Ronald McDonald House Cards

The sistas at convention are shown here making a donation of 285 *yes* you heard that correctly ~ 285 full cards and envelopes to the Ronald McDonald House. The cards are used by families staying at houses around the country to send out for birthdays, thank you's and other occasions. This is a tradition we adopted last year (donating around 260 cards) and our goal is to continue increasing our numbers each and every year for this incredible cause. Thanks to everyone who contributed!! ~ Angie

Wedding present

I was trying to think of something that was different in regard to wedding gifts, and of course I had to make something. So about two hours removed from getting a gift card, I made this recipe box with 36 recipie cards and 6 dividers. Once it's all together in the tin, it looks great! I did purchase a few cookbooks to go with it as well. This was semi-inspired by Carrie C. in SLC. The recipe stamp set is very old as well as the tall tales alphabet (my fave), but everything coordinates with the Summer Picnic DSP even though it may look all over the place (I promise, it matches) in the pictures. Off to the next project! Sera

Convention Inspired Baptism

My nephew, Dean, is getting baptized today and this cute little keepsake book is part of his gift. At convention they showed some of the new Decor Elements which are coming in the fall and demoed a great book/box like this filled with a set of notecards to be given as a gift. The book can then be used later as a keepsake box. Please note you have to use the note sized cards as standard size cards were a little too big. The book was purchased at Hobby Lobby and the designer paper is from there at well. The "D" on the front started out as an On Board Simon uppercase D, but that was too small so this D is also from Hobby Lobby. The box is unfinished and the paper was cut to fit and Modge Podged in place. Next is a big wall "D" they can use for decoration in his room. Excuse my feet from that photo - ha!!

Finally a set of 8 thank you cards with envelopes and postage. The cards are made using Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, DSP from Hobby Lobby and the Wild About You set to match the safari theme in his room. Hope they like them :) Have a great weekend. ~Heidi

Convention snapshots and specials!

This is a picture of the SU! staff after their "number" on stage on the first day of convention. They did am outstanding job! Speaking of all of the great things they do... look to the promotions links to the right. There are a bunch of new specials that are starting next week! In fact, if you've caught convention fever... become a sista and join us next year in Salt Lake City! Sera

More mini scrapbooks

I promised to share the other scrapbooks I made last month and here they are. You can connect with the link on the July 27th post, pull-out mini scrapbooks! I miss some of that DSP already! Sera

What an experience

This was the last picture we took at convention '08. Carmen has a shot with us in the picture that is a lot better, yet you can still see this massive stage "prop." I put this photo up as a way to celebrate all sorts of things! The new catalog is truly amazing. Just when we thought they couldn't top the last one- BAM! They do. The sistas had an amazing time and we're back ready to share with all of you. As soon as we get things in order, we'll have more posts and items to share. I'm so lucky to be a part of all this and I can't wait to stamp with the sistas next week. We have a full agenda! Sera

BROWN ROCKS!!!

The CROWD WENT WILD thanking the men in brown from UPS for giving each and every convention attendee the Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set "Say It With Scallops". The grand finale made an impression on us all!!! We'll be back to MN tomorrow - see you then! Angie

Having a blast at convention!

Here we are enjoying every second of convention! We had a full day with classes, the BIG announcement and workshop wows. Of course if you look at the demo website you will see what the announcement is- I couldn't do it justice here (Hint: Sizzix). The above photo is the sistas at headquarters and you can see Angie and Heidi playing with the new decor elements. They are jazzing up that convention bag. Pretty cool! We were able to see lots of cards on the display boards and we are paying attention to all of the things that Leslie has made! Awesome job! We can't wait to share! Psst- all of the new stamp sets (the ones that are brand new) are die cut! Yahoo! Chat with you soon! Sera

Convention stamp sets

Here are the stamp sets that we received at convention. Don't you love them? Today was such a great day. We learned all sorts of great things. We had our first make and take session and it was very fun! As far as announcements go, we have some fun decor elements that are coming in the fall. Different colors even! They are rolling it out as phase two. Here are the girls' fave parts of the day... for all of us, the video of Mary Polcin receiving her million dollar sales recognition at SU headquarters! They had a huge party for her and it was awesome! We were all crying and we loved the video! It sounds silly, but Mary is so humble, it was so amazing! We are waiting for our pizza now and we have awards ceremony in about an hour. Tomorrow will be a HUGE DAY. We'll talk more soon! Sera

Greetings from Convention!

Hello from convention '08! How awesome does this cover look? Wait until you open it! We are all so pumped that we are screaming about something new every two minutes! Heidi is pumped that Season of Joy returned, Angie loves the new flower fusion colors (chocolate chip, baja breeze & pink pirouette) and the die cut blooms made it in, plus another group, blooms again! Carmen is doing the happy dance about the new square scallop punch and I am pumped (way pumped) about Tart and Tangy- you bet your cherries she's back and so is her DSP! Tomorrow is another busy day. Convention actually starts and we have a full day, plus awards day tomorrow night! Sera

Convention, Here we come!

No picture for now... yet, that is! We are on our way here in about seven hours. I should start to pack! We'll make sure to keep you updated as we go! We'll have updated RMH numbers and all sorts of things to share... until tomorrow- have a great day! Sera

Pullout mini scrapbooks

Here is a scrapbook I made for one of my downline members. I have made a bunch this past week and have been giving them out as I see the girls! So Fun! These were thank you gifts in celebration of a great year with SU! Both sides pull out even though it isn't pictured on the one side. These have been on many blogs- thanks everyone for all of that inspiration and here is a tutorial. I'm sure you are wondering about that "i", I had some old SU glitter and was pondering on using it all together- thankfully this sista loves green. I'll be sure to post a few more of these as well. Updates on our final RMH card count and a convention send off, all before we leave for Utah! Sera