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It’s a Van Stralen

This 'n' That

6 Dec

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You know… like a Van Gough or a Rembrandt…So tonight was Rhonda's Secret Santa & Valentines or Friendship card swap and dinner.  I think we should have the meetings each time at Keegan's but that is just my belly talking…ha!

One of my favorite uber talented stampers is Renee Van Stralen (hey sweetie!) and I have wanted to copy this card forever.

So my card did not stray too far from Renee's, why change perfection.

002 copy
Stamp Set: Nature Walk, Ornate Blossom, Little Friends

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Jetblack Stazon

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White, Designers Paper Stacks, First Edition Specialty

Misc: Black Satin, Lace Ribbon Border punch, Eyelet Border punch

MAMMa and I took our hubby's…so Daddy Vinnie and Jeff sat at their own table, close enough they could keep tabs on us, but anyone coming in would not know they were part of our "gang". Ha!

After we ate our yummy supper, we did the Secret Santa exchange. This is three cards that have not been in a swap before and then you package it up.  It is where you can steal a gift after someone opens it, so we all drew numbers to see who goes first, mine was number 7. So people started picking off the table, opening up their package, then Kathya picked my package, then MAMMa was right after her and she stole my package from Kathya, then Kathya got to pick again, then finally it was my turn and I stole MAMMa's cards from Kitty, and then a few more times that danged Elizabeth stole MAMMa's from me. A gift can only be stolen two times.  It was fun, so I took a cute package off the table and it ended up being Kathya's and it is adorable cards and a holder, that I will definitely be doing in a class. What fun!

Then we headed home as the hubby's have to get up to go to work in the morning.

All in all it was a great day!

Have an awesome Tuesday and thanks for stopping in.

A signature white 5

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  1. Dee in N.H. says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:39 am

    Ha! Sounds like a blast! Love the card! The yellow and black are just beautiful together!

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  2. Renée says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:17 am

    LOL! Thanks, Diana!

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Sounds like you all had a great time and Keegan's, Oh Yeah! I'm not very far from the Keegan's on Camelback and LOVE, LOVE love it! Great choice and it's always better with friends, right? 🙂

    Love the card. The yellow and black are an amazing combination. Thanks for sharing, as usual.

    Reply
  4. Brandi says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    She really is the bomb, init she? LOL! She's one of my faves, as well. Great case! TFS!

    Brandi

    Reply
  5. Carey Rogers says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:35 am

    Great card and it sounds like you had so much fun.

    Carey and Roscoe

    Reply

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