Swaps to Swoon Over, Part 1

This past week, I had the best time ever at the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Convention in Salt Lake City. One of the things we did was get together for dinner with all of the Pals who were also in attendance. We had a “Sip and Swap” and exchanged our own cards for one from each participant. They are all wonderful and I would love to share them with you! I have posted the designer’s name on each one, except for the couple that didn’t include their name in the envelope. So if it says “Unknown”, I just want to say thank you to whoever you are! I love your card!

Here are a few to get started. I will post more as the week goes on…

This adorable card was made by Elisa Saucier. I love the way she used the mini sequin trim and red ribbon at the bottom. So joyful!

This card is by Tricia Chuba. It’s a pull-out card…surprise! So cute!

This next card was made by my friend, Julie Wagner. She and I met at our first ever convention three years ago. We were both there on our own – she from Kentucky, and me from California – and by fate found each other and quickly bonded. It was so much fun to see her again and get caught up a little!

We are a bit like-minded. Found that even our cards had the same elements with black and white, and the large snowflake embossing folder!

Here is one of those “Unknown’s”, but oh, it is one of my favorite cards in the bunch! I wish this person had identified themselves so I could give credit! Love the background stamping, the tiny tree…

and on the inside…

Sweet!

I have much more to share, but I’m going to save the rest for another day or days. I’m sure by now you have heard about the Stamparatus! Woohoo! This was something we were all waiting for! If you like the Misti or the Tim Holtz stamp positioning tool, you are going to LOVE this with it’s bonus features. Here is a video that Stampin’ Up! has put out there. Have a look for yourself. You need this tool – just sayin’! Preorders will start Nov. 16th for the first round, then another at a later date. But don’t wait if you love the idea of this tool. I got to see it up close and personal at OnStage. It is going to change the way we all stamp, for sure! Watch this ~