Stampin' IS my job!! Barb Mullikin Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

My Founder's Circle Swap

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This is the swap I made for my recent Founder's Circle Trip.  I decided to make two different colors as I needed some variety. 

 

I stamped the leafy image from My Friend in Black StazOn onto Glossy White card stock.  It went throught the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and resembles plastic.  Pretty cool!!

I added a strip of the 1 1/4 Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (get your share of this ribbon) over the top and my greeting is punched with the Jewelry Tag Punch and layered on the stocking top from the Stocking Builder Punch and then onto two of the muffin cups from the Cupcake Builder Punch.  It is a pretty easy card to make if you are making one but it took a bit of time to crank out 125 of these babies!! 

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Founder's Circle - Day 4

Today is my last day at Founder's.  I will be leaving at the crack of dawn (sorry Dawn!!) Sunday morning.  I had the best time and this was by far the best Founder's yet!!!

I had a relaxing morning, I ate breakfast and then went to the mall with Jane.  She found some super cute clothes to wear to the Main Event tonight and she looked HOT!!!

 

We checked out the Gathering Place and found the treat of the day!!

 
 
We chatted most of the afternon until it was time to get ready for the suprise event.  We boarded the buses and headed out.  We arrived at the Coral Canyon Golf Course and I was instantly afraid!  I don't golf, I don't thnk I have ever even touched a golf club.  Thankfully, we didn't really have to golf so that was a relief.  We got into golf carts with our team members and went out to "play" our nine holes.

 
 

 

We had to stop at nine holes and there was a golfing or stamping challenge at each one.  The first was the Marshmallow Drive and we had to drive a marshmallow as far as we could.

 

Here I am getting ready to drive that sucker, unfortunately with my Frozen Shoulders, I had to use a pinch golfer and Mary stepped in for me.

 

Hole #2 was Stampin' Trivia, we had to answer questions about the company one of which was how much rubber does Stampin' Up! use in a year.  We thought we were donig really good and at the end of the 18 questions, we got ZERO right, that's right ZERO!!!  They were hard questions. :-)

 

Hole #3 was a challenge, a member of our team had to eat a HUGE marshmallow.  Mary offered to do ths challenge before she knew what it was, after she saw the marshmallow, I thought she was gonna pass out.  Since she had pinched golfed for me, I thought it was only fair to return the favor.  We had to eat the marshmallow as fast as we could and I wolfed that thing down in 30 seconds!!!

 

 
Hole #4 was another stamping challenge.  A member of our team had to stamp images in squares as fast as she could.  We chose Laurie for this task and she rocked it!!

 

 
Hole #5 was Hit it to Win it.  We had to putt a golf ball and hit Stampin' Up! products.  If we hit it we won it and if we could do it in one shot our team got 10 points.  It took me two tries to win the Winter Wishes Stitched Felt so our team did NOT get 10 points from me!!

 

 
 
Hole #6 was the Hole in One.  We had to put a ball and if we got it in the hole in one shot we got 100 points.  I did not get a hole in one but Cindy did...WOO HOO!!!

 

 
At Hole #7 we had to guess the number of stamps in the vase.  There were 118 in the vase and we guessed 144. 

 
 
 
Hole #8 was Blind Stampin'.  Allana offerd to do this task and Christina gave the instructions.  It was hilarious!!  When we were done with this, Lyssa graciously took a picture of our group up on the rock. 

 
 

 

The final hole was the Marshmallow Relay.  Shelli demonstrated what we had to do.  We had to put a marshmallow on a golf club and run around the flag without dropping it.  If we dropped it, we had to pick it up and keep going.  This was a speed race and I think we did pretty good!

 
 
After we finished all nine holes, we headed back to the clubhouse to find our table.  We had a wonderful buffet dinner and then the prizes were given out.  There were 17 teams and we took 2nd place!!!  We were so exctied to receive the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit.  Look for a scrapbook class coming soon!!

