Annual 3" x 3" Love Notes Swap at OnStage

I am back from Salt Lake City, I was there for the OnStage Event with Stampin' Up!  No event is complete without swapping.  I hosted my annual 3" x 3" Love Notes Swap.  There were 4 groups of 15 each.  Here are the cards I made for the swap.

Group 1 - I Think You're Great

Group 2 - Apple of My Eye Stamp Set

Group 3 - Tag Talk Stamp Set

Group 4 - A Nice Cuppa Stamp Set

Thanks for stopping by today.  I will be posting more of my swap over the next few days.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

GoDivas Amazing Swappers Swap Cards

Welcome back to my blog, I am very happy you have stopped by.  Today I am sharing all of the cards from the GoDivas Swap at OnStage Live Salt Lake City. 

Top Row L to R: Jeanna Bohanon, Barbara Welch, Monika Davis

Bottom Row L to R: Laura Fernsler, Natalie Travis, Jennifer Gulch 

Top Row L to R: Glenda Travelstead, Connie Babbert, Michelle Theriault

Bottom Row L to R:  Connie Ingram, Mindy Gray, BJ Peters





Everyone did an amazing job on their cards for this swap.  I love being a part of this group.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

GoDivas Amazing Swappers at OnStage Live

I was asked a few years ago to join this awesome, private group of stampers formed by Robin Merriman - GoDivas Amazing Swappers!  We get together at Stampin' Up! events to swap and see each other because we all live in different parts of the US.  
Today I want to share with you my card and a group photo of the GoDivas!  Here is the card I designed and swapped with the group.

Some serious swapping going on:

 

GoDivas Swappers at OnStage Live Salt Lake City

Pictured front row:  Jenn Gulch, Monika Davis, Barbara Welch
Middle Row: Michelle Theriault, Connie Babbert, Laura Fernsler, BJ Peters, Connie Ingram
Back Row: Glenda Travelstead, Mindy Gray, Natalie Travis
Not pictured:  Jenna Bohanon 




See the post tomorrow for the pictures of all the swap cards from this awesome group.  Thank you ladies for participating in the swap,  It was great to see you all again.

Live, Love, Laugh and STAMP!
~Barbara 

Stampin' Friends Spring Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the Stampin' Friends Spring Blog Hop. I am so excited to be a guest blogger this month.  If you just arrived from Kathie's blog, thank you for continuing with the hop.  I am happy you are here to see the creative projects that I am sharing. Plus, keep reading for details on how you can win a crafty gift from each blogger.

We are excited to have three awesome Guest Hoppers that you will definitely want to check out!  The Guest Hoppers for March are:

Barbara Welch - that's me!

Charlene Luks

Cheryl Piotrowski

Let's get started with the projects!!

 
 Easter Card

Suite Sayings, Petite Petals, Love Blossoms DSP

Spring Birthday Card

Suite Sayings, Party Wishes, Love Blossoms DSP

Hello Spring Card

Petite Petals, Honeycomb Happiness (SAB), A Dozen Thoughts

 





















Easter Chick and Bunny Boxes

Curvy Keepsake Box Big Shot Die, SU! Punches

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my projects.  Now for the details on how you can win a crafty gift from each blogger.

Would you like to win 11 different awesome crafty gifts? Make sure you comment on each blog with the hashtag  #SFMarHop  by Sunday, March 20th at midnight!  Each comment gets you another entry in the drawing! Be sure to leave a comment on all 11 blogs.

I am so happy you stopped by today. If you started the hop with my blog, click the PREVIOUS button to check out Kathie's amazing creations. To continue on the hop, click the NEXT button to see what Charlene has created and you can continue hopping to see all blogs. 

Here is a list of all the blogs in this hop in case you get lost along the way!  

Melissa Thomas

Cheryl
Steph Jandrow
Kathie Rotti 
Barbara Welch - you are here
Charlene Luks 
Carolina Evans
Leanne Johnson
Lynn Streifert    
Kirsteen Gill 
Elizabeth Jeanne 

Subscribe to my blog and know when I share a new post.  Follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I hope you will visit my blog again soon. Have a great crafting day!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~Barbara

Turquoise and Yellow for Can You Case It #109

This week over on Can You Case It the challenge is a Color Challenge.

Do you want to see what I created for the challenge?  Okay here goes:

Stampin' Up! Supplies:
Stamp:  You're Sublime
Paper:  Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise
Ink:  Basic Black Archival;  Markers: Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray
Accessories:  Big Shot, Circles Framelits, Chevron Embossing Folder, Brights Candy Dots, Whisper White Seam Binding, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips

Thanks for stopping by and leave a comment if you have a minute to let me know you were here.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Can You Case It #108

This week I am playing along over on Can You Case It.  It is a sketch challenge, my favorite type of challenges.

 

Here is the card I created.  What do you think? 

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Beautiful Ride
Paper:  Pool Party, Tip Top Taupe, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Basic Black, Tip Top Taupe, Pool Party
Accessories:  Big Shot, World Traveler Embossing Folder, Blender Pen, Tip Top Taupe Dotted Lace Trim, Pool Party Cotton Ribbon, Pearls Basic Jewels, Neutrals Candy Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Paper Snips

Thank you for stopping by today, I love reading your comments that way I know you were here!.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP! 
~Barbara

Hello Sunshine My Paper Pumpkin Cards

I had time over the weekend to complete all the cards that came in the February 2016 My Paper Pumpkin Kit.  You can see the contents of the kit in THIS POST.  They are so bright and cheerful, like a breath of sunshine....The kit is called Hello Sunshine.

