Day at the farm

So here are all the kiddos at the Farm.  We took ours and my sister met us with her three!  We had a great time and the kids LOVED it!  

 The crew climbing on the toys

 Zavian driving Prince!

 Kamili on the pony

 Zavain on the pony

 Makai on the pony

Zamarah and Zavain in the field with us picking veggies!

Craft Project Central

Here is another great project at Craft Project Central!  I love this adorable basket!  

This Friendship Preserves Basket & Note Cards were created by Regina Andari, check out her blog at www.workinouttheinks.blogspot.com

Cards and Cocktails!

 First I have to apologize!  I think I told four different people that these cards were already on my blog...I lied!!!  Sorry I thought I had posted them before convention, turns out I had only posted them to Stampin' Connection.  Don't forget that this coming Friday and Saturday is my next Cards and Cocktails Class!  Friday is currently full, and I am taking names for a waiting list, but Saturday still has openings.  Email me today to join us!

So here they are...

Craft Project Central!!

This is an adorable set that you can make if you buy the tutorial today at Craft Project Central!  

First Day of School Gift Set is perfect for any teacher!  Leena Girsa created this great set!  Be sure to stop by her blog today. – www.alacards.blogspot.com 

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Convenion Board Samples- Affection Collection

OK I saw this set in my box of goodies and thought to myself what the heck and I gonna do with this.  I REALLY didn't like it.  But sure enough by the end of the samples it was my favorite:)  

 This set will be available to purchase tomorrow August 1st!  It is in the Holiday Catalog (which is an amazing catalog)  I will be sharing lots of samples from it soon!

Convention Board Samples-Patio Party DSP

There is a lot of buzz out there about the New Summer Starfruit In Color.  I have to say I absolutely love it!  I think it is such a great color to pair with!  I made the flower on top of this tea tine with Summer Starfruit Card stock.  Added some stitch satin ribbon and Patio Party DSP.  

Craft Project Central Bonus Project

Here is July's Bonus Project at Craft Project Central.  This International Bazaar Cards & Folder was created by Laurie Zoellmer Check out her blog at www.stampingnut.blogspot.com 

*Bonus projects can be obtained by subscribing to two or more months in a row, or putting the Craft Project Central badge on your blog, or referring a friend and when you subscribe, letting us know.

Convention Board Samples- Make A Cake

I know it is all pink!  And those who know me know I don't do pink:)  

 Here is a simple card using the dsp and new dahlias!

My Craft Project Central Project

Here is the tutorial I cam up with for the month of July on Craft Project Central!  This adorable little rag tutu is perfect for that little girl who loves to dress up and be fancy.  With a matching 3-D tutu card this is the perfect gift set.  

Be sure to swing by Craft Project Central and get your July Tutorials!

Convention Board Samples-Daydream Medallions

I really like the idea of this set, but I had trouble making it the focal point of a project.  To me this is a great set for "behind" and image, or for a background.  

 Daydream Medallions and Fabulous Florets Set

 Daydream Medallions and Loving Thoughts

Daydream medallions and Curly Cute

Convention Board Samples-Make A Cake

Such a fun bright and cheery set!  It takes me a bit out of my element because I tend to not go for my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line thins up...but it really bugs me when things aren't lined up!  

 So here you are two easy cards!  Paired with the Patio Party DSP and the Made For You set.  

Convention Board Samples- Daydream Medallions

Sometimes less is more, and in the case of this box, I felt that was the case.  I stamped the second smallest medallion all over the base of the box in crumb cake then added the next size up on the top.  Added a few punches and bakers twine and that's it!  

Here is the scrapbook page I did of Kamili...  sorry the picture is a bit blurry.

Convention Board Samples-You're Amazing

This set is very versatile if you ask me.  I love the framed words and on these two samples that's what I used.  I paired the set You're Amazing with the butterfly punch and Comfort Cafe' DSP

 The Elephants just screamed Circus Peanuts to me!  Although I admit they are probably in my top ten worst tasting candies, I grew up with them and just love the idea of them!

Artisan Design Team!

So at convention I was told to stop by the awards booth.  I had been informed that I had won an award for recruit promotions and for the Hilton head trip I would receive a pin as well.  I had no idea what I was in store for!  I went up to the booth and gave them my demonstrator #.  They put it in and started gathering many things...

They handed my my pins for the promotion achievement, Hilton Head trip, a ribbon that says "getaway" for the trip, Two envelopes and a big pink flower that said "artisan" in the center...which I figure was what they gave all the finalist since we were informed we would find out at awards night if we won or not.  But to my surprise I opened the first envelope to this beautiful card that was inviting me to the Artisan Design Team dinner.  It was very exciting news!!!  

Here is the crew of design team members.  We will be receiving a box in the mail from stampin' Up! each month and required to make projects with them,  You will see all of my projects on my blog each month so be sure to stop in and check them out!  

This is Amy Swartz and I at the dinner, and a picture of my place setting.

 Me in front of my projects and just my projects!

and on stage at awards night:)

Conventions Buddies

Here are a few pictures of "us" at convention!  I had so much fun this year and hope even more of my side and down line will be attending next year.  

Convention Board Samples-You're Amazing

Here are the other two cards I made for the convention boards with the You're Amazing Stamp Set.  I will be showing you my scrap book page and 3-d Item tomorrow!  

 On this card I also used the ticket wheel.  I love the vintage feel of the images, and love the balloon on the card below!  Thanks for stopping in!

A HUGE Thank you!!!

I am so happy to announce that I won the Hilton Head incentive trip through Stampin' Up!  This is a great opportunity and I can't wait to be a part of it! 

 I really need to thank my down line for all the effort they put into their businesses this year.  And also to my amazing customers for helping me get there!!!  I can't tell you how much you all mean to me and look forward to continue to create with you!!!  Thanks again:)

Here is a picture of my and Heather on stage at convention!  I was lucky enough to first get to know Heather at the Artisan dinner last year and now get to see her again at Hilton Head!  

Convention Board Samples-You're Amazing

Now that convention is over I can show you all the things I made for the boards!  Some are simple, some are stepped up, some were fun to make and others were a bit of a challenge:)  Enjoy...

These two cards were made with the You're Amazing Stamp Set.  I really like this set.  I love this little elephant with a hat!  Too Cute!!

Craft Project Central

Masculine cards are always though!  Here is a great tutorial just for that at Craft Project Central!  

The Serene Silhouettes Masculine Card Set was created by Sharon Burkert at www.sharonburkert.com

Cards and Cocktails Class

I had a great time at cards and cocktails on the 13th.  I have another one coming up on the 10th of August, you can see all the details under upcoming events above.  

You make 3 cards styles, 2 of each, so they go home with 6 cards at the end of the night!  Here are the three cards everyone made.

 They go the do water coloring...

 Big shot embossing...

And made a 3-d flower.  Hope to see you next month!