Hugs & Kisses~

Sunday I got to spend a record, shortest that is, time at Winter CHA in Anaheim.  This is the second CHA I have had to sit out as part of the Scor-Pal team (shoulder issues make it too hard to demonstrate).  However, yesterday I was heading up to meet a slew of some of my favorite people for dinner and decided if I was driving an hour plus for dinner, then maybe, just maybe, I could get into the show for a couple of hours.  Well, 3-1/2 hours to be exact, so it was a bit of a speed race through, but fun none the less.  I was able to see many friends from the industry and some new product lines, tools, paper and such. I only took a few pics with friends and none of product and now I can barely remember what I saw.  Oh well! :)

I did learn an important lesson, I should have just tucked a few things in my pockets and left my purse at home.  My arms/shoulders were not feeling so great by the time I got home.

Anyway, I came home feeling inspired (somewhat rested and ibuprofend up for Monday) and knew my Mom was having her painting friends over for lunch and critique on Wednesday.  In the past I have made her little treat items to put at each place setting and know they she and her friends enjoy them.   These started out in a much simpler direction and sort of ended up here - lots of die cuts and extra doodads! 

How the bags were made:

• 2.5" x 4" Kraft bags are flat with a very small flap top  and are stamped with hearts from Wplus9's Heartfelt Mix in white pigment ink.  Bags were purchased at Michaels.
• In lieu of a doily (which I am out of), I die cut a regular paper napkin and separated the layers.  A bit of edge sponging and they fold over the top of the bag.
• Brown organdy ribbon just lays over the top, cascading down front and back.
• Medallion was made by Nestabilities Circle and Petite Scallop Circle and decorated with Wplus9's envelope and heart dies, the cancellation stamp, month and numbers are from Postmarked.
• Sentiment tag was stamped with a sentiment from a long ago retired SU! set, All Year Cheer 1
• Mini clothespins were painted bubblegum pink, dry brushed with a little white and tied with brown ribbon.
• Tiny heart charm from my stash from long, long ago was tied to the ribbon using fishing line.

The only pictures from the day:

 Melissa

Tina

 Cindy

 Jessica, Laurie, me, Cindy, and Tosh

Kim, me, Carole

 Have a great day!
V.~