10 days until Christmas...

....and the fun continues. My Stampin' Up! downline group gathered at my home for a Christmas Lunch, Make & Take and Gift Exchange.  We had a great time and missed those that couldn't be with us.  Everyone brought a salad to share, and I provided the beverages and dessert.

I provided a Make & Take project for everyone, what would a Stampin' Up! gathering be without some stamping!  Thanks to Sandy Haynes for the adorable idea I received from her swap at convention in July.
Elves in a sleigh!!

The "Elf Kisses" fit right in the sleigh

  
For the gift exchange, we each made a gift for everyone that attended.  Here is the gift I exchanged.  The frame ornament has a hand stamped image inside instead of a photo.  Got the inspiration from Pinterest. In the cello bag, is a scented foaming soap and hand sanitizer from Bath & Body Works and a little packet of Christmas tissues.  All tied up with pretty ribbon.

I am so happy you stopped by today and I hope to see you back tomorrow for more of the countdown to Christmas.  Also on Thursday is the Stampin Friends Christmas Blog Hop where I will be a guest blogger.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Thankful Square Pillow Box

Today I want to show you one of the projects from our Downline ShoeBox Swap. This project was designed by Pam Hegarty.  I love the Gold Metallic Thread behind the acorn.  A nice touch don't you think? And she found this cute little candy pumpkin that fits in it just perfectly.

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Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

2014 Catalog Premiere Downline Gifts

I am so excited today is the day...Stampin' Up! is having a Catalog Premiere to unveil the NEW 2014-2015 Annual Catalog to demonstrators in 40 different cities across the US.  Our local event is being held in Mesa, AZ and I will be enjoying the evening with 250+ demonstrators.

I made these Altered Journals and Altered Theater Candy Boxes for my downline that are attending the Mesa, AZ event. 

 












Thanks for stopping by today.

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:

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Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Gift Card Holder Make & Take Project

Who doesn't enjoy getting a gift card for Christmas?  Especially if it is handmade and as adorable as these.  I want to share with you the ones that I created for a Make & Take project for our Dazzling Divas Christmas Party.  They had a choice of Old Olive or Cherry Cobbler.

Here are the instructions if you want to make your own:

Cut base color card stock:  7 3/4" x 5"; Score on the long side at 2 1/2" & 6"
Cut DSP layers:  Top (I used Polka Dot) 2 1/4" x 4 3/4"
                          Bottom (I used Striped) 1 1/2" x 4 3/4"
White Card Stock on top inside:  2 1/4" x 4 3/4"
Cut DSP strip:  3/8" x 4 3/4"
Belly Band: 1" x 8 1/2"
Punches:  Decorative Label, Label Bracket and 2" Circle Framelit
Stamp Set:  Tags 4 You

Cut all pieces. Score and fold the largest piece.  Adhere DSP to outside of holder. Apply sticky strip to the inside edges of the smallest panel. (This is where the gift card will go). Adhere the white panel to the inside upper panel, then Stamp the "to" "from" and adhere the DSP strip to the bottom edge of the white panel.  Wrap the belly band around the holder and use sticky strip to close. Adhere stamped medallion to the belly band with Stampin' Dimensionals. Embellish with rhinestones and chalk marker.

Hope you enjoyed seeing our Make & Take project.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
Barbara

Merry Christmas from the Dazzling Divas

At the end of the night, everyone was almost out the door and we remembered to get a group picture by the Christmas tree in my living room. Everybody ready say STAMP!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  More team creativity coming in 2014!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
Barbara

Dazzling Divas Christmas Gift Exchange

Oh what fun it is to...
have a gift exchange.  Our annual Christmas party would not be complete without the gift exchange.  We all bring one gift and then using the left/right Christmas story the gifts are passed around until the story ends...the gift you have in your hand is yours to keep!

I received this beautiful Stationery Set made by Diane

Diane received a beautiful Stamped Art Shadow Box made by Linda

Jane received the JOY banner that I made

Pam received the gift from Kelsey, Snowman Candle and Peppermint Hand Soap

Kelsey received the gift from Pam, a huge basket with Wine, Cookies and Candy

Linda received this beautiful Wreath made by Jane

That's all for today, now to keep stamping Christmas cards.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
Barbara

Dazzling Divas Christmas Card Exchange

I have some amazing cards to show you today that I received from the ladies last night.  We had our annual team Christmas Dinner Party, Card Exchange and Gift Exchange.

