Orlando Swaps

Conventions in America are HUGE! We know they allowed space for 7000 demonstrators, and there are 42 going from the South Pacific (Australia & New Zealand) to my knowledge. In the hope of meeting some new people I signed up to an organised swap, and mine is 'any occasion'. They are very specific about what is required, so I altered the size to US dimensions lengthwise (5½") but because our card is a smidge narrower, I couldn't do much about that.

My 'dummy' card was a birthday version, and I could have left it at that (I found out later) but utilising A Big Thank You and two of its stamps, it became a friendly hello card. Those stamps were positioned on a block so they could be stamped repititively. When I make multiples, I complete each part of the process before moving to the next. So much easier to die cut a bunch of Stitched Shape large circles, before stamping with the flower from Love What You Do twice.

A whole roll of  Old Olive Sheer Ribbon went onto these cards, but I had accidently ordered it twice so I guess it was meant to be.The Granny Apple Green card was cut, before the gorgeous paper, Tropical Escape 6' X 6" DSP, was added. They are all different, and yet quite similar.

Full cards were needed for the swap, so a new pack of Soft Sea Foam card was put onto my next order. I'm sure I'll have some lovely swaps to bring home too.

A very pleasant evening was spent colouring those flowers with Stampin' Blends in light and dark Flirty Flamingo, and stamping the leaves - so easy.

You can find all the supplies and tools you need to make projects like this in the Stampin' Up! catalogue and my Online Shop. The Classic Label Punch is really handy for quickly punching those smaller sentiments to add to your handmade cards.

The original 'dummy' design next to the sample I took with me. Below, they are all laid out on my table for a group shot!

Love What You Do has such a lovely selection of stamps in it, and I do love this stem of flowers. In a few days I will be making the long flight home with my travel buddy Kathryn. I know it will be wonderful to get back to my family, but hopefully I come with a stack of business inspiration and travel experiences to share.

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I have been hoping that my business has kept ticking along in my absence, and for those who have ordered using the Host Code while I've been away, you will receive a thank you from me in the mail. If your order was over $60, you will receive some rhinestones, over $100, I will put you in the draw for one of these exclusive shopping bags.