I’m just back from Stampin’ Up!’s Regionals Convention in Chattanooga, Tennessee. What a blast! It was such a joy to meet so many energetic and talented people in Chattanooga. Several people came up to me to let me know they follow my blog. How cool is that?!? I really enjoyed chatting with everyone, but these folks hold a special place in my heart. It’s absolutely amazing to meet the people who read these words. You are wonderful!
We attendees at these events participate in card swaps. We make a bunch of cards and then swap them for the cards someone else made, leaving us with as many cards as we came made. It’s so much fun to receive a card and to see all the creativity that others have put into the cards they’ve made, BUT there’s an even better feeling when you hand someone else a card you’ve made (with great pride that you put your all into it). Since not everyone is able to attend these types of events, I’m hosting the first ever stampwithbrian.com One-for-One Card Swap, and I want you to join in the fun!
I feel like we’ve really started to get to know one another, so maybe it’s time for us to take the next step and swap a card or two. Who wouldn’t love to receive a beautiful, handmade card from a perfect stranger? Here’s how it will work:
- You mail the following to me:
- a handmade card (a standard 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ card). It would be great if your card was made with products from the current Stampin’ Up! catalogs, but I won’t force that on you. Also, it can be a holiday or birthday or general sentiment card. No restrictions. I’m easy like that.
- a self-addressed, stamped envelope (just fold it in half and include it with your card).
- a little information for the recipient of your card: your name, city/state, a list of the supplies you used to make your card.
- a little information for me if you want to share: your name, your email address, your level of interest in stamping (are you a light hobbyist, a serious hobbyist or a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator?), and your website address (if you have one). If you want me to get in touch with you, let me know. This information WILL NOT be shared with anyone else. I just want to get to know you better.
- I will gather the cards I receive and will mix them up and mail them out so that everyone who sent me a card will receive a card in return. As long as I receive a card from you by the deadline, then you will receive another card in return.
It doesn’t get any easier than that, does it?
Sometime over the next two weeks, please mail these items to (so that I receive them by October 5):
Brian King
1758 Colt Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341
I will mail them out shortly after. I will also include photos of some of the cards to include on my blog (giving proper credit to the creator, of course). So sorry, but this swap is only open to U.S. residents.
Who’s in? Email me if you have any questions. [email protected]
For those who want to SEE something everyday, I won a Prize Patrol gift at the Regional Convention: a Simply Scrappin’ Kit. Here’s proof:
Photo by Windy Ellard, my new friend. That’s Brooke on my left, looking at me like the fool that I am. In fairness, my excitement is exaggerated because EVERYONE won this prize patrol giveaway. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Brian
Hey, Brian, I think your excitement is genuine. Heck, I would be just as excited if I win some SU goodies. The card idea is great, I will certainly give it a try. I’m just a newbie at this but I love it.
I will get to work right away.
I forgot to tell you…..I have 12 little cans already, Yippie!!!!!
That’s awesome, Maria! Email me pictures if you can. I would love to see them! Did you put the “visit stampwithbrian.com” cards inside? That’s the defining touch! 🙂
I haven’t started decorating them but I will try to email you a picture when I have some done.
You indeed have an awesome sense of humor. Love your blog and I will put the little message inside the cans so maybe the moms of all those trick or treaters will visit your blog.
You are too good to me! 🙂
sounds like an awesome idea…. and would love to join in…..I will start working on a card…. hmmmm could be lots of fun!!!
I so enjoy your blogs!! you have an awesome sense of humor!!!
Camille, I am so happy you will join in the fun! I look forward to seeing your card!
Good morning! Glad you had such a good time at Regionals! It’s always a lot of fun getting together with other stampers in the “family”. I would love to see your artwork with this Simply Sent package you received as mine is not open. Your card swap idea is NOT original! I just Thought of it also the other day! Are you inside my head Brian?
I already knew you were going to say that, Patti! So I’ve had this response sitting in “draft” form for three days: “yes, Patti. I am in your head. Have a great Sunday!”
Brian,
Love your card swap idea! I’ve been looking for a good excuse to start using all of the fun stuff I just ordered.
