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Holiday Extravaganza

In the words of my 9-YO daughter, "This was the best day, EVER!" I got to host a craft day with some of the loveliest women on the planet yesterday. I hadn't met two of them until yesterday, but through the PTI forum, we were already friends. We had a great day crafting, talking, laughing and eating. Perfect! Unfortunately, none of the pics I took was a crafting action shot, but here are some from our gift exchange. You know it's a group of crafters when the packaging is admired as much as the gift!

Merry on couch with my daughter, L-R: Michele, Jenn, Heather, Cindy, Melissa



Heather, Cindi, Melissa, Joan, A on couch



Various kids in background, A, Merry, Michele, Jenn



Cindi and me. I consider this woman a dear, dear friend.

Thank you, ladies, for making this a most wonderful day. Let's do it again soon!
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  1. I had such a great time, Cheryl!! Thank you so much for hosting and being your ever-lovely self! xoxo

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  2. Looks like you ladies had fun! :) Meredith, Sonya and I got together a while back but no pictures were taken whatsoever! We were too busy die cutting the entire time! :)

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  3. Oh, what a fun day you guys had. I wish I lived closer.

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  4. This looks like so so much fun!I hope there was lemonade...

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  5. Love the photos, Cheryl. Seems like you had a wonderful time. When I see photos like this I see a little green with envy and wish I lived close to some of my PTI friends. ;-)

    Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.

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  6. So fun to see photos of your PTI gathering. Looks like it was a great time! Also enjoyed scrolling down and seeing all your glittery Christmas items. You really rocked that challenge! Hope you and your family had a great Christmas. And thanks for your comment to me on the PTI forum. :)

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