Northern Indiana

Card Making Get Together (pictures)

Sunday, August 23, 2009
Yesterday was my birthday and it was a wonderful day!
I invited 14 ladies to come to my place for a day of card making and scrap booking.
What a great time we had!!!

Rita flew in from Arizona, Jean flew in from Missouri and they spent the weekend with us. Barb drove from Grand Rapids, Michigan and the other gals are from northern Indiana. So, don't ever feel you can't attend our get togethers because you don't' live near me!

I had a make and take card for them to make and and cute little box which are both shown below. Some of the gals got to use "toys" they had never used before and seemed to really enjoy making their projects.
I gave demonstrations on some of the new products I carry in the shop. I was able to spend time one on one with many of the gals, which I truly love!

Each lady brought a dish to pass and I will tell you, we had some of the very best food I have eaten. Hopefully, I can share some of the recipes soon.

I am planning another get together for October 24, and I think there are two openings left.
Let me know if you would like to join us. First come first serve!
Kristal, Barb, Pauline and JoAnn
Doris, Dawn, Kristal, Jean, me, Pauline and Barb
from Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pat, Angie, Diane and JoAnn

Rita from Arzonia
Delicious Food
The gals made this card for the Make and Take.
This is the box that they made.

13 comments:

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said... Best Blogger Tips

HAPPY Belated Birthday!! Glad you got to do something you enjoy!

Lenoria said... Best Blogger Tips

Happy Birthday a little late! Looks like you had a wonderful time and I'm glad you got to spend it doing something you truly enjoy!

Barbara said... Best Blogger Tips

Belated Happy Birthday!! I didn't know it was your birthday. I looks like all of you had a great time. A great way to spend your birthday , enjoying what you love with dear friends
Barbara

Heidi Blankenship said... Best Blogger Tips

Happy Birthday Joan!! What a wonderful way to spend your birthday! Great Food, Good Friends and Paper Crafting--what more could a girl want! ;)

lisa808 said... Best Blogger Tips

Happy Birthday! What a great way to spend your day!!!

Rose Mary Martin said... Best Blogger Tips

How wonderful! What a great birthday celebration! I was thinking about you and hoping everything was going well. A belated Happy Birthday.

Jerri Kay said... Best Blogger Tips

Happy Birthday Joan! What a fabulous get together! Looks like you all had a blast. Just wish I lived closer!!! Your projects are wonderful, love the box! All that yummy look looks delicious . . . LOL!

Sharon (notimetostamp) said... Best Blogger Tips

I'm sure you had a wonderful time!!! Projects look GREAT!!! I'm sure you had a fabulous birthday celebration!!!

"Tillymint" said... Best Blogger Tips

What a great way to spend your Birthday!! I love the card and especially the box you made. That bow is to die for - looks like silk one too - gorgeous!
I think Sydney might be a bit far to travel but you never know one day!!!!

Sandee said... Best Blogger Tips

It look like everyone was having a great time! Happy Belated Birthday!
Sandee
http://my-moment-in-time.blogspot.com/

Vickie Y said... Best Blogger Tips

Hi Joan! Happy Belated Birthday!
What a beautiful way to spend your special day!

Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk) said... Best Blogger Tips

WOW ... WHAT FUN!! Sorry I couldn't be there! Your make & take is awesome .. so is the box! I need to do more things like that!! Thanks for inspiration and I'm SO thrilled that you enjoyed our "special day" with special friends!!
P.S. Your "stamping room" looks fantastic ... you've been busy! LOL!

Kay said... Best Blogger Tips

I KNEW I liked you ... we both have August birthdays! Happy B-day you creative person you! What a way cool idea to invite a group and do your thing! A woman who knows how to live it up. Yepsiree, I KNEW I liked you!