3-D Creativity by Laura Fernsler

I want to show you some creative talent by my friend, Laura Fernsler.  I might be a little biased because she is my very close, extra special friend!  She hosts a Big Shot Treat Holder Swap every year and she always creates the cutest things to swap.  Are you ready to see them?

Apothecary Accents Framelits with Peanut Butter Bars inside

 

Apothecary Accents Framelits with Lemonheads Candy inside

Milk Carton Die with Starburst Fruit Chews Inside

Top Note Die with Animal Crackers Inside

All of these were made by Laura Fernsler, and since her blog is MIA I thought I would share them.  I hope you like them as much as I do.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Convention Gifts from my Downline

I continue to find goodies I received at Convention.  Today I will share with you the special gifts I received from some awesome ladies in my downline.

From Linda Rodenberg:

From Melissa Davies:

From Lorri Heiling:

These ladies are very special to me and I cherish their friendships as well as there dedication to being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Convention Gifts from My Special Freinds

Back home and unpacked.  Today I want to share some of the gifts I received from my special friends while at Convention. They were in my organized swaps as well.  That's what friends are for!!!! 

From Laura Fernsler:

From Rhonda Smith:

From Sara Mattson-Blume: 

 


















From Sheila Jamison:

From Pat Brannin:                         
 


















I look forward to Stampin' Up! events so I can reconnect with these awesome ladies, exchanging gifts and swaps.  I cherish each friendship.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Goodbye Salt Lake City

Today I am headed back to Phoenix.  What a week it has been. I enjoyed seeing my friends, long distance downline and sidelines, making new friends, swapping, sharing, and very little sleeping.  I can do that next week.

Convention 2013 is over, I have all the swaps and clothes packed into my suitcase and now off to the airport. 

I thought I would share the card that I made for General Swapping. I was only able to make 24 of these.  But a few is better than none. There were some great swap cards out there.

Stamps: Creative Elements, Dictionary
Paper:  Soft Suede, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe
Accessories:  Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Pearl Basic Jewels

Enjoy your day and be creative!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

More Organized Swaps

How many organized swaps did I do for Convention 2013 this year? Well since you asked 389!

The first one I want to share with you today is a Technique Swap, hosted by Sarah Naber.
Triple-Time Stamping Technique

Stamps:  Postage Due, Label Love
Paper:  Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Primrose Petals, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, Calypso Coral
Accessories:  Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Extra Large Oval, Artisan Label & 7/8" Scallop Circle Punches, Antique Brads, Stampin' Trimmer, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

The next one was hosted by Lyssa Zwolanek:
CQS (Convention Quality Swap)

Stamps:  Gifts of Kindness
Paper:  Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Strawberry Slush
Accessories:  Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Dimensionals, Pearl Basic Jewels, Linen Thread, Paper Snips

Convention Friends Swap - Chalk Board Technique

Stamps:  Feel Goods
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, Basic Black, Gingham Garden DSP
Ink:  White Craft Ink,
Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, White Colored Pencil (non-SU!), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinstone Basic Jewels, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by, leave a comment if you wish.  I love hearing from you.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Over the Top Tags Organized Swap

This swap is one of my favorite ones that my friend, Laura Fernsler, hosts each year.  I really love the different stamping mediums used to make each tag a work of art.

Here are my Over the Top Tags that I designed and swapped:
Group 1

Stamps:  A Round Array
Colors:  Pool Party, Basic Gray, So Saffron, White

Group 2

Stamps:  Daydream Medallions, Perfectly Penned, Fabulous Phrases
Colors:  Pistachio Pudding, Soft Suede, Crisp Cantaloupe, Vanilla

Group 3

 Stamps:  Banner Greetings, Baby Tees Wheel
Colors:  Soft Sky, Marina Mist, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, White

Group 4

Stamps:  Sketched Birthday, Make A Wish
Colors:  Pumpkin Pie, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, White

Group 5

Stamps:  Perfect Blend, Clockworks, Bring on the Cake
Colors:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Rose Red, White

Aren't these the most creative pieces ever?  I love making them and giving them with gifts. 

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Very Vintage Organized Swap

Here they are the Very Vintage Cards I created and made for my Annual Very Vintage Card Swap.  This swap has grown by 3 groups this year.  There were 7 groups; 3 Alumni Only Groups, 3 Newcomer Groups and 1 Open Group for both Alumni & Newcomer's. Each group had 12 participants including myself.  Now I want to share with you my swap cards.

