Allison's Notes:

Hi Robin,

I am so excited about your contest! For at least the past 10 years I have made handmade invites to my cookie exchanges. I try to get them done during the summer months since they are time consuming and I make at least 20 invites each year. My out of control hobby is rubber stamping - I own more than a 1000 rubber stamps (That is a rough estimate).

It's a challenge coming up with new ideas every year but I love the results. My friends look forward to getting their invites, and are very complimentary. Attached are pictures of 8 different invitations that I've sent out over the years. I wish the glitter and the details showed up better on my pictures. Please acknowledge that you got my email and if you have any questions I will gladly answer.

Thank you!

Allison Ward

PS from Robin. I asked Allison to pick out one design of the eight she sent for the contest. In the future, I will make a showcase page of all of Allison's initiations.