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Just a Few More Retreat Highlights: Pillow Gifts & Special Moments

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Our Fall/Holiday Stamping Retreat was packed with fun, creativity, and festive surprises! One of my favorite parts of hosting these retreats is spoiling my guests with thoughtful pillow gifts. Each one is designed to bring a little extra joy and sparkle to their retreat experience—and this time was no different.

Friday night set the tone for a cozy, magical weekend. Guests were welcomed with a special holiday-themed mug, perfect for a warm drink at our Hot Cocoa Bar! Alongside the steaming cocoa, they indulged in delicious holiday treats and pralines—a sweet touch to enjoy after stamping, and just relaxing.

Saturday night’s gift was practical, elegant, and oh-so-fun! Each guest received one of my favorite tools—the versatile Paper Snips, tucked into a stunning royal blue velvet bag. To add a festive touch, we included a cute holiday necklace that doubles as a scissor holder. Now, they’ll never lose track of their snips while crafting! The velvet bag is a keeper, too—it’s perfect for jewelry, small keepsakes, or even as a thoughtful regift for someone special.

Our retreats are more than just crafting weekends—they’re opportunities to connect, laugh, and make lasting memories. It’s heartwarming to see returning guests catching up like old friends and new guests quickly becoming part of our retreat family.

If this sounds like your kind of getaway, make sure you’re on my mailing list! Invitations for my Spring Stamping Retreat—scheduled for the first weekend in May—will be sent out soon. You won’t want to miss it!

Here’s to creating, connecting, and escaping into the joy of stamping. 🖤

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Get Egg-cited for Easter with the Excellent Eggs Bundle!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

With Easter just around the corner, it’s time to hop into the spirit of the season with creativity and joy. Whether you’re preparing for family gatherings, church events, or simply looking for some delightful activities to engage in, the Excellent Eggs Bundle is here to add an extra dose of fun to your celebrations.

The Excellent Eggs Bundle features two key components: the Excellent Eggs Stamp Set and the Excellent Eggs Dies. This dynamic duo opens up a world of possibilities for Easter-themed crafting and creativity.

The stamp set offers a charming array of Easter eggs, a bunny, and festive sentiments, perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your projects. Meanwhile, the dies provide precision-cut shapes that complement the stamp designs beautifully, allowing you to create intricate, professional-looking crafts with ease.

One of the most exciting aspects of the Excellent Eggs Bundle is its versatility. Whether you’re making gift tags, name tags for daycare or church functions, or simply crafting for the sheer joy of it, these tools have you covered. Wouldn’t this make the cutest name tag?

Imagine the delight on children’s faces as they receive personalized Easter tags adorned with colorful eggs and adorable bunnies. And speaking of children, why not involve them in the creative process? Stamp the images and let them color them to take home—a wonderful activity for daycare centers, classrooms, or family gatherings.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. With the Excellent Eggs Bundle, the possibilities are truly endless. Create Easter-themed cards to send to loved ones, decorate gift bags or baskets with festive accents, or even design your own custom wrapping paper for extra-special presents.

Easter is all about coming together as a family and celebrating the joy of springtime. With the Excellent Eggs Bundle, you can infuse your festivities with even more creativity and laughter.

This Easter, make memories that will last a lifetime with the Excellent Eggs Bundle. From crafting adorable gift tags to hosting creative coloring sessions with the kids, there’s no limit to the fun you can have with these delightful tools. With the Excellent Eggs Bundle by your side, this year’s celebrations are sure to be egg-ceptional.

Thank you for joining me today, hope your day is a good one!

“A Season of Reflection and Gratitude: A Message This Christmas”

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Merry Christmas Stampin’ Friends,

On this Christmas Eve I write to you as you may have noticed my absence over the past few days, and I wanted to take a moment to share a glimpse of why these days have been incredibly precious to me.

This year has been marked by a profound loss for my family. In October, we said goodbye to my great grandson, Armani. His departure left a void that seemed insurmountable. But amidst this heartache, something beautiful emerged—our family grew closer, drawing strength from each other in a way we hadn’t before. (I was helping him put his Christmas presents together last year).

The past few days and during Christmas are about cherishing every moment with my family. We’ve held each other a little tighter, laughed a little louder, and found solace in being together during this holiday season. That little boys love touched so many. 

In the midst of this personal journey, I’ve been profoundly moved by the unwavering support you’ve shown me, both personally and in my stamping business. Your kindness, messages of encouragement, and understanding during this time have meant the world to me. Your support has been a source of comfort, and I’m deeply grateful for each and every one of you who has been there for me.

From the depths of my heart, I wish you a blessed Christmas. May the holiday be filled with warmth, peace, and the joy of being surrounded by those you hold dear. 

Merry Christmas my friends ~