It's all about sharing ....

So at our downline meetings we always have a share table - so here are a few of the shares from our last meeting.  I think there was one more - but for some reason I do not have the picture :(  I love what everyone brings to the table - and it is so much fun to see what they have created - enjoy!!!

Lois' Shares

Maureen's Shares

This and the next three pictures are Paula's shares

 

 

So much of stamping is all about the sharing - I'm so grateful to my downline and all they do - sharing and encouraging one another.  Keep the creativity coming!! ~Maureen

Final Convention Round-up

So today I'll share the rest of my Convention memories - it was such a fun experience.  First off my lanyard and name tag at check in time!

A view of just a few of the stampers there from the escalator.

Main stage where all of the general sessions were held - they always decorate it so beautifully.

The unveiling of the new Holiday catalog - I placed my pre-order today and there was sooooo much stuff I wanted, but I was able to real myself in a bit and start slow - mostly things for my Halloween projects for now.

 

A couple of the cute little projects we were able to make and get our hands on some of the new product.

Our Crazy Stamping Ladies' Group -

 

Diane, Toni, Xandra, Jeri, myself and Heidi!

A fun Paper Pumpkin promotion set we were able to purchase.

A special leadership/years of service award full of stamping goodies.

Our annual end of convention dinner at PF Chang's with a couple friends.

And when I got home - this was my haul - actually there are even things missing.  It was really an amazing time - the final convention as we know it.  From now on it will be semi-annual OnStage events held all over the world - so I am glad I was able to attend this one in Salt Lake City.

Stop back soon.  Stampingly, 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

Christmas Gift Exchange - Final installment :)

I lied - I had promised yesterday was the last of our gift exchange - but I missed a couple pics - so had to share.  Here's Paula with her cute package from Maria

 

 And inside these four beautiful cards.

The last gift is my wreath that I made for Sarah - as you can see, it is very similar to the one she gave away.

So that is really it - I'll close with a picture of the great food we shared and you can see the beverages in the background.  What a fun day with a wonderful group of ladies!

See you all soon ~Maureen

Gift Exchange - Part III

So this is it - my final installment of our Christmas gift exchange - enjoy!!!

Lois' card and hand made scarf from Delores

Amazing stamped and embossed wrapping from Delores

Maria's homemade natural body scrubs from Heidi

Beautiful packaging from Heidi

Maureen's beautiful jewelry and card from Diane

Handmade gift bag from DSP from Diane

See you soon!!! ~Maureen

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

Appreciation Lunch gift!

Today's my last post regarding this year's downline luncheon. First a couple pictures of those of us who were there.  I think it's everyone that attended (except Toni - who had to leave early and didn't get in the pictures :( - sorry Toni) -

Heidi, Kathy B, Me, Kathy S and Julie

Heidi, Lyn, Julie, Lois and Me

We took several pics and had to get Julie in a bunch of them, as she was moving out of town right after this picture ( I mean literally right after) - but she promises to make it back often - hopefully all our quarterly meetings!!  We'll miss seeing you every month Julie- but are so excited for your new adventure - can't wait to hear all about it.

I forgot to mention what we ate, as we were so busy I didn't get a picture - but I ordered family platters from Daphne's Greek restaurant so we indulged with warm pita break, gyros, grilled chicken, rice pilaf, greek salad, and taziki sauce.  Plus I made a greek pasta salad and we got some tabouli - it was so fresh and good and pretty healthy.  Then for dessert I put out a make your own sundae spread and the ladies did just that - made their own and ate them - it was all very Yummy!!!  A special thanks to my daughter Jenee who was our food runner for all these hungry ladies - thanks hon!!

So here's the little gift that welcomed each of them to the table.  I am a coffee fanatic (as many of you know) so I wanted to do something with the Perfect Blend set - and I thought what better gift than a package of "Espresso" twine :)   The little tag is very simple with paper-piecing for the band around the cup, and the perfect saying for the day.  I decorated a little clothespin with some DSP to match my color scheme for the day and a cute tiny flower with a pearl center.  It's my new go-to way to close a package or attach a tag - because the gift recipient can re-use it in many ways - clip papers together, close a back of chips, add a magnet to the back to clip a picture and hang on the fridge - the uses are endless.  So ladies, just know, I really do appreciate all of you and your friendships!!  ~Maureen

CSL gifts - Part V

Few more fun gifts...

Here's Laura modeling the beautiful hand-made necklace she received from Anita.

Lois with her Christmas Bulb Christmas tree with medallion tree skirt made by yours truly.

Maria with her "Christmas Story" ornament and dimensionals from Darlene.

Tomorrow is our final gift reveal.  ~Maureen