meaning of "shaping up well"

Question

what is the meaning of shaping up well

 

Answer 1

It means:

something is coming along nicely. 

something is progressing in a desirable manner.

something is turning out in your favor.


Example: 

 I wasn't expecting this nice surprise from Santa Claus, today is shaping up well!   heh

Answer 2

"shaping up well" means, whatever it is that you are working on is starting to look good or come together nicely

Answer 3

"shaping up well" means something along the lines of progressing satisfactorily, but not having yet achieved complete progression.