As part of the "I am Creative" class at convention, I received the Lacy & Lovely stamp set. This is the first card that I created using that set. It's a great set because it contains images and sentiments. inspiration from this card came from Pinterest.
I used the Color Coach to choose my colors: Rose Red with Not Quite Navy and River Rock.
Here's the inside. I stamped off before stamping the card stock.
A few days ago, I got a call from a long lost friend, Marilyn. She and I worked together at a doctor's office from 1989-1991. This was by first real job that I got while I was a senior in college. (Do the math if you're interested in determining my age, LOL!) Marilyn and I stayed in touch for a while, then lost touch, then found each other again via Facebook. Years ago, Marilyn moved to Ohio and she's back visiting a friend Jessie who also worked at the same doctor's office. After 20+ years we're getting together for lunch. I'm so tickled to see them again! Marilyn and Jessie will be getting a set of greeting cards including this one.
Let me know what you think of this card. How do you think it would look with some in-colors like Midnight Muse and Raspberry Ripple?
Stay tuned for more creations using stamp sets and accessories that I received at convention.
Stamps: Lacy & Lovely Paper: River Rock, Very Vanilla Ink: Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, River Rock Accessories: Rose Red seam binding, Basic Rhinestones
I am still trying to decompress and absorb everything that I learned at Convention. I'm going to post photos soon. For now, I'll leave you with the Convention 2012 them song:
I just want to keep watching it over and over. Oh, the memories!
One thing that I wanted to mention tonight are a few of the classes that I attended: Karen Hauley did a fantastic job of facilitating the "I am Earning an Incentive Trip." This year the incentive trip is a Western Caribbean cruise. The best part about it is that it's a global trip, meaning that demonstrators from all around the world will gather together in one big vacation.
I also attended the class called, "I am Savvy" facilitated by Donna Griffith. There were three presenters: Dawn Griffith, Laura Milligan and Meg Wheeler. They demonstrated how to use some of the new products like the fabrics, Simply Sent kits, and Simply Scrapping kits in creative ways.
Another class I attended was the "I am a Leader" facilitated by Brian Pilling. Since my team called the Encouraging Embellishers, has grown quite rapidly in the last year (never thought it would!), I can surely use some help in managing it. Brian gave some awesome tips for leading. He also said that Stampin' Up! would be hosting upcoming webinars on leadership. Can't wait to hear them.
That's all for tonight, folks! My kids (and the house) need some attention.
Wow! Time has really gone fast here at Convention! I've met so many talented ladies here, seen many demonstrations, taken many great classes, etc. Jason Dorsey was the keynote speaker at the opening general session. He was such a hoot! He spoke to us about the Gen Y population and how to reach them as a customer base. Personally, I feel like some of the Gen Ys are aliens to me. But Jason taught me that I do have a lot in common with them. For example, I might have to text them instead of calling/emailing - and to not take it personally if they don't reply to emails.
Here's a special shout out to Carrie Cudney who taught me that "I am Open for Business," to Shannon West who taught me that "I am Having Fun," and to Emily Montoya who taught me "I am Reaching Out."
According to my husband, all is going well at home with the kids. I think I'll reserve my hotel room for next year! Maybe I'll catch up with technology next year and post 'play-by-play' photos.
Well, I've got to take some more photos of the displays before they take them down. I've got three more classes, then the last general session. They're supposed to be making some BIG announcement at 2 pm. Can't wait to hear what it is. The session is streaming live, in case you can tune in!
