A big old box from UPS.
I came home at lunch time to bring it in so it wouldn't get damaged. (Who am I kidding?) But I restrained myself from playing with it until I came home for good last night.
Here's probably the best card of the bunch.
NO PHOTO-Use your imagination.
Why? Google won't let me add any photos in it because they're having "difficulties."
This is the third day of trying to do something and so unless you all have a suggestion, I'm going to transfer this blog over to another site as Blogger isn't working for me any more. Too bad, because the "old" Blogger was fun to use. This isn't.
Lori
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Baltimore Regional SU Meeting
My apologies for not updating this. First I was ill and then we had things going with the family such as my mother's 80th birthday and other things. One of these other things was the Stampin Up Regional Meeting in Baltimore in mid-April..
How was it? It. was. fabulous! I took so many photos that my camera battery died. Photos (with my notes) can be found here. I think you'll enjoy it. SHELLI GARDNER was there along with her husband, Sterling. Brian Pilling was there doing a demo as was Carrie Cudney and Shannon West. We had some really outstanding local demos showing some Workshop Wow and Makes & Takes.
And I got to experience, first hand, the Prize Patrol. Oh, boy was that fun! All of us won a package of paper and the Make A Wish Stamp Set (available here). But others won things like the "Hey Dude" box set, the latest Paper Pumpkins and a few other fun things. And, we even got a few sneak peeks at some products coming out in the new Annual Catalog.
(I'll tell you all one thing -- I think you'll like it.)
But when we get new things to play with, we also have to say goodbye to others. The Retired List is out and it's available here. Some things have sold out (like some papers and accessories) but take a look.
So which retired sets will you miss?
What was the best part about going to Baltimore? Honestly, there were so many things but because it was my first time -- I loved the card swaps. I wish I had been more disciplined to make more beforehand because I loved getting them and I was sad when I ran out of my cards. On the other hand, as they say, "take a picture because it lasts longer."
Here's one of the cards I made for the swap. Well, it will have to wait because Blogger/Google aren't getting along. If you become a demo (and please contact me), you too can go to regional meetings and have fun like I did. It was great to hang out with my upline. My husband was so sweet to drive me up there. We had a beautiful room overlooking the Inner Harbor. And, he was lucky because there was a robotic convention going on downstairs from us. He had a blast -- it was a win-win all around.
How was it? It. was. fabulous! I took so many photos that my camera battery died. Photos (with my notes) can be found here. I think you'll enjoy it. SHELLI GARDNER was there along with her husband, Sterling. Brian Pilling was there doing a demo as was Carrie Cudney and Shannon West. We had some really outstanding local demos showing some Workshop Wow and Makes & Takes.
And I got to experience, first hand, the Prize Patrol. Oh, boy was that fun! All of us won a package of paper and the Make A Wish Stamp Set (available here). But others won things like the "Hey Dude" box set, the latest Paper Pumpkins and a few other fun things. And, we even got a few sneak peeks at some products coming out in the new Annual Catalog.
(I'll tell you all one thing -- I think you'll like it.)
But when we get new things to play with, we also have to say goodbye to others. The Retired List is out and it's available here. Some things have sold out (like some papers and accessories) but take a look.
So which retired sets will you miss?
What was the best part about going to Baltimore? Honestly, there were so many things but because it was my first time -- I loved the card swaps. I wish I had been more disciplined to make more beforehand because I loved getting them and I was sad when I ran out of my cards. On the other hand, as they say, "take a picture because it lasts longer."
Here's one of the cards I made for the swap. Well, it will have to wait because Blogger/Google aren't getting along. If you become a demo (and please contact me), you too can go to regional meetings and have fun like I did. It was great to hang out with my upline. My husband was so sweet to drive me up there. We had a beautiful room overlooking the Inner Harbor. And, he was lucky because there was a robotic convention going on downstairs from us. He had a blast -- it was a win-win all around.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Cards of March 2013
I thought I'd post some photos of the cards I made at my upline's stamp buffet (with a few tweaks) and some of the other cards. I haven't been making as many cards as I would like because I've been involved in organizing my work place. On the other hand, I don't think I'll ever get it completely organized so I'll just sit on my bed and work from there.
Here's a card that I made at my mom's request. She wants some sympathy
cards. I used the swallowtail butterfly, embossed it with white
embossing powder, used the sentiment from the "Love & Sympathy" card
set. For the inside, I used the sentiment and plant from "Thoughts and
Prayers." The only thing I want to redo with this is use white card
stock for the inside. However, my white card stock was not cooperating tonight. Maybe
tomorrow. And I need to photograph it so that it's not crooked.
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The Ears to You Stamp with the Tulip Embossing Folder (idea by Rose Van Epp)
Whole Latte Love (Led Zepp & SU?), again (idea by Rose Van Epp)
Celebrate SAB stamp (idea by Rose Van Epp)
Another card at Rose's card buffet (idea by Rose Van Epp)
The "Hello Hello" single stamp using the window framelit (see above) with SAB paper and rhinestones.
A birthday card for my aunt -- can you guess that purple is her favorite color?
Late Night Stampers Spring 2013 Treasure Hunt!
Want to have fun?
Here’s how to play:
-visit each of the blogs listed (it’s always nice to leave a comment!) -look for participating Treasure Hunt players – they will have the picture of the SU! box (below), and they will list their clue.
