I really haven't fallen off of God's big blue marble, I just have had a bit of a distraction lately (wink wink). The birth of my first grand baby. I am so blessed to experience such an event. Now, that the baby powder dust is settling a bit, I can now pay a little bit of attention to my stamping. Today's post is the card I made for a Shoebox Swap I recently held here in Cecil County Maryland. It features the new Summer Smooches DSP and the techniques is folded frame. I must very easy to make with the new Simply Scored Diagonal plate. Inky Hugs to all.

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Home Again Home Again Jiggity Jig

I had such a great time this past week rooming with my buddies Heidi and Carol, and being spoiled rotten by Stampin' Up!, but I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight. Dorothy, said it best "there's no place like home." Today's share is one of the many favorite cards at Leadership. Can you guess how they made the "pinwheels"?  Too cute, definitely going to give this technique a try.

Leadership 2012

I had good intentions to post every day of Leadership but obviously that did not happen. The good news on this trip, I am happy to report that I did not repeat my classic trip and roll down the street towards the Convention Center that I did last summer at SU Convention. My roommates Heidi and Carol have kept me walking to and from the Convention Center, so I hope I'm hoping I have dropped a few pounds.

Leadership is a Stampin' Up! event in which demonstrators who have reached the Supervisor and above level can attend. The Conference begins with bag pick up. This year's bag was designed by Melanie Hopes (pictured above). She joined us for dinner on Wednesday night. She wanted us to be surprised on Thursday morning, so she was very tight lipped about this year's bag. Isn't the bag adorable? This was just the beginning of the many wonderful gifts SU has spoiled us with.I will post more tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by.

SU Leadership begins today, here in beautiful San Antonio, Texas. I can't wait to see old friends and make new ones. Came across this beautiful waterfall walking down the Riverwalk on our walk-a-bout of the city yesterday. Much more to see today but we first need to check-in to leadership and pick-up or Leadership Bag. We are told we are going to like it very much. Will post a pick soon. Have a great day.

Spice Cake Thanksgiving

I'm sorry it has been such a long time since I've posted. I just love the Spice Cake DSP. I got inspiration for this card from Ann Schach, you can view her version here. this card from another demo. It was one of my Stamper's Ten Club cards. I loved it so much I decided to use it as my Thanksgiving card this year. Wishing you a harvest of good things!
Happy Thanksgiving