Going Global – Project 2

Our second set of cards work well for the men in our lives.
Masculine cards are more difficult to make than any
other cards.  We want to show we care but can't
add "pretty" things.  This card set worked out
great and it was definitely liked but everyone.
They all received two "come on down" gifts with
this project — Neutral Dots and Linen Thread.
Going Global Cards Set Logo
We focused on the Going Global stamp set and coordinating
embossing folder World Traveler.

2-1 Logo
This card used the Going Wild designer paper to give an interesting background.
2-2 Logo
I put the designer paper at a little angle to give this card a little twist.
2-3 logo
I love the hearts on this card — You Are My Greatest Adventure.
2-4 logo
We added a little burlap looking ribbon to the star for a fun
little tail.
2-5 logo
This card has lots of texture — dots and stars and then add some
extra stars for a little dimension too.
2-6 logo
I'm Lost Without You — don't you love the compass on this card.
It will lead me right back to you.

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Stampin’ Sisters Project 1

The wait is over!!
Here is Project 1 from our Stampin’ Sisters Retreat.
Everyone received the What I Love stamp set in their
Friday night gift box. 
Their first project was a set of six cards using
the What I Love stamp set and the greetings
were from the Perfect Pairings stamp set.
What I Love Cards
There was a bit of “fussy” cutting on these cards but it
was so worth it.  The details were wonderful.
I love how the flowers popped out.
One of my favorite cards in this project is
the Rich Razzleberry one with the flowers
along the bottom edge — we cut around the
bottom edge of each flower for a scallop look.
Everyone received a package of Blender Pens for
this project.
Candy Stock Up
We had a candy buffet set up for the weekend
so they could keep their strength up.
Here’s America putting some treats in a bag
to share at her table — don’t you love the sharing.

Come back tomorrow for Project 2.

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Stampin’ Sisters Retreat Final Day

Well, our Stampin' Sisters Retreat is over for another year.
We had such a great time.
One of my favorite things about this event is I get to do it with
my sister, Tina Rappe.
We have the best time together from the beginning to the end.
We started planning the projects the last weekend of January.
Tina does the "fluff" as I call it — she is responsible for all the
pretty stuff.  I do the computer work — dividing up our orders,
typing and formatting the directions for each project.
During the event she does most of the explanations, directions, etc.
I'm in charge of sound effects
(whoop, whooping to get everyone's attention).
I also take care of organizing the "come on down" gifts.
We work very well together and that makes the whole event
so much more fun.

I thought I would share a few pictures of us over the past three days.
Car Full of Balloons
I think I shared this one Friday night — we went to pick up 15 balloon
bouquets for the table decorations. 
My car was filled full and we started laughing like kids — that meant it
was time for a selfie.
Cigars
We had a game for all the guests to play for prizes — it was dropping
clothespins into a quart jar — they had to get two clothespins in the jar to
win a prize.  Tina decorated the clothespins and the jar all pretty.
We got a little slap happy Friday night and pretended the clothespins
were cigars.  A little Laurel & Hardy look or as our uncle calls us
Laverne & Shirley.
Tina & PeggyHere we are in front of all the balloon bouquets on the last day.

Thank you God for such a wonderful sister.
I am very blessed.

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