Downline and Roommate gifts -

By the time you see this post I will (God-willing) be in Salt Lake City for the last annual convention (they are switching to a semi-annual OnStage event that will be similar but different).  It has been tradition for me to make downline and roommate gifts, so that is what I am working on today.  This "Cherry On Top" DSP pad is full of such FUN patterns - that I thought it would be perfect for FUN goodies.  I had some plastic purses that I had ordered for a different purpose - and what I had left was perfect for what I wanted to make.

I used Bermuda Bay cardstock to make a base to go in the purse, then added different patters of the DSP package to make the sides.

Side one above and side two below -

Made up bunch of these cute little bows to go on the front of  each, but am protecting them in a box while I travel and will attach when I get to convention.  The bow builder punch makes it so easy to put perfect cardstock bows together.

Here's a sneak peek of the work in progress.  I'll take a final picture when they are all put together, but probably won't get to post till we're back home Monday.  I'll also take a picture of the goodies inside.  Hope they all like them. 

I'm typing this up on Wed. morning before heading to Phoenix to catch my flight to Salt Lake - getting really excited.  I'll try and post a few updates from Convention if I can on my Facebook business page - Crazy Stamping Lady - so like my page if you'd like to get updates as well as ongoing creative ideas!  See you soon ~Maureen
Here are some of the products I used to make this project - 
 

Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack

$8.00

Cherry On Top 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment Pack

$7.00

Bow Builder Punch

$18.00

Glue Dots

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

Simply Scored

$30.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Stampin' Trimmer

$30.00

Roommate Gift Number 2

So today I'm sharing another one of my adorable Roommate gifts from Convention - this one came from Sarah.  I took a picture from another angle - but it came out way too dark.  So this one will have to do.  It is a cute little gift bag made from a sheet of DSP - the sides are gusseted and the top is punched and a ribbon threaded through  to close it!  It is so cute - and inside - a Starbucks gift card - she knows ME!  Reminds me of a little clutch purse.

Stop back soon for some more pics of great things I got at Convention!!  Wanna join me next year - be sure to check out the "Become a Crazy Stamping Lady!" at the top of this blog.  ~Maureen

A quick post - and apology

I must be getting old - I simply can't believe it's been a week since I blogged.  Between Convention - extra work at my day job - a vacation - and then EVEN MORE work at my job - time is just slipping away from me.  But enough is enough - as this little gem below says - YOU'RE FABULOUS - for sticking me - so more great posts are on the way!

This cute little post-it note holder and pen was a gift from one of my roomies, Devin, at convention - isn't it great!!!  I love it, and had such a great time getting to know her better at Convention.  Thanks again!!  ~Maureen