Stampin Up Artisan Winners congrats - NOT me sigh

Good day to you all my friends

My weekend was a busy one trying to help our Kayla get ready for Grad-

Friday work day was nuts and it consisted of about 16 hour day

Saturday was equally busy

the morning started in the office at about 4:00am

then Renee and Woody did an install on site with the decals I assembled

Kayla and I went and picked up her grad dress

don't you worry i'll share photos over the next weekend

she looks stunning

however the shoes she had picked out a few weekends ago she decided she did not like with the dress

sooooo off to get another pair of shoes oh and the earings did not match either

we spent the entire day at the mall

Renee and Woody joined us and we also birthday shopped for Kayla

done done done yhippy

Sunday was a quiet morning I actually slept till 4:30 am I was a tad tired 

then headed to 90 hot yin yoga

have I said I love yoga lol

on Sunday it was also Rex and I's 23rd wedding anniversary

it's one of them days that you truly reflect on 

I remember chasing my little American Eskimo pup in field with my veil on my head a few hours before my wedding 

with my dad sigh

I remember my brother being teary eyed when we were getting family photos done of the 5 of us

it seems like along time ago

and yet it seems like yesterday

I remember Rex's face when he seen me walk down the aisle 

with my mom and dad

sigh tear

anyways enough of that

okay so I will share the beautiful card I made Rex towards the end of the week

but first something I had not shared with many people was that I had entered the Artisan award contest

well I am not a winner

but I do want to share some of the projects that I submitted

hope you all don't mind?

this week  I will show you what I sent to Stampin Up

starting with with this flower tree

it was a lite up flower tree that I created

I made 29 of these 6 to 8 layered velum flowers for my tree

I sponged all the layers as well

assembly took place of the flowers onto the branches

my tree

it's hard to see what they really look like uh??

the next photo is not too good but wanted to see how it looked lite up

like I said hard to see uh?

okay one more photo of my non winning tree sigh

there we have it friends

I will continue to share during the week

It was weird creating projects and not sharing with you!!!

tomorrow I will share the card I created to go with this tree

so for today I hope you all have a magical Monday

embossed hug from me

Carole'Anne M. Sluchinski

AKA Stampin Stressaway

Comments

[Linda Callahan]

You are amazing! Love everything you create - this tree is over the top amazing!

[Robbie]

OMG this is such a fabulous idea! Love your flowers and how clever to add them to a tree. Very, very cute!

[Pam Staples]

Carole, I love your tree! This was my first year entering the Artisan Award contest and boy is it tough not being a winner. This tree is definitely a winner as well as your quilted card. Thanks for sharing!

[Deb]

Happy Anniversary, Carole'Anne! And may you have many, many more with love that continues to grow deeper each year.

I love the flower tree. It is absolutely beautiful! The projects you come up with are truly amazing. Can't wait to see what is next.... Thank you for sharing your life and your creativity.

~Deb

[Ellen]

Your tree is wonderful! I'm sorry you didn't win and I'm glad you shared it with us. I am a big fan of your work :-)

[Martina Best]

Happy Anniversary!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the tree. It`s fabulous.

[Jennifer Reynard]

Wow, you must wear out your shoes rather quickly!!LOL You are constantly on the go!
Belated Happy Anniversary to you!
Love your flower tree! Can't believe you didn't win! :(
THanks for taking the time to post.
Jennifer,Calgary

[Carol Carriveau]

Belated Happy Anniversary wishes to you and Russ! We did not have a big wedding but a very nice reception later in the day, and your memories brought mine back...41 plus years later! How wonderful you entered the Artisan Award contest, amazing that you were not selected...you and several other demos whose blogs I follow...never sure what they look for! Your tree is fabulous and excited to see your other projects! Have a great week!

[Cherie]

Wow! This should have won 1st place! IT IS STUNNING! Oh my gosh, I can't get over how truly beautiful it is! Thanks for sharing it with us. Happy Belated Anniversary!

[lisa808]

Happy Anniversary!

Your fabulous tree is a winner in my book! It is beautiful and so very creative.

[Carolyn]

Beautiful tree, Carole' Anne!

[Carey Rogers]

Happy Anniversary. I am sorry you didn't win especially since I know your work. The winners must have been out of this world if you didn't win because you are fantastic. I love your work and get so much inspiration from you.

Hugs from Carey and licks from Roscoe

[Tammy]

What a GORGEOUS tree!! Looks like the beautiful cherry blossoms that bloom in Washington. So pretty! You are the winner to me that is for sure. Maybe next year. Do not give up sweetie. With your talent you will win!!!!
What a busy weekend for you. But you are happy that way.
Luv ya!!!! Have a beautiful day!

[Chris in Colorado]

You should have won at SU with your tree.... but you and Rex are the true winners! Happy Anniversary late...

[Janet Swofford]

Wow! What a busy weekend! I'm tired just reading about it!
Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated 32 years on the 14th so we are both June brides:-)
Your tree is gorgeous! It's a definite winner in my book. I'm sorry you didn't win the Artisan Award :-(
Thanks for sharing,my sweet friend!
Inky hugs,
Janet

[Annette Stelte]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I love your tree. It is so gorgeous and eye catching all lit up. The flowers are absolutely beautiful. No wonder you don't sleep much, you are always thinking of such different things to make. Hve a super day. Hugs from your #1 fan, Annette