Dazzling Divas Team Swap Cards

Are you ready to see what the Dazzling Divas swapped this month?  Be ready to be inspired!

Card by Barbara Welch

Card by Diane Dechaine

Card by Jane Rappleyea

Card by Linda Rodenberg

Card by Pam Hegarty

 
Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you were inspired.

Live, Laugh, Love and Stamp!
~Barbara

Card in a Box Make & Take

As promised, I want to share with you the Make & Take project that Diane Dechaine provided for us to make at our March downline meeting.

Stamps:  Flower Shop, Happy Watercolor
Papers:  Crumb Cake, Coastal Cababa, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, DSP Prints


This was a fun project to make.  Thanks Diane for sharing your creativity!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

March Dazzling Divas Swap Card

Today I want to share with you the card I created and made for our group meeting swap.  The theme for this month was Spring or Easter themed cards.  I received this stamp at Leadership, it is also available to order from the Occasions Catalog.

Stamps:  Vivid Vases
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Read Red, Whisper White, Fresh Prints DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, Real Red, Crumb Cake
Markers:  Coastal Cabana, Real Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Accessories:  Big Shot, Deco Labels Framelits, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, White Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Dimensionals, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Sponge Dauber

Check back to see the Make & Take project. Thanks for stopping by.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

February Paper Pumpkin has arrived!

Are you a Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  Many of you are and you know that when that bright orange box is in the mailbox there is going to be creative time in the studio with what's inside.

This month there are enough supplies to make 5 custom bags

Here is one of the bags I decorated, everything comes in the kit

There are enough letters and tags to personalize the bags with names or for any occcasion.  I love this one to carry my cards to events, meetings, and workshops.

If you want to subscribe and receive your own Paper Pumpkin kit each month, you can sign up HERE and choose me as your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Oh, Hello Swap Card

I attended the Spring Fest Stamping Event today, Diana Gibbs and Rhonda Morgan outdid themselves planning and preparing an awesome event.   I went with my friend, Linda Rodenberg.  We had some much needed girlfriend time and stamping therapy!
We each received this bag filled with all of the materials to complete 22 projects.

No Stampin' Up! event is complete without swapping, so here is the card I created to swap.

Stamps:  Oh, Hello, Petal Parade, Petite Petals
Paper:  Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Gray, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Big Shot, Oval Framelits, Tea Lace Paper Doillies, Petite Petals Punch, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Pearl Basic Jewels

Thanks for stopping by today!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Burlap and Blooms for SPRING

Today I wanted and needed to spend some time in my studio being creative.   Stampin' Up! now has the Burlap and Blooms Simply Created Wreath Kit, I was able to complete this wreath in about 1-1/2 hours.  Ta-da....I love it and it reminds me of a happy Spring day. Everything is included in the kit except for scissors and adhesives.

The colors are Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky and Tangerine Tango.  I love all these colors together.  I will be hosting a class soon and you can make one of these for your door to welcome Spring!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Rest in Peace Dave

Today we said our final goodbyes to my brother-in-law, David C. Welch, D.O.  He passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 2nd.  Dave was Paul's older brother and was loved by so many people.  

Last night we had the visitation, with well over 200 people paying their respects to him at the mortuary. Today was his Funeral, Burial and Celebration of Life reception.

Hug the ones you love!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Swaps from Dazzling Divas February Meeting

Today I want to share with you the swap cards created by the other talented members of my team.  The swap theme this month was to use any set from the Occasions Catalog or the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

Card by Jane Rappleyea

Card by Kelsey Welch

Card by Laura Fernsler

Card by Linda Rodenberg

Card by Pam Hegarty

You can see my swap card in a previous post HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are feeling inspired.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

February Dazzling Divas Make & Take

It was my turn to provide the Make & Take project for our meeting this month.  I was inspired by the ideas I saw at the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference last month. 