Group 1 Alumni

Stamps:  From the Heart
Paper:  Pistachio Pudding, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Venetian Romance DSP
Ink:  Soft Suede
Accessories:  Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Boho Blossoms Punch, Linen Thread, Pearl Basic Jewels, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

Group 2 Alumni

Stamps:  Tea Party, Very Vintage Stampin' Wheel
Paper:  Soft Suede, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Soft Suede; Blushing Bride & Pear Pizzazz Markers
Accessories:  Big Shot, Stripes Embossing Folder, Ovals Collection Framelits, Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jewels, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Group 3 Alumni

Stamps:  Oh, Hello
Paper:  Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Basic Gray, Crumb Cake (sponging); Markers:  Wisteria Wonder & Pear Pizzazz
Accessories:  Big Shot, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Oval Collection Framelits, Pearl Basic Jewels, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim, Vintage Trinkets, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

Group 1 Newcomer

Stamps:  Flowering Flourishes, Oh, Hello
Paper:  Night of Navy, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Etcetera DSP
Ink:  Old Olive, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake (sponging)
Accessories:  Big Shot, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer

Group 2 Newcomer

Stamps:  Apothecary Art, Express Yourself
Paper:  Soft Suede, Crisp Cantaloupe, Very Vanilla, Venetian Romance DSP
Ink:  Early Espresso; Markers:  Pear Pizzazz, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake (sponging)
Accessories:  Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Vintage Trinkets, Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim, Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber

Group 3 Newcomer

Stamps:  Timeless Talk
Paper:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Soft Sky, Modern Medley DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, Crumb Cake (sponging)
Accessories:  Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Scallop Trim Border & 1" Circle Punches, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim, Vintage Trinkets, Pearl Basic Jewels, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

Open Group - Alumni & Newcomer

Stamps:  Chalk Talk
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Epic Day DSP
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Pool Party
Accessories:  Big Shot, Chalk Talk Framelits, Little Leaves Sizzlits, Extra Large Oval, Boho Blossom & Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, Epic Day Designer Washi Tape,Pearl Basic Jewels, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

This swap took a while to completle but I think it was worth it.  The Newcomer groups are now Alumni.  Be ready for next year everyone.  I will try and post all the cards for each group after I return home.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you were inspired to be creative with the Very Vintage Style!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Top Notch Organized Swap

Today I participated in more organized SWAPS!!!  First off was the Top Notch Swap hosted by my friend, Desiree Spenst. Here are the cards I created for this swap, Enjoy!
Group 1

Stamps:  Label Love
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Gingham Garden DSP
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Artisan Label & Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, Dimensionals, Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

Group 2

Stamps:  Lacy & Lovely
Paper:  Sahara Sand, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Summer Starfruit
Accessories:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Scallop Border, 1" Circle, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, Large Oval, Extra Large Oval Punches, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

So glad you stopped by, more swaps to show later.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Roomie Gifts, Convention Bag & Name Badge

Just a quick post to show you what I will be carrying today!  We were given this bag last night at the Opening General Session. Isn't it gorgeous? 

Convention 2013 Bag

All the bags look alike at Convention, so a bag tag is a must.  I made this bag tag for my bag and also made them for my downline and a few special gals too.  It may have been too much glitter for Sara but she survived. 
Front of Bag Tag

               

The tag was part of my roomie gifts and below is the back of the tag along with the goodies I included in each.
    


















Another tradition we have is to decorate our Name Badges.
Here is the design this year!!

More Later, thanks for stopping by, leave a comment I would love to hear from you.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara                                                                                                                        

3 x 3 Love Notes Organized Swap

I hosted my Annual 3 x 3 love Notes Swap at Convention 2013.  There were 5 groups of 15 each...75 Love Notes!  That's a lotta Love Notes don't you think?  I participated in each group.

                                                   My cards Groups 1 - 5

 Group 1

Stamps:  Embellished Events, It's A Wrap Occasions
Paper:  Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Whisper White
Ink:  Gumball Green, Midnight Muse
Accessories:  In Color  Dahlias, Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread, Paper Piercing Tool, Petite Curly Label Punch, Glue Dots

Group 2

Stamps:  Betsy's Blossoms, Express Yourself
Paper:  Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink:  Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder
Accessories:  Stampin' Trimmer, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Pool Party 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Glue Dots

Group 3

Stamps:  Six-Sided Sampler
Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink:  Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake (sponging)
Accessories:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Hexagon Punch, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips

Group 4

Stamps:  Timeless Talk
Paper:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe; Crisp Cantaloupe Marker
Accessories:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, 3/4" Circle Punch, Basic Pearls, Paper Snips

Group 5

Stamps:  Happy Hour
Paper:  Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White
Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Crumb Cake (sponging)
Accessories:  Dazzling Details (rim around tops of glass), Basic Rhinestones, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Sponge Dauber, Glue Dots, Paper Snips

I will post the set of 15 from each group after I return home.

Great to have you stop by, leave a comment I would love to hear from you!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Fancy Folds Organized Swap

One of the many highlights of Convention for me is to SWAP!!  My friend, Laura Fernsler, hosted her annual Convention Fancy Folds Swap. Are you ready to see the cards I swapped?  Here are the cards I created for this swap:

Group 1 - Gate Fold Swing Card

Stamps:  Feels Good, Papillon Potpourri
Paper:  Gumball Green, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Epic Day This & That DSP
Ink:  Pool Party, Gumball Green
Accessories:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Elegant Butterfly & Scallop Edge Border Punches, Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Sponge Dauber, Glue Dots, Basic Rhinestones

Group 3 - Center Step Fold Card

Stamps:  Mosaic Madness, Sweet Essentials
Paper:  Old Olive, So Saffron, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade DSP
Ink:  Old Olive, So Saffron
Accessories: Big Shot, Dress Up Framelits, Stampin' Trimmer, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls, Paper Snips 

Thanks for stopping by, more to come!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

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