"As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness,
you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you"

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Convention 2009 and Artisan Award Entries



I am off to convention this week for STAMPIN' UP.. Yahoo... I thought I would post the projects I submitted for the "ARTISAN AWARD" Stampin' Up awards each year at convention... I could not be more happy and proud of the entries I submitted.. I don't think I would have changed a think.. These projects are truly me... The coolest thing about working on this contest was..... THE LOVE AND SUPPORT I RECEIVED FROM MY FAMILY... Especially my Sweetheart.. They were always giving me such sweet comments and boosting me up... I was trying to keep my cool... I REALLY wanted to win this contest. You never know what the next year will bring and if you will have the opportunity to make all these projects the next time around.... I did feel a little disappointed that I didn't win because of all the time I had invested in the projects.. And all the time my family allowed me to create... When I told them I didn't win they all told me that I was still the best ever and I didn't matter.. Hopefully I can get over the guilt and try again next year...

My girlfriend that works at Stampin' Up said she had posted some of the project on the board so keep an eye open I know I will be looking for them. I will defiantly be taking pictures... I have a few blogger friends that did win and I am soooo excited to see what their project look like.. They have not been able to post any pictures because of the contest... CONGRATS to ANGIE TIEMAN for winning the Artisan Award this year.... check her out here.. She is soooo Amazing...

I am not sure if will be able to share picture with you each night like last year... While I am at Convention My DH will be taking my {MAC} in to have the DVD player fixed... This is good timing because I don't think I could go very long with my computer gone and me at home... Sad but true... Good luck macky boy...

If you are attending the convention please stop me and say hi I would love to meet you...

I finally finished my WOW swap cards tonight due to having to much fun with the kiddos and just plain being a busy mom and getting kids to and from activities and getting ready for school... I have a few swaps left from last year so if you didn't trade with me last year you are in luck....

I am of to bed so I can get an early start. I get to be one of the first to shop at Memento Mall in the A.M. SWEET no 4 hour line for me... Wish me luck.. I am NOT a morning person...

I hope you all enjoy the projects below..
Hugs
Brooke



This project was sooooo fun to make I only wish I could keep this one.. some of these flowers I even grew in my flower garden..






I have a full tutorial I will post for easter...


Elegant Wedding..


This card has a clear window using window sheeting..


Happy Birthday "2" you..


Beautiful simplicity...


This is one of my all time favorites.


My Abbie Angel..

I just so hard to be three... You mean I have to share :(

My favorite little chef.. he keeps us young...

13 comments:

Ann said...

Oh, Brooke, these are all gorgeous, and you're a winner in my book! I especially love your glass domed project with all those sweet butterflies, and that wedding card with the gray and the pearls--simply stunning!

Cassie said...

You are amazing! Your talent never ceases to amaze me! Have a great time at your convention!

Andrea said...

Wow Brooke, those entries are awesome. Don't be disappointed that you didn't win, because those are just amazing. You should be proud. Have a great time at convention. I wish I were going this year. Have fun, and happy shopping at Memento Mall.

Nancy Riley said...

OMG! I am blown away by these projects, Brooke! So much creative stuff! I can't even imagine how time consuming it must have been to execute these entries! Keep trying my friend ... you're bound to win! You should be very very proud!

Debi said...

Brooke~ Your projects are amazing! I'm sorry you didn't win (although I think you should've...they all look great!)

Unknown said...

Brooke - I absolutely LOVE that buttefly garden project. Whatever you call it - it's gorgeous!

Meredith said...

Wowza! These are all fantastic--I can't believe you didn't win! Seriously!

Have fun on your trip!

Linda McClain said...

Oh my! I love every single one of these projects, but most especially the butterflies. I am in complete awe!

DancingPrincessDesigns said...

Brooke, your artisan projects are AMAZING! Beautifully done, and maybe they'll recognize your creative genius properly next year! Have fun!

scrapperjulia said...

I love all of your projects! You are so talented, you are the winner in my book too!

Mary said...

Wow, they're all gorgeous! I took a few pics of your projects without knowing they were yours!

Connie Collins said...

Brooke,
I can't imagine why you weren't chosen. Your projects are so fabulous. I was so excited to finally meet you in person. You are so incredible sweet.

Nancy K said...

Brooke, these are beautiful!! I'm pretty sure I saw the "three" page on the boards at Convention -it made me think of my son. Wish I'd have run into you -would have loved to have met you in person!! Maybe next year!

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