Stampin' Up! 2012 Convention Swaps

Convention Swaps

Black and White

My friend was in a black and white swap for convention. Here are some photos of a few of the gorgeous cards she received in her swap

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Stampin' Up! Punch Art Cards from Convention

Some darling punch art cards from Convention. These are from our display boards

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Simply Sunday~ More new flooring!

Hi friends and welcome to my Simply Sunday post where I share recipes and home decor and a bit of miscellaneous on Sundays!!


We put in new gorgeous hardwoods downstairs after the flood last winter and I am slowly creeping them upstairs. We redid the hallway this spring and the other day got our bedroom done. I love hardwoods so much, gives such a warm and old fashioned feel.

Before- with nasty and old carpet

After with the new hardwood floors

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Sunday!


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Stampin' Up! Convention Displays

Good morning, sharing some Convention Displays with you! These are ideas from some of our paper packs. Cute, huh?!

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Stampin' Up! New and Old Convention 2012 friends!

HI friends,
Sharing a few photos of some friends from Convention!


This is a photo of my new roommate and new friends we met at the hotel. We all got along so well, that we thought we would book together at the same hotel next year!

Sue, Cami, myself, 

front row Pauline and Jacquie

Next is my dear friend Cara from Canada. We met at Founder's Circle two years ago and always get teary when saying good bye

This is Shirley. I won an Owl, that she made with Stampin' Up! Fabric, from designing a card on her blog last year. I recognized her from her blog photo and we had someone take a photo!

And last is a photo of the team I am on -Mary Polcin's team!
Such nice ladies! I'm the third from the right in the front row. Mary is third from the left in the back row. Mary has group t-shirts made up for us for all three days of the Convention

I hope you can join us next year. Thanks for stopping by and please come back this week so you can see some of the swaps I got!!


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Stampin' Up! #Convention 2012 Classes and Highlights!

HI friends,
Well this old lady came back from Convention exhausted but exhilarated! I had so much fun!
First let me tell you, if you are a demonstrator and have never been, you really ought to try to go next year for the 25th Stampin' Up! Anniversary Convention!


Would you like to see some of the goodies that I got for FREE!!
I was even one that received the Prize Patrol and got something special from our upcoming Holiday Catalog! I can't wait to make something with it and show you!

 I love our General Sessions. We get to see so many great stamping presentations and listen to wonderful and funny speakers. The Stampin' Up! staff are all great speakers and have such a great sense of humor, that we are always entertained!!


We had 3 Make and Take Sessions and 6 classes to attend but I was able to squeeze in 7 classes. We even got a stamp set for attending classes!


I was inspired by:
# Convention 2012 I am doing Business My Way with the lovely Rhonda Wade and Tammy White and introduced by the funny, Bonnie Thurber
# Convention 2012  I am Open for Business with darling Carrie Cudney
# Convention 2012 I am having Fun with the hilarious and sweet, Shannon West
# Convention 2012 I am Savvy and saw some great projects from talented Donna Griffin, Dawn Griffith, Meg Wheeler and Laura Milligan 
# Convention 2012 I am Making Money with fabulous, Pam Morgan
# Convention 2012 I am a Leader with Brian Pilling-such a comedian
and I fit in an extra class to see my friend Jill Hilliard in
# Convention 2012 I am earning an Incentive Trip with Jill and Karen Hauley, Meg Holland and Cynthia Millan


When not in classes or general sessions, I was taking photos of many cards and projects in our Gathering Place. Be sure to stop by this week so you can get some great ideas and get inspired!!!


Oh and I can't forget, Swapping was so much fun as well as meeting my great new friends and seeing great old ones! 


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Stampin' Up! Holiday Sneak Peek!!!

OH my! I am in love with this stamp set and the cute little Framelit Dies that were used on the cocoa mug, the steam and the gingerbread man! 

Materials used:
Scentsational Season Stamp Set
Chock Full of Cheer Stamp Set- regular catalog
Holiday collection Framelit Dies
Festival of Prints Designer Series Stack Pack- only $6.95 and a must have!
Lucky Limemade and Cherry Cobbler Card Stock
Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon
Circle and Scallop Circle Dies
Cherry Cobbler and Early Expresso Inks
And you can't tell but I pierced the edges of the card.


I pre-posted this while I was away at Convention, but stay tuned all week for Stampin' Up! 2012 Convention Posts!




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Stampin' Up! Convention Card Swap World Spectacular

HI friends,

Hope you enjoyed my post on my card swap from yesterday!

