Convention Prizes and More Prizes!!

So at this year's SU convention everyone was a winner!!   That's right - every single person there won prize patrol and that was besides all the awesome goodies we got and the all convention give-aways! 

Diane and Shawna

Heidi

Annette

Jacqui and Toni

Jeri

Lisa

Vicki and Maureen

Virginia

Then they announced that 25 LUCKY ladies - who had not yet gotten a prize would receive this - Every stamp set in the Holiday Catalog!

And our very own Kathy B was one of those lucky 25!!!  It was her first convention and what a high note to end it on!

Can you see how excited she was - and we all were for her?!?

Since they were going to ship the stamps to their homes - they each got this great hand made card congratulating them.   What a sweet keepsake.

What a fun and exciting convention for all of us.  If you'd like to join my team and join us at Convention next year - just let me know!!  I'd be happy to discuss all the possibilities!!  ~Maureen

Birthday cards continued

Sharing the rest of the handmade cards I received for my Birthday - hope I didn't forget any - as I LOVE them all and appreciate that you all took the time to send them to me!!

Lisa's -http://putnamstamper.blogspot.com/

Maria's - http://stampinista.blogspot.com/

Jeri's - http://cyriousstampers.blogspot.com

Sandy's - http://shadeeladee.blogspot.com/

Here are the cards I received handmade and not and I appreciate every one of them.  Thank you all so much!!

Random Acts of Kindness

Today I wanted to share a beautiful RAK I received a while back from my downline Lisa.  She knew I was going through a tough time and in the midst of it I got this lovely card in the mail.  It made my day.  

Also, I received this great gift around the same time from my Secret Sister Virginia - it came in the mail when least expected something.  How fun is that .  These yellow picture holders came in these adorable heart packages.  Thank you Virginia.

 

My very favorite thing about stamping is the friendships you make and the people who will support you and that you can support.  There is nothing better than receiving something homemade from a friend.  Stamp something today for a friend of yours!  ~Maureen

Secret Sister - Part 8

Hi All - Gonna share another Secret Sister gift today.  This one came in a little late from Maria as she was ill the day of our party - but it was worth the WAIT!  Her gift was for Lisa - and Lisa opened it this week so I can share it now.  First is the adorable card she made her -

Next is this amazing advent centerpiece - how cute is that!!!  What fun to fill each little drawer with a treat!

Here's a close-up of Santa's face - that is all CARDSTOCK - seriously - isn't it adorable.

And here's a close-up of the drawers - what a cute gift!

Bye for now!  -Maureen

Secret Sister Gifts - Part II

Next I want to share the adorable gifts that Elaine got made by Annette - it was a set of a tea holder; a notebook and pencil; and a holiday planner.

Inside of the Holiday Planner!

All three - the tea holder; notebook and planner

Elaine opening her present.

Karen got this gift from her Secret Sister Lisa.  First this great Christmas card.

All of the gems really made this card sparkle

And a decorated card box - filled with stamped cards! 

Such fun - stop by tomorrow for some more great gifts!

Downline Challenge and a Birthday Card

At our last downline meeting the challenge was to make a Holiday Gift Item - only one person brought a project - but it was wonderful. Lisa made these beautiful candle sticks. That's our champagne glitter around the top.This close up shows the lovely flowers and leaves she added to the stems of the candlesticks - how nice is that. Lovely gift Lisa - and she was of course our WINNER! I also wanted to share this lovely birthday card from my friend Kathy W. - her note said it was purposely late - to allow me to keep celebrating! Kathy you are a great friend - thank you!

Happy Birthday to ME!!

First of all, I am so sorry for an entire week with NO posts - YIKES!!! Convention was amazing and I'll be posting some bits on that - but I came home to immediately having to work a couple 12 hour days to get ready for my International Student orientation. Then it was my birthday - then we did a day at Ronald McDonald house - so - finally - here I am :)
I wanted to share some of the beautiful birthday cards I received - this group is from my downline!! This one is from Toni - From Lisa -

From Jeri -

From Sandy -

From Kathy B -

From Karen -

Thank you all - it meant the world to me to get these wonderful cards during such a busy week. Lifted my spirits every day!! You're the best!

Downline Meeting Project

So this month Lisa and Virginia led our project for our Downline meeting - Here they are explaining the project (SORRY - I got you both with your mouths open) - We made this swinging card - here is one side - And here is the other. It was a great project, as I don't think any of us had done this before. I love trying something new - thank you so much ladies - you're the best!!

Busy Saturday.....

Last Saturday was our downline meeting - and I've shared some of the things we did over the last few days. I love these meetings - they are social, but also a time for sharing ideas on our businesses, giving recognitions and doing a stamping project together. These next few photos are the ladies working on their project - here are Lisa nd Virginia - Annette and Kathy - and Virginia and Maria -

Then after the meeting I spent the afternoon with two of my grand-daughters. We were celebrating Kamili stopping sucking her thumb; and Makai throwing away her pacifier. So as "BIG" girls I took them to McDonald's! After lunch they played for about an hour on the playground - we had sooo much fun. Here's Kamili coming down the slide -
Then it was Makai's turn - And here are the two them just having a great time. Nothing better than being a Gramma I say! That was just the beginning of the weekend, as Sunday was Zavian and Makai's birthday party. By Monday I was exhausted :)

Another anniversary card

Hi all - just a quick post of this lovely card from my downline Lisa - for my 13th SU anniversary. It is so beautiful and the picture does not do it justice. Thanks soooo much for thinking of me Lisa! check out her blog for more of her creations at - http://putnamstamper.blogspot.com/

Our Crazy Stamping Lady August Meeting

Last Saturday was our CSL meeting - we have such a great group - and it was really a FUN meeting. I snapped a few pictures while we were doing the wonderful project that Lisa presented to the group. Here's Sandy and Me (holding Makai) - we had two little honorary stampers joining us.

Here's Heidi, Julie and honorary number 2 - Kamili.This table had Kathy, Toni and Lyn -And here is our fearless project leader, Lisa, showing us the art of vintage -And this is the card we completed - note all the vintage touches - we edged, and sponged, and distressed and added lace and antique buttons - what a lovely card. The sample Lisa showed us was even better (maybe I can get a picture to share), as I was making this with Makai on my lap, so it's toned down a bit -but I still LOVE it!! Thanks again Lisa - for a great project.