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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 6

Today I am sharing the stunning tart tin ornaments made by Deb in Florida, USA for Iris in New York State, USA: I'm totally in love with these! I love the vintage wallpaper, the tulle, the white washed tins, the German glas glitter, but most of all I LOVE the Victorian Black Beauty images!!! They… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 6

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 5

Today I'll show you the first set I swapped. This set was made by me for Dianne in Minnesota, USA: I'm in a pastel mood, so no typical red/green around here....lol! I hope this does not clash to much with Diannes other decor, but looking at the ornaments I received, I'm hopefull that mine will… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 5

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 3 & 4

YAY!!! I have now received my first set of ornaments too! They travelled a long, long way, from Dianne in Minnesota, USA to me here in Fjord Norway! I almost cried when I unwrapped Dianne's stunning pieces: Dianne chose to make three similar sets, one for me, one for herself and one for her second… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 3 & 4

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Bonus Set

One of my readers had all the best intentions of joining the swap, but ended up not being able to participate. However she DID make tart tins, and when she sent me a picture of them, I begged her to be allowed to share with you all. So here is a bonus set of 3… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Bonus Set

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 2

Another set of ornaments arrived at it's new home today! The following set of Tart Tin Ornaments was made by Margie in Northumberland, England for Irene in Arkansas, USA:   And here is the lovely Margie with her ornaments! She sent me this little note about the ornaments: Thanks again for the inspiration - you might… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 2

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 1

With one month left until Christmas, I was utterly pleased when I got word today that the first set of Christmas Ornaments has reached it's new home! The following set of Tart Tin Ornaments was made by Irene in Arkansas, USA for Margie in Northumberland, England: This is what Irene had to say about making… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 1

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Norwegian Sandkake – Sandbakels

Did you ever wonder about those tart tins, what they were used for? Obviously some kind of cookie...but WHICH cookie? I can account for (some of) the tart tins: It's a traditional Norwegian Christmas sugar cookie, that dates back (at least) to the first half of the 1800s. 🙂 The cookie is called Sandkake or… Continue reading Norwegian Sandkake – Sandbakels