Leadership 2010 - Day Three

Friday was the final day of Leadership. The morning was spent in classes, which again were so informative. I enjoyed hearing some of the new tricks using My Digital Studio in the advanced class. I attended the Gathering New Leads class and while we were waiting for it to begin I saw these two fabulous friends......

Patty Bennett and Me :)















Me :) with Stella MacKay (my secret sister on SA)















Me :) at the entrance to the Gathering Place, display boards, Memento Mall, Lunch, and Make & Takes were held in this room.



















Another beautiful table set for lunch with lemon water, salad and a Raspberry White Chocolate dessert cup. All very delicious!!















Oh wait, it's 2 courses, this was the entree...chicken with cranberry glaze over mashed potatoes and vegetables.














Sara, my roommate and friend, had the vegetarian entree....looks really good!!














After lunch will be Closing Session, here are Staci and Sara first in line to get seats when the doors open.















Sara and Me :)



















Me :) and Yapha



















Waiting for general session to start....
L to R: Shelley, Yapha, Lyssa, Allison
Front: Lorri















L to R: Laurie, Staci, Sara















L to R: Allison, Desiree, Laurie
Front: Corinne















Prize Patrol winner...Allison!!!















Shelli presented the Bright Idea Award to Jill Olson for her use of the Big Shot machine and Dies using Textiles...she made some beautiful quilts, table runners, and clothing that were on display in the Gathering Place. Then she showed us this beautiful pillow, and then WE ALL GOT A QUILT BLOCK....we can use this to show our customers another way to use the Big Shot.....Shelli picked out the fabrics, and the staff at the home office brought in their own sewing machines and made 1000 quilt blocks for us...that makes each quilt block extra special.















After a few more announcements and a highlight video Shelli walked out on stage and said she had forgotten to show us this card..hmmmmmm but we don't have a stamp set like this......
then she announced.... "YOU ALL GET THIS SET" which will be in the next Mini Catalog......this set is called Elements of Style and is from Shelli's Signature Collection.















How exciting to have experienced Leadership with one of my downline, Lorri Heiling!



















My roommates - Laurie, Me:), Sara



















My friends: Yapha, Staci, Lyssa, Shelley













We went to Scottsdale for dinner at P.F. Chang's and more shopping at Kierland Commons.
I really had an incredible time, met some fabulous people and really didn't want the event to end. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Convention!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Leadership 2010 - Day Two

Thursday was the first general session....so much excitement as the doors opened and everyone runs to get a seat....thanks to Sara for getting us front row seats. The stage was set for the conference "Love What You Do"



















Dancing to the music with Ellen Richardson from the SU! home office.














Me:) with my friend, Laura Fernsler



















Another highlight of general session is when the Prize Patrol delivers FREE stuff - my friend Shelley wins!! Lyssa looks on in excitement as her roommate wins!!!!














After general session we went downstairs and look what we saw upon entering the Gathering Place, beautiful tables all set for lunch......















Grilled Chicken Salad, beautiful presentation and very delicious















Dessert...yes please.... Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache, Raspberries and Blueberries over top......very rich and very good....yes I ate the entire thing!















After lunch we had our break-out classes which were so informative and I loved each one. The My Digital Studio class and the Social Media were my favorites.

This evening some of the gals went to the Manager's Reception; I did not attend so took everyone that was left behind and went to the Tempe Marketplace...we had dinner at Paradise Bakery and then did some shopping before returning to the hotel.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Stampin' Addicts Leadership Dinner and Swap

Stampin' Addicts at the Leadership 2010 Dinner in Phoenix, AZ













Lyssa and I planned this event for 30 members of the Stampin' Addicts online forum for Wednesday evening at 6 pm........I reserved a private dining room at The Matador Restaurant, which was within walking distance for everyone from the Phoenix Convention Center. We gathered for an incredibly wonderful dinner, meeting new friends, putting faces to our SA names. The swaps were awesome and everyone did a wonderful job...over the top.

I made name tags for everyone so that we could get to know each other.















I made 6 mailbox table centerpieces which were given away as door prizes throughout the evening.




























Lyssa made everyone a favor...what better than chocolate inside the adorable Bitty Box you can see one below on the menu.















Lyssa had the Chicken Taco Salad















I had the Chicken Chimichanga with Rice and Beans















After dinner it was time for swapping. Here is the card I designed for the swap.














Stamps: Simple Friendship, Well Scripted
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Access: Big Shot, Flourish Texture Plate, 3/4", 1" Circle Punches, Silver Brads, Dimenisonals
TIP: To acheive the background look.....run your paper through the Big Shot using the Flourish Texture Plate, place raised side of paper up, apply ink directly to the paper in a circular motion.

Here are some of the gals swapping










































The swaps were awesome and everyone did a wonderful job...over the top.
After our swap, Allison was asked to share how she did the foil technique on her card....after she had finished Lyssa and I looked at each other and said it would be nice to have each person share a moment in the spotlight and tell us what inspired them to make their card and how it was made. This was such a great way to share with each other and think it will start a tradition.

