Dazzling Divas May Meetup

Downline Meeting for May...
We had a wonderful evening together at Pam's home. We had a delicious dinner, stamped 2 make & take projects and enjoyed the creativity of the small group with swaps. I am so lucky to be with some very talented ladies. I hope you enjoy these projects from the meeting.

Make and Take #1 by Pam
















Make & Take #2 by Barbara



















Our swap theme this month was "Anything Goes" - you could create a full card, 3-D item, giftable, etc. for any theme.

Anita's Swap - Full Card



















Grace's Swap - Altered Candle



















Sharon's Swap - Full card



















Vicki's Swap - Box w/ 3"x 3" Notes














Pam's Swap - Test Tubes w/ Holder



















Barbara's Swap - Top Note Box w/ 2 Note Cards















Stamps: Totally Tools, And Many Mower
Paper: To The Nines DSP, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Access: Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon, Vintage Brads, Brown Brads, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Wide Oval Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Paper Snips

I am so happy you stopped by today, please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

If you would like to be a SU! Demonstrator and join my team, please email me and I will be happy to help you sign up.

Live, Laugh, Love and Stamp!
~Barbara

Tour #7, Stop #22 on the SU! Blog Tour

Welcome to the May 15th & 16th Blog Tour

Hi there, I'm Barbara Welch and welcome to my blog, this is Stop #22 on Tour #7. This tour features 22 blogs! Each blog will showcase beautiful projects using items from the Stampin' Up! Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog. I am featuring the Best Ever Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Don’t forget to bookmark my blog as the links that make up this tour will disappear at midnight on May 16^th.

I am so glad you stopped by on the blog tour. I will be featuring projects that I designed using the BEST EVER SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' KIT (this can be found on page 162 of the current Idea Book & Catalog.

Project #1- Card Tote with 4 cards

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze

Access: 1" Baja Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, 5/16" White Brads, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Self Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Crop-a-Dile

The 4 cards inside the tote....

Card #1 - Celebrate...Enjoy...

Paper: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Silver Brads, Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Card #2 - Happiest Birthday

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Star Designer Brads, Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Dimensionals, Photo Corner Punch

Card #3 - Make A Wish

Stamps: Big Bold Birthday
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, SilverBrads, Dimensionals, 1" Baja Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, White Grosgrain Ribbon

Card #4 - Celebrate

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Dimensionals, Kiwi Kiss Corduroy Buttons, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Project #2 - Envelope Scrapbook














Envelope Scrapbook - open














Paper: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Rounded Tab Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 3- #10 White Envelopes, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, White Organza Ribbon, Rhinestone Brad
**Bookmark my blog and check back next week for more photos of the envelope scrapbook and the instructions on how to make this awesome project**

Project #3 - List Pad cover



















List Pad - Open



















Paper: Kiwi Kiss, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Scallop Edge Punch, Sticky Strip, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Memo Pad (cut in half)

Project #4 - Pocket Card



















Finished Size: 4-1/4" x 6-1/2"
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Silver Brads, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

I hope you enjoyed the projects. Please bookmark my blog and check back often for more creative ideas that I will have to share with you.



Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day! Please leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my projects and my blog. Bookmark my blog or become a follower and check back on Tuesday for a chance to win my blog candy.
~Barbara

So Excited to be Featured......

on the upcoming Blog Tour with Late Night Stampers. Make sure you check back on Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th for the complete list of blogs and how you can view all three tours. They are only available for two days so don't miss out on the creative journey.









My blog will feature projects made using the Best Ever Simply Scrappin' Kit which can be found on page 162 of the current catalog.















Thanks for stopping by and check back for the blog tour!!
Live, Laugh, Love and Stamp.....
~Barbara

Happy Mother's Day

I want to wish all mom's out there a Happy Mother's Day. I had a wonderful day thanks to my two fabulous kids and my hubby. First off, I went to the cemetery with Kelsey & my hubby to place flowers on the grave of my MIL, then we went to lunch. After we came home, I was able to get in some stamping time. When Bryan got off work, we went to California Pizza Kitchen in Tempe for dinner.

Thanks for the beautiful floral bouquet, big chocolate chip cookie, gift card to JoAnn's Etc., and a massage at Life Spa...(I will enjoy that next week).
















Bryan, Me, Kelsey at California Pizza Kitchen















Live, Laugh, Love and Stamp...
Have a creative day!
~Barbara

weSTAMP April Meetup

For the weSTAMP meeting on April 28th I was in charge of the Make & Take project. Everyone that attended made this cute little envelope bag. It is a medium envelope, covered with Tea Party DSP. I stamped the flower from Playful Petals, colored it with markers and then cut it out. Using dimensionals and the Boho Blossoms Punch assemble the flower and add a rhinestone brad in the center. Perfect size for a gift card for a small sweet treat!



















