Hi again! …….. Phew! All 50 swaps are finished!!! I finally bagged them all this afternoon … after learning from Sarah (no. 2 recruit) that she had almost finished 100!!! And … then she tells me Ness has also done 100!!! Talk about showing off!!! 
I decided there is just not time now to do another 50 … and really … how many do I want??? I mean … if I come home from Convention with 50 gorgeous cards from other demos … and make up a display album … I really WILL have enough … don’t you think! And … I was just talking to Tracey … she has only done 50 and Julie has done 0!!! So … am happy again!
So … over the next couple of days I am going to show you my swaps … but first … here is one that didn’t make the cut!!! 
I know … I am showing you all my duds lately!!! I hope you don’t lose confidence in my ability!!! Now … I know this kinda looks ok … but for some reason I just wasn’t happy with it! I’m really not sure why! It seems to be a nicely put together card … but I looked at it … and looked at it … and just decided to ditch it as a swap! I really wanted to do a card with Pacific Point (new blue in-colour) … but I just think this was somehow TOOOOO much???
Anyway … just in case there is ANYONE who may like this … here are the ingredients!!!
- Stamp Set: Priceless, So Swirly Jumbo Wheel Stamp
- Cardstock: Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
- Inks: Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Versamark
- Extras: Pink Pirouette striped grosgrain ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Powder Pals
Don’t be scared to try embossing … it is really really easy. But … ALWAYS use your embossing buddy to dust your card before you begin. Then stamp your image with Versamark ink … sprinkle the embossing powder onto the images … tap off the excess … and then set with your heat tool! EASY!!! The powder will look glossy & wet when it is set.
You’ve probably also noticed that the main butterfly image is actually stamped & embossed 3 times & layered on top of each other! This is a really cute effect!
So … hope that keeps you going … BUT … SCROLL DOWN to the next post … for all the details of the latest SUPER DOOPER promotions from Stampin’ Up! You will be really excited about them!
C U tomorrow!
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I love it!! You know me though – I am a sucker for anything blue!
Andrea adds: Yep! And … I know how much you like Priceless, too!
Hi Andrea Thanks for stopping by on my blog and saying hi
no I am not going to Canberra 
have lots of friends who are!! Have a fantastic time away will watch your blog for some fantastic swaps,
Amy
Andrea adds: Hi Amy … I am so glad to see you back … and creating!!! Have missed your gorgeous posts! Keep smiling!
Dear Andrea,
Did you really have to tell everyone that I have not done any swaps? I sound like a complete slacko!!!! I seem to be flat out just packing and organizing myself for a few days away (and of course, organizing my family also). I will just have to admire everyone else’s swaps. Can’t wait for convention. Looking forward to seeing you tonight.
Love Julie
Andrea adds: LOL … I didn’t mean to imply you were slack … but … you will be jealous when I come home with 50 gorgeous cards … and you come home with NONE!!!
You are too hard on yourself girl! I LOVE this card… Seeing the new in-colors together! I forgot to wish you a “super fun” time at your SU! Convention!! 50 swap cards are plenty… you’ll have so many and your mind will be rolling with ideas!! And your customers too when you share..
Enjoy… Michelle 
Andrea adds: Hi Michelle … I do hope you are feeling better. Take care!