Tata for now

Last Friday several ladies in my downline (and formerly in my downline) threw a little farewell get-together for me.  Kathy B. opened her home and everyone brought amazing food.  The wine and laughs flowed freely.  There are pictures coming in the future - but for now I wanted to share some of the great cards I received.

Diane's Card

Kandi's Card

Karen O's Card

Kathy B's card

Kathy W's card - I know it's Christmas - lol.  But she said she can't make a Christmas card without thinking of me.  For the last several years I have done a monthly Christmas card class and she has made it to many of them.

 It was such fun time with an amazing group of women.  Stop back soon to see more of the wonderful cards!  See you soon!  ~Maureen

WCMD - Part II

So, as promised - here are the lovely ladies who joined me for my shoebox swap and their adorable cards.

Diane B

Karen O

Kathy B

Kathy W

Lyn M

Paula B

What a fun day - good company - great cards.  Gonna have to do it again - soon!! ~Maureen

Shoebox Swap Cards - Part 1

Sharing half of our cards from last Saturday's downline swap.  These are my cards that i made of their designs.  Enjoy~

Diane's card

Kathy B's card sample

Here's my card - I left off the Valentine's sentiment so I can use as a Anniversary card.

Kathy W's card

Great cards everyone - stop by tomorrow for the second half.  ~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

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 :)

CSL gifts - Part IV

Another round of great gifts -

Here are the beautiful hand-stamped coasters that Kathy B received in the gift exchange from Laura.  Kathy had to leave early so was not in the picture!

Kathy S got this beautiful tea set and hand stamped card and bag from Elaine.

Here is Kathy W. with her decorated coffee thermal mug and beautiful hand-made package and card from Kathy B.

See you tomorrow  ~Maureen

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!