Let's Get Hopping - Very Vanilla Love

Welcome to this month's Let's Get Hopping blog hop! You've just arrived from Verity Biddlecombe... I seriously love this group of ladies and how we come together with such diverse, but inspiring, projects!

I didn't realize how much I used Whisper White as my light neutral until this month's theme was revealed... but now it's time for some Very Vanilla love.

I hate to admit this, but I created this card in less than 10 minutes. Okay... maybe it was more like five - so it's definitely going in the quick and easy category! I've been working on something top secret (Stampin' Up! related) and it's been consuming most of my time (that and our adopted dogs). Don't worry... I'll reveal it next week (and I'll get back to blogging regularly, too).

There's not much to say except... I LOVE THIS CARD! I knew which elements I wanted to use and it all just came together. Initially, I thought I would give it to my hubby as a just because card, but then remembered I have a friend who's getting married soon, and the card would be perfect for her! So many options - and so easy to make - I may have to create a few more!

Thanks so much for stopping by! But now it's time to hop on over to see what beautiful project Teresa Brown has created!

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Tabs For Everything Photopolymer Stamp Set [143907] $17.00	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978] $6.50	Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Natural Trim [141484] $7.00
Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies [141707] $35.00	Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [145656] $9.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $40.00	Big Shot Platform [142802] $26.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00

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! :)