 

 
 
When we returned to the hotel, we found our last pillow gift.  It was packaged in our Blossom Box cut with the Big Shot.  Inside was a beautiful fob made from our Simply Adorned Baubles - Clear Crystal - Pink Crystal, Vanilla Pearl and our Trinket Crowns.

 
 
 
 
 
Thank you to my incredible customers and downline for making this trip possible.  I appreciate each and every one of you!!!

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Founder's Circle 2011 - Day 2

Day two started out with a lovely breakfast and some chit chat.  Then it was off to the Gathering Place to do our make & takes.  There is candy everywhere in this room and it was really hard not to eat a ton of it. :-)

 

 

Then it was over to the yummy treat case to see what the treat of the day was.  I was thrilled to find that it was yogurt parfaits and eclairs.  I love both of these yummies!

 

Each day we got to Plinko for a prize from the basket so I came home with a lot of loot!!

 
I hooked up with Kelly, Dawn, Jane, Lisa and Lynette to do our make & take projects.  The projects were fun and we got to use the new stamp set and sizzlit die we received in our pillow gift box the night before.

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Later in the afternoon we went across the street to Iggy's for a late lunch and then back to the hotel to get ready for the Swap & Share.  Here we are, the four musketeers, on our couch - Me, Kelly (my twin), Dawn (her royal highness..wink) and Jane.

 

We had lots of yummy cake to choose from for our late night snack and I chose the Red Velvet.  It was so good, I seriously contemplated having a second piece!!

 
 
 
Then it was time for the business share, at the end, Jan got up to say a few words and mentioned that Shelli was having a milestone birthday next month.  We all had cards for her and little signs that spelled out happy Birthday.  I am holding the "D" in Birthday.  Shelli was just co cute in her handmade crown.

 
 
Then it was time to swap so all 123 of us went out into the hall and started.  I got a ton of cards and I can hardly wait to show them to you!!

 

 
Too much fun, day 3 will be coming soon so come back!!

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**My 12 Weeks of Christmas Ideas starts Next week, be sure you are on my newsletter list to receive all the fabulous ideas!

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Founder's Circle 2011 - Day 1

Kelly, Jane, Dawn and I all flew from SLC to St George together so we were one of the first ones to arrive.  We were just chattin' up a storm while we finished up Jane and Kelly's swaps.

 
We wandered into the Gathering Place and were thrilled to see the bakery case filled with Raspberry Lemon and Boston Creme cupcakes!!!  There goes the diet. :-)

 

During the day we were asked to find the members of our teams.  We each had a team name relating to a Tea Party on our name tags.  We have the first night dinner with our team and also participated in the Final Event with them.  My team was the Cup & Saucers and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner together.

  

 

We each had a place card in a teacup of roses and we got to keep the teacup.  One of the many things I would come home with.

 

Our dinner was Filet Mignon and it was absolutely wonderful.  Stampin' Up! spoils us rotten on this trip!

 

Check out the yummy Banana Pecan cheesecake for dessert!!

 
The remainder of the evening was spent chatting with some friends I hadn't seen for a while.  

When I returned to my room, there was a goodie waiting on my bed.  It was one of our Big Shot Die Boxes filled with my Make & Take supplies.  Come back tomorrow for a sneak peak at the stamp set and doily die!!!

 

What a great day!!!

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**Update, the Halloween Village goes to Jacki S and Maureen W won the frame insert, congrats ladies and thanks so much for the orders. :-)

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I am offering the Halloween Village of Cuteness as a class so if you didn't win, you can come make your own.  Friday, October 7th at 6:00pm or Saturday, October 8th at 9:00am.  Cost is $35 and includes a bottle of Multipurpose Adhesive.

Lookie what I got today!!

My travel documents for my upcoming Founder's Circle Trip!!  WOO HOO!!!

 

I received the purse in August after convention and the wallet came today with my luggage tags and information brochure.

I need to finish my 125 swaps before I leave in a couple of weeks.  With my bad shoulders, (yes, that does say shoulders as my left has become very painful and a little stiff too) it will certainly take me longer but I will get them done. :-)

Thank you to my wonderful, terrific, AWESOME downline and customers for helping me achieve this honor.