The Spiral Flower Lollipops are so fun to make and very easy using the new Spiral Flower Big Shot Die from the Occasions Catalog.  I put out several packs of paper and let the gals choose what papers they wanted to use.  The ones I am showing above are made from retired Stampin' Up! DSP.  I used a mechanical pencil to roll the paper around and glue dots to adhere the pieces together.  Punch two leaves using the bird punch. Stamp banner with Early Espresso Classic Ink and using the Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

My Dazzling Divas Swap Card

Today I want to share with you the card I created for our group swap.  The swap theme this month was to create a Full Card, using any set from the Occasions Catalog or the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

Stamps:  Perfect Pennants (SAB)
Paper:  Sweet Sorbet DSP, Pool Party, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Pool Party
Accessories:  Chalk Talk Framelits, Big Shot, Pool Party Seam Binding, Pearl Basic Jewels

Thanks for stopping by today, I will show the rest of the swaps from our meeting another day.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

NEW Texture Boutique Embossing Machine

I am thrilled to announce a NEW product is now available to order.  This awesome machine is just for Embossing using Stampin' Up! Big Shot Embossing Folders!

Orders yours today for only $29.95 plus shipping and tax.

Order through my online store HERE or contact me HERE to place an order.  Don't forget to order your favorite embossing folders too!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~Barbara

Part 3 Over the Top Tags Swap

Get ready to be inspired with the final group of the Over the Top Tags.  The minimum size is 3-1/2" x 6". In this group Laura's tag was personalized for each of us.  Very thoughtful!

My Group 3 Tag:

Stamps:  Hello, Lovely
Colors:  Island Indigo, Crisp Cantaloupe, Very Vanilla

All Group 3 Tags:

I hope you have been inspired from the swaps that I have shown you over the past few days.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Part 2 Over the Top Tags Swap

Are you ready for some more inspiration from the Over the Top Tags swap?  Today I am sharing the tags from Group 2.  They are so much fun to make and so many uses for them too.

My Group 2 Tag:

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Banners, Gorgeous Grunge, Morning Meadow, Fabulous Phrases
Colors:  Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White

 All Tags for Group 2:

Thanks for stopping by.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Over the Top Tags Swap Leadership 2014

I love these larege tags and there are so many uses for them.  You can place them on gift bags, gift boxes, Wine bottles, Champagne bottles, in a bouquet of flowers, etc.  There were three groups and this swap was hosted by Laura Fernsler.  Today I am sharing the tags for Group 1.

My Group 1 Tag:

Stamps:  Feel Goods, Papillion Potpourri, Notable Notions, That's the Ticket, Gorgeous Grunge
Colors:  Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Pink Potpourri, Very Vanilla

All Tags from Group 1

Thanks for stopping by today!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Part 3 Very Vintage Card Swap

Are you excited to see the final group of Very Vintage Cards from my organized swap at Leadership 2014?   I hope you get some inspiration from all the ideas shared here.

My Group 3 card:

Stamps:  Lovely Romance
Colors:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Crisp Cantaloupe, Very Vanilla 

 All Group 3 cards:

Group 3 also did an excellent job on the cards and are now Alumni for future swaps!

Live, Laugh, Love & STAMP!
~Barbara

Part 2 Very Vintage Card Swap

Today I want to share with you another group of cards from the Very Vintage Card Swap.

My card for Group 2

 Stamps:  Hello, Lovely
Colors:  Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Pool Party

All cards for Group 2

Thanks for stopping by today.

Live, Laugh, Love & STAMP!
~Barbara

Very Vintage Card Swap at Leadership 2014

Thanks for stopping by today to see more of my swap cards from Leadership.  Today is Group 1 from the Very Vintage Card Swap I organized and hosted this year during the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference.

My Card for Group 1

Stamps:  Follow My Heart, Loving Thoughts, Delicate Doilies
Colors:  Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz

  All cards for Group 1

Thanks to everyone that participated in this swap.  The cards are gorgeous.

Live, Laugh, Love & STAMP!
~Barbara

3 x 3 Love Notes Swap at Leadership 2014

As I continue to post my swaps from Leadership, I hope you are being inspired by all the wonderful ideas.  Today I want to share with you the cards from the 3 x 3 Love Notes Swap that I organized and hosted.

