Late last week our team all got together at Marelle's place for a Christmas party. As there were around 20 of us all gathered together, spirits were high and excitement was in the air! At each place setting we found a gorgeous array of goodies - chocolates beautifully packaged, a Christmas cracker sporting the Stampers Anony-mouse, and a lovely, sparkly serviette ring (all curtesy of some very talented ladies!). 
Earlier in the week, we had all sent cards to our Secret Santas to give them a taste of what was to come that night. I sent this card (top right) to my Secret Santa Sue,
and received this amazing easel card in the mail. 
Needless to say I was very keen to find out who my talented Santa was! We had a beautiful dinner, and then amidst copious "Oooohhs!" and "Aaaahs!" watched as each person unwrapped their present and guessed who their Santa was. It was so much fun to see the creative and imaginative ways that people presented their gifts, as well as checking out all the great gifts themselves! After seeing what everyone else came up with and how they used some of the SU products I've previously ignored, there are a few more items on my ever growing wish list! Here are some of my favourite creations ... this masterpiece from Marelle - she made an elf, angel, christmas tree, reindeer AND santa using a stack of different punches and the petal cone die for the Big Shot. 
This glittery, girly handbag by Michelle (note the glimmer paper - now a firm favourite and on my wish list!)
Earlier in the week, we had all sent cards to our Secret Santas to give them a taste of what was to come that night. I sent this card (top right) to my Secret Santa Sue, and received this amazing easel card in the mail. Needless to say I was very keen to find out who my talented Santa was! We had a beautiful dinner, and then amidst copious "Oooohhs!" and "Aaaahs!" watched as each person unwrapped their present and guessed who their Santa was. It was so much fun to see the creative and imaginative ways that people presented their gifts, as well as checking out all the great gifts themselves! After seeing what everyone else came up with and how they used some of the SU products I've previously ignored, there are a few more items on my ever growing wish list! Here are some of my favourite creations ... this masterpiece from Marelle - she made an elf, angel, christmas tree, reindeer AND santa using a stack of different punches and the petal cone die for the Big Shot. This glittery, girly handbag by Michelle (note the glimmer paper - now a firm favourite and on my wish list!)This wooden sleigh with some just perfectly made boxes using the Mocha Morning Specialty DSP - you just have to see and feel this paper to appreciate its gorgeousness! 
Here is the stunning gift from my very clever and talented Santa, Cheryl. 
She only started making it the night before, but it is truly amazing, and chock full of goodies - of both the chocolate and craft variety! 
And here is what I whipped up for Sue: 
Here is the stunning gift from my very clever and talented Santa, Cheryl. She only started making it the night before, but it is truly amazing, and chock full of goodies - of both the chocolate and craft variety! And here is what I whipped up for Sue: If you've ever been tempted to join Stampin' Up! then I'm sure this post will tempt you even more! If you are keen to join up you will become part of a fantastic team that is made up of many types of demonstrators - some who run a business, others who do it purely for hobby and others who mix a bit of both, but best of all they are all wonderful, inspiring and friendly people.
January and February are a great time to join - so email me to ask more!
Wow! So many amazing paper-crafty ideas! Love your sleigh too, what did you put in it?
ReplyDeleteLots of goodies! There were chocolates, embossing powder, baker's twine, stamping sponges & antique brads - it was a very fun evening!
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