Card by Kelsey Welch

Card by Diane Dechaine

Card by Jane Rappleyea

Card by Linda Rodenberg

Card by Pam Hegarty

Inside of Pam's card

I hope you enjoyed seeing the cards and all the creativity from our group.  My card can be seen in this post HERE.

Check back tomorrow and I will show the gifts we exchanged at the party.

Live, Love, Laugh and STAMP!
Barbara

My Christmas Card and Gift for the Gift Exchange

Today is our team Christmas dinner party, Christmas card exchange and gift exchange.  I love these ladies so much and we always have a great time we we gather.  I am sure tonight will be no exception.

Here is the card I created for this year's Christmas card:

Stamps:  Merry Little Christmas
Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Access:  Big Shot, Chalk Talk Framelits, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon,Season of Style Washi Tape, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder (retired)

I made this "JOY" banner for the gift exchange:

I used the Retired Holiday Stocking Big Shot Die for the stocking shapes. 

Paper: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Silver Glitter Paper

Ink:  Smoky Slate (for sponging the edges)

Thanks for stopping by and tomorrow I will share the cards from the party.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

Barbara

August Dazzling Divas Team Swap Cards

Swapping is one of the highlights of our monthly team meetings and this month our swap theme was to create a card using your favorite Technique.

I showed my card HERE using the Painter's Tape Technique.  Are you ready to see the rest of the Creative Cards.....

Made by Diane Dechaine:

  
Made by Jane Rappleyea:

Made by Kelsey Welch: Clear Block Stamping

Made by Linda Rodenberg:  Polished Flowers


 Made by Pam Hegarty:  Hidden Message Card

Made By Barbara Welch: Painter's Tape Technique



















See all the details about my card in the post HERE.

Thanks for stopping by to check out these creative cards made by my team. 

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

August Dazzling Divas Team Meeting

It was so great to see everyone tonight for our meeting.  We took the month of July off due to Convention.  But we are back and I have lots to share with you today.

 I provided the snack for everyone...I couldn't decide which one thing to make so I made them all.  Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispy Treats, Peanut Butter Cookies using SU! Cookie Stamps, Peanut Butter Cookies with a Hershey Kiss in the center, and Snickerdoodle Cookies.  I love to bake!!

I also provided the Make & Take Project for everyone that attended.  I taught them the "Painter's Tape" Technique.  They all loved learning something new!  Here is the card I designed for them to make:

  
Stamps:  Timeless Talk
Paper:  Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Gray, Wisteria Wonder, Blushing Bride, Pool Party
Accessories:  Sponge Dauber, 1/4" Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, 1" Circle and 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punches, Dimensionals, Blue 7/8" Painter's Tape

My Swap Card:

Stamps:  Dictionary, Flower Shop, Express Yourself
Paper:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding
Accessories:  Blue 7/8" Painter's Tape, Modern Label, Itty Bitty Shapes, and 1/2" Circle Punches, Pearl Basic Jewels, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Check back tomorrow and I will share the other gals swap cards.  You are going to love them!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Dazzling Divas January Gathering

I was so excited to see the Dazzling Divas this month.  I have been so busy stamping and preparing for the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference next week, it was nice to enjoy the evening with my downline and adopted sidelines.

Diane provided the Make & Take for us this month.  It is a card tote that looks like a purse, has the adorable NEW Paper Doily Die, and the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set...both are in the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog that just started on January 4th.

Make & Take Project

 


Our swap theme was to make a full card with a Valentine's Day theme.  This was the card I made for our swap.  I was inspired by a card I saw on PINTEREST, and added some details to make it my own!
Created By:  Barbara Welch
 


Stamps:  P.S. I Love You
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Twitterpated DSP
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Big Shot, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit; Lg. Heart, Heart to Heart, Scalloped Ribbon Border and Word Window Punches; Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Crystal Brads, Rhinestones, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals
  
By Kelsey Welch















 By Pam Hegarty





 






 By Diane Dechaine

By Linda Rodenberg

By Karen Klaassen











                                





By Pamela Rollings


















By Jane Rappleyea 















By Vicki McClelland















I am so glad you stopped by today.  I hope you got  some inspiration from the talented ladies in my downline group.

I hope you will check back often.

~Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
Barbara