Hi Brian, I’m one of those who met you yesterday. Great to see you in person. I’ll have to tell my male customer all about you. Great card swap idea. Hope you get a ton of mail.
Great idea …love card swaps ….glad you had fun at the regionals ….Patti had me thinking you were off to play soccor . Also glad you won something …more cards for your groupies to see . Patti , you can do one too. Brian probably going to sell these that we send in at a craft show somewhere anyway. Be very aware that he could say they all got lost in the mail . I just hope I haven`t used up all of my construction paper and crayons on those trees ! YAY MARIA…you are doing good eating all that fruit cocktail …. later
Hey Sonny! Always happy to read your comments. You’ve really turned my blog into a social group. 🙂 Love it! I will do my best to not put these swaps up for resale. Ha! Ha!
Hey, Sonny: Lucky my grandkids are doing the eating…..Lord knows I need to loose a few…..
Brian I’m sorry I didn’t meet you at Regionals yesterday! I was there and had such a great time! I hope they come back soon, don’t you?
So glad you had so much fun at Regionals, Brian! You were obviously very inspired since you’re launching the One-for-One swap! Hoping I can find some time within the next week to participate! Should be fun!
Brian,
I’ve only been following your blog for a few weeks, but I wanted to tell you how much I look forward to checking in with you everyday. I can “feel” your excitement in every post, it’s very encouraging to me and my Stampin’Up! business. I love the idea of the One for One card swap, it’s a wonderful idea and I would love to participate!
Hi Brian,
I have been following your Wonderful Blog for just a little while but I love it!! I can tell you are very enthusiastic!! I think the card swap would be fun and I hope mine don’t disappoint! Any particular theme?
Hey Sharon! Thanks for your compliment! It’s always nice to hear. 🙂 There’s no theme for the swap. You can pick whatever style and type you want. I look forward to seeing your card. I’m sure it will be great!
Hey Brian,
I was so excited when i ran into you in the hallway before the convention doors opened. As soon as i saw you i said i follow your blog….it was so exciting to meet you in person. I was the one that made the magnetic book mark from the two tag die. I also enjoyed getting to talk to you more inside when we had a break thanks so much for sharing your ideas about stamp clubs etc. I think your idea for a card swap is great! So I’ll close for now and I was just tickled to death to meet you. Thanks again!
Kathy Williams
Kingsport, Tenn.
Kathy, I was delighted to meet you, as well. I was not anticipating that I would be recognized at Regionals, or I would have dressed up a bit. 🙂 I had such a great time and enjoyed chatting with everyone there! What a fun time! I look forward to receiving a swap card from you! Thanks!
Hi Brian! Just started following you a few days ago, got your info from someone in my stampin club. I saw you at regional! You were two tables over, but I never approached you. I am overwhelmingly shy. But I had a great time, and I love your blog!!!!!
Thanks so much, Teri! I had a great time and met some wonderful people. Thanks for saying “hi” here. Really nice of you!
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Brian, really liking the two post a day deal. I stopped back by to see how the card swap response was going and whoa you`re onto something else … that`s great except you picked my sentiment I was going to use on my swap card . Two great minds work together is for real ,huh ? Like this coposition paper a lot and have thought about getting some …maybe the next time I order I will add that in. And I just noticed I MISSPELLED composition …on that I will go.
Hey Sonny! Please don’t expect two posts a day. 🙁 I accidentally hit “publish” before I set the publish time. Be forewarned: this is tomorrow’s post, so save as much as you can for tomorrow. 🙂
I’m totally in & will be sending my card to you on Thursday!! Yay!
Your blog is totally going viral, lol. Amazing how quickly the word spread…..but completely understandable, considering your awesomeness! Soak it all up, you deserve it Brian! 😉
🙁 Can you do an international card swap next time? Or give more notice? I have family in the States through which I can send and receive my cards. By the way, I am so inspired by the cards on your blog here, and the I just love the humor you put into each post! I can’t wait to check it each day! By the way, I’ll be going to the Regional Convention in Tacoma this weekend. It’s my first and I’m SUPER excited!
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Put my swap in the mail to you today. :0)
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