Splitcoast So Cal Mania V

Well we made it back home from this past weekend's Splitcoast SoCal Mania V. It was my first Splitcoast get together and OMG was it fun. One stamper hit it on the head when she said this was all of the best parts of Stampin Up convention. We were able to swap, stamp, do make-n-takes, eat, and visit with friends. Who could ask for more? My cousin Lisa and I went together, actually this was my birthday present to her. We were able to spend the weekend doing something we both enjoy stamp and visit with friends. She did great at her first ever stamping event. The gallery for this event is starting to be uploaded to so check on it to see everyone's pic's of the event (http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=13593)




Some of the fabulous ladies I bumped into were Daisy and Tandra. The three of us are members of the Utah Divas International on-line group. You can check out this group's blog at http://utahdivasinternational.blogspot.com/. Daisy and I have been friends for some years now. Her company, Eclectic Paperie (http://eclecticpaperie.blogspot.com/ ) was one of the major sponsors of this event. If you haven't checked out her web store, you don't know what you are missing (and let her know I sent you over). I was excited to get to see Daisy again.


I was so excited to meet Taylor from Taylored Expressions (http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/) Wow is she tall in person. She provided one of our Make-n-Takes and now I have to have the Sushi stamp set (http://www.eclecticpaperie.com/sushi.html)that is an exclusive set to Eclectic Paperie. Taylor is so adorable, thanks for the great project.

Well as you can see we had an AMAZING time. I had so much fun meeting ladies who's blogs I visit like Rochelle http://impressionsbyrochelle.blogspot.com/ I have been a fan of her's since I discovered the world of blogs. I can't wait for next year's get together.

Thanks for visiting.

Feelin A Bit Froggy

Hello All,

Well I'm finally getting my mojo back and starting to stamp again. Ok maybe this card doesen't have a single stamp on it but I'm punchin' again. This cute little froggy is my submission for a punch card swap that I had signed up for with the Utah Divas ( http://utahdivasinternational.blogspot.com/). I have been a member of this group for quite some time. It is such a pleasure to be part of such a great group of ladies.

Well I'm getting all packed up today to head down to Southern California for the Splitcoast SoCal Mania V. I am so excited to get to meet up with friends I haven't seen in a while and meet friends I have blogged with. This is my first first Splitcoast Gathering and I know it is going to be FABULOUS! I promise I will post pics when I get home.

Ok now how I made my Froggy. I used the following cardstock colors: Sky Blue, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Basic Black, and White. I used both the large and small oval punches, 1 3/8th circle punch, 3/4" circle, Word Window, 1/4" circle. THe grass and reeds I free-hand cut so that they would have a more natural look (ok they don't make a punch or scissor that would look like that).

Well, I'm off to start packing my bags and finish my name tag so I can hit the road in the morning.

Have Great Weekend!