of that to deal with, Jane sent a huge number of mini masterpieces. Here's just a hint:


OK, now Flossy wants to show you the amazing gifts that Jane sent, all handmade by her. This is table #1, full of romantic Valentine's Day gifts:


Gorgeous flowers in a vase, a shabby chic jewelry box with beautiful jewelry inside, exquisite chocolates in a heart-shaped box, a perfume bottle with old romantic love letters, and a toy teddy bear, plus jars of Valentine candies! Here's a close-up on the jewelry box, chocolates, and love letters--amazing!


So, so beautiful! The jewelry box includes a "diamond" bracelet, earrings, and a big ring! It looks like Flossy might have a secret admirer! ;-) But wait, that's not all! Here's table #2, full of cookies that Jane "baked":


Don't they look scrumptious? Oh my! Flossy's feeling hungry! And here's that close-up photo from the top of this post again, highlighting some of the cookies and Jane's masterpiece cherry shortcake:


Yum yum! Flossy might have to start weighing herself regularly since Jane sent all of these amazing desserts. ;-) But wait, there's more:


Table # 3 is full of some extra wonderful wishes fulfilled by Jane: cherry-blueberry bundt cake, blueberry and cherry cheesecake, s'mores, donuts, Halloween treats, and more! Jane, you're amazingly talented AND incredibly generous! Thank you so, so much!!! Most of all, thank you for your sweet friendship. Big, BIG hugs!

BTW, Jane still hasn't received my Valentine swap gifts in the mail, but they should be there very soon. I had so much fun making Valentine gifts for Jane and look forward to her opening them. Look for an update soon.

For those who don't know Jane's blog, please check it out. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and she very generously shares how she makes her incredible clay creations. In fact, she showed how she made the chocolate chip cookies, cake, and cheesecake crust here--yay! Until next time, keep it fun! xoxo Jennifer


54 comments:

  1. Jane ha sido muy generosa , Flossy estara mas que contenta con esos preciosos regalos

    besitos

    Mari

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  2. Dear Jennifer: You have had such a wonderful Swap! I had to look every detail at least twice... Love them all! Flossy is sure to be a Lucky Girl!
    Happy Vaöentine's Day to you and Flossy and to all yours!
    :)
    Hugs
    Kikka

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  3. This is a beautiful swap, what you received is a mazing and makes once again gorgeous scenes.
    Geneviève

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  4. O dear..so manz sweets and goodies! Better hide the scales!! How fun that we can enjoy them much more in mini size!! What a super swap!! Al pieces look sooo lovely and perfect! A lot of wonderful things to enjoy!!! :)

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  5. What a wonderful swap!!
    Such beautiful mini's!!
    I love them!
    Happy Valentine's!!

    Kisses, Juliëtte

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  6. What a beautiful swap. Jane's work is incredible and she is so generous. She outdid herself with those sweets...Flossy is very lucky. :-)
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    Lisa

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  7. What a fantastic swap! I love everything, but specially the cookies :D They are saying "eat me, eat meeeeeeeeeee" :D
    Have a nice and happy Valentine's Day!
    Huuuugggsssss!!!

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  8. I am speechless. Those goodies are all so scrumptious looking. WOW!!!!
    Happy Valentine's Day to you.
    Hugs,
    Isabelle

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  9. What a great swap! I got hungry too! It all looks so yummy! Congrats and enjoy - which I am sure you do. ;)
    Hugs

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  10. Hello Jennifer,
    How wonderful. Those are all absolutely beautiful...and delicious looking. What great craftsmanship. Enjoy them.
    Big hug and happy Valentine's day,
    Giac

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  11. Happy Valentine's Day, Jennifer! Oh my goodness, how adorable and detailed all of these little minis are for Flossy. I'm feeling hungry too after looking at it all. So cute. Jane showered you with such lovely tiny gifts. :D I will go over and check out her blog too. Hope you have a beautifully sweet day, Bird

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  12. OMG that is one great swap!!! Those mini treats are so well-made! I wished I had that talent! Have a great weekend Jennifer!

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  13. Wow! Jane's craftsmanship is incredible. Lucky Flossy and lucky you. Enjoy all and Happy Valentine Day!
    Hugs, Drora

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  14. Yummie! So many mini treats and delicious cookies!!!

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  15. Hi Jennifer, This is a very beautiful swap. Details are amazing. Thank you for sharing these awesome photos. Happy Valentine's Day. Hugs, Felma

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  16. Yum, Yum! Oh my, Flossy's feeling hungry? hope not!! Because I ate all delicious cookies and cakes! Yum, Yum!
    Great swap! Enjoy! I already did...Yum, Yum!
    Happy Valentine's!♥

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  17. Aww Jennifer, a beautiful post filled with little bitty luv ;P

    I am so glad you enjoyed our swap, you are a great lady and a thoughtful friend!

    I eagerly await your package!!. ..After I shovel out the 3 feet of snow around my mail box ;P

    Keep snuggly lady! ..hi ho..hi ho..snow...
    BIG HUGS!, js


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  18. Oh wow! Stunning gifts! Every single thing is just perfect! You're right about Flossy having to watch her weight, or she'll become a very big bunny!
    Kind regards, Brian.

