American Ink Christmas Gift Exchange Party and the Story of Terry Su!

Every year Terry Su has a big Christmas Party for her down line at her Stampin' Studio. We always do a white elephant gift exchange. You have to make something Stampin' Up that you would love to get as a gift.

This is what I made for my gift exchange. One of my favorite owls!!! Just look at that cute little face! I found this box in my stuff (I think I got it at Michael's $1.00 bin) and thought that it would be cute to make it match the owl.

Then put the owl inside like a pop-up. I have to say there was kind of a fight for this little guy. lol But he did go to a good home. Plus after the exchange I told them all, that was not the only Owl in the building.

Here are the owls that I took with me. I sold them to the girls for $12.00 each and Sold them all!! yep all of them! I did the Happy Dance because I was on my way to go shopping with Deanna and needed the cash for Christmas!

I am adding this post to "Inkspirations Challenge" this is challenge 100 for them. Congrats Girls! This weeks challenge is Christmas Creations, anything you make for family or friends.

This is the Goodie Bag that Terry gave to all her Down line!!

Here is the list of cool stuff:

White Gel Pen

Sponge daubers

Mini Brads

Snail refill

Stampin' Dimensionals

Rhinestones

Dazzling Details glitter

 (Yes Kim I stole this picture from your blog, I did not have a picture of mine unopened. lol)

I should tell you the story of why I call Terry Blais "Terry Su"

So here it is! I met Terry over 6 years ago, and at the time I knew 3 or 4 other people name Terry. When I got her phone number I put it in my phone as Terry SU... I don't think I knew her last name or how to spell it. lol One day my Husband is yelling for me that my cell phone was ringing, "I said who is it?" He said "Terry Sue" I said "I don't know a Terry Sue" and he kept telling me it was Terry Sue over and over ... I was like you are crazy "I Don't Know any Terry SUE"! then he gives me the phone and shows me and it says Terry SU ... SU for Stampin' Up. lol I told Terry the Story and started calling her Terry Sue then she started calling me Shirley Sue...it has just been so funny we are always telling people that story. I hope it gives you a giggle! :)

This is the gift that I got in the exchange, Sherry made it. Is it cool or what! It's a Candy Bouquet.  What a cute idea. The gift I opened first was a Wreath and it was stolen so I stole this from someone else!! Sorry Cindy!?

Here is a look at the back to see how she added all the different Candy. It is amazing that this even lasted long enough for a picture at my house, as soon as I walked into the door and went out of the room it was in, my Oldest son had one in his hand and was trying to get the candy off!! Gee's they can smell Candy!

Close up of the vase, yes it is all Stampin' Up!

Thanks for coming by
Hugs
Shirley Pumpkin