Swapping with the GoDiva's Stamping Group

The day began at the Convention Center to pick up the Convention T-shirt and to do some swapping. Don't you think it is a great way to start the day?

Early afternoon brought swapping with the GoDiva's Stamping Group.  I am so honored to be a part of this unique group of talented stampers headed by my friend, Robin Merriman.

GoDiva's Stamping Group - Convention 2013

Would you like to see what I created for the swap?  I hope you enjoy seeing them as much as I enjoyed creating and making them.

Card Front Swap

Stamps:  Flower Shop, Label Love
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Whisper White, Gingham Garden DSP
Inks:  Night of Navy, Melon Mambo
Accessories:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Artisan Label, Pansy, Blossom, Boho Blossoms Punches, Dimensionals, Large Rhinestones

3-D Swap: Altered Treat Holder using the empty button/brad container

Stamps:  Daydream Medallions, Chalk Talk
Papers:  Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Basic Black, Whisper White, DSP Prints Brights & In-Colors
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Basic Black; Melon Mambo Marker
Accessories:  Big Shot, Floral Frames & Circle Collection Framelits, Blossom Party Die, Flower  Shop, 1-3/8" Circle & 1/2" Circle Punches, Paper Piercing Tool, Large Rhinestone, Basic Rhinestone, White Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

See you later when I will be sharing the cards from the other two organized swaps today!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Stampin' Central

Once Laura arrived so did her entire stamp room.

We started stamping.......

Pam and Laura

 still stamping at midnight.....

Tomorrow is the first day of Convention and we have to be ready to go!!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Annual Pre-Convention Dinner at Blue Iguana

It is a tradition that Laura and I gather our groups together every year on the evening before Convention starts.  This year we had 35 in attendance.   That was a great number.  I didn't get pictures of everyone but here are some I have to share.

Jennifer, Rhonda, Barbara

Melissa and 3 of her downline (sorry for the fuzzy picture)

Laura and her Mom

Me with Linda, Karen, ?new friend?, Rose, Peggy

Sara and her group

Thanks for coming everyone!!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Keep checking back to see what will be happening next in Salt Lake City!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~Barbara

I am in Salt Lake City!!!!

I have arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah for the Annual Stampin' Up! Convention Celebrating 25 years!!!  I am waiting for my roomates to arrive and then the fun will begin.  Here are some pictures of our room at the Doubletree Inn & Suites.

View from our room

View from our room

View from our room

Check back for updates, I am so glad to be here!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~Barbara

Color Re-fresh and FREE Shipping

Announcing Stampin' Up! Color Re-fresh. Do you love color? A new color of lipstick, new color of shoes, new color of ink pads!  Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. It's important to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share our updated line of colors.

 I am so excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog, to be released on May 31, 2013, will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

And if that wasn't exciting enough...Stampin' Up! is offering FREE shipping on EVERYTHING April 6-8 (excluding expedited orders)! That's right. There are no minimums or limits and all order types qualify (customer, workshop, online). Did I mention that the free shipping is on everything? 

Shop HERE at my Stampin' Up! online store to get all the items on your wishlist and the colors that are going away. Enjoy this opportunity and do some shopping this weekend!

As always, I am available if you would like to place an order or have any questions.

Live, Laugh, Love, and STAMP!
~Barbara

Leadership 2013 - Organized Very Vintage Swap

Are you ready for this...the last post of swaps from Leadership.  Today I will share the swaps from the Organized Swap that I hosted - Very Vintage Cards. I swapped in each group, so you will see my card and then the set of cards from each group.  These cards are beautiful and will give you many great ideas.

My card for Group 1:  Greeting Card Kids

Group 1 Set of Swaps

My card for Group 2:  From The Heart

Group 2 Set of Swaps:

My card for Group 3:  Apothecary Art

Group 3 Set of Swaps:

My card for Group 4: From The Heart

Group 4 Set of Swaps:

Thanks for stopping by today for a look at the most beautiful Very Vintage cards.  Leave a comment and let me know your favorites!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Leadership 2013 - Organized Over the Top Tags Swap

Are you loving all the samples I am sharing with you from the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference?  Today I am showing the designs I created for a swap I joined - Over The Top Tags Swap hosted by my best friend, Laura Fernsler.

