weSTAMP Christmas Party

I enjoyed a wonderful evening with 23 other stampers on Tuesday, December 7th at the home of Lorri Heiling. Everyone brought something delicious to eat and Rachele created an awesome Make & Take project for us to make. Lorri read a story that she wrote entitled "Twas the Day Before My Stampin' Up! Preorder Came", you can see her blog post HERE for the entire poem. So cute!! She read this story during our gift exchange.

Here is the Make & Take project Rachele designed....isn't this the most adorable house!!


Below is the gift I made for the gift exchange, it is a 8 x 8 framed Christmas collage using Stampin' Up! stamps, cardstock, DSP, and accessories.


Here is the wonderful gift I received, made by Patti, a candle tray with 3 candles wrapped in embossed metal sheeting.


I gave one of these to each weSTAMPer that attended the party, inside I put some candy and placed a hand-stamped tag on the top. (The little favor boxes were from Target. I found them in my Christmas stash)


These homemade cookies were from Lorri & Nancy for each of the weSTAMPer's, they were so yummy!! Lorri got the recipe for these Homemade Oreo Cookies HERE.


And finally, here is Lorri (she is so adorable to pose for a picture) at the end of the party modeling her apron and cupcake oven mitt, a gift to her made by Terri, using the Candy Cane Fabric from Stampin' Up! Isn't this the cutest idea!


I am so glad you stopped by today. I will continue to post things from the month of December until I get caught up.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

weSTAMP October Gathering

Each month I look forward to meeting with this awesome group of creative ladies. At our weSTAMP meetings we always have delicious snacks, great conversation and stamping. For Ocotber, the swap theme was anything with a Christmas/Winter theme.

We started the evening off with our Make & Take project that was provided by Linda Rodenberg. She had everything ready for us to make this adorable little Santa's Hat.

Then comes the Door Prize drawing.....if you win then you make the prize for the following month. Guess what??? I WON!!!! and look what Eileen made...isn't it gorgeous.

Swapping is always a favorite highlight of the evening.....Here is the 3D Candy Bar Favor I made to swap.......

Stamps: A Cute Christmas, Tiny Tags
Paper: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Bashful Blue; Markers: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray
Access: Big Shot, Scallop Square Clear Die, Circle Punches, Jewelry Tag Punch, 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (cut in half), Aqua Painter, mini safety pin, Dimensionals, Crop-A-Dile.

To see everyone's swaps from the October weSTAMP meeting, Lorri has them on her blog HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by and check back to see more creative ideas.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Wicked Cool weSTAMP Swap

For the weSTAMP meeting last week (Tues, Sept. 28th) the swap theme was anything with a Fall/Halloween theme. I decided to make a 3D project that I saw at the September to Remember Event (made by Cathy). I used the Wicked Cool Stamp Set and did two different color versions for the swap. What is it????you ask....

Here it is: Basic Black Anit-Bacterial Gel Holder
A box that flips open to reveal a cute little anit-bacterial gel that I found at Bath & Body Works with Halloween themes and scents.

Inside View of Anit-Bacterial Gel Holder

Stamps: Wicked Cool, Grateful Greetings Paper: Wicked Fun DSP, Basic Black, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry Ink: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry Access: Rhinestones, Scallop Oval and Large Oval Punches, Decorative Label Punch, Bitty Bat Punch, Markers, Dimensionals, Raven Lace, Black Brads, Big Shot, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips

Pumpkin Pie Color Option

Side View of Pumpkin Pie Anit-Bacterial Gel Holder

Inside View of the Pumpkin Pie Anti-Bacterial Gel Holder

All supplies are from Stampin' Up! If you would like to order everything you need to make these, please contact me today. Or you can go HERE to my online ordering site and place your order.

So glad to see that you stopped by today, leave a comment if you wish. See you tomorrow with more creative ideas to share.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

weSTAMP Make & Take

Last week on Tuesday, September 28th we gathered at Lorri's home for our weSTAMP meeting. I always look forward to seeing this awesome group of ladies each month.

I was in charge of the Make and Take project and designed this Fall Circle Tote.

This is made from a 6" Circle (cut using the Circle Scissors plus)
Stamp: Grateful Greetings
Paper: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Autumn Spice DSP, Brights DSP Prints, Regals DSP Prints
Ink: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake
Access: Scallop Circle Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Big Shot, Blossom Party Die, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Decorative Label Punch, Sponge Dauber, Large Oval Punch, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread

I am glad you stopped by today and check back tomorrow, I will be sharing the swaps I made for the weSTAMP meeting.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

weSTAMP Baby Shower for Pam

BOY OH BOY!!!
It is so fun to celebrate the upcoming birth of a baby and Pam Wood, a weSTAMPer and special friend, is just that special mom-to-be. We gave her a surprise baby shower on Tuesday night during the weSTAMP meeting. Complete with a baby themed make & take and swap.
Today I wanted to share with you what I created for the shower......

The Diaper Cake.....

Side view of Diaper Cake

Recipe for Diaper Cake:
Stampin' Up! supplies: Delicate Dots DSP (retired SAB 2009), Bashful Blue Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Certainly Celery 12 x 12 CS, Marina Mist (letters), Big Shot, Serif Essentials Alphabet Dies, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Scallop Circle Die, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals
Other non-SU! - Baby themed ribbons, rubberbands, 72 Diapers, 4 Baby Toys, 4 Burp Cloths, 4 Flannel Receiving Blankets, 5 pairs of socks, 4 Terry Washclothes, Lg. Bottle of Baby Powder and NUK baby bottle (these are in the center), Newborn Baby Booties as the cake topper. All Baby Items are from Carter's.

So as you can see it is a beautiful centerpiece and also a wonderful gift for the new mom-to-be.

Thanks for stopping by, tomorrow I will be sharing with you some of the other items we made for the shower.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

weSTAMP Baby Swap

This month we changed things up a bit for our weSTAMP meeting. Lorri wanted to have a baby shower for Pam without her knowing. So she decided that it would be the best time to do it on the same night that we have our weSTAMP meetings. Several of us got together and did the decorations, gifts, games and food for this wonderful evening for Pam and her baby boy that is expected on or before November 1st.

The swap theme was Baby cards, here is the card I designed for the swap and also for this week's color challenge over at Stampin' Connection. I hope you like it!

Stamps: Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Bashful Blue
Markers: Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Certainly Celery
Access: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Word Window Punch, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Silver Brads, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber (to create the polka dots on the bashful blue card base)

Thanks for stopping by today and tomorrow be sure to come back, I will show you the adorable Diaper Cake that I made for Pam.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Color Challenge and More!!

Happy Wednesday - I hope you are having a great day and glad that you have stopped by my blog to see what I am going to share today. I am taking a break from Convention posts, (I need to finish editing the 1386 photos I took while at convention), to bring you the Wednesday Color Challenge for this week.

Each Wednesday, I host the Color Challenge on Stampin' Connection. This week I am using the Make & Take card we made at our weSTAMP meeting last week. I can't take full credit for this card, it was designed by Leah. I absolutely fell in love with the colors she used.




















Stamps: Apple Blossoms Paper: Sunny Garden DSP, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Whisper White Ink: Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight Access: Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals, Old Olive Brad

That's all for today, hope to see you back again tomorrow.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

weSTAMP February Meetup

weSTAMP Group

This month at weSTAMP we changed things up a little.....and it was a wonderful evening. First we did 4 shoebox swaps instead of one make & take....great idea and the projects were awesome. Next, we moved on to the Ice Cream Social......Lorri made homemade Ice Cream and several of the gals brought toppings, the only word for this is YUMMO! After filling up on Ice Cream Sundaes we had the door prize drawing, since I won last month, I brought the door prize for this month....Congrats to Melissa for winning! Then the finale of our evening...SWAPPING! The theme for this month was Anything Goes for Spring/Easter. I left with 12 awesome swaps that I can now showcase to my customers! Needless to say, I came home after this wonderful evening and couldn't sleep......

Thanks everyone for a fun evening!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Shoebox Swaps using Regional Promo Set

Here are the four awesome projects we created at the weSTAMP meetup this month. We each used the Sweet Scoops Set, (not yet released, but was available as a Regional Promotion to demos) and will be available in the upcoming Summer Mini Catalog on May 1, 2010. So you get a sneak peek at a new set.

My card - 2 Scoops of Mint Chocolate Chip

















Stamps: Sweet Scoops
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Gable Green, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Gable Green, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa; Markers: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip (for Cherry)
Access: Big Shot, Harlequin Texture Plate, Chocolate Chip 1" Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Pretty in Pink Brad, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips

Nancy's Easel Card














Melissa's Treat Pouch



















Lorri's Sweet Scoops Gift Set



















Hope you enjoyed this sneak peek!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

weSTAMP February Swap card

Here is the card I swapped for weSTAMP this month. I also created this card for the Color Challenge on Stampin' Connection that I am hosting this week.

Happiness Always














Stamps: Good Neighbors, Whimsical Words
Paper: Kraft, So Saffron, Cameo Coral, Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Close to Cocoa, Cameo Coral, Always Artichoke
Access: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Dimensionals, So Saffron Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips

I am so ready for Spring.....how about You?
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

weSTAMP Door Prize - February

Here is the Door Prize I made for the weSTAMP meeting. I won the Door Prize last month so it was my duty to bring the gift for this month. I decided to go with a Spring Theme and used the colors from the Shades of Spring DSP as my inspiration.

I created a Spring Banner and Mini Milk Cartons (filled with Easter Candies) with Holder.














Spring Banner













Stamps: Eggcoutrements, Whimsical Words, Warm Words
Paper: Shades of Spring DSP, Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
I used the Big Shot and Serif Essentials Alphabet to create the letters and then used the Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder to create the texture on each letter.

Mini Milk Cartons with Holder

















I ordered the tutorial to create the holder from Becky Roberts at Inking Idaho. She has amazing instructions for this. The Mini Milk Cartons are cut from the Stampin' Up! Big Shot Die. I used the Shades of Sping DSP and the Eyelet Border Punch to decorate each milk carton. Eggcoutrements stamp set, from the Occasions Mini Catalog, was used to embellish the milk cartons and holder.















Thanks for stopping by today.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

weSTAMP Swap

Last week I attended our weSTAMP meeting, it was so much fun. Lorri is a gracious hostess and we had a wonderful time stamping, swapping, and talking a little business. You can see all the swaps on Lorri's blog HERE.

Here is the card I created for the swap:



















Stamps: Totally Tess
Paper: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Welcome Neighbor DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo; Various SU! Markers
Tools: Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot
Access: Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Dimensionals, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Paper Snips

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

Stampin' Up! Phoenix Regionals

Saturday was a full day Regional Seminar. Unlike Leadership, Regionals are open to any active demonstrator and guests. This was event I also looked forward too as so many of the gals in my downline were attending, some for their first ever Stampin' Up! event.















Here is the card I designed to swap for the Regional Seminar














Stamps: I {heart} Hearts, Well Scripted
Paper: Soft Suede, Real Red, Kraft, Very Vanilla
Ink: Real Red, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink
Access: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Paper Snips, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals


The highlight of any event is getting a picture with Shelli














My downline gals "Dazzling Divas" that attended Regionals
L to R: Pam Hegarty, Vicki McClelland (guest), Me:), Lorri Heiling, Nancy Riley















weSTAMP members and guests that attended Regionals
Back: Patti, Corinne (guest), Linda R., Leah, Rachele, Pam, Peggy, Jenn
Front: Linda B., Melissa, Lorri, Me:), Nancy












Then it was off to dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe















I had a fun week of being with Stampin' Up! demonstrators, meeting new friends, reaquainting with old friends and doing what I Love to Do....STAMP!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Easel Card for weSTAMP swap

Thanks for stopping by and visiting today, I am so glad you did.
I am going to catch up on posting all the things I wanted to post over the past few weeks....so today I am showing you my swap for the weSTAMP October meeting. I did an easel card using the stamp set "The More the Merrier"
I used Taken with Teal and the Holiday Lounge DSP, (Sorry the color seems off a bit). The finished size is 4" square.
All products are from Stampin' Up!



















Stamps: The More the Merrier, Serene Snowflakes
Paper: Holiday Lounge DSP, Sahara Sand, Taken with Teal, Whisper White
Ink: Sahara Sand, Basic Black
Markers: Ruby Red, Taken with Teal, Basic Gray
Access: Kraft Corduroy Buttons, Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Scallop Circle, Circle Dies, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Two Way Glue Pen, Bermuda Bay Grosgrain Ribbon

Have a great day and check back tomorrow for more creative ideas.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

weSTAMP Swap Card

Glad you stopped by to see what I have to share today. Tonight is the September weSTAMP meeting and I always have so much fun seeing everyone again. Pam is giving us a presentation of the My Digital Studio which I can't wait to learn more about. But, swapping is the most fun and everyone always loves this part of the meeting. The swap theme this month was to use anything from the Holiday Mini Catalog to create a full card.

Here is the card I created for the swap:


















Stamps: Snow Buddies, Serene Snowflakes, Teeny Tiny Wishes Paper: Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White Ink: Bashful Blue, Basic Gray; Markers: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Only Orange Access: Big Shot, Clear Scallop Square Die, Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

I also provided the make & take for the meeting and made a Tissue Pack Wrap that matches my swap card. See next post.

Thanks for stopping by...Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Tissue Pack Wrap Make & Take

Tonight is the downline meeting for the weSTAMP group. We always have so much fun and this evening will be no exception. I am providing the make & take project for the evening.
I designed this adorable Tissue Pack Wrap using the Snow Buddies set (level 2 hostess set in the mini catalog) and the Serene Snowflakes set.












Stamps: Serene Snowflakes, Snow Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes Paper: Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, Whisper White Ink: Bashful Blue, Basic Grey; Markers: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Only Orange Access: Dimensionals, Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Sticky Strip, Pocket Pack Tissues

Photo tutorial will follow tomorrow along with complete instructions.
Please check back.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

weSTAMP August Meeting

Happy Monday and Happy Labor Day! I have been very busy this past week and realized I had not posted my swap from the weSTAMP meeting.

Here is my swap, the theme was anything goes for Fall or Halloween.
I made this adorable treat pouch ( inspired by my friend SharonBridwell) by using 2 scallop squares cut using the Big Shot and the Clear Scallop Square Die. I also made the pumpkin using oval punches: 3 large ovals and 2 small ovals.
All supplies are from Stampin' Up! except for candy
Stamps: Autumn Harvest (pumpkin face), Teeny Tiny Wishes, Eat, Drink and Be Scary (spider)
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White. Cast A Spell DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust
Access: Small & Large Oval Punches, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Big Shot, Clear Scallop Square Die, Taupe Grosgrain Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Striped Ribbon, Small Cello Bags, Bite Size Snickers, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

We also made a Make & Take project provided by Lorri Heiling. Here is the card I made:All supplies are from Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Branch Out, Teeny Tiny Messages, Falling Leaves
Paper: Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Naturals Ivory, Autumn Traditions DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, Ruby Red, More Mustard, VersaMark
Access: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle,1 1/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon

I hope these projects have inspired you. Thanks for stopping by.
Live, Laugh, Love & STAMP!
~Barbara

weSTAMP May Meetup

Sorry for my absence in posting, I have been so busy with graduation. I did make time to attend the weSTAMP meeting on Tuesday evening. It was so much fun and felt really good to be with friends.
We made this adorable bird house make & take that Lorri provided us. We used the faux wood technique on the roof. I am not sure where she found the template online.



















Stamps: Cheep Talk
Paper: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Kraft
Ink: Summer Sun, Craft White Ink, Creamy Caramel, Sahara Sand
Access: Baja Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, Bone Folder, Scor-Pal, Horizontal Slot Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Big Shot, Sticky Strip, Glue Dots

Here is the card I made for the swap. The theme was a gate-fold card for any occasion.



















Stamps: Cheep Talk
Paper: Pacific Point, Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Summer Sun
Access: Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Paper Snips, 1/4" Hole Punch, Paper Snips, Glue Dots

Glad you stopped by today I would love to hear how much you liked these projects. I will be posting the graduation stamped items soon...so check back.

Live, Laugh, Love and Stamp!
~Barbara

weSTAMP April Meetup

For the weSTAMP meeting on April 28th I was in charge of the Make & Take project. Everyone that attended made this cute little envelope bag. It is a medium envelope, covered with Tea Party DSP. I stamped the flower from Playful Petals, colored it with markers and then cut it out. Using dimensionals and the Boho Blossoms Punch assemble the flower and add a rhinestone brad in the center. Perfect size for a gift card for a small sweet treat!



















Stamps: Playful Petals, Blooming with Love
Paper: Tea Party DSP, Almost Amethyst, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Gray, Almost Amethyst
Access: Pretty in Pink, So Saffron Markers, Clear Rhinestone Brad, Pretty in Pink Taffeta
Ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper Shred, Whisper White Medium Envelopes
Tools: 1" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, Tag, & Boho Blossoms Punches, Paper Snips,
1/8" Hole Punch

My swap card for the meeting. The theme was a Mojo Monday sketch using any SU! current set and for any occassion. I love the Raspberry Tart DSP.














Stamps: Sweet Stems, Lovely Labels
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Pretty in Pink
Access: Aqua Painter, Pretty in Pink & Rose Red Markers, Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Rose Red Brads, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber
Tools: 1-3/8" Circle and Scallop Circle Punches, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat

Live, Laugh, Love and Stamp
Have a creative day!
~Barbara

Busy week and my weSTAMP Swap Card

Hello everyone, thanks for sticking with me. I have had a very busy week and haven't had much time to stamp or post. Yesterday I helped my friend (and downline) Lorri for the beginning of the stamping marathon of cutting, scoring, stamping and assembling wedding invitations for her nephew. They are so gorgeous! Today, I am going back over to her house to continue the stamping marathon to work on ceremony programs and thank you notes.
Before I leave for the day, I wanted to share a card I made for the weSTAMP group swap in March. I made this criss-cross card which has an insert that pulls out. Yes, I stamped five flower images, colored each in using markers and then cut each one out and layered it using dimensionals....I LOVE to color and cut!!!!














Here is the card with the insert pulled out.



















Stamps: Playful Petals
Paper: Tea Party DSP, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Basic Gray, Certainly Celery
Access: SU! Markers: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, So Saffron; So Saffron Ribbon, Rhinestone Brads, Dimensionals
Tools: Score Pal, Bone Folder, Rounded Tab Punch

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