The Last of my Birthday wishes....

So - I think this is it.  Sharing my last four handmade Birthday cards that I received.  Feeling so blessed!  This first card is from my downline, Michelle.  We've never met - but she has my style down to a tea - yellow, polka dots, sun rays - I'm in LOVE!!

This next card is from my downline, Shawna.  I love this color combo, and don't think I would have ever thought to use it. Gray and coral - so elegant - and tropical!  Loving it!

This next card is from my downline, Vicki D.  What a pretty summer feeling card - with all the beautiful hand colored flowers.  Makes me want to pick a bouquet!

And last, but not least - this beautiful birthday card from my downline, Virginia.  She cut out the florishy oval with the BigShot - stamped it in collage style, then put it back on.  Very clever.  Thank you all so very much for adding this creative beauty, and special wishes to my birthday this year.

They all meant the world to me, and encouraged me even more to get out there and send those cards to people - share the SMILES!!!  ~Maureen
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Sunburst Thinlits Die

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Botanical Builder Framelits Dies

$33.00

Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set

$17.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.00

Virginia's swap card

So I had mentioned before - that somehow my swap card from Virginia did not make it back home with me from California to Arizona :(  (Who knows what else I'm missing).

But fortunately she was able to take a picture and send it to me.  Thank you Virginia.  I am so glad this set and punch are not being retired as I love them.  Beautiful card!  By now! ~Maureen
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Grateful Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Blossom Bunch Punch

$18.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

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Sunday Morning Musings! April 17, 2016

My how times flies - I cannot believe it's been over a week since I blogged.  I promise I will try to do better.  My goal is always every other day - and sometimes I'm great and blog every day - and others - well this past week was an example of that.  In my defense the last week or so was filled with -
*a trip to Cambria CA for some much needed R&R to celebrate Hubbies birthday
*a trip to Southern CA to see family and hold my TEAM meeting for my downline
*a special Gramma/Papa day with our sweet grand-daughter, Makai
*a lot of family time and energy spent trying to decide what is best for my 95 year old Mother-in-laws living situation
*new concrete work going in at our home - extending driveway, adding a backyard patio
*cortisone shots in my knee to relieve some pain of a recent knee twist
and much, much more - so busy was the word!  Below is a picture of two of my sweet team members, Karen and Virginia at our Shoebox swap!

Karen brought a bunch of beautiful card samples to share with the group - and I thought I would share some of them with all of you also - for some creative inspiration.  Thanks Karen - love them!! Stop back soon to see the cards we created at the Shoebox swap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

See you soon!!! Promise :)   ~Maureen

Sharing some more beautiful farewell cards today - they just really make me smile - thank you ladies for making my day!!  ~Maureen

Lois's card

Paula's card

Sarah's card

Meg's card

Virginia's card

Shoebox Swap - Final Installment

So today I am going to finish sharing the cards from our last shoebox swap.  I've gotta tell you - these were all great cards and so much fun to make.  This first one was designed by Paula - and so springy, really liked it -  you can see more of her work at - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/thehappyfulstamper/blog

Then here is Sarah's card - I love all the little details on this one - hope you can see it all in the picture - very fun card to make.  Sarah's work is showcased on her blog here -http://projectstamp.com/

And finally Virginia's card - if was such a great card, and I love the fold technique.  I think it is called the Joy Love Fold.  Here is my version - it was the last card of the night, I was tired, don't think I could find all the components - but I still think it turned out great.

 There you can see how the fold is done.

 And here is the copy of her original work  -

Thank you again Sarah and Virginia for a great night of food, stamping and fellowship.  Had a great time!!! ~Maureen

Shoebox Swap time.....

So for any of you who have not already done a Shoebox Swap - it is so much fun. You make up a card design sample, and then kits to make that card.  Everyone brings their kits and supplies in a shoebox and places them at a table station - and then you rotate and make one of everyone's card.  My downline members, Sarah and Virginia, recently hosted a great shoebox swap at a local restaurant - and today I'm gonna share of few of those cards.  The theme was SPRING!

Here is Betty's card

and my take on Betty's card

Christel's card

Stop back tomorrow to see a couple more of our great cards.  ~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

Shoebox Swap Cards - Part 2

The final four of our cards from last Saturday's Shoebox Swap, these are the ones I made of each of their designs -Enjoy!

Lyn's card

Maureen's Card

Paula's Card

last but not least - Virginia's Card

Thank you to everyone who came for the great cards, great food and great fun!  We'll do it again - soon!!  ~Maureen

A Great Shoebox Swap

Last Saturday we had such a fun time of stamping.  I hosted a Shoebox Swap at my home for members of my downline.  Here are the tables getting set up for the event.

Some cute little Valentine decorations - those candle holders have sweet hearts in the bottom.

Place settings with a little Valentine thank you with chocolates!

Virginia, Kathy W. and Paula -

Lyn, Diane and Kathy B -

Stop back tomorrow to see some of the fun cards we made!  ~Maureen