Group 1:  Feel Goods with International Bazaar DSP

Group 2:  All Dressed Up with Polka Dot Parade DSP

Group 3:  That's The Ticket with More Amore DSP

Group 4:  Lovely Little Labels with First Edition DSP

These tags have become so popular and they are very useful as well...Tie it on a gift bag or a wine bottle, add it to a bouquet of flowers, the possibilities are endless.  Thanks for stopping by today to be inspired!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Leadership 2013 - Organized CQS Swap

I am continuing to share the swaps I made for Leadership 2013.  Today I will show you the two cards I made for the CQS Swap hosted by Lyssa Zwolanek.  I participated in 2 Alumni Groups.
Group 1

Stamps:  Bootiful Occasions Set
Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Summer Smooches DSP
Ink:  Island Indigo, Bashful Blue
Accessories:  Big Shot, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Blender Pen, Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon, Dimensionals.

Group 3

Stamps:  Perfectly Preserved, Friendly Phrases
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, More Mustard, Whisper White, Storybook DSP
Ink:  Black Staz-On, Old Olive, Red Riding Hood
Accessories:  Big Shot, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Corner Rounder, Bakers Twine, Framelits Cannery Set, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals.

Glad you stopped by for some inspiration.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Leadership 2013 - Organized WOW Valentine Swap

Are you ready to see some "WOW" Valentine Themed Cards?  Well you have arrived at the right place. I participated in an organized swap at Leadership hosted by my best friend, Laura Fernsler.  Her "WOW" Valentine Card Swap had 4 groups of 10 each.  Take a look at my cards and the cards I received.

Group 1 Wow Valentine Swap
Created by Barbara Welch

Stamps:  You Are Loved
Paper:  Primrose Petals, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, More Amore DSP
Ink:  Primrose Petals
Accessories:  Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Labels Framelits, Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon, Decorative Label Punch, Lg. Oval Punch, Pearls, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Group 1 Swaps:

Group 2 WOW Valentine Swap
Created by Barbara Welch

Stamps:  Pennant Parade, Delightful Dozen
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake (sponging)
Accessories:  Silver Metallic Brads, Small Heart Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, 1/16" Circle Punch, Extra Lg. Oval Punch, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Group 2 Swaps:

Group 3 WOW Valentine Swap
Created by Barbara Welch

Easel Card

 

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter, Wacky Wishes

Paper:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Brights Prints DSP

Ink:  Real Red, Melon Mambo

Accessories:  Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Hearts Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Rhinestones, Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon, Simply Scored, Sponge Dauber

Group 3 Swaps:

Group 4 WOW Valentine Swap
Created by Barbara Welch

Stamps:  Perfectly Preserved, Seasonal Sayings
Paper:  Primrose Petals, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, More Amore DSP
Ink:  Primrose Petals, Basic Black; Marker:  Basic Black
Accessories:  Big Shot, Argyle Embossing Folder, Cannery Set Framelits, Bakers Twine, Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon, Small Heart Punch, Dimensionals, Rhinestones, Sponge Daubers

Group 4 Swaps:

I hope you enjoyed seeing all these awesome ideas. More swaps to show you tomorrow.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Leadership 2013 - Organized 3 x 3 Love Notes Swap

Are you a swapfanatic?  Of course you aren't, but I am!  I love to swap at Stampin' Up! events.  Today I will show you a glimpse into my world of swapping!

I hosted an organized swap for "3 x 3 Love Note Cards", there were 20 per group and we had 2 groups.  These little cards are perfect to add to a gift bag, or tuck in a lunch box.  Enjoy looking at the swaps I received back, including my 2 cards.

I must give credit to Pam Hegarty, my downline, best friend, and swap-making assistant. She designed, and made all 40 of my cards for this swap.

Group 1 of 3 x 3 Love Notes Swap

Group 2 of 3 x 3 Love Notes Swap

Thanks for stopping by.  I love reading your comments. Check back tomorrow I will show you the WOW Valentine Swap Cards. I bet you can't wait to see those!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP
~Barbara