Sharing Very Vintage Swaps from Convention 2015

My organized Very Vintage Swap was a huge success this year.  This was the 8th Annual Swap and everyone did an outstanding job on their cards.  I thought you may like to see all the cards I received.  I swapped in each group along with 11 others.
Group 1 Alumni:

Top L to R: Barbara Welch(hostess), Sherry Clark, Maria Mitsdarfer
Bottom L to R: Laura Fernsler, ??????, Gina Taylor

Top L to R: Debi Pippin, Lisa Shultz, Sue Lehrer
Bottom L to R:  Melissa Davies, Janice Adams, Kristy Schalk









Group 2 Alumni:

Top L to R: Robbie Chandler, Barbara Welch (hostess), Sherry Clark
Bottom L to R: Laura Fernsler, Angela Waters, Hetty Jones

Top L to R: Mary Ann Bernhardt, ??????, Sue Lehrer
Bottom L to R: Lisa Shultz, Shaunna Smith, Tammy Oberski









 
Group 3:

Top L to R: Lynne Peters, Barbara Welch (hostess), ?????
Bottom L to R: ?????, Maria Pillaris, Olive Barnes













Top L to R: Roxie Weaver, Donna Ross, Donna Lathrop
Bottom L to R: Paula Mann, Krista Blackmore, Gina Taylor










Thanks everyone for participating in the swap this year. Looking forward to the next time we can swap.  And thank you for stopping by, I hope you were inspired to create some vintage cards of your own.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

Very Vintage Swap Cards

Hello Friends!  Today I want to share with you the cards I designed for my organized Very Vintage Swap at Convention 2015.  I love the soft look of these type cards.  I hope you enjoy seeing my designs.
Group 1

Stamps:  Butterfly Basics
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride
Accessories:  Big Shot, Butterfly Thinlits, Pearl Basic Jewels, Snail Adhesive
 
Group 2

Stamps:  Butterfly Basics
Paper:  Timeless Elegance DSP, Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Soft Sky, Black Memento
Accessories:  Sahara Sand Lace Trim, Linen Thread, Sponge Dauber, Bitty Butterfly & Large Oval Punches, Pearl Basic Jewels, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

Group 3                               
                                




















Stamps: You've Got This
Paper:  Elegant Eggplant, Mint Macaron, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Mint Macaron, Elegant Eggplant, Black Stazon, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry
Accessories:  Big Shot, Ovals Framelits, Sponge Dauber, Blender Pens, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Venetian Crochet Trim, Pearl Basic Jewels, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed seeing my vintage cards.  Check back tomorrow to see all the cards from the 8th Annual Very Vintage Swap.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

July My Paper Pumpkin

In my mailbox today was the My Paper Pumpkin kit, I am so happy it arrived and I am guaranteed 30 minutes of creativity with each kit.
Thanks A Latte 

Subscribe now and you get 2 months at 50% off.  Each month a fully designed project kit arrives in a delightful box filled with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go so you can skip to the fun. You will receive a clear block with your first kit.  Plus as a subscriber, you have the opportunity to purchase refill kits.

If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to subscribe right away, this offer ends September 10, 2015.
 
Subscribe Today HERE and choose me as your demonstrator.
Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).  

Live, laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

My Paper Pumpkin Business Kit

A perk of attending the Stampin' Up! Convention 2015 was to be able to purchase this awesome kit.  I just love the adorable pumpkin image!!

Plus an offer you can't pass up....Sign up today as a new subscriber and have the monthly creative kit delivered to your for 50% off your first 2 months.  Hurry offer is for a limited time only and ends on Sept. 10th.  Subscribe today!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~Barbara 

Time for a NEW Stampin' Up! Catalog

It's that time of year......I love the new catalog!

If you would like a NEW catalog please contact me!

~Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
Barbara

Butterflies have landed

The Butterflies Thinlits Dies are now available for purchase!
Don't delay take advantage of two special offers through April 30th.

1. Get the Butterflies Thinlits, Item #137360, at a 15% discount--just $21.20
    ~OR~
2. Buy any of the Butterflies Thinlits Bundles (Butterfly Basics Stamp Set and Butterflies Thinlits Dies) at a 15% discount [WOOD, Item #139322  $49.56; CLEAR, Item #139323 $43.99; PHOTOPOLYMER Item #138865 $35.28} and choose one of three FREE Sale-A-Bration items (only available while supplies last)!

• Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (item 138633)
• Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (item 138634)
• Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 138635)

You can order 24/7 through my website HERE or by contacting me to place your order.

Here is a card I made using the stamp set and thinlits.....

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Weekly Deals April 14-20

Order 24/7 from my website HERE or contact me directly to place your order. 

Stay tuned for updates on the Butterflies Thinlits Dies availability later this week.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

New products are coming to Sale-A-Bration!

Attention!! Stampin' Up! is adding 4 more FREE options to choose with your $50. purchase, before tax & shipping, for the final month of Sale-A-Bration.

What will you choose?

Contact me to place your order or order online from my website HERE

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

Get these deals before they are gone.  I place orders weekly if you need to order anything.  Or you can order anytime from my website HERE

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
Barbara

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing you a happy, healthy and blessed Thanksgiving.  

I am very thankful for all of my Stamping friends, the company that I work for Stampin' Up!, and my friends and family.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

Barbara

The Great Craft Room Cleanup Challenge

I am accepting the challenge.   Lyssa Zwolanek, a friend, SU! Demo and Facebook friend is hosting a challenge on her facebook page to help us all cleanup our creating spaces.  I call my space the "Stampin' Studio". I have the entire 10' x 12' room.  My son installed the counter tops, and all the shelves on both walls.  Also he made the awesome window treatment to match my SU! Decor Elements!  

