Paper Pumpkin Special and more Punch swaps

Have you ever wanted to stamp but didn't have the time to plan the project, cut the card stock, and gather the supplies?" Then this is for you! 

Now, is the time to try My Paper Pumpkin! 

Everyone that joins with me as their demonstrator will be in a drawing for an extra kit.

The drawing will take place on September 1, 2013.

This would make a great gift for a friend, also!  

PAPER PUMPKIN PROMOTION Offer Dates: July 18, 2013 -August 31, 2013 Offer Details: Use the promotion code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, 2013, and pay only $10 a month* for the first two months. *plus tax, where applicable. Shipping included! The Fine Print: For new subscribers only. Promotion applies only to the first two months of a new subscription. After receiving two month's worth, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95. You need to visit mypaperpumpkin.com to join. You must click "Add Promo Code" and then enter the promo code PUMPKINDEAL in the "Promo Code" field when you sign up on the mypaperpumpkin.com website to take advantage of this promotion. Put 1 in for the quantity and add the code: PUMPKINDEAL and select me for your demo.  You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT). These two swaps are from Jackie Waxler.  I love that raccoon made with the bird builder punch. Her hamburger looks good enough to eat.  Backgrounds with the Woodgrain and Argyle folders sure add to the card,  don't they? Thanks for swapping with me, Jackie!

More Punch Art Swaps

It is just amazing to me that things that some of these talented demos come up with for their punch art. 

Do you make critters out of your punched shapes? 

I'd like to see your creations! 

These four were done by Olivia Studley.

Each one is just so special!

Betty Gillespie of Kansas did these. 

Pretty sure I will be using the turkey and reindeer for a Stamp Along. 

Jane Rappleyea was my new friend this year. Seems like each year, at convention, I make at least one new friend. Jane was the one this year. I picked up her swap so it would get there on time and we just hung out together after that. Thanks Jane for getting us good seats and being a good friend. 

Aren't those critters cute? 

I want one of those for a pet! 

Thanks for stopping in today! 

Punch Art Swaps

Punches are amazing tools. 

It is fun to use them in other than the obvious way. 

Here are some of the swaps that I received in exchange for those five sets that I made. 

It is amazing what some of the participants came up with for their swaps!

These two are from Maria Lema.

I love that bunny hopping into his hole. 

Don't you?

These gorgeous birds were done by Eldonna Epp from Alberta, Canada

The one on the right is even sitting on a real twig!

These are done by Vicki Koch. 

She is a Wisconsin gal.

I am so glad that I joined all the groups of this swap as I now have some wonderful samples so I can do some of these at the Stamp Alongs so you can do them also. 

Let me know which ones you would like me to prepare for you. 

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Mini Stamp Along and Convention Highlights

Saturday I will be at the Artisan on 8th Market in Manitowoc with these four cards. You can make three for a $5 fee or do all four for free with a $35 order. 

Have you started your Christmas cards yet? This would be a good opportunity to do that. 

Come any time between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM 

I love punch art! Don't you?

5800 people is a large group!

I took this from the top of the escalator on my way to the Main Stage presentation. This was just before the doors were opened. 

This is one of the display boards. They had all of the cards pinned up to form the letters.

Most of the time the words weren't visible because there were too many people in front of them to take pictures of the cards. 

I was so happy to be able to meet up with three of my four uplines. 

Here I am with Susie Reno and Jill Olson. 

Jill signed up to be a demo the first week that Stampin' Up! started. 

She was also celebrating her 25th year with the company! 

My direct upline, Ann Huebner, was also there. 

We were able to meet up and have a meal together. 

What a wonderful time to meet up with Stamping friends! 

Punch Art Swaps for Convention

I will be leaving for convention soon! 

I am getting excited to meet up with other demos that I only get to see at convention. 

I have made many good friends through stamping. 

These are my punch art swaps. I will be getting 19 new ideas for each of these. 

I will post some of the ideas I get and next week I will give you the directions so you can make these if you choose.

Which one do you like the best?

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