On Stage Calgary Adventures

Hello!  I'm home from Calgary and thought I would share a recap and some photos from the Stampin' Up! On Stage Event.

It started on Friday evening with a catered dinner just for demonstrators who were performing at Silver Elite title or above.

We dressed up a little bit, enjoyed our dinner, listened to some training and then...received the new catalogue and a lovely gift.  The gift was a very pretty Stampin' Up! apron.  Did I mention I received the new Stampin' Up! catalogue???? SQUEAL!!!!

One big reason I wanted to go to Calgary as opposed to staying in the Toronto location with the rest of Team S.T.I.C. is because I wanted to spend time with some of my fellow leader friends.  I'm not going to lie.  I picked their brains about how they support their team, successful events that they run and the such.

It was very inspiring for me to visit with them.

Here I am with Lynsay Mahon and Rose Marie Coleman.

More leader friends: Lisa Altman and Allison Okamitsu

Even before we received the catalogue we got a nice sneak peek of the new in colours by looking at the table centrepiece.

I thought this was the cutest picture of the evening.  I looked over and saw these very happy ladies poring over their new catalogue and they had already unwrapped and put on their new aprons.  Only very ecstatic Stampin' Up! demonstrators would eat dinner quickly so they can sit at the table and study a catalogue while wearing a pretty Stampin' Up! apron.
( sorry about the strange photoshop attempt to cover up the images inside the catalogue but we are not allowed to show the inside of the new catalogue online)  If you want to see the new catalogue first you really need to join my team and the fun of the Stampin' Up! family.  (just sayin...explore joining the fun HERE)

Saturday morning I woke up bright and early and headed over to the convention centre.

I wore my Team S.T.I.C shirt to be together in spirit with my team girls in Toronto.

The day did not disappoint.  I swapped, I saw demonstrations using brand new beautiful new stamps, I created cute projects and I visited with old friends and met new friends.

Even though I was in Calgary, I kept thinking of the team S.T.I.C girls in Toronto and wondering if they were having fun.  I wondered who had won prize patrol and if they were as excited about the new catalogue as me.  Since I was two hours behind Toronto, I knew they would be seeing everything first.

I was texting the girls back in Toronto and asking for details.

Here's some of the photos from the team fun in Toronto.

Since I couldn't be with them in person, I left a gift for each of them.  I thought these bags with our Team logo would be the perfect size to hold their swap cards and their little stampin' supplies.

I was so happy when the girls texted me this team photo.  Their happy smiles and their purple shirts reassured me that they had fun! 

The day passed by quickly and then it was time to say farewell.

The evening ended with a huge buffet dinner.  A big Thank you to Allison who invited me to join her team the "inkin elite" for dinner.

I left early Sunday morning to arrive home in time to have dinner with my family and provide many bedtime kisses.

In case you would like to see some stamping inspiration (instead of just pictures of friends, ), here is a card that a new Team S.T.I.C girl is sending to her son.
It uses the Basket Bunch stamp set.
I love the way she stamped the bunny on the card base and then overlayed the stitched shape framelit on top with the bunny cut out.

Basket bunch is one of the retiring sets!  Hurry and check out the retiring list on my online store and grab these last chance sets before they are gone! 

Thanks for dropping in! 

Prepare for Easter!

Believe it or not, Easter is around the corner.  Do you celebrate Easter?  If so, why not participate in one of these Take it 2 go options?

Option 1. Basket Bunch Easter Cards:
You will receive all the cardstock and embellishments you need to create 8 cute Easter cards (2 of 4 designs) PLUS you receive the very cute Basket Bunch Stamp set.
You'll be able to create these cards on your own time by yourself or with your child or friends. The cost for this Take it 2 Go class is $40 if you pick up your kit from me.  Add $10 if you want it shipped to your door. 
Register HERE and I will contact you regarding payment and delivery.

Option 2: Creating for Christ

The celebration of Easter is one of celebrating the life of Jesus.  What better way to honour Jesus than to make time to rest and reflect on Him.  Last month we enjoyed a great time of refreshment at the Creating for Christ event.  There were meaningful stamping projects but there was also testimonials, and great resources shared.  

If you weren't able to make it to the event but would like to enjoy the worship, make n takes, the testimonials and the learning about sabbath rest, this Take it 2 go option is for you.  You will receive video links, photocopied handouts, make n take supplies and a small goodie bag of product.  Make time to prepare your heart for the true meaning of Easter this year. Register HERE Cost: $40 to pick up your kit from me or add $10 to ship to your door. 

Take it 2 go options when you can't make it out to my live classes because of your schedule or distance.
Prepare for Easter by choosing one or both options.

Registration deadline for both are due by April 2nd so hurry, register today!

Sold out!

Hello!  Just a quick post to share a card for #mojo Monday and to let you know that two saleabration items are now sold out.
Remember, saleabration options (which are free for every $60 order) are while supplies last so please don't wait until the last day to take advantage of this once a year sale!
Shop now on my online store!  

Here's an Easter card I made using the Basket Bunch stamp set.  I have so much fun playing with the glimmer paper and fringe scissors.

I'm sorry to report that the glimmer paper is one of the goodies that are sold out! 

The Tin is also a goner. 

Have your last chance playing and shopping during saleabration at my Saleabration Finale Event on March 30th.  RSVP today!