Christmas Shopping.......PP321, CTS#198

It is not too early to start Christmas shopping for sure!  While I was in Atlanta last week my daughter took Gram and Emma out to Dunkin' Donuts and TJ Maxx for a bit of shopping.  Emma was doing some fancy talking trying to get Gram to buy her a Barbie doll that she needed right that day!  Gram finally caved when Emma promised she would let Gram have all of the chocolate munchkins.......

Joanne's seasonal colors this week at the Paper Players worked perfectly on my Christmas card.  I also used the creative sketch from Cas(e) this Sketch.

Stamps Sets: Banners for Christmas, Christmas Pines, Snow Place

Sparkle and Shine.....FMS262

I had a wonderful trip to Atlanta where I attended two Stampin' Up! events. Two of my favorite people on the planet - Brian King and Pam Morris - hosted a World Card Making Day Event.......

which included stamping, swaps, and fabulous presentations from these talented demos......

Pam Morris, Candy Ford, Lynn Kolcun, Shawn de Oliveira, Linda Heller, Kimberly Van Diepen, Susan Nygaard, Brian King

and also included some shenanigans....yes that's me trying to catch SU sponges in a trash bin on my head!

The following day I attended Stampin' Up!'s On Stage Live Event - another great day of stamping fun plus a sneak peek at the new Occasions Catalog and a chance to play with new products!  But the highlight of the day was the announcement of the #1 Demo in the US.....my amazing upline Mary Fish!  Before she had a chance to catch her breath Mary was then named the #1 Demo globally! It was amazing and oh so exciting!  Her talent, leadership skills and work ethic are extraordinary.......I am so proud of her and delighted that I have been along for the ride for the past 7 years!

Some members of the top 100:  Lisa Curcio, Amy Koenders, Frenchie Martin, Brian King and Mary Fish.

I love Jen Brum's sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches.  I watercolored a background panel in shades of blue and attached a snowflake diecut cut from silver glimmer paper.  I let that beautiful diecut sparkle and take center stage!

Stamp Set: Banners for Christmas from SU!

Die Cut:  Northern Lights Snowflakes from SSS

Paper: Silver Glimmer, Watercolor and Whisper White - all from SU!

Headed Home.....PP320, CTS3197

Oh I love those sweet leaves from Concord and 9th - so perfectly fall!  And as you read this post my weekend in Atlanta will be over and I will be flying back to NY.  I am sure I had a great time - but I will let you know for sure soon........


Laurie's challenge for us this week at the Paper  Players is a thankful one!


                                              

I followed the terrific sketch from Cas(e) This Sketch!

Stamp Set:  One Big Meaning (SU!)
Die Cuts:  Layered Leaves by Concord and 9th

Peek A Boo! Fusion, GDP#060

As you read this I will be in the air headed to Atlanta!  I am headed to Brian and Pam's World Card Making Day event on Friday - always so much fun! Saturday will be Stampin Up's On Stage Live event.......and we will get a sneak peek at SU's new Occasions Catalog....can't wait!  

It seemed fitting that the designer to case this week at Global Design Project is Brian King himself!  He is one talented guy.....smart, creative, fun and did I mention oh so tall? One year at Convention we attended a Pals gathering that included an optional swap.  As the swappers lined up in the hall Brian and I decided that we wanted to see everyone's cards even though we weren't swapping.  So we went down the line admiring all of the cards and explaining we were just browsing.  And then we got to one gal who chatted with Brian and then turned to me and said....."Oh are you Brian's mom?"   uhhhh......nooooo.....sigh......

My inspiration came from the primary colors at Fusion and Brian's card featured at Global Design Project.  I loved the bear peeking in from the side of his card so I decided to make a baby  card with animals peeking out from behind their first initials! 

                                                             


Stamp Sets:  Always An Adventure, Birthday Fiesta and Perfect Pairings from SU!, Rain or Shine from Sunny Studio, Hero Arts Baby Set
Diecut: Alphabet from MFT