Valentine Swap at Leadership 2014

One of the highlights of any Stampin' Up! event for me is swapping.  Each event brings the opportunity for my friend, Laura Fernsler and I to host organized swaps. Today I am going to share with you the cards I received in her swap.  There were two groups and I participated in both groups.
My Group 1 card:

Stamps: Language of Love, Gorgeous Grunge
Colors:  Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

All Cards from Group 1

My Group 2 Card:

Stamps:  Love You to the Moon
Colors:  Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

All Cards from Group 2:

Everyone did an awesome job on creating their cards and made this swap very successful!

Live, Laugh, Love & STAMP!
~Barbara

Dazzling Divas Team Swaps

Today I am showing you the other gals swaps from the team meeting.  Our swap theme was Valentine's Day.
Card by Diane Dechaine

Card by Linda Rodenberg

Card by Jane Rappleyea

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

January Dazzling Divas Swap Card

The theme for our swap at the January Dazzling Divas team meeting was Valentine's Day, I love Valentine's Day and it is the perfect time to send a card to someone you love!

Here is the card I designed for our swap:

Stamps:  Follow My Heart, Gorgeous Grunge
Paper:  Fresh Prints DSP, Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink:  Real Red & Crumb Cake Classic Ink, Whisper White Craft Ink
Accessories:  Tea Lace Paper Doillies, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Itty Bitty Shapes, 2-1/2" Circle & Small Heart Punches, Dimensionals, Rhinestones

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

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

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!!!
I wanted to share a home decor project that I made for Valentine's Day decorating. I saw this idea in the February Stampin' Success, this is the monthly publication from Stampin' Up! that is sent to all demonstrators, and knew I wanted to make one for my home.

I used On Board chipboard Heart shapes and covered them with DSP, also used the Full Heart Punch, and Big Shot Sizzlets Hearts from DSP in colors of Pretty in Pink, and Rose Red and glitter of course to had some bling! To hang the wreath I used our Rose Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon.















Close up of the top portion of the wreath.















I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day....hugs the one's you LOVE!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Valentine Stamp Class

Today I am finally getting around to sharing with you the projects that everyone made at my Valentine themed stamp class last week. There were a total of 5 projects; 3 cards and 2 gift items. All products are from Stampin' Up!.

Card #1


















Stamps: Sweetheart, I {Heart} Hearts
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Cottage Wall DSP, Orchid Opulence, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Access: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Full Heart Punch, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Card #2


















Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts, Well Scripted
Paper: Blush Blossom, Soft Suede, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty DSP
Ink: Real Red, Blush Blossom
Access: Heart to Heart Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, 1/4" Hole Punch, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Project #1


















Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Access: Big Shot, Embosslit Scallop Heart of Hearts, Dimensionals, 3 x 3 envelopes, purchased heart shaped mini note pads

Card #3 and Project #2












Stamps: Jumbo Wheel - I {Love} Love
Paper: Sending Love Specialty DSP, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Real Red, Pretty in Pink
Access: Jumbo Handle, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brad, 1/2" Chocolate Chip Library Clip, Big Shot, Milk Carton Die, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

Thanks for stopping by and check back soon for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

February Plate Insert

Happy Valentine's Day Plate Insert for February.
I made these plates for Christmas Gifts and each month I am designing a new insert for mine. I have it sitting on the counter in my kitchen. I used the A Happy Heart Set and Candy Lane DSP.
















Recipe:
Stamps: A Happy Heart, Holidays & Wishes
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Candy Lane DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Access: Build-A-Brad, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Silver Brads, Dimensional Adhesive
Tools: Heart-to-Heart Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!

Love Is In The Air

Happy Valentine's Day!!
I hope everyone is enjoying their day. I am doing a quick post before heading out on a "date" with my husband for Valentine's Day. I have done the laundry, did my workout, taken a shower and am now all ready to go.

I made this banner to go on the table in my entryway.







Stamps: A Happy Heart
Paper: Sweet Always, Real Red DSP Prints, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Access: Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Library Clip, Flower Brad, Build-A-Brad, Flower Fusion, Silver Brads, Soft Subtle Buttons, Rhinestone Circle Brad
Tools: Large and Wide Oval Punches, 1/2" Circle Punch, Square Punches, Big Shot, Serif Essentials Alphabet and Hearts Dies.

