Hi Everyone,

Well I'm working on laundry my first day back from Stampin' Up! convention. I have to say, this was a wonderful convention. I think I really liked the classes and workshops this year. I got lots of great ideas and spent time with lots of stamping friends.

Everyone arriving for general session

A wonderfully decorated main stage
 

Swapping mad house before the doors open
 

My sister-n-law, Arla and I before a class

July 24th is Pioneer Day. Gearing up for the
parade in front of the convention center.

Arla's mom standing in front of the planting
float. She is a master gardener.

 As you can see there are just a few pictures here. I can't share any of the new things for the upcoming Holiday Catalog, but I'm happy to put you on my list to get a catalog if you don't already have a demonstrator. Simply go to www.maryblocher.stampinup.net and let me know if you would like one. You can also see my upcoming classes and events. I'd love to share during your own stamping workshop. You can also go to www.stampinup.net to see all of the wonderful stamping products available.

Happy Stampin'
Mary Blocher
Power Huff Stamper

Hi Everyone,

I'm so excited with Stampin' Up! Convention coming soon. I have one more swap to share. I love the sequin ribbon! I wanted to do something and use it since I never have yet. Let me know what you think.

I can't thank my friends enough for coming over and helping me with my swaps this past week. Christi, Bea, and Bunny, you all rock! Here are the supplies I used for this project.

Bermuda Bay Classic Ink

Whisper White Card Stock

Dazzling Details

Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim

Hello Honey Classic Ink

Bermuda Bay Cardstock

Kind of Eclectic Stamp Set

Bitty Butterfly Punch

Banner Triple Punch

Lace Doilies

Hi Everyone,

It's a busy time here at the Blocher household. My daughter Samantha has made it to her 3 week summer dance lab in Walla Walla. We moved her in to the dorm with her roommate Christina. The angle of the  camera makes Sam look so much taller than Christina. They are closer in size than the picture shows.

The dorms are at Whitman College. It is very nice and air conditioned, which is great. Look at this beautiful building. The campus is very beautiful. Hopefully the weather won't get back to 112 degrees like last week.

While Sam's dancing, I'm continuing to work on swaps for convention. I have a few more designs that I am in the process of finishing. The flower card is another specialty swap, and the other 2 are using the "Guy Greetings" Stamp set. I Hope you enjoy.

Hostess Set "Best Thoughts" With "Boho Chic" embossing folder

Stamp Set "Guy Greetings" with "Work of Art" Stamp Set

Stamp Set "Guy Greetings" With the Boho Chic embossing folder

Stamp Set "Garden in Bloom" (Which I absolutely love!)

And there you have it. I'm not sure that I'll come up with any other designs. I'm running out of time. My sister-n-law and I will be leaving Saturday for convention. We pack up the car and drive. It's a lot of fun.

It is a new week of Weekly Deals, so be sure to check out the Designer Paper stacks that are on special. There are some great things this week. visit me at my website, www.maryblocher.stampinup.net for more specials and events.

Weekly Deals Here Don't miss out!

Happy Stampin'
Mary Blocher
The PowerHuffStamper

Hi Everyone,

It's getting close to convention time and I'm getting excited. This is the last annual convention for Stampin' Up! in North America. 2 events during the year are taking it's place. I've been getting ready by working on my swaps. I've got one project done for a specialty swap that I wanted to share. I love the new trend of accenting with the new metallic thread. I hope you enjoy.

Supplies for this project include:

Basic Black Cardstock:
 (5 1/2" x 11") http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/searchresults.aspx
Perfect Plum Cardstock:
(5 1/4 x 4") http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/searchresults.aspx
Vellum Cardstock:
(5 x 3 3/4") http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/searchresults.aspx
Perfect Plum Classic Ink: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/searchresults.aspx
5/8" Silver Satin Ribbon: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=134548
Oval Punch: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=119859
Oval Framelits: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/searchresults.aspx
Silver Metallic Thread: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/searchresults.aspx
Silver Embossing Powder: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/searchresults.aspx

Acting CEO Sara Douglass shared the new Watercolor Card Kit on a local Utah TV station. This kit is beautiful! and it is now available.

Check it out here: http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/play/5854375


Don't forget expanded weekly deals. There are new deals this week up to 30% off. Check them out: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100100

Happy Stampin'
Mary Blocher
The Power Huff Stamper