Convention Swaps

In a couple of weeks my sister Denise and I are off to Melbourne to the annual Stampin' Up convention.  We will participate in various workshops and get a sneak preview of new Stampin' Up products due out later this year.

As part of Convention everyone takes along a bundle of cards to swap with other Stampin' Up demonstrators.  I have my 50 "swaps" ready to go and I thought I would share them with those who read my blog first so here they are.

The first uses the Fine Flourish stamp and cardstock in Marina Mist and Chocolate Chip.  The second card uses the Birthday Bakery hostess stamp set, hostess Designer Series paper (Peach Parfait) and is in Cajun Craze and Certainly Celery cardstock.
  
When I return from Melbourne I will have 50 different cards with lots of new ideas to share with you all.

Vellum Overlay Cards

Below is a card I have made using the Vellum Overlay technique.  We will be making a version of this card at the Technique Class to be held on Saturday 26 February.

This design was orginally CASEd from Ngaire Anderson, then from my sister Denise who CASEd the idea from Marelle Taylor.

Each card has a vellum overlay, which gives a lovely soft effect.
The stamp sets used are Because I Care - hostess set but could be adapted for many other stamp sets.