I’m excited to share with the hive the FIFTH annual Bee Ornament Exchange! For those new to the hive, each year the blogger bees get together and participate in a secret Santa ornament exchange. Each bee has the challenge of coming up with a handmade or store-bought ornament for $15 or less, and the ornaments resemble or represent the bee’s moniker that they’ve drawn. Check out some of the adorable ornaments the bees came up with this year. This is only part one of four, so get excited for more holiday goodness!
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– What could be more fun than a sledding octopus?… (handmade from scratch)
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— Handcrafted…by a nice lady at Etsy!
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— An ornament was made to show off Miss Gloves’s adorable puppy Howie, who is trying to make off with her moniker in his mouth!
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– After I snapped this picture, I added a big red ribbon bow instead of the red and black thread—much more festive. But I forgot to take an updated picture afterward!
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— The swirling of yellows and oranges reminded me of a beautiful sunrise!
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— A sweet felt treat via Etsy seller doughandbatter for Petit Four since I’m craft challenged!
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— I bought a ceramic spaniel figurine and adorned it with festive holiday accessories!
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— Second attempt at a marmalade snowflake. Paint and cardboard are not as friendly as paper. Merry Christmas, bees!
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— A pretty treasure chest for the tree!
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— An amazing (practically life-size) crafted version of the perfect snow cone!
Aren’t these great? Which is your favorite? Stay tuned for more!
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They’re all so adorable, can’t wait to see the rest!
Just got mine in the mail today!! Thank you Mrs. Bacon!! <3
These are all so adorable! I also love how going through these I’m reminded of my some of my favorite bees. And seeing some bees participating that never recapped, gets me excited for the idea that they someday might start posting again.
I love the Macaroon!! The ornament looks like an old world Christmas ornament!! (My dad collects those).. My favorite hand made one is hands down the cannon (probably my civil war freak talking).. But they are ALL amazing.. I wish I could be a blogger bee, it would be SO much fun to do something like that!!!!
These are all so amazing! I wish I were a blogger bee so I could participate!
This is one of my favorite times of the year!!! I love seeing what everyone comes up with!! I adored my ornament this year! Mrs. Quiche did a fantastic job!
Mrs. Mouse, Austin Age and Occupation: 25, Weddingbee Editor/Attorney Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Civil Engineer Engagement Date: December 19, 2007 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: Barr Mansion About Me: I just graduated from law school and will be taking the bar, getting married, going on a honeymoon with my guy, and then trying to figure out what I'm going to do with the rest of my life. I was born and raised in a small East Texas town, but I'm no country girl! I'm obsessed with British accents, fantasy (including Harry Potter, of course), and classic rock. My fiance and I consider ourselves both music and beer snobs---but every once in a while we love to hear a crappy band and drink a cheap brew or two. We're planning an eco-friendly, casual, English garden affair for the end of summer, and we can't wait for it to get here!
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