Sewing Machine

Well since I have sooo many pics from convention, I thought I would just share one everytime I post. So here's me in Twin Falls Idaho. We made a pit stop here both on the way to and from Utah. On the way there we saw people doing base jumping.

Next is a card I am making for a 100 card front swap. We are allowed to use only the new sets out of the catty and of course I picked the set that doesnt have any examples to be found. I knew the 1st time I ever saw this set that I wanted to take a piece of ribbon and having it sticking out the machine like its sewing it. So I started with that and went from there. Now I just got to make 99 more of them....by 9/13!!!

Recipe:
Stamps- Puns from the Past
Paper and Ink- Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Cho Chip
Accessories- Buttons, Satin Ribbon, Scallop Square Frame, Sewing Machine, Corner Punch

Been MIA...again

I know I know, Ive been neglecting my blog. Well, would you believe me if I told you its taken me this long to catch up on housework?? And I still havent cleaned my craft room and the boys room. Though I HAVE to clean my craft room today so I can make room for the huge order Im receiving tomorrow with all my NEW catty stuff!! YAY!!!!!! I actually havent dont any stamping since getting home..Im majorally going thru withdrawl and havent gotten to play with my big shot!! So next week Im going to get crackin and hofully have something cool to show you.

Im back!

OMG!! Convention was the best thing I have ever done to date. I cant put into words what an awesome experience it was. Like everything else portraying to Stampin' Up...you dont get it till you DO IT! I definitely recommend doing SU events even as a guest or..You can take advantage of the $99 starter kit promo thats starting on the 11th. I am offering an add promo just thru me when you buy the starter kit and I'll give you a free stamp set out of the new catty. Plus receive a special gift from my upline Nicole. Email me for more details and to get my special online number. This is an awesome deal!!! Carrying on..As soon as I walked thru the door Ive been cleaning and still not close to getting things back to normal. My house wasnt a complete disaster and I give create to my awesome friend Amy who watched the boys while I was away, but she wasnt there during the weekend and Im still amazed how big a mess my boys(including the big one) can make while Im away. So hopefully sometime soon I'll get a chance to sit down and download the about 1000 pics I took and post some. Most of you all have probably already heard about the cool announcements SU made at convention, Shelli's new blog So Shelli. Sneak peeks of the new Decor Elements coming in the winter mini, and announcing the totally awesome Big Shot or I like to say Mr Big Shot die cut machine. That will be available for purchase in Sept, so be sure to check back here since I will be offering a special offer with purchase of the Big Shot Starter Kit just thru me. I learned alot of things while at convention, one being..MAKE MORE SWAPS and more importantly SIGN UP for scheduled 3D swaps. Ill definitely need to start making swaps months before convention next year! I also kept seeing familiar faces, I saw alot of girls from blogs I visit. Mostly at the Awards Night. It was very cool to see the cash and stamp set awards people received for their achievements. The whole trip recharged my batteries not only as a demo but as a mom too. It was a much needed vacation. Well Im going to get back to cleaning and will get some convention pics up soon!!

Less than 24 hours till I head to Salt Lake City!!

24 hours from now Ill be on the road to Salt Lake City for convention. Im SOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!!! I'll be sure to post all my swaps I get when I get back and share all the juicy details of my trip. YAYAYAYAY!!! Till then... BYE!

Swap Cards

Ive been super busy whipping out cards like you wouldnt believe. Here's a slide show, showing what Ive done so far.

SwapShow

Sorry Ive been MIA!

My husband has been on block leave since the 19th till yesterday so we have been busy doing little day trips going to all the beauitful places here in WA. I had a list and we managed to cover everywhere except the Olympic National Forest. We went to Northwest Trek, a FABULOUS place to take your kids. Visited serveral waterfalls. We went to Ocean Shores to play at the Pacific beach and ended up getting our car stuck in the sand! LOL!! We went to Leavenworth and had some awesome german food and had a beer in the beer garden. They are doing major construction on the downtown so made things alot more difficult to get around with a stroller but still very cool to see. My favorite place was going to Mt St Helen's National Park. That was sooo cool!!! They have a couple really neat museums about the blast and the observitory was really cool to get that close to the volcano. We've still not gone and done the tourist stuff in Seattle, so we're planning on staying there for a weekend the next time DH has a long weekend. Right now Im beginning to work on my convention swap. My goal is to get 5 cards done a day. I'll post the first set of 10 cards I just finished soon.

Where do Stamps go when they RETIRE!!!

A good question....one place they could go is to your home! Here it is, the 2008 Retired Stamp List! So now is the time to get any of those stamps that are on your wish list before their gone for good. There are a couple sets that Im shocked is retiring and some that Im shocked are NOT. There was also an annoucement about a new product line SU! is offering...I wont go into detail but I'll give you a hint...it involves decorating your home...hmm Cant wait to get my hands on that!

Onesie Card and New Chair!

I have been wanting a giant bean bag chair for as long as I can remember. I have alot of fond memories sitting in my Mama Sue's chair as a child growing up. Now after moving here to WA, I went over to a friends house whom had one and asked where she got it. She pointed me to the LoveSac web site..but sorry over $500 is just TOO much. So I did some surfing and came across the ComfySack web site. Now these prices were much more realistic! Almost $300 less!! So I couldnt resist and finally ordered my very own giant bean bag!! Here's my son Donovan modeling the chair. I just LOVE IT!!!! Next is the famous onesie card I keep seeing everyone making. So I went to this blog, and finally made one myself. My version isnt anything special. I was pretty much just trying it out and seeing if I could do it. It's alot smaller than I thought it was but pictures have a way of decieving you. I got asked my one of my BFs to make some baby shower invites. Though Im not sure if I want to do this card for that. Its alot of work to do alot of cards for..if it was for my actual BF, I wouldnt even think twice about the work but its for her brother's gf so maybe I'll do something alittle simpler.