Stamps: Playful Petals, Blooming with Love
Paper: Tea Party DSP, Almost Amethyst, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Gray, Almost Amethyst
Access: Pretty in Pink, So Saffron Markers, Clear Rhinestone Brad, Pretty in Pink Taffeta
Ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper Shred, Whisper White Medium Envelopes
Tools: 1" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, Tag, & Boho Blossoms Punches, Paper Snips,
1/8" Hole Punch

My swap card for the meeting. The theme was a Mojo Monday sketch using any SU! current set and for any occassion. I love the Raspberry Tart DSP.














Stamps: Sweet Stems, Lovely Labels
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Pretty in Pink
Access: Aqua Painter, Pretty in Pink & Rose Red Markers, Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Rose Red Brads, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber
Tools: 1-3/8" Circle and Scallop Circle Punches, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat

Live, Laugh, Love and Stamp
Have a creative day!
~Barbara

Happy May Day.....and the beginning of National Scrapbooking Month

Picture the Possibilities.........
Stampin' Up! has announced three awesome promotions for May. Take a minute to check them out. This month is a great time to get out your pictures and do some scrapbooking with family and friends. If you do not have a demonstrator that you currently order from, please contact me and I will be happy to help you. Please scroll down to the end of this post for a special offer from me.
Three great offers now available through May 31st.

Part One...Get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper or 12 x 12 Textured Cardstock when you buy three! You can mix and match your papers with this offer.

Part Two...Buy the new Jumble Alphabet stamp set--a sneak peek from the upcoming 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--at 20% off! Set of 52; double mounted stamps. Regular price of $43.95....on sale in May for $35.16.

Please contact me with any questions or to place an order.

Each order placed will be entered into a drawing for a level one hostess set**, the drawing will be on June 1st. You may order as many times as you would like throughout the month to better your chances of winning!!!! **This offer is only valid through me, Barbara Welch, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator**

Part Three... is an opportunity to become a demonstrator for only $75 with the limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit!

With so many great offers to choose from, your scrapbooking possibilities are endless! These offers end May 31, please contact me today to get started.

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
Barbara

Busy week and my weSTAMP Swap Card

Hello everyone, thanks for sticking with me. I have had a very busy week and haven't had much time to stamp or post. Yesterday I helped my friend (and downline) Lorri for the beginning of the stamping marathon of cutting, scoring, stamping and assembling wedding invitations for her nephew. They are so gorgeous! Today, I am going back over to her house to continue the stamping marathon to work on ceremony programs and thank you notes.
Before I leave for the day, I wanted to share a card I made for the weSTAMP group swap in March. I made this criss-cross card which has an insert that pulls out. Yes, I stamped five flower images, colored each in using markers and then cut each one out and layered it using dimensionals....I LOVE to color and cut!!!!














Here is the card with the insert pulled out.



















Stamps: Playful Petals
Paper: Tea Party DSP, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Basic Gray, Certainly Celery
Access: SU! Markers: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, So Saffron; So Saffron Ribbon, Rhinestone Brads, Dimensionals
Tools: Score Pal, Bone Folder, Rounded Tab Punch

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
~Barbara

Kelsey's Senior Prom

Fire & Ice - Pinnacle High School Prom 2009
Saturday was Kelsey's Senior Prom. We had rooms at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak for them to get ready and to spend the night after prom. We took many pictures at this beautiful resort. She went with her boyfriend, Peter and 8 other friends. The limo picked them up at the hotel, drove them to Kincaid's for dinner and then to Chase Towers for prom. After which, drove them safely back to the hotel. After getting very little sleep, they had all day today to lay by the pool and relax after a night to remember.

Kelsey and her boyfriend Peter



















The entire group ready to go to prom!














Kelsey & Peter getting in the limo



















They had a wonderful time and make a great couple don't you think!!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Barbara

NMBS Occassion Mini Swaps

I am so glad to have time to blog today. I promised to show you the other swap cards I designed for last months swap with the NMBS group. I hope you like them.

Wagon Full of Fun Square Card - Group 4


















Stamps: Wagon Full of Fun
Paper: Ballet Blue, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White, Bashful Blue Prints DSP
Ink: Basic Black
Access: SU! Markers: Really Rust, So Saffron, Certainly Celery; Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons, Glue Dots, Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals
Tools: Coluzzle Circle Cutter, Corner Rounder, 1/8" Hole Punch

Eight Great Greetings - Group 1














Stamps: Eight Great Greetings
Paper: Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Walk in the Park DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Basic Black
Access: Pewter Brads, Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals
Tools: Small & Large Oval Punches, Tag Corner Punch

Oval All - Group 3














Stamps: Oval All, Central Park
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss
Access: Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
Tools: Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Wide Oval Punches, Scallop Edge Punch

If you choose to CASE any of my ideas, please remember to respect my creative ideas and give me credit along with a link back to my blog.

