Love Birds Mini Album

I am back from Convention - what a great opportunity! It was so much fun and I actually learned a thing or two and I saw some amazing projects that I will soon be case'ing. I also came home with a few gifts from SU. Once I've had time to organize my thoughts I will post a detailed review of my time in Salt Lake City.


Today's project is a mini album created with Love Birds Simply Scrappin' Kit. I got the tutorial from Dawn Olchefske (I also had the pleasure of meeting Dawn at convention!).

My 'Aha' moment - the photo corners were actually punched from one of the bird stickers. I am not much of a bird girl, but these bird stickers are quite large and can be used for punching other pieces.

I still have a few family photos to add and a bit of journaling to write. If you have any questions please email me.

Happy Stamping!

Gigi

Convention Roomate Gifts

It is tradition to bring gifts for your roomates at convention. Karrie came up with one idea and I came up with the other and hopefully my roomates enjoy them!

First up is a purse calendar a la Karrie. Karrie designs a new one every year. I simplied the design a little bit since I was running out of time. I love these calendars and always have mine with me! Watch for a class in the Fall!

The second gift is a little package of convention survival goodies. The packaging is simply cardstock, Greenhouse Carden DSP and a 6x6 Page Protector. I saw this packaging project a few years ago and saved the idea knowing one day I would put it to good use! The survival kit includes earplugs, microwave popcorn (yes, I checked and we have a microwave in our room), little candy bars, Tic Tacs, ice tea mixes for water bottles and lip balm.

I also made bag tags for our convention bags. I forgot to take a photo and they are now packed up so I will post a pic once I return.

Happy Stamping.


Gigi

Convention Swap - Wedding Card

Hi,

My wedding swap card is a remake of these cards.

Stamp Sets: Elements of Style and Occasional Quotes (Hostess Level 3)

• Cardstock: Basic Black, Basic Grey, Whisper White
  
  Other: Scoring tool, Basic Black Satin Ribbon and SU Basic Rhinestones
  
  Happy Stamping!
  
  Gigi

Convention Swap - Christmas Card

Christmas in July! You may see this one at my Christmas Card Event later this Fall. I love, love, love these colors together - Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla.

• Stamp Set: Christmas Greetings
• Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
• Classic Ink: Cherry Cobbler
• Other: Jolly Holiday DSP, Scallop Edge Punch, Corner Rounder Punch and Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon

Happy Stamping!

Gigi

Convention Swap - Hostess Set

Hi! I am part of a (tiny) organized swap at convention. The swap group is only 7 people - my roomates and a few others. We had to do a wedding card, a fancy fold card, a Christmas card and a card using a Hostess set.

Here is my Hostess set swap. It is difficult to see in the photo but the image is cut out and popped up on dimensionals. And you can barely see it, but there is Dazzling Diamonds on the heart.

• Birthday Bakery (Hostess Level 1)


• Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz and Blushing Bride


• Classic Ink: Black Staz On, Early Espresso (used with a Blender pen to color since I haven't ordered this marker yet)


• Markers: Pear Pizzazz and Blusing Bride


• Other: Glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch and Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon

Happy Stamping!

Gigi

Reed's Baptism

It was Reed's baptism this weekend. Reed is my nephew, but also an honorary member of my Stampers 8 Club since his Mom was pregnant throughout most of our club and Reed joined us for our Club nights soon after he arrived. He is such a quiet little guy and true to form, he didn't cry once during his baptism!

His card came together pretty quick. I decided on Night of Navy since that was the one of the colors from his Parents' wedding. I used the new (available in the new catalogue July 1, 2010) Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder on the top half of the Whisper White layer. The image and sentiment are from Special Blessing set and were stamped with Night of Navy classic ink. The cross was stamped a second time on a scrap, cut out and popped up on dimensionals. The ovals were cut using my nestabilities.

Night of Navy narrow grosgrain with a little bow finish this card off perfectly!

Happy Stamping!

Gigi

Katie's 1st Communion

We celebrated Katie's 1st Communion a few weeks ago. Of course, she had a fancy new dress and even got her hair done for the occasion (her cousin is a hair stylist so it makes that part easy). It was a special day for her.

I had a really difficult time coming up with her card. As a matter of fact, my nephew also celebrated his 1st Communion the same weekend and I bought his card! Seriously, I had no creative mojo whatsoever that week! None. Once I finally got Katie's done, there was nothing left to try for Zack. I also ended up mostly case'ing a card from SCS.

A few embossing folders, some ribbon, a few tiny black self-adhesive pearls and a sentiment from "Special Blessing" stamp set.

Happy Stamping!


Gigi