Sunday, January 16, 2011

Leadership Style 2011

I returned from Stampin' Up!'s Leadership conference to find that four of my blogging friends had sent me the Stylish Blogger Award!  I am truly honored because these are very talented ladies - Lesley Croghan, Tara Bilbao, Martha Stewart and Colleen Dietrich.  Visit their blogs and I know you will agree!  Part of the award involves telling 8 things about yourself so I decided to share 8 things about my Leadership experience.


1.  The big ice/snow storm on the east coast delayed my flights 24 hours!  When I returned I drove the last hour home in a terrible snowstorm.  I am rethinking my love of snow.

Swap from Angie Dimenna


2.  The Opryland Hotel in Nashville is amazing! 




3.  I met some fabulous, talented, savvy ladies! 

Liz Hughes, Dawn Tidd, Anne Beale, Linda Callahan, Mary Fish and Martha Stewart



4.  SU! is a unique corporation.  The executives are very approachable, warm and genuine.




5. We were given a beautiful bag to hold our many gifts and prizes!  I switched seats in one session with someone who discovered a ribbon tied under her chair which meant she won an adorable apron made from SU! fabric - sigh.  But I made out OK later when I won a Sew Suite collection of goodies for wearing a Perfect Plum button! 


Swap from Maggie Patterson

 6.  Love was in the air as many swaps were Valentines!



Swap from Amy Dobbs


7.  I am terrible at creating the vintage look but I do love what others create in this style!


Swap from Patti McDermott


8.  I enjoy crossword puzzles and word games and won a stamp set of my choice for making the most words out of the word Leadership!




So thanks Colleen, Tara, Martha and Lesley for thinking of me!  And thanks SU! for a wonderful experience!

Swap from Jacque Craig

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12 comments:

  1. Pam~January 17, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    You received some beautiful cards from the swap! Looks like you had a fabulous time too. I love the Opryland Hotel and Nashville ... only 1 1/2 hours from me. Have a great day!

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  2. ErinJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I love that first snowflake card - you'll have to show me what else you collected!

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  3. Mary FishJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    what a gorgeous post! Great information about your trip (it was so fun meeting you and hanging out) and loved your pix of the swap cards. hugs, m

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  4. Ann SchachJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Congrats on your three awards, Linda! Beautiful swap cards! Loved the pictures!

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  5. Patti MacLeithJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Looks like so much fun, Linda! It makes me happy when any of the Pals get together!!

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  6. TrishGJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Wow, sounds like a super fun experience. I hope I can go to a SU event someday!

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  7. KimJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Such FUN!!! Wishing that one day I will meet up w/ a bunch of yous ;) Nice swap cards!

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  8. Debbie HendersonJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    So deserving of those awards! I am so glad to hear you made it to leadership after missing your regional last year! So glad you had fun!

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  9. CarlaJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Awesome post!!! Yes you are so deserving of these awards. I'm glad you got to leadership, thats awesome!!! Hugs,

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  10. Colleen DietrichJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Linda, I like how your Stylish Blogger acceptance post included all those pictures! THanks for sharing them with us.

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  11. Nance LeedyJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Thanks for sharing! LOVE the pic of you and Shelley--so glad you were able to go to Leadership!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Love all those cards! Yes, You do deserve those awards. You are so talented! Glad you had a wonderful time at leadership. Hugs, J

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