Dec 02 2008
Hostess Appreciation Day!
Recently I sent out invites to all the wonderful ladies who hosted a workshop throughout the year. Each of them had invited me into their homes, and so it was now time to invite them to mine.
I had been very busy getting things made and prepped for the day, and going by all the lovely comments, I think the ladies all had fun 
So for the day I had prepared some fun little gifts for them to take home. First I made these drink bottle toppers, with the Tart and Tangy stamp set, and added a straw and lolly pop. I had these at everyone’s places around the tables.
Yummy!
I then made these cute little goodies for small gifts. I had them in a baskets, I even had some markers but forgot to take a picture of them, and they were whipped up in seconds.
First these little ribbon spools decorated ( these are the left over centres from the Stampin’Up ribbon. I have used the Scallop punch and the Think Happy thoughts stamp set.
Then I made the jumbo paper clips……thanks to Lou who found them for me!
And last of all I made these little….umm don’t know what you call them. Maybe they could be called chocolate cones??!! I have used the new Carousel notes from the New mini, and wrapped them around to make a cone, then loaded them with Chocolates, with a ribbon and tag around the middle.
Cute hey!
Now for the projects they made…….The first one was the Card folder that I wrote the tutorial for yesterday, along with the two cards to go inside with the envelopes. And the other items were a mini pizza box, and 3 love notes to go inside.
Here I have used Pomegranite cardstock, and the new Bali Breeze papers from Stampin’Up.
This first one I have again used the Bali Breeze papers, and the Say it with Scallops stamp set
Another Say it with scallops set, combined with the Jersey shores papers, pumpkin ribbon, and brilliant blue brads
Then the last Love note was this one, again using the Say it with Scallops stamp set, and the Afternoon tea papers, with Guava ribbon, and Antique brass brads.
So that was the projects everyone got to make. Here are a couple photos of the lovely ladies that came along on Saturday.
From the left we have, Melanie, Michelle, Julie, Barbara, Una, and Jess….see they look happy don’t they!
Sarah and Tracy…
Sandra…
Wendy and Rachel…
Henny…
Well those were the ones I managed to capture on camera.
Then last of all I had a display board….thanks to the lovely Lou, who loaned me hers!!!!
All in all I think it was a fabulous day, and a big thanks to the ladies that came along! I just have to share with you another thing that happened! As I was madly cleaning up because we had to go out in the evening, my darling Janaya call out to me…..”Mummy I’m stamping!” ….Hmm what do I find ???
This…..
Just when i thought Stampin’Up’s stamp pads are child proof!!! Jaye managed to get it all opened by herself, and work out the roller….!
So there you have my Hostess Appreciation Day in a short nutshell
I hope to be back soon, with some exciting news for you all………So stay tuned!
Hi Keesh, Thanks again for the great afternoon! The pics are great
what an awesome day! And look at that display board with all your creations amazing
Hey Keesh, was a great day! Thank you so much! You are such an inspiration! xxx
Hi Keesh
WOW - what an awesome time you must have had - all those gifts then those cool make and takes - you have got to be the most considerate demonstrator I know - GOOD ON YOU!
And yay for Jaye - shes got it all sorted - in her good clothes and all - she will be in training soon for your position
Some exciting news?????? I wonder what this could be (being a demo - I am racking my brain - is it something SU are doing?)
Anyways love you are really quite fabulous!
Love Lis
Hi Keesh, looks like you had a wonderful day and how nice is it to be outside stmping? I can only imagine. It has been so hot and humid here that it is definately air conditioner weather.
Thanks again for your creative and inspirational blog
Bronnie
thanks again Keesh for such wonderful and inspiring day - came home and created all night!!! Yay!!
Looks like you all had a fab day
And I think Janaya has got it all sorted, cheeky monkey.
Hi Keesh… you really do know how to SPOIL everyone don’t you.
Such a lucky bunch of ladies. Please do share with me where you can get the JUMBO Paper Clips… I’ve been searching for ages… I’ll bribe you with Chocolate!!!! hahahah.
Sarah
xx
Thanks again Keesh for an awesome afternoon, you are so organised .. well done to another succesful get together.. I think Janaya might be your next recruit, she is very keen.. what gorgeous photos you took of her.. looking forward to reading the exciting news.. hope I havent missed it..
luv Henny xx
ooooh this looks like so much fun!!! Wish I could’ve been there, too!
I love the gifts you gave the girls - and the projects, too. They are sooo lucky to have you!!! Will you come over here and give us a party?!!! We’ll give you lots & lots of chocolate!!!! 
thanks for sharing pics of your day - and your new stamper/helper!!!
Kim
xoxoxo
Just lovely! What great projects- it looks like a great day was had by all!
Thank you so much for all your hard work and the wonderful day you organised. We had a fun time and made some beautiful items. Have a happy Christmas and relaxing New Year. Look forward to seeing more of you next year. Una xxx