Leadership Swaps

One of the best things about a Stampin' Up! event is the swapping! What's swapping? It's taking a card you made and "swapping" it for a card someone else made. Some demonstrators make hundreds of cards, but with my limited time I only created 60. Most of the cards were for organized swaps (the hostess sets specific parameters for card design), but a few were made for general swapping (where we run around and find others to swap with). It's a blast and it's amazing to see such talent!

Here are two of the cards I made for my general swapping. It usually takes me a while to come up with designs, but these cards were actually designed quickly using only a few items taken to Houston (I couldn't take my entire stamp room, could I?). Yes, these cards were made in my hotel room! It's actually the first time I took stamping supplies to an event and actually used them! I feel so accomplished!

Want to recreate these cards? It's super simple if you use these items:

Cardstock: So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Very Vanilla
Ink: Calypso Coral, Pool Party
Stamp Sets: Petite Petals
Accessories: Petite Petals Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch, Basic Jewels Pearls, Retro Fresh This and That Designer Washi Tape, Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to leave me a comment! :)

Feeling Good at Leadership

One thing Stampin' Up! focuses on, and encourages its demonstrators to do, is give back to the community.  I've done fundraisers in the past, such as "Stamp Out Breast Cancer" to support the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, but this is the first time I've taken the time to get involved at a Stampin' Up! event.  I had the opportunity at Leadership to get involved - and I have to say, it really feels good to give my time, even if just a few minutes, to make even a small difference in someone's life.

This year's service project was making birthday kits for the patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. You can read more about our service project HERE. I wish I had a link to the video that was played during Leadership, after delivery of all 500 kits. It brought tears to my eyes! It really puts things into perspective and helps us remember not to take things for granted.

 

 

What an amazing opportunity Stampin' Up! has provided its demonstrators, and what a generous give to give (us).

Have a blessed day!

Now... go stamp. :)