-make a note of what the clue is, and whose blog it is on
-once you’ve collected 50 clues, email them to ME listing each clue & where you found it
-you have from March 1st to May 12th at midnight PST"
This my clue: Edgelits
Cut out some unique card edges with these edgelits and your BigShot. There's scallops and other beautiful edges to make cute changes to your cards or other crafting projects
Treasure Hunt Participants 2013
Angela Carter www.angelasinklink.com
Lisa Kmiec http://lisakmiecstamps.blogspot.com
Jane Hignite www.stampwithjane.com
Deborah Smart www.stampandcreate.net
Penny Hanuszak http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com
Kimberely Morris http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com
Trish Cortez www.stampingwherepapercomesalive.com
Beth Robinson www.sweetsentimentscrafts.com
Rhonda Gabriele http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com **corrected 28/Feb
Jackie Watson http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com
Cynthia Millan http://StampwithCynthia.blogspot.com
June Reister http://junescreations.blogspot.com
Debbie Broughton www.nanastampingroom.com
Joni Metras www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com
Laurie Reaume http://www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com **corrected 28/Feb
Sherrill Graff http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/
Nicole Tugrul http://becreativewithnicole.blogspot.com
Shelly Peck www.stampinandscrappingnews.com
Megin Gallagher http://vmg206.blogspot.com
Marcee Rodgers http://thecraftbinsu.blogspot.com
Karen Philipp www.zgrandmakaren.com
Kris Sobolik http://maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com
Heidi Weaver http://heidistampinalong.blogspot.com
Carolyn Bennett www.carolynstamps.com
Betty-Ann Manghi http://stampindemon.blogspot.com
Jan Schoenfeld www.getinkywithjan.com
Glenda Mollet http://glendamollet.blogspot.ca
Kat Zariengo http://Katzcreates.wordpress.com
Katherine Roberts http://craftinginkc.blogspot.com **added 28Feb p.m.
Bev Farmer www.createwithbev.blogspot.com **Mar 1st
Tanya Stottlemire www.scramptastic.blogspot.com **Mar. 1st
Ligeia Baird http://stampsandinktherapy.blogspot.com **Mar.2nd
Carolyn Rakowski www.paperlacencardnook.blogspot.com **Mar. 3rd
Danielle Calder www.stampenvy.ca **Mar. 5th
Jaye Catalano http://carmine-crafts.blogspot.com **Mar. 7th
Lesley Lendon http://lellyjellys.blogspot.co.uk/ **Mar. 7th
Lori Ann Rogers http://www.victorianview4u.blogspot.com**updated Mar.14th
Vanessa A. Terrell http://www.stampwithvanessa.com **Mar. 8th
Dawn Johnson www.stampinwdawn.blogspot.com **Mar. 12th
Melissa Banbury www.porchswingcreations.blogspot.com **Mar. 19th
Janet Yates www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com **Mar. 19th
Cathy Parlitsis www.stampsandscrapbooks.com **Mar. 19th
Laura Camacho http://sendajoyfulcard.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html **Mar. 19th
44.Lori Sinden www.loristampsalot.blogspot.com **Mar. 20th
45.Kit Gosha www.keepintouchstampin.com **Mar. 20th
46.Beatriz Redd www.queenbeascraps.blogspot.com **Mar. 20th
47.Cynthia Simpson http://cynthiaspapercrafting.blogspot.com **Mar. 21st
48.Jayne Stenstrom http://www.jaynestamps.com **Mar. 21st
49.Kelli Lichtenberg www.thesemicreativestamper.blogspot.com **Mar. 22nd
50.Julie Fields http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com **Mar. 22nd
51.SuZan Brown www.agivingart.blogspot.com **Mar. 22nd
52.Lauren Huntley www.craftyhippy.co.uk **Mar.22nd
44.Lori Sinden www.loristampsalot.blogspot.com **Mar. 20th
45.Kit Gosha www.keepintouchstampin.com **Mar. 20th
46.Beatriz Redd www.queenbeascraps.blogspot.com **Mar. 20th
47.Cynthia Simpson http://cynthiaspapercrafting.blogspot.com **Mar. 21st
48.Jayne Stenstrom http://www.jaynestamps.com **Mar. 21st
49.Kelli Lichtenberg www.thesemicreativestamper.blogspot.com **Mar. 22nd
50.Julie Fields http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com **Mar. 22nd
51.SuZan Brown www.agivingart.blogspot.com **Mar. 22nd
52.Lauren Huntley www.craftyhippy.co.uk **Mar.22nd
Thanks for playing!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
First post -- I've been doing Stampin Up now for six months and I'm so glad I did it. I really have had a lot of fun with it and met some really nice people.
We're in the final weeks of Sale-a-Bration which means you can get a free gift for every $50 you spend. You only have until Friday, March 22 to place your order and you can go to my website here.
I'll also be setting some card parties -- you can come and make a certain number of cards for a flat fee, have fun, meet people, and go home with several handmade cards. Interested? Contact me!
You still have time to sign up and be a hobbyist demonstrator for $99 and get an extra 25% in merchandise for your starter kit. You could come home, find a box filled with goodies like this!
We're in the final weeks of Sale-a-Bration which means you can get a free gift for every $50 you spend. You only have until Friday, March 22 to place your order and you can go to my website here.
I'll also be setting some card parties -- you can come and make a certain number of cards for a flat fee, have fun, meet people, and go home with several handmade cards. Interested? Contact me!
You still have time to sign up and be a hobbyist demonstrator for $99 and get an extra 25% in merchandise for your starter kit. You could come home, find a box filled with goodies like this!
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