Grateful Theme Challenge #TGIFC134

Hey guys! It's a theme challenge over at the TGIF Challenges blog. This week theme is "Grateful" and is appropriately timed for those of us in the USA with Thanksgiving last approaching.

Let me tell you, I am sure grateful for you and this amazing stamping community. Thank you for your comments, love and support. Its been a wild couple of weeks and I count myself very lucky to be a part of this awesome Stampin' Up! and paper crafting community. I'm also grateful for the TGIF Challenges crew. I got to meet many of these ladies face to face in SLC last week and it was such a treat! They are such talented and genuinely nice people.

I'm sharing two cards today. My first card uses Pick a Pumpkin and the Painted Harvest stamp sets. I just realized the little acorn is no longer available for purchase (I hate it when I do that). Yikes. But you could easily swap out the for a little wooden leaf from the Touches of Nature embellishments if you wanted to recreate this card.

This fun pumpkin card uses the outside shape of the large pumpkin from the Pick a Pumpkin framelits to create the window. The stamped images from the the Labels to Love stamp set.

Play along with us and share your Grateful creations on the TGIF Challenges blog.I can't wait to see what you all create. Happy stamping!

Celebrate You - SWAPS!

Hip, Hip Hooray! Swapping is one the of the coolest Stampin' Up! traditions. The process of making and trading cards can be very rewarding. I participated in an organized swap with the TGIF crew at this past On Stage. Organized swaps have a set of parameters and set number of people to trade with. This swap required layers, accessories and using only annual catalog products. This is the card I created and every card I received in return was an absolute stunner.  I can't wait for the team to share their creations so you can see for yourself. 

2018 Artisan Design Team! Who, me?!

You guys, I've been waiting to share some beyond exciting news!!! It's officially 1pm MT and the 'spoiler alert' has been lifted. I can safely share that I have the great honor of being selected to join the 2018 Stampin' Up! Artisan Design team. YIPPEEEEE! Becoming a member on this team has been a long time goal, and somehow it happened?! If you know me, you know I love to make cards and share them often (mostly here and instagram). I love our paper crafting community: the support, friendship, and how we all share ideas and promote the LOVE of stamping and card making. And now, I get to share it as a member of the Stampin' Up! 2018 Artisan Design team. I am so humbled and excited. 

Check out this gorgeous gift box that all of the Artisans were awarded. Included inside was a beautiful silver charm bracelet and a personalized Artisan name stamp.

Stage shot of the Artisan members that attend the SLC On Stage 2018.

This year's team includes 16 demonstrators from all over the world. Take a look at the fabulous company I get to keep ....

Returning Members:

Cathy Caines - Canada

Connie Collins - USA

Jennifer Frost - Australia

Jessica Winter - Austria

Sylwia Schreck - Germany

Susan Wong - New Zealand

NEW Members:

Lauren Garcia Alarid - USA

Emma Goddard - United Kingdom

Sarah Lancaster - France

Kayla Renee MacAulay - Australia

Rhoda MacPherson - United Kingdom

Charlet Mallett (ME) - USA

Kim McGillis - Canada

Jennifer Pauli - Germany

Elizabeth Price - USA

Linda van Wely - Netherlands

Stay tuned for more updates as I learn them. We will start sharing projects beginning 2018.

Hearts Come Home - Global Design Project GDP113 Color Challenge

Are you guys ready for a fun Color Challenge? I LOVED seeing all of the projects posted from the CASE Connie's card last week. Totally inspired by all of you! 

The Global Design Project has a festive color challenge this week, perfect for Christmas and Holiday cards! Check out the GDP blog to see fabulous inspiration using these colors and play along with us! 

My card uses limited supplies and would be easy to create multiples. These adorable trees come from the Hearts Come Home stamp set. The verse also come from this set. Additional supplies are listed out below.  

Joining the Global Design project is a real dream. As you know, I've played along and have been inspired by these talented designers for a long time! Guess what? I finally had the opportunity to meet some of these stamping heroes face to face at On Stage and these people are as nice as they are talented! Thank you all for inviting me to join your group. 

Product List

Hearts Come Home Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[145413]

$29.00

Foil Snowflakes

[144642]

$6.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[126966]

$6.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[126982]

$6.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[131180]

$6.50

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122924]

$8.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Are you Interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products? I would LOVE to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. If you live in the United States you can order your paper crafting supplies from my online store. So easy. THANK YOU!