I did my 1st Craft/Vendor Fair yesterday as a Stampin' Up Demonstrator.  It was different than going as just a crafter.  You are there representing a Brand that many people know.  It seems there is always someone that's been there, done that and isn't interested. It is the one who stops at your table and is really excited about stamping and Stampin' Up that makes the 2 hours of sleep the night before to get everything ready well worth it.  She proceeded to tell me about all the stamps she has but hasn't used and when she finds out that I don't live that far from her she quickly signs up for a  Stamp a Stack where she will have the opportunity to get creative again.
It was a long day, but a fun day talking to people who knew nothing about stamping to those who have stamped for years and are still excited about it.  I can't wait to see what my next Craft/Vendor Fair on October 13th in Oak Lawn has for me.

Tea for Two

Card Recipe

Stamp Set - Tea Shoppe
Paper - Very Vanilla, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper - Comfort Cafe
Ink - Peach Parfait, Soft Suede
Accessories - Pearls
Punch - Eyelet Border

 Sweet Life Card 
I love this stamp set called Summer Afternoon.  The background card stock was embossed with the Square Lattice Folder and when I look at it, it reminds me of a sweater.
It makes me think of a cool summer evening.


Recipe  
Card Stock - Very Vanilla,Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green and Raspberry Ripple
Stamp Sets - Hostess Summer Afternoon and Fabulous Phrases
Punches - Boho Blossoms and Itty Bitty Shapes
Embossing Folder - Square Lattice
Apothecary Accents Framelits
Mini Brads

Just for You Card

For my first post I thought I would download my first card swap.  It was a little intimidating doing my first card swap after seeing so many amazing designs. With this blog, however, I decided I had to take the plunge or just call it quits.  SO here it is:

 
I used the Tea Shoppe Stamp Set, the background paper from the Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper and the First Edition Specialty Paper .  The words "Handle with Care" and "Fragile" were typed on my computer in red ink.