Today I am on a plane bound for Southern Utah! At convention this year I was shocked, surprised, and reduced to tears to find out I earned the honor of attending Founder's Circle! What is Founder's Circle? It is an honor Stampin' Up! gives to the top 145 demonstrators for the previous stampin' year, and is based on personal sales, recruiting, down-line promotions, leadership, etc. After I found out I had received Founder's and had cried off all my make-up, THEN they say, "Come over here and get your picture taken for the Founder's Circle yearbook"! Oh well, I didn't care, it was such an honor and all 6 of my downline who went to convention with me were so happy for me!
Anyway, the SWAP this year for Founder's Circle is Holiday-themed, and I can't wait to see what everyone else is bringing! Here's mine, two versions, one with Riding Hood Red taffeta, and the other with Kraft taffeta ribbon! Let me know which one you like best!
You can't really see it in the pics, but I stamped the "Snow Swirled" tree (on sale this month for 15% off!) first in Creamy Caramel, stamped the snowflakes in Riding Hood Red, then used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the tree again in Versamark, sprinkled with Heat & Stick powder, heated just until the powder melted, then sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds glitter. A quick swipe with a Swiffer cloth to remove the excess diamonds and there you go! I also use the Top Note Bigz Die in my brand-new Big Shot die-cutting machine from Stampin' Up! to cut the Whisper White and Riding Hood Red mats for the tree!
I would have to say I like the first card the best. I think the Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon makes the Red in the tree stand out more. Love that color of ribbon! Cute!
Posted by: Katie W. | September 18, 2008 at 05:13 PM
I like the red ribbon better too. But I have to say both colors are really lovely! And the cards are gorgeous. I hope your fellow Founder's Circle invitees appreciated your lovely work! :-). Blessings -- Becky
Posted by: Becky A. | September 18, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Congrats on Founder's MOM!!
Posted by: Jessica | September 25, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Congrats on Founder's MOM!!
Posted by: Jessica | September 25, 2008 at 08:50 AM