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That was my *magic* number this year for cookies. We were able to have our annual cookie party this past Sunday, with many family and friends in attendance to help us eat. It had been scheduled for the previous weekend, but our area was under 20" of snow. Most people were not going to be able to make it out of their neighborhoods or into our neighborhood. It was a bit sad to have to wait to share all the sweet treats with everyone, but the gathering we had was still a lot of fun, albeit, loud and crazy with so many children approaching their pre-teen years (imagine the shrieking of girls every time they saw a boy and you know what happened).

Here is a look at the table, ready for guests:



And here is my youngest enjoying her first cookie (that would be the cookie with Bailey's Irish Creme in the frosting). Mmmmmm, cookies.....



I know I had nothing paper crafty to share today, but all of these cookies were handcrafted by me, so that should count for something, right? I will be back with something fun and paper-crafted for you very soon. It is my New Year's Resolution to do so! *wink*

Getting My Craft On

Hello everyone! I cannot believe that it has been almost one month since my last post. We went to Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, came home and had a party for my son who turned 10 while we were gone and I've been trying to get so many other things done.

I've allowed myself a breather for a few moments to catch up with all of you and say hi. I haven't been down in my stamping hole much lately because I have been busy filling my freezer. Take a peek:



Our annual cookie party is next Sunday and I am almost done with my baking. This freezer is chock full! I haven't made my final tally but I'll let you know...

I've also been busy with crafty fun with my littlest girls. I traced their hand prints and they put those together with tape and stickers to make a wreath for the inside of our front door:



My oldest daughter wanted to do some fun crafty stuff, too, so she helped me make these, for our "forest" of paper crafted trees:





The felt one has some A Muse pearls on it - a perfect touch!

While I was busy with felt, I also made some time to sew some ornaments. This was a great thing to do in the car during a long trip. Here is a picture of the stars I sewed and made into a garland that is now hanging above our fireplace mantel:



I found the template and instructions here.

I did pull out some stamps yesterday so that I could make treat bag toppers for something I assembled for my Sunday school students for tomorrow morning:



This week I am going to try to get all of our holiday cards in the mail. Once that chore is out of the way, I may be able to get some fun stamping done. I've gotten a lot of inspiration from the A Muse CT with all of the tags they made and Julie has been posting some seriously great cards. There is so much swimming around in my head; I've got to find some time soon!

Have a great weekend :)