Stampin’ Up! Convention Highlights…
(this post will be long…lol)
In case you don't know, I spent last week with 2,700 of my closest friends at the Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake, Utah. Though I've been a demonstrator for over 8 years, this is only the 2nd convention ever. It'll tell you one thing….I'M SO GLAD I WENT!
I had an absolute blast! Here are some photos to show you!
One of the first stops was Memento Mall. Time to shop, shop, shop! I love my new craft tote and laptop bag! PLUS all the other items I bought, shhhh.
We then went to the the Awards booth where you get to pick up the stamps and awards you earned free! I got a ton of stamps…gotta love those free stamps! I was so excited when I received my "Founders Circle" bag. Receiving this bag means that I earned one of the top ten spots for Demonstrator of the Year in Canada. Of course I don't get to find out my ranking until the Awards night.
Just as exciting, we met up with Kay Smith from my group right after she found out that she earned a spot in the top 10 and the Founders Circle trip! I really think she was in shock! It was so great to celebrate with her!
Here is our lovely convention bag and some of the free stamps we got!
I also had to show you a picture of my good friend and roommate Maggie. This is a picture of her and her new SAM (service account manager) from Stampin' Up! Maggie earned a SAM by earning the cruise this past year! I'm so proud of her and my other girls who earned the trip!
Fun with fabric and the Big Shot!
Home Decor…Stampin' Up! style!
This wonderful group of ladies are part of my team, "INKredible Canadian Divas". I truly love these girls, they are INKredible ladies! We had a fantastic time together and I'm looking forward to seeing them at the next convention!
Lastly here's a photo of me after I found out I was the #1 Demonstrator of the Year for Canada. As you can tell, I was just a "little" excited. Ask anyone there, I bounced all over that stage…lol.
I love all my customers and downline! Without all of you, I couldn't have been on stage!
Hugs to all!!!
Technique of the Week: Flip Flop Fun
Summer is all about fun accessories and flip flops, so why not create one of a kind flip flops for yourself, kids or grandkids this summer? You can find relatively inexpensive flip flops and then just add your Big Shot, and some fun foam and you’ll be all set.
Stampin' Up Supply List
- Accessories: Filigree Brads (112577), Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads (109110)
- Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Daisies #2 Die 114520, Paper Piercing Tool (116631)
- Other: Fun Foam, Hot Glue Gun, Flip Flops
Technique Directions
Using the Big Shot you can create Emboss Designer Series Paper using the Big Shot.
- Cut out a large daisy of your first color, and the second color.
- Cut the second largest daisy out of your first color.
- Cut the smallest daisy out of your second color.
- To create the daisy, layer the two largest daisies together. If have fun foam with an adhesive back, you can use this to hold the two daisies together. If you don't have adhesive foam, you can use a small dot of hot glue to hold them together. Ensure the layers are staggered as shown above.
- Add middle daisy as above and add small daisy on top.
- Take a small scrap of foam and insert into the hole in the middle of your layered daisies. You may want to add a wee bit of hot glue to ensure this piece holds.
- Add a filigree brad and insert large brad through centre, and then using paper piercer, set brad through stabilizer piece in the middle of the daisies and then butterfly the back.
- Using hot glue gun carefully add to your flip flops.
- Repeat all steps for second flip flop.
Have fun with this project. I'd love to see your creations! To shop now for any of the Stampin' Up supplies used in this project, click below.
Project of the Week: Quick & Easy Summer Scrapbook Page
If you are anything like me, you take more photos during the summer, meaning you have that much more to scrapbook! It's easy to stay on top of your scrapbook pages with the new Designer Series paper and coordinating Quick Accents. Here's a 6×6 page created using Playdate Designer Series Paper (117168) and Playdate Quick Accents (117172) and a bit of Tempting Turquoise cardstock. 6×6 pages are a fun format to work with as albums are available in this size, or you can easily add them to a 12×12. They are definitely simpler than larger pages as there's that much less space to work with! This page would look cute layered on a 12 x 12 piece of Real Red, So Saffron or Old Olive, and then just add a photo above the border accent and you are all set!
