Look what Lisa did!!

I can hardly believe what came in the mail yesterday! Lisa Henke (my Convention roommate) surprised me with not only an assortment of die cuts from the new Big Shot SU dies, but also this beautiful card and an amazing Convention Keepsake pouch thingy. I'm so bad at trying to describe it, but basically she completely made this folder that you untie and it has several pockets each filled with pictures from Convention! She detailed each page with DSP and punches, brads and ribbon! I'll put more pictures below. Thanks so much Lisa, it is so sweet of you to go out of your way to make me these things! I can't wait to show off the Convention pictures and use the die cuts! You're the best!

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Eastern Blooms just happens to be one of those sets and it just happens to be one we received at Convention, so I am happily able to post a few projects with this set. Don't worry, I'll be making more, but here's what I've got so far...

Both of these cards have entirely different looks but are made with the same set. The first also includes 2 of the new In Colors, Riding Hood Red (stamped off for the center flower) and Pink Pirouette. Just to show how nicely our older In Colors can look with the new ones, I've also used Buckaroo Blue on this one. The chocolate dotted paper is from the new Bella Rose DSP which is just a gorgeous collection! And don't overlook the punched scallop border punch that is brand-spankin'-new!


The second card is a funky combination of colors, Elegant Eggplant, Taken with Teal and Kiwi Kiss. I've also used the Sale-a-Bration Happiness Rub-ons in case you still have some lying around, and the 5 petal punch as well as a rhinestone brad that are still available. (A complete list of supplies will be listed below.)

I also wanted to post this picture of all the make-n-takes we were able to complete at Convention! You may have seen them posted all over the net already, but hey... Four of these projects actually feature this Eastern Blooms stamp set as well. The turquoise card on the left is made with the Classy Brass that coordinates with this set called Floral Frenzy on page 191 of the new Idea Book & Catalog. Directly below that is a really cool bookmark we made with a chipboard frame and some of the new Filigree brads (p. 184- check it out, you gotta have those babies!) and then the little mini album to the right of the bookmark. It is adorable and simply to make using a few 3x3 envelopes. Finally, the card to the right of that is made using a rub-on that matches this set called Hidden Garden on p. 178.

If you have questions about any of these other projects feel free to post a comment or email me, I'd be glad to answer!

TTFN,
Kristin

Stampin' Up! Supplies

(1st card)
Stamps: Eastern Blooms
Paper: Buckaroo Blue, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Bella Rose DSP
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red (stamped off), Buckaroo Blue (stamped off)

(2nd card)

Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Polka Dot background
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Taken with Teal, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Kiwi Kiss, Versamark
Accessories: Rhinestone brad, 5 petal flower punch, Happiness Rub-ons

U Rock!

Yes you! You rock just for stopping by! So here is the card I designed for our Great Swaps Convention swap.

I intended to use my new Fresh Cuts set from the new catalog, but decided at the last minute (and that's exactly what it was) to use this It's a Sign set. I wanted to show it some love and use a unique set that isn't overly used.

The Real Red pieces are all crimped with the crimper. The Creamy Caramel piece was stamped over and over with the "Way to Go" stamp in caramel for the background. The ribbon is the Real Red striped that is in the new catalog, as well as both star punches that you see here. The center star in Eggplant is raised on a pop dot so it adds more dimension.

I hope you like it. It's not nearly in the same class as the stunning swaps I received so I hope no one is disappointed. I tried to do something a bit different for me and keep it unique.

Great to "see" you- stop by again! I'll try to be much more regular wtih posts now that I'm home!

Man am I glad to be home after what seems like an entire month away... and guess what, I have no plans on my calendar (or in my head) to go anywhere in the next month or so! That means more stamping!!

Well, convention was incredible and I will probably be sharing stories for a week or more. The absolute best part was meeting up with my Great Swap pals! We had such a blast! I met many, but actually hung out with Lisa Henke (my roomie!), Becky Carafa (our leader), Danielle Lounds, Vera Schoeters (hope I spelled that right!), Denise Hinton and Crystal Birr. Also, a shout out to Suzy Birr (Crystal's MIL who also partied with us!). I also got to meet so many others including Debbie, Mercedes, Kristie, Angie, LeeAnn, Kim and Cindy. Oh, and Brittney from GSG2!

I have a lot of pictures (hopefully) so I'll post some of the best eventually. I got some fabulous swaps- not sure on protocal for posting other people's work... I'll think about that. I'll also be back to post the Make 'n Takes we got to do and my own swaps as well. For now, here's a picture of the GSG gals that met up and swapped at lunch on the first day.

Front left to right: Kristin (me), Becky, Lisa, Crystal
Back left to right: Amgie, Danielle, Mercedes, LeeAnn, Denise, Cindy, Vera, Debbie, Kim, Kristie

I'm going to Convention I'm going to Convention!

Yes, you can picture me skipping and singing like a little kid! Today at 7am was the opening day for registration for SU's big annual convention and I get to go!! Thanks to my DH for supporting me, parents for babysitting, my cousin for giving me a FREE hotel room and my SU business (and customers) for paying my way!!! This will be SU's 20th anniversary so I'm excited to see what is in store for us. My cyber friend Lisa Henke and I will be rooming together and we'll be hanging out with all our Great Swaps and Splitcoast friends! Now I have to go buy some comfortable yet stylish walking shoes- I gotta look good for my fellow stampers!

Since I'm up early I just might go stamp something and post here in a bit... we'll see! Have a great day!