Spooky Among the Branches

Last night was my Stamp of the Month Class using the Among the Branches stamp set.  What a great set — can be quick and easy or get as detailed as you want.
Tina 3The base of the card is Basic Black — next is a layer of Whisper White that
is embossed with the Woodlands embossing folder.  Then we added one of the
great Spider Web Doilies from the Holiday Catalog  The tag was made with a
piece of Tangelo Twist cardstock cut just under 2" x 3 1/4".  I used the
Scallop Tag Topper Punch — stamp the images.  I added a piece of the
3/8" Striped Satin Ribbon through the top of the tag and tied that with a piece
of Black Bakers Twine.  We stamped "Spooky" with Memento ink and colored the
eyes with the Tangelo Twist marker.

The ladies all enjoyed making this card.

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Home Again, Home Again

Reality sets back in — I made it home safe and sound (thank goodness).
Today I have just a couple more Founders Circle pictures for you
but this time they are about cards — actually it's my swap card.

I didn't get them finished before I left (even though two fabulous friends helped before I left) so I had to work on them at the airport and even on the airplane.
Swap in Airport

Swaps airplane
I still didn't have them finished when I landed.
Wednesday afternoon we sat around tables in the Gathering Room
and helped each other finish them up.  It was amazing.
Here is my swap card finished.
Peggy Swap
Here it is all opened up.
Peggy Swap Open
I hope they all enjoyed it.  I love special folds and this card was fun to make.

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Founders Circle Final Day

Yesterday was great and sad all at the same time.
It was the last full day of Founders Circle.
I packed up and had to be ready to go to the airport at 5:00 a.m.
Many demonstrators have later flights so they will still have a bit of time this morning.

I must say these past four days have been absolutely amazing.
The other demonstrators were so warm and welcoming.
Stampin' Up!'s staff did a fabulous job.
The hotel and hotel staff were great.

I got to sleep in a bit.  I chit chatted with some other demonstrators until
about 11:00 a.m. and then went shopping to some quilt stores. 
Our first trip out was with Glenda Travelstad, Patty Bennett and my sister Tina Rappe.
Friday night I watched Angie Juda sewing a jelly roll quilt.  It looked like so much fun that I just had to get the fabric too.  So I bought a jelly roll of fabric and then the quilt store had a sample pillowcase that was fabulous.  I found flannel winter fabric that I just had to have for my grandchildren.  I'm going on a Girls Getaway Weekend next weekend so I'll be doing plenty of sewing.

Next we headed to Ace Hardware — that's right, Ace Hardware in St. George, UT has fabric.  I found a couple more cute things there.  Then after we returned to the hotel, Angie Juda was going to another quilt store so I rode with and found a couple of sale Jelly Rolls so I have plenty to keep me busy.

Then we headed on buses to our final dinner location.  Check out the wonderful decorations — dinner was fabulous.
Final Night Table

Here are my table mates.
Final Night Dinner Table

After dinner we went to an In the Round Theater for a production of West Side Story.
West Side Story Theater

Here is the cast at the end of the performance.
West Side Story Cast

When I returned to my room there was one final gift.
Final Night Gift Box

Final Night Gift Card
Final Night Gift
This beautiful Pandora bracelet and charm.  I guess this has been a tradition for a couple of years.  Since this was my first time at Founders Circle I received both the bracelet and the charm.  Those that have attended in the past received just the charm this time.
Final Night Gift Tina
So I will be home shortly and getting ready for this week's classes.

I just have to say one last time — THANK YOU for helping me earn this wonderful trip.
It has been very special to me.

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