Christmas in Prescott - Personal Post Monday :)

Today just want to share some of the memories we made in Prescott with the family - for those that don't care - see you next time - but this blog has become an amazing memory keeper for me - so sometimes on Mondays - this is what I do :)

Birthday Cake for Jesus - Paisley and Prince

New PJs and video games - Prince, Zavian, Kyan, Makai, Heidi and Zamarah

Craziness - Prince, Makai, Kyan, Jenee and Zavia

But so much fun - Prince, Makai, Paisley and Kamili

Happy with her Presents - Makai and Jenee

Sick little Zamarah - but still part of the fun!

Kamili and Papa

 We took a little trip to a local set-up of Christmas displays -

Jenee, Heidi, Paisley, Zamarah, Makai, Prince, Zavian, Kyan, Papa and Kamili

One of the best parts of the week (besides family and Christmas of course) was an amazing day of snow - 6 1/2" total and it was the most beautiful snowfall - huge flakes - great for snowmen, snow-angels and snowball fights!

Front yard the day before the snow.

Pretty much the same shot part way through the storm - so pretty!

Blessings of the season.

 Hope you're Christmas holiday period was wonderful - before you know it Christmas 2015 will be here.  ~Maureen

Fun stuff from my Heidi

Now it's time to share some great things from Heidi - here is an ADORABLE Christmas card from her - I really love the white wash on the blue for the snow and the cute little popped up bear.

As a thank you for being her upline she made me this coffee scented soy candle.  I love candles and I love coffee - thus - the perfect gift!!

Here's the top of the candle - full of coffee grounds - it smells wonderful!!

And here's the lovely thank you card she made me.  So sweet!!

Thanks Heidi!  See you all soon!!! ~Maureen

All about Paula....

Today I wanted to share some more stuff from our December meeting/party.  Below are two beautiful cards Paula made using the Lattice Fold technique. I have done this before, but always with flowery images - never even though of using it like this  - I love them!

And below is the card Paula made for her gift exchange.

Next is a picture of Paula making the project she brought, with the group -

And here's the project - a cute little luminary - I took a picture with the tealight off, so you can really see the image.

And then again with is lit - isn't that a great idea.  I can see a whole line up of these on a mantel - all lit up at night.

So now you see why it's all about Paula today.  Thank you Paula for your shares and a great little project.  ~Maureen

Happy New Year's!!

Out with the old and in with the new -

Welcome 2015

I know already it will be a year of challenges, and exciting adventures as Paul and I retire and move on to a new chapter in our lives.  But we are so excited.  God has blessed us through the years and we trust He will continue to do so and guide us as we go.

Happy New Year to you - here's to a clean slate - 2015 - just full of possibilities!!  ~Maureen

Fun Christmas Treats

Today I just wanted to share a couple of cute and easy Christmas treats I made.  These first ones us Stampin' Up!'s cello treat bags.  I just filled them with some Christmas colored Jelly Beans - closed the top with a strip of taped DSP and added a punched tree, heart and gem.  Then on the last day of work before Christmas I took them with me and handed out - everyone LOVED and it was a nice way to say Merry Christmas!

Then I made these adorable little fry boxes to hold some amazing chocolate mints to give to my Leadership Team.  I used the SU Kraft Cardstock which is great - as it is a bit heavier than regular cardstock.  Then added the strip of DSP, treat, heart and gem.  Tied up a bag of the yummy mints and voila!

I don't know about you, but I am always looking for cute little treat ideas for neighbors, co-workers, downline, grandkids and thought these turned out great - hope you liked them too!  ~Maureen
Some of the products used -

1" X 8" Cellophane Bags

$2.50

Cellophane 4" X 6" Bags

$4.50

Kraft 12" X 12" Card Stock

$5.95

Fry Box Bigz L Die

$32.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

$16.95

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Big Shot

$99.95

There's a whole lotta sharing going on...

Here are the great projects that were on our share table and our challenge cards from the December downline meeting.  Hopefully I've given all the correct credit to all of the great creators :)  Don't you just want to copy them all!!

Heidi

Lois

Sarah

Sarah

Sarah

Sarah

Sarah

Devin

Wise men still seek Him....

Wise men still seek Him.....

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

My prayer for all is that you will take the time to seek this precious, most important gift and that in turn God will bless you with the gift of salvation through belief in His son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.  Here's wishing you a wonderful day full of blessings -  hopefully with those who mean the most to you - but if you are apart  - then rejoice in the place they have in your heart.  I'm so thankful for each and every one of you. ~Maureen

Final Exchange Gifts

Final day of our gift exchange - hope you like all the project ideas you saw.  So first i am sharing the packaging from Diane - this paper has been so popular-as has the ribbon.  And why not -they are beautiful.

And here is the card she made for her - using this month's Paper Pumpkin kit - with her own twist on it!

And Virginia was the recipient in our gift exchange - Diane made her this adorable little light up Christmas tree with last month's Paper Pumpkin kit and an extra decorated tealight to go with it.

And now time for an apology - here is Virginia's gift - and Heidi was the recipient.  Heidi had to leave early - so I was supposed to give the gift to her and take a picture.  Yes - I gave the gift to her - did I get a picture - nooooooo!!!  I am so sorry Virginia.  If I can get a picture next time I see her I will do so - but it was a lovely antique picture holder - just Heidi's style!

See you all soon - we'll end the gift-giving here on Christmas eve.  Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas day full of blessings.  ~Maureen

More Exchange Gifts ...

Today I'm sharing Devin's gift for the exchange - she wrapped it in this adorable box made with SU's box punch board - I love the way she added the little triangles to the bottom on the box with a stamp - and the tag is so cute.

Paula was the lucky recipient of this gift - a Starbucks gift card and that beautiful blue scarf - looks great on you Paula!

Then on to another adorable box and gift tag - these were made by Lois!

And Sarah received this gift - inside the box a beautiful Christmas train music box with little figurines inside that move to the music and a bonus lovely hand stamped and painted wine glass.

See you soon ~Maureen

Gift exchange....

Today's sharing starts with Sarah's exchange gift - look at this lovely packaging - all done with Stampin' Up products - one of my favorite cardstock that we currently offer and look at that ribbon!

Lois was the lucky recipient of this beautiful glass plate filled with homemade fudge - look so yummy!!

And one  more - this was the package from Paula - card and bow made with SU paper and look at the adorable painted snowman ornament. 

I was the luck recipient - which was awesome because I fell in love with the ornament.  Then when I opened the box - look at this amazing wreath that was inside!!   I hit the jackpot!

And here it is - proudly displayed in my home - I love it Paula!

There are a few more gifts to share with you  - so stop back soon.  ~Maureen