Lots to show and tell

Last night i had a get together with a group of friends - we generally meet up every fortnight to make cards etc (and eat lollies...lol)
I have only started tagging along to these get togethers...............but i absolutely LOVE them....
anyways...it was my turn to HOST everyone for the night...
I wanted to make it extra special and very Christmassy - so on the agenda was:

Christmas Baubles

Bon Bons - scrappin style

Post it Note holders

and of course Chrissy Cards

I think everyone had a fantastic time...i know i did....and i cant wait for the next one

(ruth....if you are reading this...i have some goodies saved for you)

Stupid me....forgot to take pics of all of us - busy creating....but i do have some photos of my end results.....

This card was made using the NEW Rusty Pickle 'Grinchmas' papers, and the bon bons were made using blue cardstock, Stampin Up stamps, and American Craft Ribbon.

Here are the Gorgeous baubles....i just love making these....ive made a few already...and will definatley make some more....i have come across some great IDEAS for these baubles on various blogs and websites....these ones were created by cutting strips of patterend paper..and then rolling them up and placing them inside the bauble with some fine sparkly tinsle and of course a bit of ribbon on top - to finish it off nicely

The card was created using strips of MM paper and a gold star brad on top - very simple

I finally finished off my ScrapFX tree, that Jill gave me.....

I just love it....i used the Basic Grey Fruitcake papers to decorate it....and it just looks wonderful as a centre piece on the table....

CHRISTMAS TREE oh CHRISTMAS TREE

We decorated the tree a little while a go...but ive only just got around to taking pics and uploading them......Im sad to say... these photos dont do my little tree any justice....(it does have a slight LEAN to it nowadays...lol) I think i will have to try and HUNT out a bargain tree on boxing day....because sadly.....i think i have too many decorations for my little tree....and it just cant carry the weight of my MANY ornaments.....lol!

Its the leaning tower of christmas tree......I do love it though....and yep...there is even some pressies under it already...

well im sure you've fallen asleep by now...reading this rather long post (well its long for me)...so ill leave you too it....

oh and thanks to everyone for emailing me and messaging me about the SC competition....i was so thrilled to find out i was a runner up for the competition....bummer about missing out on that AWESOME scrap desk though.....

Congrats to Joanne Wood for winning the totally awesome Prize package - you Lucky girl you!

and congrats to all the other runner ups - Jill Geraghty - Groves, Deanne Bowd, Nicole Chin, and Leanne Stamatellos - I loved seeing all your layouts...they were fabulous......

oh and sorry...before i forget

Congrats to Mardi....on your 2 page project spread 'If I could' (pg 78-79) - it was fabulous reading about the layout...and also seeing the step by step instructions....

and also for your layout on pg 96 'Travel' - well done................