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
~Barbara

Stay Tuned....

I just wanted to tell you that I AM GOING TO CONVENTION!!!!!!!!! I registered this morning for the event in Salt Lake City in August. I am so excited I just had to tell you.

Now I have to go finalize and submit our taxes. Tomorrow is college orientation for our daughter and then I can get back to some serious stamping.

So stay with me and check back for some creativity!!

Thanks for stopping by,
~Barbara

Happy Easter

Good Sunday morning to all my peeps in blogging land. I hope you enjoy the blessings of a Happy Easter with the ones you love. This morning I made breakfast for the family before everyone headed off to work. We had some family time together, I love it when we can all sit down and enjoy a meal together.

I wanted to share a card to celebrate today! I made this card for a NMBS swap last month.















Stamps: Wagon Full of Fun
Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Delicate Dots DSP (SAB), YoYo Yellow
Ink: Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst
Access: SU! Markers: Ballet Blue, Regal Rose, Lovely Lilac, YoYo Yellow, Summer Sun; Soft Subtles Buttons, Embroidery Floss, Certainly Celery Ribbon, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Glue Dots
Tools: Big Shot, Texturz Plate, Eyelet Border Punch, Word Window Punch

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
~Barbara

Dazzling Divas First Meeting

April Downline Meeting...This was the first month of my "new" downline meeting group. It consists of my downline and two SU! demonstrators that joined us, but are not in my downline. We are re-organizing after two demonstrators separated from our group last month and formed a new group with their downlines.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner and great conversation. This was a chance to talk and make plans for our "new" group. First off, we needed a name for our group...DAZZLING DIVAS...was a unanimous decision. There were 5 in attendance. Vicki & I provided the Make& Take project, (see post HERE). Pam presented a 3 minute demonstration on using Classic Ink and Stampin' Around Wheels to create designs on ribbon, (see post HERE). The most exciting thing comes at the very end...SWAPPING. This month's swap theme was Any Occasion Cards, you can see all the swap cards in this post below.

Vicki & I made these adorable little bunny boxes for everyone and had them waiting at each place setting. We used the rounded top box, (template and gallery shown HERE ) as the base. Then added the bunny face and feet which was inspired by Sandi MacIver on SCS.



















Stamps: Simple Friendship, A Good Egg
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Sweet Always DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink
Access: Black Brads, Crystal Rhinestone Brad, Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Pop-up Glue Dots, Sticky Strip
Tools: Small & Wide Oval, 1/4" Circle, 1" Circle, Heart-to-Heart Punches, Paper Piercing Tool

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
~Barbara

Dazzling Divas Swap Cards

Swapping is one of the highlights of our meetings. Here are the cards everyone made for our swap. I hope you will be inspired by them. If you choose to use any of these cards for inspiration, please give the original designer credit.

Pam's card



















Vicki's card














Grace's card



















Anita's card















My swap card














Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Three Little Words
Paper: Basic Black, Baja Breeze, Urban Oasis DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss
Access: Baja Breeze Double Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Black Brads
Tools: 1/16" Hole Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Paper Snips

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
~Barbara

Dazzling Divas Make and Take and 3 Minute Demo

Here is the Make & Take project Vicki & I came up with for everyone to make at our meeting. This card uses the Curly Label Punch and Cheep Talk Stamp Set.



















Stamps: Cheep Talk, Cute & Curly
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip
Access: Gold Brads, Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Curly Label, Scalloped Circle, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Paper Piercing Tool

Pam presented a 3 minute demonstration using Classic Ink with the Stampin' Around Wheels to create designs on ribbon. She also showed us how to make a small hanger out of a paper clip, (see previous post for her card and the small hanger). Thanks Pam for sharing with us.



















Ribbon Samples using Wheels and Classic Ink.















Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
~Barbara

More beautiful cards.....

I received more "smiles" in the mail and I just have to share them with you. Thank you for making us smile at this very difficult time.

From Diane Dechaine















From Nancy Riley



















From Stacy (Twinshappy on SCS)



















From Cheri Tuma



















From Anita Hager



















Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!

Beautiful Cards I received

At a time of sadness, it is so great to receive "smiles" in the mail. Here are the hand-stamped cards I received since my mother-in-law passed away. Please know each card made me smile when I opened the envelope.

From Pam Hegarty



















From Rita Ritacco



















From Lorri Heiling














From Ginny Schembri



















Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!