I followed the instructions that were included in the kit to make these 9 cards.

I made these cards with some extra pieces from the kit and other stamps that were included.  It is so fun to be creative and come up with alternative ideas. 

Thanks for stopping by today, I would love to read your comments, if you would take a moment to comment below I really appreciate it.  Have a creative day.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

Tutorial for One Sheet Tote Bag Treat Holder

I love this little treat holder that looks like a purse or a tote bag.  I made this one for the Stampin' Friends Blog Hop, you can see that post HERE. 

In that post I said I would post a tutorial on how you can make your own treat holder.

THINGS YOU WILL NEED:
Simply Scored Scoring Tool and Stylus
Ruler and Scoring Stylus
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Fast Fuse Adhesive
1 sheet of 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock, I am using Sahara Sand
Designer Series Paper, 2 pieces cut to 3-1/2" x 4-1/4"
Cardstock for Trim, 2 pieces cut to 5/8" x 4-1/2"
Cardstock for Handles, 2 pieces cut to 5/8" x 8-1/2"
Candy Dots Brad Bases
Pearl Basic Jewels
Handheld 1/8" Hole Punch
Paper Snips
Circle Stick on Velcro Fastener 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Score on long side at 3/4", 4-1/2", 6-1/2", 10-1/4"

Turn paper to short side and score at 2", 6-1/2"

Measure 2" from the 4-1/2" & 6-1/2" score lines and score diagonally to the edge

I have drawn lines to show you where to score, score both sides of paper

Fold on all score lines

 Fold the diagonal score lines

Apply Tear & Tape Adhesive from the diagonal score line to the corner on all 4 sides

Adhere edges down and secure

Fold the center two score lines to form the box bottom

Bring the top two edges together and pinch in the sides of box

Ready to decorate and embellish

Here is what I used to finish mine

Add brads to handles and a velcro fastener to the inside

All finished! What do you think? 

I hope you will be inspired to create your own One Sheet Tote Bag Treat Holder.  Thanks for stopping by today,   please take a moment to leave a comment if you wish.  I love reading comments.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Black, White & Whatever You Like Stampin' Friends Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin' Friends Black, White & Whatever You Like Blog Hop!  I am so excited to be a guest blogger this month.  If you just arrived from Steph's Blog, thank you for continuing with the hop! I am glad you are here to check out what I am sharing with you today. PLUS, a chance to win a crafting surprise from each blogger, keep reading for more details.

We are excited to have three awesome Guest Hoppers that you will definitely want to check out!  The Guest Hoppers for February are: 

Cindy Slack Waldroff

 Barbara Welch (that's me!)

Angela Carter

This month the hop features Black, White and One Other Color.  I love the crisp, clean look of black and white paper don't you?  I am using Melon Mambo as my other color.  In the photo below are the three projects I designed to share with you.

Card #1 - Live Well -Laugh Hard- Love Big

Card #2 - Happy Birthday

Tote Bag Treat Holder

The tote bag treat holder measures 4-1/2"W x 4-1/2"H x 2"D, this does not include handles.

Check back on Monday for a tutorial on how to make this tote bag from one sheet of cardstock

All of the supplies that I used to create the projects are from Stampin' Up!® and are listed at the end of this post.
 

Would you like to win 15 different awesome crafting items? Make sure you comment on each person's blog with the hashtag #SFFebHop by Sunday, February 21st at midnight! Each comment gets you another entry in the drawing!

If you started the hop with my blog, click the PREVIOUS button to check out Steph's amazing creations.
To continue on the hop, click the NEXT button to see what Kathie has created and you can continue hopping to see all 15 blogs.  

  

    

Here are the Stampin' Friends blog hoppers, including our guest hoppers!

Lynn Streifert 

Carolina Evans 
Elizabeth Jeanne 
Kirsteen Gill 
Leanne Johnson 
Steph Jandrow
Barbara Welch...that's me you are here
Kathie Rotti
Melissa Thomas
Sarah Devendorf 
Andrea Tucker 
Angela Carter 
Cindy Waldroff 
Kim Smith
Deana Benson 

I am so glad you visited my blog today and I look forward to seeing you back again soon.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

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Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps:  Blended Bloom, Oh My Goodies, Sunburst Sayings

Paper:  Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Melon Mambo

              Designer Series Paper:  Everyday Chic

Ink:  Basic Black Archival

Accessories:  Big Shot, Deco Labels Framelits, Whisper White Seam Binding Ribbon,

Punches:  1-1/4" Circle, 1-1/2" Circle, Banner, Petite Petals, Itty Bitty Accents; Candy Dot Brad Bases, Pearl Basic Jewels, 1/8" Handheld Hole Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer  

February 2016 My Paper Pumpkin Kit

Do you like getting mail that is all for you?  And a surprise as to what's inside? That is the best part of a subscription to My Paper Pumpkin. The kit arrived earlier than ever and I was so excited to have some time to be creative. 

Hello Sunshine Kit - February 2016

Kit includes 13 stamps and an ink spot

Everything to make 9 cards with envelopes

Look at all that is included. 

I will share the completed cards with you soon.  If you would like to receive a monthly My Paper Pumpkin surprise in the mail, you can subscribe by clicking on the sidebar button.  Now through March 31, 2016, a 3 month subscription is on sale for $55.00 and you will also qualify to receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration item. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara