Convention 2013 Swaps

I have to start by saying Stampin' Up! REALLY outdid themselves this year at Convention! I was impressed well above and beyond what I had even imagined! One of my favorite things this year was all the organized swaps I was able to participate in. I'll start by sharing the swaps I made, but I can hardly wait to showcase the ones I received! There are some really talented girls (and guys) working with Stampin' Up!

 

This super cute fancy fold card was inspired by Darlene over at Dreaming About Rubber Stamps. I altered it a tiny bit, using the supplies I had. I just love the new Simply Pressed Clay and the Blossoms Clay Mold found in the new 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! Catalog. The little rosettes are absolutely adorable! The washi tape is also found in the new catalog & it's one of my favorite new items Stampin' Up! is carrying this year.

Here's a link to the video tutorial Darlene did, teaching you how to easily make this cute card:  Big Shot Fancy Fold Card

Supplies:
Stamps:
Oh, Hello (Wood~131934, Clear~130733)
Ink: 
Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad (126986)
Melon Mambo Stampin' Ink Refill (115662)

Paper:
Whisper White (100730)
Island Indigo (122923)
Daffodil Delight (119683)
Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Ovals Collection Framelits (129381)
Buttons and Blossoms Clay Molds (131272)
Bitty Butterfly Punch (129406)

Accessories:
Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape (129314)
Simply Pressed Clay (130685)
Rhinestones Basic Jewels (119246)


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Stampin' UP! Convention 2012

If I had to sum it up in one word, I'd have to say it was SOMUCHFUN! :) I was able to attend Convention this year with my Mom. I woke early every day & went to be really late every day & walked 5 miles each day, but I would do it again in a heartbeat! 

I was able to take 500 swaps with me, so I have LOTS of fabulous new ideas to share! Plus I took pics of all my Mom's swaps & well as our roommates swaps. 

As a side note, if you are hesitant to share a room with a complete stranger, just remember she's a stamper, so she must be great! ;) We were really lucky with the roommate my mom found & I'm sure we've made a lifetime friend.

While I ran off to crash a class I hadn't signed up for, my Mom stood in line to get a picture with Shelli Gardner. :)

Here's one of the first cards I did for swapping. I love the colors & I really love this particular fancy fold! It's so simple, yet so pretty!

Stamp Sets: Artistic Etchings (118517 Wood Mount, 120573 Clear Mount), French Foliage (120845 Wood Mount, 121166 Clear Mount)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler(119685), Basic Black (121045). Very Vanilla (101650),

Ink: Basic Black (126980), Cherry Cobbler (126966), Tangerine Tango (126946)

Tools: Big Shot (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), Brayer (102395), Sponge Daubers (102892)

Accessories: Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119261), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Shannon

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