A Bit More of Convention

Look at all this stuff!   This was all the new stuff that I brought home from Convention.    My suitcase gained 13 pounds while I was there and my carry-on felt much heavier as well.   They should tell you to bring your husband with you just to help carry things.  :)  

Look at the snow!    I am from the gorgeous mountain of Kentucky, but these were so different and amazing!  This was taken on the way to the Stampin' Up! home office in Riverton.   What a fun trip that was; it looks like such a wonderful place to work!  

Here's what I'll be working on Saturday.  I took a +fun class at Convention, but I didn't want to add all the elements to my little houses and risk them getting destroyed in my suitcase.   I did paint them and get a few things punch and ready.  I must have the distressing kit after playing around with it in class; we used it to add a little age to the houses!   I was thinking about offering this as a class this fall, so let me know if you are interested!  

This is my other project for the weekend.  I have some good friends coming over to hear all about my trip and assist me with my projects, so it should be fun.  :)   I didn't make this in my make-and-take session because again, I would have cried if I'd messed it up bringing it home.   I love this and thankfully, this box will be available in the Holiday Mini so you can make one, too!  

Convention 2011

 The cards above and below were my swaps for Convention.  They were simple, but I think they were still pretty.   I will definitely step up my game if I decide to go again.   :)

 This was my gift for my sweet roommate.   I hope she liked them.   I wrapped up the bracelet in some pretty paper and ribbon, which you'll see below.

I had so many bags and I made a tag for each and every one of them.  My shoulders hurt and I am happy to be home and not have to carry them around anymore.  

Here's me and my roommate, the amazing Jackie Topa.    It was so neat to get to spend time with her and bounce around some ideas.   She has challenged me to put together a tutorial for a stamp camp or class, so that's what I'll be working on for the rest of the month.   You can check out her blog here.

I have tons of pictures from Convention over on my Facebook page, so be sure to go check it out if you want to see tons and tons more.    While browsing the display boards, I found my swap from the regional in Ft. Worth last year!   I was so excited!    

Finally, Jason surprised me and painted our kitchen Not Quite Navy and Baja Breeze while I was away.   Isn't it gorgeous?!    Now I need some Cherry Cobbler curtains, so let me know if you happen to see any!