a very special gift

 I just have to share this little gift with you. Back in April, I participated in a promotion for demonstrators to earn VIP status at Convention. We received several perks including reserved seating, a VIP room, "meet and greet" time with Shelli and other members of the corporate team, and a VIP tour of the Stampin' Up! home office. We received a special gift from Shelli on our tour: a bag filled with her favorite caramels and a roll of 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon.

I just love the tag! What a great way to add a personal touch to a simple gift. I'll bet you're thinking of the tags you can make to "dress up" your next gift for someone special. You will love watching their reaction, knowing that you took the time to make something special for them.
The sentiment and one of the background stamps on the tag come from the Daring Adventure stamp set. The other stamped images are from Creative Elements (this set is sooooo on my next order!). The tag is tied to the cellophane bag with a strip of Timeless Portrait Fabric (122337) and a piece of Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (122974). But I'm pretty sure you'll agree with me that the best part about the tag, is that it's signed by Shelli.  **smile!**

Convention 2011 - Day 4

Another fabulous day... I'm sad to see it end, but excited to get home and share new project ideas. There are so many new things I want to make!

After a great day of classes and projects, we went out to a rooftop restaurant to celebrate. We had a wonderful meal, enjoyed great company and conversation, and soaked in the view of Salt Lake City.

If you have ever thought about joining us, now is the perfect time!

I freely admit that technology is not my best friend, so you're not crazy... there's no "promotions link" to click on ;) I challenge you to write down 3 questions you have about sharing stamping and paper-crafting with others. Then email them to me at stamp_pad@wi.rr.com
I would be happy to answer your questions. You can also read more information and watch a short video on my website.

Convention 2011 - Day 3

Another fun-filled day!! Head on over to my Facebook page to see more photos from today :)

Convention 2011 - Day 2

My face hurts from smiling so much! We had a wonderful day full of announcements, surprises, friends, and music. Head on over to my Facebook Page to see more photos!

Convention 2011 - Day 1

WOW!! What a great day!! I am exhausted, but I don't think I will sleep tonight... I'm too excited to see what tomorrow will bring!

I posted a ton of pics on my Facebook page, and I'll be adding more as Convention rolls on :)

Well, Convention 2010 is off to a great start! It has been an amazing day today (check-in day) and I can't wait until tomorrow! Here is a close-up of my swap using the new Level 2 Hostess set "Fast & Fabulous." It's difficult to see in the photo, but the center of each flower is brushed with the new Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink. It was so easy to use and added a nice touch to the card. Contact me so we can set the date for your next workshop so you can have the opportunity to earn this great stamp set while learning new techniques.

Mom and I enjoyed our visit to the Stampin' Up! campus this morning. The displays in the Legacy Museum were so beautiful.

We ended the evening at the Flower Power party - very groovy ;)