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!

Valentine Top Note

Today I am sharing a Valentine card I created using the Big Shot and the Pennant & Top Note Die and the NEW Heart to Heart Punch.















Recipe:
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Candy Lane DSP, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red
Access: Aqua Painter, Ruby Red Marker, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensional Adhesive
Tools: Heart to Heart Punch, Big Shot, Pennant Die & Top Note Die, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Small & Large Oval Punch

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!

Love You Much

I'm so glad to be back!!
I have been battling with my computer for the past several days now. I don't like going so many days without posting. Please accept my apologies for the long absence. But I am here today and have some swap cards to share with you.

This card was for another group of the NMBS group new catty preview sets swap.



















Recipe:
Stamps: Love You Much, Holidays & Wishes
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Candy Lane DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue
Access: White Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensional Adhesive, Aqua Painter
Tools: Big Shot & Pennant Die, Heart to Heart Punch, Rectangle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!!

Swaps to Share

This card was for the NMBS group new catty preview sets swap.














Recipe:
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Kraft, Candy Lane, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Pink Pirouette
Access: Markers: Pretty in Pink, Garden Green, Ruby Red; Dimensional Adhesive, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot & Scallop Circle Die, Coluzzle, 3/4" Circle Punch

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!

Cast Away Love - VSN

Cast Away Love - Make a "Scrapling" using leftover scraps of cardstock & embellishments.
These are so cute and a great way to use your leftover cuts of cardstock and/or stamped images from recent projects. I used this idea for the weekly NMBS challenge on the group blog today.
A Scrapling typically measures anywhere from 1-1/4" to 2-1/2" wide by 4-1/4" to 5-1/2" long.



















My Scrapling measures 2-1/4" x 5"
Stamps: Love You Much, A Happy Heart
Paper: Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Georgia Peach DSP, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red
Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red
Access: Dimensional Adhesive, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Circle Punches, Big Shot & Pennant Die

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
~Barbara

Where the Heart Is - VSN

Where the Heart Is - Use a favorite Romantic Movie as inspiration for your card. I chose "You've Got Mail" with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.

















This card measures 4-1/4" square
Stamps: Love Owl-ways
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Ski Slop DSP, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Access: Silver Brads, Baja Breeze Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensional Adhesive, Markers: Creamy Caramel, Real Red, Brocade Blue
Tools: Paper Snips, Heart-to-Heart Punch

Thanks for stopping by!
~Barbara

Candy Topped Love - VSN

Candy Topped Love - Make a topper for a bag of candy



















Stamps: Yummy
Paper: Georgia Peach DSP, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Basic Black
Access: Dimensional Adhesive, Regal Rose Marker
Tools: Heart-to-Heart Punch

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
~~Barbara

Wrapped Up With Love - VSN

Wrapped Up With Love - Make a Valentine Treat Holder
See my Tutorial for how to make this project from an earlier post on my blog HERE














Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Ski Slop DSP
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Pretty in Pink
Access: Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensional Adhesive
Tools: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Die

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
~~Barbara

January Swap Card Downline Meeting

Inspire. Create. Share.
Last night we had our meeting at my house, there were 15 in attendance. We had a great time doing the make & take, eating the best food, sharing stamping ideas and business tips. The highlight of our meeting is always SWAPPING!
Here is my card I designed to swap:



















Recipe:
Stamps: A Happy Heart
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red
Access: Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, White Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensional Adhesive, White Gel Pen
Tools: Large Oval Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Paper Snips

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!

~~Barbara

Preview Sets Swap Cards

I participated in a Preview Set Swap with the NMBS group and the swap cards arrived back to me today. I want to share the cards I made for the swap with you. I was in 2 different groups and I used the Love You Much Bundle for both. I absolutely adore this stamp set and DSP.














Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Kraft, Candy Lane DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Pretty in Pink
Access: Markers, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensional Adhesive, Rhinestone
Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, Coluzzle, 3/4" Circle Punch



















Stamps: Love You Much, Holidays & Wishes
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Candy Lane DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue
Access: White Taffeta Ribbon, Aqua Painter, More Mustard Marker, Dimensional Adhesive
Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Circle #2 Die, Heart to Heart Punch, Rectangle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!