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  19. Amazing miniatures, WOW, Jane is a master in making miniature clay food, Jennifer! What a lot of miniature cookies and sweets, enjoy it all!
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    Hugs, Ilona

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  20. Are you sure there's no typo in the headline? This can't be a Valentine's Day swap - being spoiled that much it must be a Birthday-Easter-Halloween-Christmas-Friendship-swap for a whole decade... ;O) Beautiful gifts - I am really hungry now...

    Hugs
    Birgit

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  21. Ma quanti dolci molto stuzzicanti ti ha inviato Jane, molto generosa!
    Buon San Valentino anche a te Jennifer ♥
    Un abbraccio. Manu

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  22. The whole thing is so super delicious. So many lovely gifts. I absolutely love the chocolate heart box, it is so romantic.
    Enjoy
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  23. Hello from Spain: Happy Valentines Day. I like your cute gifts. Very romantic. Keep in touch

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  24. Вот это да! Каждое пирожное это произведение кулинарного искусства. Неужели это миниатюра!!! Джейн замечательный мастер миниатюры! Я даже завидую Флосси!
    С Днем Святого Валентина!
    Татьяна

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  25. those are so cute, what a great swap :)

    Hugs
    Marisa

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  26. I love those cookies..so yummy!
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  27. Love the cookies and the love letters,and the box of bonbons, and everything else! And I really am curious who the secret admirer might be :-D.

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  28. Wow Jennifer, Jane really spoiled you, what wonderul goodies,
    Jane make´s delicious miniature clay food, everything looks sooo tasty and yummie, enjoy it all!
    Happy Valentine's Day my friend :)

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  29. Happy Valentine's Day dear Jennifer. Wow Jane spoiled you rotten and you deserve it. Gorgeous gifts from a very talented generous girl. I love everything. The box of chocolates is amazing. Enjoy all the wonderful treasures.
    Hugs Maria

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  30. Lovely gift, Jennifer! You were certainly spoiled!

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  31. Gorgeous swap! Absolutely mouthwatering goodies, Jane has an amazing talent.

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  32. It's a wonderful swap, Jane is very talentuous!
    I'll go on her blog to see those wonders!
    Have a great week-end and hugs from France!

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  33. Oh, It´s so wonderful Jennifer, someday I´ll do a swaps with you, would do you like? Hugs.

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  34. not sure if my other comment just posted... but everything just looks amazing!!

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  35. Congratulation, Jeniffer! everything is amazing and beautiful, an outstanding exchange.
    Kiss.Mónica

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  36. Flossy looks happy with this delicious gifts.
    Lacky you!
    Hug, Faby

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  37. Hello Jennifer,
    what a great swap! It all looks delicious.
    Greetings and a big hug
    Melanie

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  39. Dear Jenni, I'm late crowds across the board, not the least of Valentine's Day!
    But today I can not resist stopping in this house so inviting, and remember how much I love your scenes of love and friendship :-)
    I must say that the swap was really worthwhile :-)
    This is the triumph of sweetness: even a single, today, he could feel happy with this good & lovely things available :-)
    I ADORE the shortcake!!!

    I apologize for not having commented much lately, but I come out of a terrible period of influence and discontent that have distanced myself from the pc.
    But, as I wrote today, it's time to say ENOUGH!
    For now I hug you with great affection :-)
    Flora

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  40. Wow, that is soooo many sweets and cakes! What a gift. Sorry for not visiting for a while, but sometimes I have to do other things..... Hope to do more minis now :)

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  41. Wow! What a fantastic swap! It's all so beautifully presented and very realistic!

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  42. So many cute things!! I love all Jane's work so I feel like I am repeating myself over and over.... but I really like her miniatures and you and Flossy will enjoy all these sweet items!! I love the box with the jewelry and the tiny packets with candies.....so cute!!! Hugs!

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  43. Gorgeous swap gifts! Those cakes are truly droolicious!! (My word for the day). Keep up the joy!

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  44. So beautiful!! That cherry shortcake looks delicious =) And the small cookies... She is very talented!
    I look forward to see what you made for her =)
    Hannah

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  45. So cute! I love the jewellery box, with the itty bitty earrings! AND I LOVE THE CHOCOLATES TOO!!!!!! :D Thanks for the link, hadn't come across Janes blog yet. :)

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  46. Awesome gifts! The chocolate box in so pretty.

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  47. Wow! Everything is amazing but I am blown away by the details on the little chocolates!

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  48. Oh how sweet! Flossy must be over the moon with excitement over all the new baked goods for her shop!

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  49. Aren't swaps fun, I think its pretty cool to do these and everyone is just so darn creative! I love what Jane made you and I saw on her post the things you made her! Beautiful!

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  50. Jane is super talented! I love her blog and her work. So inspiring! Swaps sound and look like so much fun! :) Maybe one day I will have time to participate in one!

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