Scrap & Crop Weekend

A huge thank you to Alicia from Crop Scene Inc for an amazing Scrap and Crop Weekend retreat ... truly had an amazing time!

My first scrapping retreat and I really enjoyed the whole thing ... the energy in the room and seeing some amazing new ideas and tricks for layouts!

I finally made my 'title page' for my first scrapbook which has long since been a work in progress scrapping photos from my family and childhood!

I had fun with the Petite Pennant Builder punch for my title and went with vintage colors but with some glitter and distressing.

 I paired the now retired Sense of Time with the Medallion stamp set for my back ground and layering with the Scallop punch to make some flowers!

It was a productive weekend and I was able to complete of 14 layouts which I look forward to sharing.

Happy Stampin'

A Shoebox Swap ...

Loving the support of having a 'team' of demonstrators to collaborate with! Here are a couple cards from my mentor Liz's down-line meeting showcasing new products from the upcoming July catty!

Vintage Wallpaper, Artistic Etchings, The Rectangle Clearlit die cut and some awesome new designer paper showcased in these cards!

Well I have to say I really enjoyed the shoebox swap on Sunday night ... great way to get to sample stamp sets or products you do not own yet - only now my wishlist has grown to include a few more things :)

Here is Liz's swap card we made ... more Artistic Etchings used to create a background paper of its own!Here is Sherri's swap card we made ... Fox and the Friends set!

Here is Ivonne's swap card we made ... featuring Herbal Expressions and Pocket Silhouette stamp sets.

Here is Nancy's swap card we made using the Sense of Time stamp set ... which I am totally wanting now!