CSL gifts - Final Installment

Okay - so here are the final gifts from our CSL party -

So here is my tree up close - it is wrapped newsprint and glitter paper to make this beautiful tree - with spritz and gems for decorations - I love it!!

Here I am with my lovely Christmas tree from my daughter, Heidi - I can't believe she was my Secret Sis all year long - and I didn't even know it!  Makes me wonder what else she is being sneaky about :)

Here's Maureen S's exchange gift from Kathy W.

Sandy with her little Christmas tree and Ornament set in a handmade package from Secret Sis Virginia!

And Virginia with her adorable Handmade Christmas tree and card from Secret Sis Sandy - they had each other :)

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!!

Cute Heart Flowrs

So on Saturday Sandy shared a demonstration with us on how to make 3 dimensional flowers using heart punches.  Here she is with her punched out hearts - she folds each in half, and using a circle in the center of her card to help with placement she tapes the hearts down -

Here is the sample where Sandy is doing the placement.  Depending on the size of the hearts and how close you place them together your flowers get completely different looks.

Here are some of the beautiful samples that Sandy made to show us how you can use these flowers.  This was a great demo Sandy - thanks so much for sharing with us!

See you soon!! ~Maureen

More Adorable SSS gifts

Here are some more of the great items from our talented group of stampers - first is Karen's gift from her Secret Sister - an assortment of cards and gift cards in an adorable box.

Next is Lois's gift - another adorable gift box!

filled with more cards -

 And finally Sandy with her beautiful cards from her Secret Sis -

 And here's a view of the finished insides.

More to come - so stop back soon.  Happy Stamping!!! ~Maureen

Downline Project

Yesterday I held my monthly downline meeting and Sandy provided our project - here she is smiling as we work.

She demonstrated and had us do the lovely card sitting in front of her here.

It is the emerging image technique - first we stamped the script letters - then embossed the flowers over the letters in clear embossing.  Next we sponged Night of Navy ink over the entire image and the script and flowers emerged beautifully.  Then just buff the flowers to get off any traced of ink.

Here is a close-up of the detail.  It was a beautiful project for us to make - thank you Sandy!!  Also thank you to Kathy S for the yummy snacks!!
Thanks for stopping by - Maureen

Secret Sister Gifts - Part 6

A couple more Secret Sister gifts to share with you today.  The first was from Theresa to Julie.  Unfortunately Julie could not be with us - but I am sure when she got her gift -she loved it.  It was this beautiful cake stand, mix and look at that cute cupcake kit!

Theresa with her gift for Julie.

 Next I have the gift that WOWED us all for the day.  This beautiful Christmas tree that Heidi made for Sandy. It is made out of squares of SU's newsprint DSP.  She modeled it after a tree she had seen at Anthropology.  It was even more amazing in person. 

Sandy with her Christmas tree.

 She also made Sandy this giant Christmas Cracker using one of our Decor Elements tubes as the base.  I think it was filled with chocolates.  Very, very adorable!

Sandy and Theresa.

But we're not done yet - be sure to stop back tomorrow for more ideas!! -Maureen

Secret Sister Gifts - Part 5

More gifts - more gifts - how great is this - first today I want to share the gifts that Karen gave to her Secret Sis Virginia -

Adorable little container for brushes, markers, stamping tools!

Karen couldn't join us due to a family commitment, but she faithfully dropped off her gift for Virginia ahead of time -

Beautiful Christmas angel ornament.

Virginia looks happy with her goodies -

And Virginia with her LOVELY snowflake coaster set!

Next I want to share Bobbies great gift from Sandy -

Beautiful box and hand crocheted doily.

Here is a close up of some of the detail of both the flowers and the doily.  It is amazing. We're not done yet - stop back tomorrow!

Close  up of detail.

Downline Christmas Party

Yesterday was our annual Crazy Stamping Lady Christmas Party and as usual we had a great time.  Several of our regulars couldn't make it due to a family death; family illnesses and illness of one of the ladies - so our group was a little small - but those of us who were there made the best of it.  So for today I'm going to share a few pictures of all the goodies we had to eat - everyone brought something, and the food was WONDERFUL!!

Looks Yummy Huh!

More goodies!

Virginia, Theresa, Lois and Annette working on their project.

Kathy and Theresa.

Kathy, Heidi and Bobbie (Kathy in the background)

Elaine, Bobbie, Sandy, Kathy and Diane working away!

Virginia and Heidi getting the perfect embellishments!

 

And here is our final project - a rolled paper Christmas tree - this was mine, but each lady had an assortment of papers to roll and could add whatever embellishments they wanted.  If they send me pictures - I'll post their final projects!  The paper sizes are all 1 1/2" top to bottom rolled around a pencil and taped closed - the lengths were   4 1/2", 4", 3 1/2", 3", 2 1/2", 2", 1 1/2", 1" and 3/4" from bottom to top; but you could adjust for any size.  I think they turned out so cute - we put them on a paint can lid as the frame.  Let me know what you think! 

I'll be adding more pictures of some of the great Secret Sister gifts we exchanged through out the week so be sure to check back!  Thanks for stopping by.  ~Maureen

Congratulations Sandy!!

Last month we celebrated Sandy's 5 year Stampin' Up! anniversary - I am so grateful to have her as a part of my Crazy Stamping Lady team.  She brings so much to our group.

Me and Sandy with her new 5 year bracelet and charm.

The back of her bracelet charm.

Front of her bracelet charm.

Congratulations again Sandy - here's to another five and many more after that!  ~Maureen

September Secret Sister Gifts - Part V

Okay - here is the Secret Sister gift that Sandy received - and I have to tell you - it got amazing oohs and aahs. First it came in this cool gift bag - then inside was this amazing book - can't wait to open it - and inside - it's hollowed out and inside a SECRET :) treat. It is an amazing and fun Halloween gift. It would be a great Stamp Camp.
Check back tomorrow - one more to go!

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!