Hello, Have a Sunny Day

It's Monday...and I've got a serious case of the Monday "blah's", especially now that I'm really back to reality after being on vacation with all of my favorite Stampin' people!  But I am counting my blessings and feeling extremely grateful that I was able to attend Convention and spend time with so many amazing friends!

I have one last swap to share with you today.  This was for the group of stampers who participated in the 2014 Convention Display Boards.  We decided we love swapping so much last year that we had to do it again this year and let me tell you...all of the swaps I received were amazing!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Gold Glimmer Paper, Neutrals DSP Stack

Ink ~ Crushed Curry, Pool Party

Stamp Sets ~ Silhouettes & Script, Watercolor Wash

Other Supplies ~ Circle Framelits, Greetings Thinlits, Metallics Sequins Assortment, Gold Metallic Thread

 

So, I had to finish assembling these swaps in Salt Lake City and as I was getting ready to put on the finishing touches, I realized my sequins were missing.  Myself and all of my roommates looked high and low, but never did find them. So, sorry to all of my fellow swappers...your card was a little more naked than this :(

 

Ok, now it really is back to reality...time to work!  But work means money and money means new stamps from the Holiday Catalog!  Be sure to check back tomorrow for a little sneak peek :-)

 

Happy Stamping!

Swappin' with SSINK

Happy Thursday!  Inspire Create Share 2015 officially starts today, but the fun and festivities have been going on since Tuesday :-)  Some of the SSINK girls met up last night for a yummy dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and did some swappin'.  As much as I don't like to make swaps, I DO love to get some in return, so it is always worth it!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Garden Green, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Schoolhouse DSP

Ink ~ Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo

Stamp Set ~ Words of Truth

Other Supplies ~ Circle Framelits, Banner Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punches, Whisper White Bakers Twine

 

This is quickly becoming my favorite stamp sets and DSP...they go so well together!

 

I can't wait to see all of the awesome stampin' people today...it's the best time of the year!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 



Shoebox Swappin' in SLC

Good morning from beautiful Salt Lake City!  I escaped the smoky skies of home (please pray for all of the firefighters working to put out the fire and for the families whose homes are at stake!) and had an uneventful flight where I met my SLC BFF Wendy.  Oh how I've missed her and was SO happy to spend the morning with her!  (And very grateful she ran me around so I didn't have to walk everywhere!)

Later in the afternoon, I met some of my roomies at the bus stop and the fun times began!  Kim, Donna and Cynthia were the first to arrive, closely followed by Heidi.  We chatted and crafted away the afternoon, then had a great dinner at Red Rock Brewery.  Kim and Donna waited up for Diana to arrive and now our house is complete!  I can't wait to get a run in with the girls this morning and explore downtown SLC!

Since we don't have much going on this morning, we are going to do a little shoebox swap this morning and this is what I brought for everyone to make.  I love the Silhouettes & Script {hostess} stamp set!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Everyday Chic DSP

Ink ~ Calypso Coral, Old Olive

Stamp Set ~ Silhouettes & Script

Other Supplies ~ Silver Metallic Thread, Silver Sequin Trim, Everyday Chic Washi Tape

 

Super simple card, but the washi and bits of silver dress it up!  Hope the girls love it as much as I do!

 

I'm also sharing the gifts I made for everyone staying in the house too...nothing fancy, but still fun!

The first is a little tiny bucket of jelly beans...because we need little sweet treats while we are stamping, right?!?! 

The second part of their gift is a small journal that I embellished for them.  I thought this sentiment was perfect since we are all here doing what we love and what makes us happy!

 

I can't wait to see more of my stampin' friends as the week goes on!  This is always my favorite girls trip each year!  And we are going to have to make this year the best one yet since Convention will be changed up a bit after this year ;)

 

Happy Stampin' and see you soon!