Fabulous Founder's Circle - Day 4

We were all convinced that we were going to a bowling alley to do some bowling.  Why else would we get pink and black bowling shirts.  Well, we did go bowling but it wasn't in a bowling alley.  These gals who organize the Stampin' Up! events are AWESOME!!

We pulled up in front of the Dixie Convention Center (the same place we had our Regional Event the day before) and we were all a little confused.

Well not for long as we entered the room, we realized that we would in fact be bowling but it wouldn't be in a bowling alley!!

 

There were 15 huge screens and we would be Wii Bowling!!  I have never even touched a Wii so I was a little intimidated but it was a blast!  Here are Jane, Lisa and Connie

 

Then it was time for Kay, Karen Anne and I to show our stuff.  If you can make out the scores, mine was the 180!!

 

The tables had some super cute decorations on them and we even had Decor Elements Chalkboard Placemats.

 
Our group was called the DSP's and we all had to come up with a cheer that we had to perform in front of everyone.  We were very nervous but it turned out great and we had a blast.  I am trying to get a copy of our routine on video and if I can, I will post it here for all of you to see. :-)

This huge "soda" was our table centerpiece.

 

This was the food table and it was salad, burgers and brats, YUMMY!!

 
I got my picture taken with Shelli, she is so gracious and never turns down a request for a photo.

 

When we returned to the hotel, we all had a big cake box on our beds, Dawn, Kelly, France, Jane and I all decided to gather up our boxes and open them in France's room so we would all be suprised (well I wasn't as I had already seen mine but I pretended!)

 

Lookie what we got!!!  A beautiful sweater with STAMPIN' UP! ribbon on it!!!  I almost passed out.  It fits perfectly and is just the softest sweater ever!!  I {heart} it!!!  My picture is horrible so hopefully one of the other gals got a better one and I can borrow it.

 

That about does it for this week.  I arrived home Monday afternoon and now I have to scramble to get ready for my clubs this week.  I cannot wiat for them to start, I have missed my stamipn' buddies this summer.

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Fabulous Founder's Circle - Day 3

Tonight was our Sock Hop, Share and Swap night.  We started by waiting in line to get in "the room".

 

France and I were the first in line!!!!

 
Once in we were treated to a box of popcorn that had our journal and pen it to take notes during the share!  We also had a real popcorn machine and old fashioned bottled soda.  Thank you Tamye and Jennifer!

 

Good fun with friends Jane and Anne

 

Debbie and LeeAnn

 

Let the swapping begin!!!!!

 

 
 

What a pile!!!

Then back to the room at 1:00am to see this

 
 
 
We are going bowling!!!  This should be a hoot as I stink at bowling.  My apologies to my group the DSP's!!

Check back tomorrow for more fun!

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Hello everyone, today was the St. George Regional event for the Founder's Circle Achievers and it was a blast, we had some AWESOME presenters (Hi Kelly Kim & Judy!) and got some FREE gifts!!  FREE stuff is the best stuff. :-)

Speaking of FREE stuff, since I attended this event, I am able to offer you a FREE stamp set, that will be in the Occasions Mini Catalog in January, if you join my team between now and October 3rd. This stamp set is in addition to the Greenhouse Gala Craft tote you will receive.  The set is called Eat Chocolate and though I cannot show you the stamp set, I can show you some samples made with it.

 

 

 

 
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I will be back later tonight with more pictures!

Don't forget that I am giving away kits to make two of these adorable Candy Wrapper Treats.  Place a $35 order VIA MY WEBSITE by September 19th,and I will send you a kit next week when I return.

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Fabulous Founder's Circle - Day 2

Today was the best day ever!!!  I  did absolutely nothing, I cannot remember the last time I did nothing for a whole day!!  Now when I say nothing, I don't really mean that I sat in my room and laid in bed all day, I mean that I didn't have anything scheduled and I just went with the flow.  I started out going to do a bit of shopping, came back to the hotel and did my make & takes, went out to lunch with some fabulous gals, went to a non-meeting (ha ha ha, right Dawn!!) and visited with more of my stampin' friends.  It was wonderful!!!