This was a very fun evening, since we held this event on the first evening, the rest of the week we could spot each other and talk more.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!!
~~Barbara

Leadership Make & Takes

On Wednesday we did our Make & Takes and I was able to finish all of the projects.

Sara and I doing our Make & Takes















Lorri and I during Make & Takes















Our Make & Take table....Desiree, Allison, Lorri, Corinne, Me :), Sara















Make & Take projects using the With All My Heart Set and the NEW Large Flower Punch.















Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Lealdership 2010 - Check-In Day

This brings us to Wednesday, the first official day of Leadership...check-in and get your bag which has stamping goodies inside. I was number three in line to get my bag!!



















Then it is off to Memento Mall, so many cute things to buy.......














Adorable Shopping Bags



















Decor Elements for the back windshield of your car



















Card Tree that hold 18 card samples and has the SU! logo at the top














Pink Flamingo Beach Towel and Flip Flops


















So many more items that I didn't take a picture of....antibacterial spray, black cardigan sweater, ribbon watch, addons for the punch template, and the ribbon sampler, small SU! logo decor elements.

Here is one of my downline, Lorri, waiting to check out with her Memento Mall purchases.



















We had such a great time shopping.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~~Barbara

Arrival Day for Leadership

I checked in to the Wyndham on Tuesday, late in the afternoon, and waited the arrival of my roommates and friends. Even though I live in Phoenix, I didn't want to make that commute each day, so I decided to stay downtown and I am so glad that I did. I had two of the most awesome roommates, Sara and Laurie. We had so much fun and enjoyed sharing stories, I don't know when I have laughed so much.

This was our suite, we were on the 17th Floor and the views were incredible.










































Once everyone arrived, we went to dinner and took this picture in the restaurant.














L to R: Laurie, Lysssa, me :), Staci, Shelley

That was a great way to start the week!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~~Barbara

Stampin' Up! Leadership 2010 - Swap Cards

Hello everyone....I had planned on posting while I was away at the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference, however, It didn't happen.....I had so much fun and was too tired every night to upload pictures and do all that it takes to post....so thank you for being patient with me. I arrived home on Sunday evening, spent Monday editing and downloading 1000+ photos that I had taken over the 5 days that I was away.

So today I first want to show you the cards I designed and made for swapping while at Leadership.

My card for GWTW Junkie's SCS organized swap













I made 12 of these for the swap.
Stamps: Garden from the Heart, Well Scripted
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Creamy Caramel
Access: Big Shot, NEW Perfect Polka Dots Folder, Aqua Painter, Silver Brads, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper Pieircing Tool and Mat Set


General Swap Card


















Stamps: Something Sweet
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black
Access: Gold Brads, Window Sheets, Modern Label Punch, Designer Label Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Set


General Swap Card


















Stamps: For All You Do, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, Kraft, Whisper White
Ink: Not Quite Navy, bordering Blue, Always Artichoke
Access: Big Shot, Circle #2 Die, Scallop Edge Punch, Circle Scissor, Word Window Punch, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Gold Brads, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Set, Paper Snips


General Swap Card













Stamps: Medallion, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Night of Navy, Almost Amethyst, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy, Almost Amethyst
Access: Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Circle Scissor, White Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals


General Swap Card













Stamps: Medallion, On Your Birthday
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black
Access: Eyelet Border Punch, White Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by and come back tomorrow for more details from Leadership.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~Barbara

Stampin' Addicts Blog Tour - Stop #4

Welcome to Stampin' Addicts Occasions Mini Catalog Blog Tour. It all begins at Noon on Friday, January 1st, 2010 and ends on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at midnight.

This Blog Tour has 23 stops and features a sneak peak of the different stamp sets and accessories included in the Occasions Mini Catalog. There are 43 pages in the Occasions Mini Catalog offering many stamp sets and accessories sure to suit any of your creative needs! The first day to order from the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog is January 5th!

I am stop No. 4 on the tour and I am featuring the I {Love} Love jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel and Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.

This Designer Series paper is so beautiful....I hope you can see the details...glitter, heavy weight cardstock, great designs....that is how I described it to a customer the other day.

The first projects I am sharing with you today is created using the NEW Milk Carton Big Shot Die and a matching card for that special love in your life.













Stamps: Jumbo Wheel - I {Love} Love
Paper: Sending Love Specialty DSP, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Real Red, Pretty in Pink
Access: Jumbo Handle, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brad, 1/2" Chocolate Chip Library Clip, Big Shot, Milk Carton Die, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

Close up of Milk Carton...this adorable little Milk Carton Box, measures 3-1/4" tall and 1-5/8" square at the base, I put 3 Hershey's Kisses inside.



















Card #2















Stamps: Jumbo Wheel - I {Love} Love
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Sending Love Specialty DSP, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Access: Jumbo Handle, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Card #3



















Stamps: Jumbo Wheel - I {Love} Love, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Sending Love Specialty DSP, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Real Red
Ink: Real Red
Access: Jumbo Handle, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

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Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~Barbara