Merry Christmas To All

Back in August, my daughter and I started Seaside Crafts Bulk Buying group to help Stampin' Up demonstrators purchase items that compliment the Stampin Up line of products to help them build their businesses. In October we opened the group membership to include artist's who focus on fundraisers, craft shows, etc. The group has grown immeasurably ... we are well over 500 members now! It has been an exciting time and I certainly look forward to 2011 and finding more WOW type items.

Over the past couple of days I have struggled over what I could give the group as a whole for a Christmas gift. I have made some wonderful online friends as a result of this group. They have given me so much in enriching my heart. So I finally finished the gift earlier this evening and would like to share it here as it does pertain to all stampers ...

A CRAFTER'S CHRISTMAS EVE

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the group

Nothing was stirring, not even a drupe.

The crafters were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of new projects danced in their heads.

The stamps and supplies were put away with care

In hopes that new tools soon would be there.

One crafter awoke to such a loud clatter

She ran down the hall to see what was the matter.

What to her wondering eyes should appear?

A little old man full of jolly good cheer.

He was so lively and quick,

She new in a moment it must be St. Nick!

As she stood in her nightwear,

She watched ribbons and buttons fly through the air.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,

Filling all of the cupboards; then turning with a jerk

And laying his finger aside of his nose,

Giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.

As she watched his sleigh fly across the yard,

On the counter she saw a new card.

Who knew Santa loved to craft?

Wishing all of you and your loved ones a safe and very merry heartfelt Christmas.