What a Saturday!

Wow am I tired!  I spent a fabulous Saturday with my Stampin' Up! family, Stampadelicious.  We had an all day event, Technique Book Day.  It began at 9am, but since I am on the meeting committee I was there at 7am for set up.   We completed an entire Technique Book in one day, that is 20 (6x6) technique pages.  I was in charge of the "box station"  that is making sure that we had all the supplies we needed for the day as well as rotating them out that day at the event.  So, I was a busy lady indeed.  I also demonstrated 5 of the pages.  It was great fun.  Three of my downline were able to attend.  It was fun chatting with them.  Lunch was included and we had the best box lunch from Heavenly Ham!  There were AMAZING displays, a card swap and LOTS of prizes! 

Speaking of the card swap.  It is always my goal to make an amazing card.  In nearly NINE years of being a demonstrator I have only won 2 card swaps!  For this event our card had to use a technique.  So I used scratch-n-sniff. 

Here is my card.  It is a cup card and a pocket card.  The lime was stamped with Green Galore and embossed with a mixture of clear embossing powder and lime kool-aid.  That is what makes it scratch-n-sniff!  You need twice as much embossing powder as kool-aid.

To make the cup, trace a plastic cup to create a paper pattern, trace that onto vellum and cut out.  I had to cut mine a little short so that it would fit below my pocket. 

Next sponge ink onto your vellum cup, in the colors you choose, in this case it was Real Red.  You will need to score about 1/4" on each side of the cup and fold it back so you have a  surface to glue to your card front.  Snip off the top corner of each scored flap or it will show when you adhere your cup.  To adhere my cup I used the tombow liquid multi glue.   

Don't forget to add some sparkle to your cup.  I used sticky strip and clear chunky glitter, I did this step before adhering it to the card. 

The pull out insert has a yummy recipe on it for Strawberry-Lime Slushy!

2 C. Strawberry Sorbet

1 C. Lime Sorbet

2T. Fresh Lime Juice

1/4 C. Sliced Strawberries

1/4 C. Orange Juice

2 C. Ice Cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

SO, guess who won 1st place in the card swap!  That's right me!  I was so happy.  I got to pick out of three prizes and chose the awesome new Craft and Paper Scissors.   The other swaps were so cool too!  I am always glad I participate in our group swaps! 

Here are some photo's from the day.  From left to right, this is Angie G., Marissa (who is pregnant like me and due 1 week before me!) and Nicole. 

Marissa and Nicole are in my downline and Angie is Marissa's customer and friend.  They are looking over the card swaps they received.

Marissa was recognized and rewarded with a rose for promoting!

Yeah!  She had her first recruit last month.  I am so happy for her!  She lives in Utah and so I was so excited to see her and spend sometime with her.  Her swap card rocked, she did scratch-n-sniff too, I would share, but I did not receive her card!  Tear!

Here is another gal in my downline Angie W.  and Nicole working on their Technique Pages.

It was a whirl wind getting 20 pages done in one day, but they did so good.  And had lots of fun!

Lastly this is a fellow demonstrator Hollie Ann, demonstrating her 5 pages. We are filmed and projected onto a screen for the 100+ people there to see.  The video is also used to create a DVD of that day.

What a totally fun day!  I can not wait for our next events.  In May, I am going on a weekend Stampin' Retreat in the mountains!  And June we are putting on Stamp Camp.  Watch for details on the Stamp Camp, because all my customers are invited to attend as well.  It will be fun, 6 projects and demonstrations, etc. 

Hope you are having a great weekend, I am going to take a NAP, I got my daughter's sniffles and need to recoup for my week ahead. 

Happy Stampin'

Comments

[Diana]

Think your card is JUST GREAT! Thanks for sharing. Please-- was enjoy life saying in a mini book?? I would really like to get it.I think it adds a lot. Diana

[Juanita Golson]

Wow! I can see why you won the contest with this card. Now I want to do it with my customers.

[tamara]

Wow! You definitely earned that prize. What a fantastic and super creative idea--I love it!

[Kristin Moore]

Wow, Carrie, your card is incredible! I'd say you definitely deserve first place!! You obviously spent so much time and effort on those- very nice!

[Kelly L]

Wow, Carrie! This is a gorgeous card!! I found it in the SCS gallery and just had to come here to get all the DEETS! Love the slushy recipe, too. I do not drink alcohol, so I was totally happy to see it without the booze. LOL ;) Thanks, Kelly

[Linda Willman]

Hi connie,
I've been thinking of using this stamp set with a lemonade cup since purchasing it. I've done some scratch and sniff but your combination is simply delicious! No wonder you won the swap card award! I must case this card!
Just love your creative spin on this one!

[Susan Shields]

Hi Carrie,
I absolutely LOVE your scratch and sniff cup card!!! That is just the coolest ever! Thank you so much for sharing the card recipe as well as the slushi recipe! I can't wait to try both!!! Wow!

[LeAnne]

My goodness gracious---this looks like Regionals!! You guys are SOOOO professional! This card rocks--you deserved to win, it is awesome!
The recipe looks delish, too!
LeAnne

[Leigh Ann Baird]

That is the most amazing card!