July 31, 2014

This is one of the cards Hanna swapped for last week.  Unfortunately there was not a name on the card so I don't know who to give credit to.  Hanna knew it would be one that I would really like.  I love the way the fringe scissors make the flag look like it is waving.  What an awesome card to give out to Veterans on Veteran's Day!!

Stamps:  Work of Art, Itty Bitty Banners

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Itty Bitty Banner Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Big Shot,

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Fringe Scissors, 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 30, 2014

Here is yet another card from the display boards at convention.  You cannot believe show many samples there are and how much inspiration you can get from going to convention.  I thought I would go once and that would be enough but now I feel like I am really missing something if I am not there.

Stamps:  Bravo

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Lullaby DSP

Ink:  Sahara Sand, White Craft Ink

Accessories:  Tea Lace Doilies, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals

We are having a great time . . .eating lots of seafood and spending a lot of time by the ocean.

My dream home on the ocean . . . but only in the summer months!!

This area seems to be Art Gallery heaven so we have taken in several of those as well. 

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 29. 2014

Check out another of the cards that Hanna and I really liked on the display boards.  You can never have too many flower sets!!

Stamps:  Flower Shop

Cardstock:  Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Old Olive

Ink:  Lost Lagoon

Accessories:  Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Oval Collection Framelits, Big Shot,

Bird Builder Punch, Pansy Punch, Basic Pearl Jewels, 5/8" Organza Ribbon

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 28, 2014

I wasn't too sure I would like the photopolymer stamps but I do love them for two step stamping like this.  This is one of the cards that was on the display boards at convention.  One tip I picked up was to place your card stock on a stamp and pierce mat so that you get a good image.

 Stamps:  Flower Patch

Cardstock:  Pool Party, Very Vanilla

Accessories:  1/4" Pool Party Cotton Ribbon

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 27, 2014

I love the soft look of the polka dots on this card.    I think this is one of my favorite hostess sets in this catalog.  Change up the sentiment on this card and it works for just about any occasion.

Stamps:  Hello There

Cardstock:  Strawberry Slush, So Saffron, Whisper White

Ink:  Strawberry Slush, So Saffron, Basic Black

Accessories:  Gold Sequin Trim

Eight states and 1378 miles later we have arrived at our destination!!  We have a quaint little house for our week's stay and our looking forward to some new adventures!!

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 26, 2014

This is one of the cards that really caught Hanna's eye when looking at all of the card samples.  It fits right in with her classroom decor.  I can see making many of these in the near future for her to use in her room.

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Banners, By The Seashore

Cardstock:  Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Ink:  Lost Lagoon, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Itty Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot, Basic Pearl Jewels, 

1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon, 3/8" Lost Lagoon Stitched Satin Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

This is quite the appropriate card as are in Erie, Pennsylvania

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 25, 2014

Hopefully by the time you are reading this I am well on my way to Maine.  We are planning on driving as far as Niagara Falls today and the rest of the way tomorrow. I have tried to schedule blog posts for the time I am gone so I hope I did it right.  Most of the cards that will be posted are from the display boards at convention so some will have the supplies and some won't have it.

Stamps:  Million & One, Bordering Blooms, Petite Petals

Cardstock:  Blackberry Bliss, Hellpo Honey, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss

Accessories:  Petite Petals Punch

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 24, 2014

Yesterday was a catch up day from the whirlwind of the last couple of weeks and a preparation day for the next 10 days!!  So no blog post!!

Here is another one of the cards that Hanna and I took to swap last week.  She was out of swaps right away so people must have liked it when they saw it.

Stamps:  Work of Art, Ray of Sunshine

Cardstock:  Hello Honey, Whisper White, Moonlight DSP Stack

Ink:  Hello Honey, Pumpkin Pie,  Basic Black

Accessories:  Banner Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, 

Daffodil Delight Blendabilities

Hanna and I arrived back in Des Moines late Monday night and did not get to her apartment until well after midnight.  We slept in and then spent Tuesday getting her craft supplies organized in her crafting area.  That was the first area she actually organized.

Today I hope to fit a little stamping in around packing for the next big trip. 

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!! 

July 22, 2014

One of the best things about the Stampin' Up! convention is the opportunity to swap cards with many other demonstrators.  

This is one of the general swaps that Hanna and I took with us.

Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge, #hello

Cardstock:  Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Crisp Cantaloupe

Accessories:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 

Slot Punch, Modern Label Punch,  Tea Lace Doily, Vintage Faceted Button, 

Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hopefully by the time you are reading this we arrived safely in Des Moines last night and are sleeping in at Hanna's apartment in Adel.

We are planning on visiting her school and moving all of her classroom things into her room today.  If that does not take very long we are also planning on arranging all of her craft supplies before I head for home.

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 21, 2014

Here is another one of the cards Hanna and I shared at the swap Saturday night.  

Stamps:  High Five

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe

Ink:  Pistachio Pudding, Basic Black

Accessories:  Star Framelits, Big Shot, Tea Lace Doilies, 

Sweet Sadie Washi Tape, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

We started the day by listening to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at the Conference Center at Temple Square.  We did this a couple of years ago and I knew I definitely wanted to go again.

After listening to the choir we wandered around a couple of outdoor malls. They are certainly much different than the malls we have around home.

The snowflake fountain (which wasn't operational today) was originally the sight of the Olympic Torch when the Olympics were held in Salt Lake City.

We ended the day by eating at what has become one of our favorite restaurants out here . . . The Melting Pot.

It seems like we don't vary what we get from year to year . . . but it certainly is good.

We are flying out of Salt Lake City around noon and should return to Des Moines late tonight.  We have enjoyed our time in Utah but I am ready to be home again for a little while.

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 20, 2014

The last day of convention was just as jam-packed as we expected it to be.  I am anxious to get home and start implementing and sharing all that I have learned.  

Here is one of the swap cards Hanna and I made for the card swap last night.

Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge, Oh My Goodies, Chalk Talk

Cardstock:  Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Moonlight DSP

Ink:  Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon

Accessories:  Finishing Touches Edgelits, Oval Collections Framelits, 

Chalk Talk Framelits, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Banner Punch, Basic Pearl Jewels, 

Stampin Dimensionals

In January I celebrated my 10 year anniversary with Stampin' Up!.  I was lucky enough to walk across the stage and go in to the recognition room.

We came back to the hotel last night and had a pizza party, card swap, and lively Bunco game.

Today we are going to the Conference Center on Temple Square to listen to the  Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!

Happy Stamping!! 

July 19, 2014

Are you ready for another sneak peek at an upcoming product?   Check out the cute treat bag we made with the September edition of Paper Pumpkin.   

Yesterday was another busy day!!  We started the day with another general session and ended the day with awards night.  I am happy to say our friend, Susie Wood, earned Founder's Circle again last night.  Founder's Circle awards the top 100 demonstrators in the company.  I can't thank Susie enough for adopting me into her group.

Today will be the last day of convention.  I can't wait to see what they have in store for us.

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today.

Happy Stamping!!

July 18, 2014

Are you ready for a sneak peak of a product from the Holiday mini catalog? Last night, Hanna and I and several others in our group attended an evening class where we had the opportunity to use the Simply Created Card Kit Watercolor Winter.  This kit is designed to make 20 cards . . . 5 of 4 different designs.  One of the challenges last night was to create an original card with the components of the kit.  My card is the snow day card, and Hanna's is the Silent Night card.

Hard at work on our masterpieces!!

We had a great first day of convention.  It started with a general session where we got to see the Holiday Mini catalog and let me tell you . . . my wish list for this catalog is two miles long!!!   Hanna and I took the time this afternoon to look at the display boards, check out the Paper Pumkin Booth, and to get our picture taken at one of the photo op booths.

Today we will start with another general session and then have the opportunity to stamp some make and takes.  I will try to post some of them tomorrow.

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 17, 2014

So…remember the muslin bags from yesterday?  Well, they were holding this infinity scarf that Hanna and I stamped.  We thought they turned out super cute and were really easy to do!!

Stamps:  Blended Bloom

Yesterday we spent an absolutely awesome morning at Thanksgiving Point.  We toured some botanical gardens, ate lunch and had a fabulous tour at Brick Canvas, and ended our morning looking at the Legacy room at Riverton, the Stampin' Up! home office.

Last evening we went to a Paper Pumpkin party and got a sneak peak at the September kit.  It is really cute!!!

Can't wait to see what is in store for us today!!!!!

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!