Here are a few pictures for you.

Kristyne, Connie, Jennifer and I doing our Make & Takes

 

LeeAnn, Kim, Ronda and Tamie doing their make & takes

 

Did I mention yesterday that the Stampin' Up! staff has the best treats for us to snack on.....HUGE COOKIES!!!!!!

 

Buttery, creamy caramels and some had edible paint on them!!!

 

This was waiting for me on my bed last night but it was so late when I got to bed that I had to wait until morning to take a picture.
 

It included a few ink pads, some ribbon, a brand new stamp set and a brand new tool.  I cannot show you them just yet but if you want to stop by when I get home, I will show you!!!

 

Tomorrow is the Regional event just for the Founder's Circle Achievers and then I will have a few hours to do whatever I want again, I just love this!!

Don't forget that I am giving away kits to make two of these adorable Candy Wrapper Treats.  Place a $35 order VIA MY WEBSITE by September 19th,and I will send you a kit next week when I return.

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Cottage Garden Founder's Circle Swap

Since I am on my way to my St. George, UT, I thought I would share my Founder's Circle swap with you.  I started with the Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper and this is what I came up with.  The tag was created last month while we were on a trip.

The background was created with the Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Folder and I wrapped it with some Pear Pizzazz Poly Stitched Twill Ribbon.  Here is a small batch of the 135 that I created.

Here are the three different versions depending on the colorpattern of Designer Series Paper used.

 

Don't forget that I am giving away kits to make two of these adorable Candy Wrapper Treats.  Place a $35 order VIA MY WEBSITE by September 19th,and I will send you a kit next week when I return.

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Me & Cole Haan???

Lookie at what I received after returning from my vacation!!  My Founder's Circle Bag!! I earned this bag as well as a trip to St George, Utah next month for my #25 ranking in the Demonstrator of the Year Category.  This bag is AWESOME.  It is huge with lots of pockets.  Won't I be stylin' toting this baby around town. :-)

but that isn't all.....

I also received this beautiful Cole Haan Wallet and scarf for my #10 spot in the sales category this past year.  Barb and Cole Haan...seriously!!!  Those of you who know me, know that this is not a brand I would purchase as I am a very simple gal however, I really think I will use this!!!

Stampin' Up! is the most amazing company and I am so blessed to be associated with a company who truly cares about it's employees and demonstrators.  I would love to share the excitement of Stampin' Up! with you so let's talk soon. :-)  If you would like to read more about joining this terrific company click HERE.

Come back tomorrow for a little twist on the Owl Punch. :-)

 
 
 

More swaps from Founder's Circle

Here are some more of the cards I received in our swap last week on the awesome Founder's Circle trip.

Winona Semler  

Susie Wood

Jeanna Cable

They all used the Autumn Splendor stamp set on page 12 of the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Don't have your mini catalog yet, email me and I will get one to you.

 

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Founder's Circle - The staff!!!!

OMG!!!  The gals who put this whole event together for us are the best!!  They were stopped talking in the hallway and we asked them to pose for us.  Well, they did more than post, they put on a show!!  Look at these shots. :-)

These girls are the best, Cori Hancock, Kellie Jettie, Kellie Sue Roden and Bonnie Thurber.  They do everything to make sure that we have a great time and we were not disappointed!!

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Founder's Circle - Day 2

We are having so much fun here!!!  We went around the building and found some more really cool Decor Elements.  These are on the windows down the hallway around the Gathering Place.  Aren't they cool!!

In the Gathering Place, Stampin' Up! has brought in the most fabulous furniture and it is so comfy!!

This wheelbarrow is full of Cracker Jacks and that is one of my favorite snack foods.....WOO HOO!!!!!

If I can keep my internet connection here, I will post again tomorrow. :-)

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