Here is another one from another organized swap I was in with the same criteria-

3 layers and an embellishment

Here are the directions below:

Blue Ribbon Card

Blue Ribbon Stamp Set

5 1/2” x 4 1’4” Cherry Cobbler CS  

5 1/4” x 4 1/8” Island Indigo CS embossed 

with Chevron Folder

4 1/4” x 3 1/4” Cherry Cobbler CS

4’ x 3” World Spectacular Designer Paper

Blue Ribbon and Congrats stamps, stamped w/

Island Indigo Ink &Punched out with 23/8” Scallop Circle punch

Happy Birthday stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink

and punched w/ 1 3/8” Circle Punch

4 1/2” Ribbon in Island Indigo Ribbon

Small awards hand cut and placed with assorted brads

Dimensionals

Ticket Punch used with World Spectacular Paper

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Stampin' Up! Convention Card Swaps with Blue Ribbon Stamp Set

HI friends, 

I will be at Convention in Salt Lake City when you see my post.

I signed up for some organized swaps where we had to make a card front with 3 layers and an embellishment.

I chose the Blue Ribbon Stamp set and here is my card front.

Directions are below:

Blue Ribbon Stamp set

5 1/2” x 4 1’4” Midnight Muse CS embossed 

with Fancy Fan Folder

5 1/4” x 4” Summer Starfruit CS embossed 

with Chevron Folder

4 1/4” x 3 1/2” Midnight Muse CS

4’ x 3” Patio Party Designer Paper

Blue Ribbon stamped with Midnight Muse/cut out by hand

Circle cut from Patio Party paper and punched

 w/ 1 3/4” Circle Punch

Happy Birthday stamped with Midnight Muse ink

and punched w/ 1 3/8” Circle Punch

4 1/2” Ribbon in Midnight Muse or Primrose Petals


All wrapped up in our clear envelopes and ready to swap
Feel free to copy for your own use!

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Stampin' Up! Convention swaps

Well today I leave for Convention. I hope I have safe travels. I always miss my family when I leave but I am looking forward to it.


I made some last minute swaps for General Swapping. Come back the next two days and see my fancier swaps.


I used the card from yesterday. Reason to Smile of course and Friendly Phrases.


Wish me good luck, please!

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Stampin' Up July Promotion just $5 Reason to Smile

Ok I said no more but then whipped up this 3 minute card. 
Yes this just took me 3 minutes
I stamped the flower on Whisper White with Basic Black, then used my Daffodil Delight and So Saffron Marker to color in some of the flowers.
I added Daffodil Delight Ribbon to the card and placed it on a Crumb Cake card base.
The sentiment is from my new stamp set, Friendly Phrases.

Just $5 for this set, when you spend $50 in July! 

#131275 for Clear Mount or 

#131274 for wood mount.

Have fun shopping- this is for July only!

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Stampin' Up! Reason to Smile $5!!!

Last reason to smile post. Don't forget! You have just 2 weeks left to get the Reason to Smile Stamp set for just $5 if you spend $50 in July!


Here are three very simple cards that I made. The sentiments are all from other stamp sets

To get yours, just spend $50 on any current Stampin' Up products to get the exclusive Reason to Smile set for just $5!

There is a limit of one per customer.

Once you hit your $50, enter in item

 #131275 for Clear Mount or 

#131274 for wood mount.

Have fun shopping- this is for July only!

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Simply Sunday~ Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp and Asparagus

HI friends,
I didn't have a post to share today until we just ate dinner. I tried a new recipe out of a magazine and it was really great so I am sharing it with you!

1 T plus 2 t Olive Oil , divided
1 16 ounce package shelf-stable Gnocchi
1/2 cup Shallots
1 bunch Asparagus cut into thirds
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
1/4 t ground pepper
pinch of salt
2 T Lemon Juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese


1. Heat 1 T oil and add gnocchi. Cook 6-10 minutes, until golden brown and set aside in a bowl.
2. Add 2 t oil and shallots and cook over medium heat until browned. Stir in asparagus and broth and cook about 3-4 minutes until tender. Add shrimp and cook until pink about 3-4 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
4. Return Gnocchi to pan and add lemon juice for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese, cover and let stand until melted.
Enjoy!! 




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Stampin' Up! Reason to Smile Promotion

Here is a quick card I made for a friend going through Chemo

Don't forget the July Promo- spend $50 and get the Reason to Smile Stamp set for just $5!!


Sentiment from Word Play

 #131275 for Clear Mount or 

#131274 for wood mount.

Have fun shopping- this is for July only!

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