Thanks Sara for being a great cousin!!

So while I was in Utah at Stampin' Up! convention, my husband needed to go with my son to a national wrestling tournament in Fargo, North Dakota.  Which would leave my two girls home alone.  Now considering they are 14 and 11 years old, I didn't feel quite comfortable with that.  So who came to my rescue, but my niece Sara.  Here is what I m sending Sara as a way to thank her.  I had a lot of fun decorating the box with our new in-colors.  I love the way Stampin Up's colors go together so nicely.  I know Sara will appreciate this gift, but who wouldn't love to find something hand decorated and made in their mailbox.  Take some time to make your friends' day by sending them a handmade card!

Until next time,
Happy Stamping!!
Kathy

My Version of the Convention Card

Hi Stampers,

I wanted to share my version of the card I posted a few days ago.  I was showing Phoebe (my best friend and fellow stamper) and she suggested I do the card in purple, her favorite color.  So here it is:

I really like the original red tulip, but like the purple one too.  I would love to hear what you think, leave a comment below!!

Until next time,
Happy Stamping,
Kathy

More ideas from Stampin Up! Convention 2011

How simple, but elegant is this card?  Just another way to use the Blossom Petal Builder punch (pg 213 of the IB&C) and the coordinating stamp set Build a Blossom (pg 112 IB&C).  I know all of my friends would love to receive a card like this!  It will definitely be one of the cards we make at a FMN Card Class!!  My next class is August 20th.  I have several techniques and ideas planned at the class to help you with your card making and scrapbooking!!  This card and many more will be displayed at my "Swap Gallery"  (see below for details). 

Until next time,
Happy Stamping!
Kathy

Convention 2011

Hi Stampers,

Just wanted to share this card with you, it was one of my many fabulous swaps that I received at convention this year.  It was made by Cheri Stewart from Newark, DE.  Thanks Cheri...LOVE IT!!  She used the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (IB&C pg 221) for the Real Red rick-rack.  The rhinestone (jewels pg 198) in the middle of the heart (small heart punch, pg 210) adds a finishing touch.  Watch the mail, I will be sending out 4th of July cards next year!

I had so much fun swapping, it is one of the many things I love about convention!!  I have lots more swaps and other treasures from Convention that I want to post, so keep coming back.  If you want to see all of my swaps, just attend my Swap Gallery, July 30th.  You can see details below.

Happy Stamping,
Kathy

Convention "Swap Gallery"

 "Swap Gallery"

Saturday, July 30th

open house from 2 to 5pm

Here's what will make it so much fun!!

Eye Candy:

Over 350 - 3D and card swaps (be sure to bring a camera)

Black and White swaps

Convention bag, stamp sets, and Exclusive Catalog Binder

Convention M-N-Ts

Convention attendee give aways

Prize Patrol give away (I was a lucky winner this year!!)

Work Shop in a Bag

Project from the MDS Fun class

Convention class attendee give away

Momental Mall items

What to do:

Bring a friend (and you both will get a hand made gift)

Enter the drawing

Simple m-n-t

Mix and Mingle

Enjoy some finger food

Last chance to order Stampin' Up! products from the last chance lists. You have now through June 30, 2011 to order these items.  If you place an order through me, KHMomX4@comcast.net or (303) 358-0836 before June 7th, your name will be put into a drawing for a chance to win the clear A Slice of Life stamp set .  Or you are always welcome to place an order through my website. 

Remember, last chance stamp set orders are guaranteed to be filled, but the accessories and definitely decorative last chance products are first come, first serve.  To see a complete list of all products that are retiring, visit my website at www.KathyHowes.stampinup.net, or click here to be directed there now.

 

Save the date, my next FMN Card Class is 9th!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

 

Kathy

Men's Suite Card

Hi Stampers,

 I wanted to share a really cute card with you today.  It's one of the 5 cards we will be making at my next class.  Saturday, June 18th.  I got it from Jackie Topa's blog.  I just love this card and it wasn't hard to make nor did it take very long.  I used Old Olive satin ribbon (one of the items on the retiring accessories list) for the tie.  So don't tell my dad, but he will be getting one in the mail.  Love you Dad!!

Till next time Happy Stamping!!
Kathy