Swaps on Saturday

I had the privilege of attending a Stampin’ Up! retreat last weekend in Phoenix, AZ.  It was called Gathering For Greatness, led by Lisa Pretto, and we spent Friday – Sunday listening to the best of the best demonstrator/presenters share their expertise on running a Stampin’ Up! business.  It was fabulous!  I learned so much – soaked it all up like a sponge.  I met the nicest people from all over the United States, and one amazing lady that came all the way from Germany!

We had a card swap on Friday evening.  We each took a stack of cards with us and traded everyone for theirs.  I am posting mine here today, plus a few more that I brought home and thought I would share with you.  First my “swap”…

I used It’s My Party Designer Series Paper, cut triangles from 4″ squares, and split them on Heavy White Cardstock. I punched out 3 balloons with the Balloon Bouquet Punch and attached them with Dimensionals.  Black Baker’s Twine is secured to the backs with the Dimensionals.  Did you know that Baker’s Twine curls when you run it between your thumb and one blade of the scissors?  Just like curling ribbon!  That was a cool surprise!  Last I stamped the sentiment from Fabulous Four on a 3/4″ wide strip of Whisper White and popped it up with Dimensionals across the gap.  It also served to hold the twine in place.

Some other cards I received…