I will show you the BEFORE pictures, but promise not to judge.  Creativity is messy & I am VERY Creative.

So let's get started with this makeover.  Check back for each challenge and at the end of the month the final AFTER pictures.

~Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

Barbara

Weekly Deals

It's Tuesday, time for more weekly deals from Stampin' Up!

 Order from my online store HERE or contact me to place your order.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Weekly Deals

Take a look at these awesome deals from Stampin' Up!  Each week on Tuesday they announce new deals, so don't delay order before Monday, Aug. 25th.

You may order through my online store HERE or contact me directly to place your order.
Thank You.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Dazzling Divas Team Swaps

Are you ready to see the fabulous swap cards from the Dazzling Divas Team meeting?  Our swap theme for August was "Anything Goes Birthday". 

Card in a Box by Barbara Welch

Happy Birthday Owls by Jane Rappleyea

Sweet Birthday by Linda Rodenberg

Oh Happy Day by Pam Hegarty

I hope these inspired you to be creative.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

August Dazzling Divas Team Meeting

Today I want to share with you the Make & Take project I created for the team meeting this month.  We take turns providing the make & take project and this month was my turn.  I love making the chalkboard easel cards for any occasion. 

Stamps:  Hey You, Banner Banter, Hardwood
Paper:  Basic Black, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink:  Craft Whisper White; Classic Soft Suede, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: White Baker's Twine, Pool Party Cotton Ribbon, Dimensionals, Banner Punch, Decorative Label Punch, White embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Trimmer, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Thanks for stopping by today.  Check back tomorrow, I will be sharing the swaps from the meeting.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Paper Pumpkin Night Out

This year at Convention, Stampin' Up! hosted a Paper Pumpkin Night Out Party on Wednesday evening during Registration and Bag Pickup.  It was so much fun and full of surprises.  There was a Make & Take It project featuring an upcoming Paper Pumpkin Kit. Also another bonus, if you were a current subscriber you received an exclusive Paper Pumpkin Snail Adhesive. 

Paper Pumpkin Make & Take It, Badges, and Exclusive Paper Pumpkin Snail Adhesive

My July Kit, everything included to make 6 boxes and 6 cards

This orange box can be in your mailbox next month

 We also saw a sneak peek at the upcoming kits that will be sent out monthly to subscribers.  No photos it's a surprise! Each month a fully designed project kit arrives at your door with stamps. ink, and paper - everything cut and ready to go.

A special offer is happening now when you subscribe by September 10th, your first two months are 50% off (use promo code HALFOFF2) at MyPaperPumpkin.com.  Please choose me as your demonstrator.  
After your first two months, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 US + tax per month (shipping is included). It's convenient and low risk - you can put it on hold or cancel anytime. 

Thanks for stopping by. 

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Stampahowlics Team Event

It was fun to meet with Janice and other Stampahowlics at this years Convention team event on Wednesday evening.  The theme was "Stash Bash", everything moustaches!!!

My upline Janice Weightman and I at the team event

We did a Project Life by Stampin' Up! album and received these cute treats!

Swaps by Janice

Fun Game at the Event

Thank you Janice for a fun team event.  More sharing to come over the next few days.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Convention Bag

This year at Inspire. Create. Share., we received this awesome Convention Bag.  It was just the right size for my Convention notebook, my iPad, iPhone, and wallet, plus a few other personal items to carry for the day.  

I designed and created this personalized bag tag for members of my downline and my special friends.  I made a total of 26. 

Bag Tag Front

Back of the Bag Tag

Paper:  Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Strawberry Slush, In-Color Backgrounds DSP Stack, Back to Black DSP

Computer Generated Name and Convention Logo on Whisper White

Thanks for stopping by today.  Check back for more from Convention 2014 I have so much left to share with you.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Convention Make & Takes

Today I want to share the make & take projects I stamped while attending Convention 2014.  This year there were 2 make & take workshops and 3 Mini Make & Take Classes.  All the classes featured the NEW In Colors and the Stamp Sets we got in our convention bag, Kinda Eclectic, Amazing Birthday and Seasonally Scattered.

Make & Take 1 - Kinda Eclectic Stamp Set - Cards with Envelopes

Make & Take 2 - Amazing Birthday - Card Pouch with 3 cards and Envelopes

Love these ladies and they made the Make & Takes FUN!!

Mini Make & Takes - Takeout Box, Kraft Journal, Project Life Page

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you feel inspired to create some projects of your own.  See you tomorrow with more to share from Convention.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Convention Gifts for Downline and Friends

I have returned from an amazing time at Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over the next few days I will be posting and sharing swaps, gifts and more from Convention 2014.
Each year I like to bring gifts for my upline, first level downline, levels 2 - 5 and special friends.  I try to give handmade things and sometimes a few altered items as well.  This year their gifts included a variety of items.

Items inside the bag for my first level downline

Gift tag on each bag featured their initial

Personalized Bag Tag, Dazzling Details with tag, Hand Sanitizer with Convention Logo

Swaps I made for their bags

I am glad you stopped by and I hope you will stop by tomorrow to see more of my Convention experience.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

Order from my online store HERE or contact me directly and I will be happy to place the order for you.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

Barbara Welch

NEW 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! Catalog is LIVE!!

Today is the day we can begin ordering all the NEW wonderful products from the 2014-2015 Catalog. 

The new catalog is loaded with lots of fun new products, samples and ideas.  This new catalog is very user friendly!  There is a link in the left hand side bar of this blog to the pdf of the catalog and for the supplies that were used for each sample.  

If you would like to have your own copy, please contact me.  I have the copies in hand right now!  You can stop by and pick one up for FREE or  if you are not local, give me your address and all you pay for is shipping.

Have a great time looking through the pages of the catalog and making your wish list.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara