People and Pillows

I look forward to seeing my friends that I usually only get to see when I attend Stampin' Up! events.  These friendships are very special to me and are possible because of being a demonstrator with Stampin' Up! I have meant so many wonderful ladies over the years.

Me with Shannon West

Me with Carrie Cudney

Donna Griffith poses with me ...she is always smiling!

Back Row:  Pat Brannin, Sara Douglass; Front Row:  Me, Carrie Cudney, Laura Fernsler

              

Patty Bennet and I

Me with Carrie Cudney & my friend, Pat Brannin

I absolutely love these pillows!!

And these as well!!!

Thanks so much for peeking at the fun I am having while at Leadership!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!!

~Barbara

Stampin' Up! Leadership Day 1

I had an exciting day today, the Leadership Conference has started.  I began the day picking up my bag at the Registration Table.  So cute don't you think? And I loved all the things inside too. The theme this year is "MY WAY"! 

This adorable gift was waiting at each place around the table where we we sat to do our Make & Take projects.  Shelli hand-signed the tag on the front and also there was a little box which held three chocolate bars...one white chocolate, one milk chocolate, and one dark chocolate.....I can have chocolate "MY WAY"

 

 Here it is open, 3 pockets on the inside!    

I have to show you all the Make & Take Projects later, as I didn't finish them.  I had so much fun talking to friends and checking out all the cool stuff in the Ballroom.

Check back soon for more excitement!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!!

~Barbara                             

Tuesday in San Antonio

We woke up, had a nice breakfast and were ready to see some of the sights of San Antonio.  We walked along the Riverwalk which was so relaxing and absolutely gorgeous....flowers were in bloom, the sun was shining and the air was crisp.  We ended up at the Rivercenter Mall to do some shopping. While there we ran into Joyce Feraco...she is the sweetest lady.  She joined us in our shopping adventure and then we went to lunch along the Riverwalk at Casa Rio, a wonderful Mexican Restuarant and the food was delicious.

Laura Fernsler, Me, Linda Rodenberg

Me and Joyce Feraco

I had the grilled chicken tacos...yummy!!

Having lunch at Casa Rio on the Riverwalk

We enjoyed music while having our lunch

 No stamping to share today, I really had a great day hanging out with my roomies and Joyce and her downline.  Tomorrow is Day 1 of the Leadership Conference, so it is an early wake-up call.  Hope you will come back to see what is happening.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!!

~Barbara

Leadership 2012 - Arrival Day

SAN ANTONIO OR BUST!!!!  I am so excited to be attending the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference this year. Linda Rodenberg and I arrived here in San Antonio and met up with our friend, Laura Fernsler, from Kansas.  And the fun begins!!!!  

We arrived at the Drury Plaza Riverwalk Hotel.

Our hotel was once a bank in Downtown San Antonio and has been renovated to this fabulous hotel.

   Look at this gorgeous lobby of the Drury Plaza Riverwalk

Welcome to our suite on the 12th Floor............

 

We have this beautiful suite and will be very comfortable here for the next several days.  Sara arrives on Wednesday morning and will share our suite.  So for now Linda, Laura and I will be enjoying San Antonio!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!!
~Barbara
 

             

Travel Day and More Swaps

Today I am on my way to San Antonio, TX for the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference.  I am looking forward to seeing my long-distance friends that I usually only get to see at Convention and Leadership.  I have made some great friendships while attending these events in past years.

I have created two designs for general swapping and hope to have time to get those finished on the plane or once I get to my hotel.  I have everything cut, stamped and ready to assemble.

Tea Shoppe Stamp Set and NEW Doily Die both are in the Occasions Mini Catalog which can be viewed HERE.

Stocking Die, Four Frames and Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets.

 Thanks for stopping by today to see what I have created to take to Leadership for swapping.  I will have more to share once the event begins.  I hope to see you back here soon.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!!

~Barbara

Simply Adorned Charms Swap

My friend, Laura Fernsler, is hosting a swap at Leadership for all sizes of inserts for the Simply Adorned Charms.  I love these charm inserts and it is a great conversation starter for potential customers.

                       Front views: Top left is 1" x 1"; Bottom left is 1" x 1-1/2"; 

                                          Bottom  right is 1-1/2" x 2"

                        Back views:

You can check out the complete line of Simply Adorned Items on page 200 of the Idea Book & Catalog or check it out HERE. 

I will try to post all the inserts I receive from this swap, so check back to see all the ideas.  I am considering having a class where we make several inserts for each size or one size and you can pre-order the chain and charm of your choice.  Sound like something you would like to do, please leave a comment with your name and email and I will contact you after I get back in town.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~Barbara 

My 3 x 3 Cards and ATC Swap Cards for Leadership

I am hosting a 3 x 3 Love Notes Swap and an ATC (Artist Trading Card) Swap at Leadership on Friday, Jan. 20th.  Here are the cards I created to swap.

Happy Birthday and Enjoy Cards are for the 3 x 3 Love Notes Swap.

The cupcake image is from the Got Treats Stamp Set, and the flower is from the Button Buddies Stamp Set

The one on the right with the frog and happy hello is for the ATC swap.  The frog image and saying are from the Turtle & Co. Stamp Set.

Thanks so much for checking out more of my swaps for Leadership.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~Barbara

My Vintage Swaps for Leadership

One of my favorite activities of any Stampin' Up! event is swapping.  I am hosting two swaps this year at Leadership.  Here are the cards I created for the "Very Vintage Swap" that I am hosting on Thursday, Jan. 19th.

Vintage Vogue Stamp Set

                                             Established Elegance

I hope you were inspired by my "vintage" cards.  I love this style!! Thanks for stopping by today.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

More Leadership SWAPS!!!

Today I have finished another set of swaps for an organized swap at Leadership.  This swap is the "CQS - Convention Quality Swap" hosted by my friend, Lyssa Zwolanek.  She has hosted this swap for several years at Convention and Leadership.  I am an Alumni so I will swap with the best!!!! I am in 3 groups of 20 cards for each group = 60!!!!

Love & Laughter Stamp Set

Button Buddies Stamp Set

Field Flowers Stamp Set

Today was a very productive day and with only one day left before I leave, I hope that tomorrow will be just as productive.  Thanks for stopping by today.  I am hoping to post the rest of the swaps before I leave.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!!
~Barbara

Anybody want to SWAP!!!

Happy Friday the 13th....I am not letting that slow me down.  I have been so busy creating and stamping swaps for the upcoming Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference next week in San Antonio, TX.  I thought I would show you some of the cards that I am making for the organized swaps that I am signed up for.

I created these three cards for the WOW Valentine Swap that will be hosted by Laura Fernsler.  I am in three groups for her swap.

Thanks for stopping by today for a sneak peak at what I have been working on for Leadership.  Tomorrow I will show you another group of organized swaps.  Remember if you are going to CASE any of my designs please give me credit and link back to my blog.

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 New Year!

Today is the first day of the new year, Welcome 2012. 

I have not been posting very regularly this past year, hopefully I can do better this year. Sometime life gets in the way of things we want to do.

I am feeling so good now after having lost 62 pounds since June 1st.  It has a been a lifestyle change and takes much discipline, but it is well worth it.

I will be going back and posting some of the things I have wanted to show you over the past several months.

I am going to do a little blog construction, so stay tuned for a new look for the new year and some blog candy as well.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
Barbara

  

Welcome Diane!

Welcome to the Dazzling Group.......

  Diane Dechaine has joined my downline.  I am so happy to have her, she is one very talented lady.

  As a new recruit in October, she will receive the Big Shot or $100 of merchandise.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~Barbara