To create this page:
- Cut Tempting Turquoise cardstock to 6×6.
- Cut dotted Designer Series Paper from Playdate package to 5.75 x 5.75 and attach with SNAIL.
- Add star border accent from package at about 1.5 inches from the bottom and trim at edge.
- Working from right hand side, add letters to spell out summer.
- Add star accents to the left of your title.
Here's the artwork in this line:
Stampin Up Shopping List
Paper: Tempting Turquoise Card Stock (102067) Playdate Designer Series Paper (117168) , Playdate Quick Accents (117172)
Accessories: SNAIL (104332)
Convention Week-Day 6
Convention Week
While at the Stampin' Up! convention this week in Utah, I thought it would fun to share with you some of my favourite new products. My fave's were difficult to pick as there are so many new products I love!
DAY 6
Distressing Essentials Kit (item #118762) $25.95
Distressing Essentials includes tools that make it easier than ever for you to create a distressed, vintage appearance on your projects. Includes the following tools:
- Sanding block and emery board for distressing Designer Series paper or smoothing the edges of paper that has been adhered to chipboard
- Precision files for sanding intricate die cuts and sanding in tight areas
- Blendable vintage ink and stamp for creating an aged appearance: Tea Stain, Charcoal, Mahogany, Navy ink
- Because vintage ink contains alcohol, they are not recommended for scrapbooking
Convention Week Special
Any order from July 19-25th will receive some BLING with their order!
Order over $50 net from my STORE, and I'll mail you a package of the Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents for FREE
Order over $100 net from my STORE, and I'll mail you a package of the Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents PLUS a package of the Basic Pearls Jewel Accents for FREE
Convention Week-Day 5
Convention Week
While at the Stampin' Up! convention this week in Utah, I thought it would fun to share with you some of my favourite new products. My fave's were difficult to pick as there are so many new products I love!
DAY 5
Colour Coach (item #121620) $18.95
Let this coach help you put together custom color schemes to express your unique creativity. Whether you want a quick reference of all colors in a collection, a card for every color, or blank cards to record your own color combinations, this swatch book Is for you!
-Includes 55 double-sided cards with removable metal post fastener
- Includes color theory cards and individual color swatch cards
- On individual color cards, one side shows color, the other side lists coordinating colors
- Card size: 2-3/4" x 4-1/2"
Convention Week Special
Any order from July 19-25th will receive some BLING with their order!
Order over $50 net from my STORE, and I'll mail you a package of the Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents for FREE
Order over $100 net from my STORE, and I'll mail you a package of the Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents PLUS a package of the Basic Pearls Jewel Accents for FREE
Convention Week-Day 4
Convention Week
While at the Stampin' Up! convention this week in Utah, I thought it would fun to share with you some of my favourite new products. My fave's were difficult to pick as there are so many new products I love!
DAY 4
Cutest stamp set ever!!!
Aviary- Set of 9 (wood #116956/ cling #120462 ) W $30.95/C $21.95
The fine-feathered friends in our Aviary set are anxious to warble a greeting or two for a loved one in your life. Set them up in a cozy, not to mention stylish, cage of their own or set them free on a piece of card stock or chipboard. Either way, they’ll be singing to the tune of a fantastically fun project! Available both in wood-mount and clear-mount.
Best new WORD set
Word Play- Set of 12 (wood #120308/ cling #120651) W $51.95/ C $35.95
An image is worth a thousand words—but these words have quite a bit to say themselves. With some font-tastic emphasis and a few images mixed in, they’ll express your feelings in a big way with maximum meaning on scrapbook pages, cards, tags, and more. Available both in wood-mount and clear-mount.
Convention Week Special
Any order from July 19-25th will receive some BLING with their order!
Order over $50 net from my STORE, and I'll mail you a package of the Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents for FREE
Order over $100 net from my STORE, and I'll mail you a package of the Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents PLUS a package of the Basic Pearls Jewel Accents for FREE
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