My 3 x 3 Love Note Swap:

 Stamps:  Another Great Year
Colors:  Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

All 3 x 3 Love Notes:

So glad you stopped by today!  For more inspiration check back, next up is the Very Vintage Swap Cards.

Live, Laugh, Love & STAMP!
~Barbara

Valentine Swap at Leadership 2014

One of the highlights of any Stampin' Up! event for me is swapping.  Each event brings the opportunity for my friend, Laura Fernsler and I to host organized swaps. Today I am going to share with you the cards I received in her swap.  There were two groups and I participated in both groups.
My Group 1 card:

Stamps: Language of Love, Gorgeous Grunge
Colors:  Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

All Cards from Group 1

My Group 2 Card:

Stamps:  Love You to the Moon
Colors:  Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

All Cards from Group 2:

Everyone did an awesome job on creating their cards and made this swap very successful!

Live, Laugh, Love & STAMP!
~Barbara

January Paper Pumpkin Projects

When you get something new, do you follow the directions included or go off on your own to assemble it?  I took off on my own to see what I could do with all the pieces included in the kit.  Today I am going to show you my cards I created using the items that came in the Paper Pumpkin kit for January, plus I added a few more things I had in my studio.

I made 8 cards instead of 4 and added a stamp set, some ribbons, rhinestones, DSP and cardstock.

If you would like to subscribe to My Paper Pumpkin, a monthly kit that arrives at your door, I am in a contest to get at least 2 people to subscribe.  Each month the kit is different.  Please contact me for more information.

Live, Laugh, Love & STAMP!
~Barbara

January Paper Pumpkin is in the house

Look what arrived in the mailbox today!  I will be creating in the studio today.  Would you like to receive a monthly kit in the mail?  Sign up at https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/get-it/ today and choose me as your demonstrator.  Each month features a different project.

Off to my studio to be creative, I will post the finished projects a little later.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Dazzling Divas Team Swaps

Today I am showing you the other gals swaps from the team meeting.  Our swap theme was Valentine's Day.
Card by Diane Dechaine

Card by Linda Rodenberg

Card by Jane Rappleyea

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Dazzling Divas Team Meeting

Our January meeting was held later this month due to me being out of town for Leadership. Our swap theme was Valentine's Day.  Linda Rodenberg was in charge of providing the Make & Take project this month. 
Here is the card we made:

Do you want to attend our monthly meeting?  Join my team now and you can attend Convention 2014 in Salt Lake City for FREE. Contact me for more information.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

January Dazzling Divas Swap Card

The theme for our swap at the January Dazzling Divas team meeting was Valentine's Day, I love Valentine's Day and it is the perfect time to send a card to someone you love!

Here is the card I designed for our swap:

Stamps:  Follow My Heart, Gorgeous Grunge
Paper:  Fresh Prints DSP, Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink:  Real Red & Crumb Cake Classic Ink, Whisper White Craft Ink
Accessories:  Tea Lace Paper Doillies, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Itty Bitty Shapes, 2-1/2" Circle & Small Heart Punches, Dimensionals, Rhinestones

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

GoDivas's Amazing Swappers

Robin hosted a mail in swap for the GoDiva's swap group prior to Leadership.  Here is my card that I created for the Occasions Catalog Swap.

Stamps:  Another Great Year
Paper:  Soft Suede, Rose Red, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink:  Soft Suede Classic Ink; Rose Red, Pool Party, Soft Suede Markers
Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, Chevron Embossing Folder, 1" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Glad you stopped by today. 

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Paper Pumpkin Offer

Who likes to get something for FREE? Everyone does. Sign up through February 10th at Love freebies? Of course you do! Get free markers in your welcome kit when you sign up for Paper Pumpkin by February 10. https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/get-it/ choose me as your demonstrator and you will have a creative box arrive at your door monthly. The kits have been enhanced, I saw a sneak peek of the next three kits while I was at Leadership and they are fabulous.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
Barbara

Daily Deals for January 14

Check out these items on sale for this week, order at my online store or contact me directly to place an order.

I look forward to hearing from you.  Remember these deals are only for this week!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara