Color Confections - Christmas

At Convention there was a huge display that was set up to look like a Bakery or Sweet Shop called "Color Confections". Everything in this display was made using Stampin' Up! cardstock, designer papers, and accessories.

Today I am featuring the Christmas Display, which was one of my favorites. It shows many of the items that are now available to demonstrators only during the pre-order. For customers, you can begin ordering on September 1st.

Full View of Christmas Display



















Close-ups of the items featured in this display - FABRIC!! DSP!!!


Look....Big Designer Buttons and a Decorated House......


use the Tasteful Trim Big Shot Die and our fabric to create beautiful packages


I could have looked at this display for hours. It was so awesome and so many ideas to absorb at one time. Check back for another part of the Color Confections Display from Convention.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a wonderful Friday!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

A New Baby to Cuddle

After making the baby shower invitations and favors along with making the diaper cake as the shower gift.............














Stamps: Animal Stories, Something Sweet, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip
Access: Diaper Card Pattern, Purchased white coin envelopes, hole punch, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, 1" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Star Punch




















......Krystle, sister of Kelsey's boyfriend, had her baby! He was a little anxious and couldn't wait until his due date which was Thursday, Aug. 5th. Jacob Romi Rivas was born on Tuesday, August 3rd at 4:30 pm (Arizona time). He weighed 7 lbs, 11.8 ozs and was 21 inches long.































Kelsey and I designed this sign to welcome Baby Jacob. It is 12" x 12" and will be put in a frame to hang in his room. I saw this idea at Convention and knew it would be the perfect thing to make for a new baby.

Stamps: Animal Stories
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, DSP Prints: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip
Access: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Punches


















Kelsey holding Jacob just after he was born!

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you are inspired by our ideas for everything baby!!

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

Make and Takes Convention Style

On Thursday afternoon our group tackled the Make & Take projects. Here we are trying to finish on time.....which almost never happens!
The projects are made with the NEW sets we got in our convention bag. We received two sets, a single stamp and a wheel.

Projects using the Just Believe Set



















Inside of Just for You Pouch



















Cards using the Paisley Prints Set














Thanks So Much Card Pocket and 3 x 3 cards














The make and takes are always very simple and easy to do for a class. I hope you like the ideas I shared with you today. Check back tomorrow for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Can You Say Flower Power Party.......

......Yes we can, Stampin' Up! style. On Wednesday evening, during Convention, Stampin' Up! threw a Flower Power Party and challenged everyone to dress in their grooviest clothes.
From Left to Right: Jane, Me, Madonna, Linda R.
Here we are waiting in line for the doors too open......all dressed and ready to do the hoola-hoop, play twister, and be with friends.

My Groovy Group!!
Back Row: Pam, Linda B., Diane, Linda R. Laura, Anita
Front Row: Madonna, Melissa, Me, Lorri

After the party was over, we went back to our hotel and had our group gift exchange. It has become a tradition that we exchange gifts with each other at Convention. These ladies are so talented and I loved all the wonderful gifts I received.

Today I will show you the gift that I made for everyone in my group that attended convention. I made a magnetic board, customized with the first letter of each person's name. They are 8" x 8" and the ribbon is attached through Jumbo Eyelets.(I used the Crop-A-Dile to punch the holes and set the eyelets). I used Sweet Pea DSP (now retired). There were several different designs.

Magnetic Board



















Close up of Magnets that I made for each, designed based on which piece of paper I used from the DSP pack. I used one button magnet and 2 small clothespins with magnets attached on the back. I covered them in DSP and decorated each one. Also I printed the Convention Logo off the computer and had that hanging off one of the magnets.















So much fun and I will share some of the other gifts with you later on this week. Thanks for stopping by and check back for more convention pictures and swap cards.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

New Catalog MEGA Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts New Catalog MEGA Blog Hop where we are showcasing NEW stamp sets. I am featuring the stamp set "Morning Cup". The perfect set for the tea or coffee lover.

If you are starting the hop with my blog I am so glad you stopped by.

Now for my projects using the "Morning Cup" stamp set. I absolutely fell in love with this set the minute I saw it in the new catalog.

Morning Coffee












Paper: Marina Mist, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Marina Mist; Markers: Marina Mist, Real Red
Access: Large Oval, Oval Scallop, Scallop Trim Border Punches, Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestone, Dimensionals

Caffeine Isn't a Drug
















Paper: Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP
Ink: Basic Black; Markers: Baja Breeze, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip
Access: Large Silver Brads, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Color Spritzer Tool, Paper Piercing Tool

Gift Card Holder
















Paper: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip; Markers: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip
Access: Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Gift Card Holder Inside












I hope you have enjoyed all my projects.... please leave me a comment to let me know you were here.

Thanks for stopping by and remember the blog hop ends on Sunday night at midnight. After Sunday I will continue posting my convention pictures and more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Stampin' Addicts Meet & Greet Event at Convention

On Wednesday afternoon I enjoyed getting together with some of my Stampin' Addicts friends. The food was delicious and the organized swaps for this event were the best!!

Here is my group at the Meet & Greet enjoying some delicious food














Let the swapping begin!!!!















Here are the swaps I created for each of the organized swaps that I participated in:

SA Meet & Greet General Card Swap



















Christmas Card Swap - Delightful Decorations


















Christmas Card Swap - Welcome Christmas

New Colors Swap - Early Espresso














New Colors Swap - Cherry Cobbler
Just Right 3-D Swap Fancy Favor Box



















Just Right 3-D Swap - Convention Survival Kit














Convention Survival Kit - open

It's All in the Details Swap - Group 3



















It's All in the Details Swap - Group 2
It's All in the Details Swap - Group 1














Simply Adorned Inserts Swap -Front View














Flip-side of Simply Adorned Inserts
Trading Card Swap - Two Groups














Big Shot Fabric Swap - Business Card Holder
I hope you enjoyed seeing all the creative swaps I designed for this wonderful event during convention. If you have any questions on products used feel free to email me or leave a comment and I will get back to you.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Check-In Day at Convention

Swapping is always a highlight of convention and starts at the airport and continues throughout the week. My general swap cards are at the bottom of this post, so keep reading.........

The first day of convention is always full of the best surprises.......getting the official convention bag with your stamp sets.........






























Shopping at Memento Mall...................

























































and SWAPPING............................

One of my General Convention Swaps
I used the Sweet Scoops Stamp Set



















Another of my General Convention Swaps
This card features the Elements of Style Stamp Set



















Another one of my General Convention Swaps
For this one I used the Vintage Voque Stamp Set














I hope you enjoyed looking at all this awesome stuff from Convention.....check back tomorrow for more highlights.

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