Day 3 – Founder’s Circle 2010!

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We had to get up early, again, to go to the 1/2 day regional. While I was very excited about the regional, I think our itinerary lied when it said get lots of ZZZZ’s. We had to load the bus at 7:30AM!

We were given the Day of Gratitude #121148 stamp set from the holiday mini to complete the Make N Takes for the regional. We did get to pick wood or clear…of course, I got clear…. love them! This is such a beautiful set and they did so much with it but I don’t have pictures of our projects because do you think I did the Make N Takes?!?  NO!!!

Here’s my table STAMPIN’! Joanna is on the right, check out her cute shirt! Hey Girl, thinking about you!

I took pictures while they stamped. Other tables were speed stampin’ ….1 person completed 1 of the make n takes for all of the people at her table. Glad my table wasn’t counting on me!

If you read my convention 2010 post you’ll find I slept through the Make N Takes this year. It’s been 3 years since I’ve completed any projects at a  Stampin’ Up! event. So why start now? hehehe I’ll try to have them done before I see you at the next class, on the 30th!

 

We had several WOW presenters including Kimberly Van Diepen #1 demo in 2010. A sample of her projects are shown above! I LOVE her style and as you all know I case her a lot. She is such a sweet lady I got to spend a little time chatting with her. Jenny Peterson from yesterday’s post is her team member and # 4 rising star this year, Jenny and I spent a lot of time together…Miss you Jenny!

BIG NEWS ALERT ****

Because I was at this regional, if you join my team between NOW and Oct 2nd you’ll get a free stamp set in your kit in addition to the greenhouse gala bag! I can’t show you the set but here are a few samples…..LOVE it!!!

    

This set will not be available until Feb 2011 but you can get it NOW if you join my team! We have monthly meetings and have a great group. Our next meeting is Oct 10th at 2:00. Give me a call and we can chat about how easy it is to get 20% off your Stampin’ Up! product!

After the regional I went Shopping with Diana Gibbs and a few new friends! I needed to get a pair of new jammies for the business share we were having at 8pm.

We got a packet filled with tips from all the demos who attend Founder’s Circle! And a pretty journal to take notes while they shared new tips!

   

Fun jammies made with our new fabric!! How cute is that!

  

You guys knew I had some help making my 135 cards! I’m so thankful for Lisa and Linda, because of them I have 135 AMAZING swaps. I can’t wait for you guys to see them!

I’ll have them on display at Gifts Galore!

Here we are with our swap line of 135! That was so much fun!!!

 

 

Here are a few more treats from the day!

Yummy!

And another pillow gift! If you don’t already know (because you saw it on someone's blog first) can you guess what we’ll be doing tomorrow?

Honored

I am still amaze that God is so Big and yet cares about me so much. I worked hard this year and still didn’t get to walk across stage like I have for the past two years for awards. I know it seems silly and a little selfish but it was a desire. On Wed Shelli’s assistant asked for someone in our group to say a prayer over the food. I was ok with  that and all the ladies pointed at me, so I agreed. Then she added, “Shelli will introduce you….then you can make your way up the stage.” My knees felt like jello and I thought about changing my mind LOL But it was an honor and it was Gods little way of letting me know He heard me!!! Thanks Lord, for the opportunity to pray Your blessings over the 3000 women in attendance.

L-inked Together,

Mandy