Convention day 2

Convention main stage

Today was the actual start of convention. We arrived at the Salt Palace at 8am only to find it already packed with demos. We went into the main stage area and people were already crazily swaping! It was hard to take in that ALL these people do the same thing that I do. We had some good classes today and learned about some upcoming specials and products that are just going to be great!

We went to dinner at the market street grill.........mostly seafood but I had the prime rib and it was delicious!

Tonight was the awards night and let me tell you some of these people sell stamps like crazy!! There were people getting awards for selling over $100,000 in a year (yes i have the right number of zeros in there!) Its encouraging as well as just plain crazy!

Here are some pics from today and a video of tonights musical performace by Tonic-Sol-Fa. They performed at my college a few years ago and put on a great show!

Day 1

Day 1 started at 5:15am!! I got up to get ready to go to the airport. My friend Jamie dropped me off and I was on my way. Flight went fine, even got in early but because of the long wait for the shuttle I missed my tour, I guess I could have gone at another time but thats ok. We went right away to get our bags and catalog!!!!!!!!


YEAH!!! The bag is so cute, brown and green and light blue (on the inside) fun fun. And the catalog!!! Here's a preview for you lets just say paper!!!!





Yes I want it all!

On my way........

Today I am finishing my packing and headed down to my Best Friend from Colleges house (Jamie) so she can take me to the airport tomorrow morning. I am SUPER SUPER excited. My next post will be from Salt Lake City!! Look for pictures and sneak peaks from the new caddy! Hopefully I'll get some reading done on the plane on the way there because on the way home I'll just be looking at that new caddy!!

Packed

Well here I am less the three full days left! All packed (for the most part) and ready to go. I will try to post pictures every day but for now the camera has to get packed!

Dream Swap Done

I have finally completed my 10!!! flip books for the Dream swap at convention. Here are a few samples. I think we'll do this as a class in the fall........look for sign ups!

Catalog Kick-off

Time to mark your calenders and get ready for the new Fall/Winter 2008 Stampin' Up Catalog.



Monday August 18th, 2008 from 5:30-9:30 PM at my apt I will be introducing you to all the new fabulous products Stampin Up has to offer this season!



Come join us for some snacks, prizes, games and make-n-takes ($10) All items made will feature products from the new catalog.



Also be the first to purchase items from my stash of retired accessories and stamps.



Remember to pre-order your new catalog for $5, starting August 11th catalogs will be $10.



Here is a sample of some of the things we could be making.







Also I will be featuring the New Decor Elements from Stampin' Up. These are great rub-ons for your wall! The great thing is that they coordinate with stamp sets offered in the catalog so you can create coordinating items.

Retiring Accessories

Check out the retiring list posted below. I will try to update daily as things become no longer avalible. Also notice some have * next to them. These are part of a special 25% off deal! Get them while you can. Email me or call to place an order

Item Number Page # Product Description Availability
109200 177 Accents & Elements Build A Flower Not Available
110718 177 Accents & Elements Lucky Star
110719 177 Accents & Elements Messenger
103158 184 Acrylic Graph & Grid
108638 163 Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color
108642 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou
108643 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi Not Available
108644 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate Not Available
103975 166 Card Stock Brushed Copper Not Available
108694 163 Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
107312 167 Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292 167 Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116 167 Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118 167 Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117 167 Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes* Not Available
110729 167 Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119 167 Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou Not Available
109019 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate Not Available
109016 163 Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock Not Available
109015 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi Not Available
109013 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010 163 Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi
110751 171 Designer Series Paper Azure*
110696 169 Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze
110749 169 Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154 169 Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110699 168 Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep* Not Available
109160 170 Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers Not Available
109159 169 Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697 169 Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479 168 Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
109151 170 Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748 170 Designer Series Paper Notebook*
110750 171 Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109153 170 Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints* Not Available
109175 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst* Not Available
109177 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
109173 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou
109174 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa* Not Available
109168 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava* Not Available
109171 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172 171 Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard
109176 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie Not Available
109164 171 Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166 171 Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky Not Available
109163 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise Not Available
110698 168 Designer Series Paper Spring Break
110273 169 Designer Series Paper Spring Fling*
110271 170 Designer Series Paper Spring Silhouettes
110272 170 Designer Series Paper Western Sky
107299 167 Envelope Confetti Cream Medium
105320 189 Eyelets Basic
100375 189 Eyelets Bold Brights
100381 189 Eyelets Earth Elements
107233 189 Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234 189 Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316 189 Eyelets Rich Regals
100378 189 Eyelets Soft Subtles Not Available
105515 188 Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter Not Available
105531 188 Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass Not Avaiable
105532 188 Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper Not Available
101120 183 Metallic Art Pencils
107307 179 On Board Accents
109181 178 On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179 178 On Board Ginormous Pieces
107306 179 On Board Simon Lower
102678 166 Mulberry Paper White Not Avaliable
109227 181 Punch Box Three For You
102686 180 Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271 183 Pure Color Pencils
109060 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou Not Available
109063 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava Not Available
109061 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate Not Available
109062 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky Not Available
109058 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi Not Available
109189 190 Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187 190 Ribbon Originals District*
109188 190 Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185 190 Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184 190 Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186 190 Ribbon Originals Theater
110716 191 Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*
110281 182 Rub-Ons Cherished Memories* Not Available
110284 182 Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285 182 Rub-Ons Urban West*
110557 174 Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610 174 Simply Scrappin' Confetti
110572 172 Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy
110567 173 Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109597 175 Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110562 174 Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage
109648 173 Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
109627 173 Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl Not Available
110587 175 Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577 175 Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184 15 Simply Sent Friendly Notes
109228 16 Simply Sent Simple Delights Not Available
109229 16 Simply Sent Three Thoughts Not Available
106662 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad Not Available
109680 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe Not Available
106610 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
108423 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte Not Available
107468 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture Not Available
111261 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots
109554 193 Stampin' Color Index Labels
106694 194 Stampin' Kids Markers
101399 185 Stipple Brushes Not Available
102673 183 Zig Painty
*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.

Sneak Peak

I'm sure you all have been wondering what I've been so busy working on, here is a sample

One of my many swaps for convention

These are candy holders using the new incolors and Bella Rosa paper

Two different color combos of the same card. I can't decide which one I like better. I think green, everyone else says purple.

Forgotten

No I haven't forgotten about all of you I've just been VERY VERY busy getting ready for Convention. Yesterday was supposed to be TOOL TIME and I totally forgot so we're going to have to do Technique time because thats what I have been working on.


Its messy but the results are worth it............ Frosted Filters or I just call it the Coffee Filter Tech



Supplie: Ink Refillers, Spray bottle, Coffee Filters, Drying area, paper towl, heat gun (optional if you are impatient), Kitchen plate







1. On your plate drop 2-3 different colors of ink refillers. In mine I used Brocade Blue, Bordering Blue, and Night of Navy

2. Spray 4-5 times with water bottle till colors start to run, you don't want it too wet otherwise it will wash out the color on the filter

3. place filter into water and press down to soak in color

4. lay on paper town or dry with heat gun

5. after its dry roll it up into a ball so it crinkles



WARNING: USING DARK COLORS WILL DYE YOUR SKIN FOR A WHILE


This was Saturday after I finished. Its Weds and I only have some left in my nail beds. Its getting better. I felt like Grover for a while!

This card is for one of my swaps I am in during convention which is........... 21 days from today!!!



I have off tomorrow from work. I was supposed to go to the baseball game (GO BREWERS) but its all sold out! So I'm going to stay home and stamp instead. I have to get some things done so I can play with my new stuff that my friend in the brown truck will be bringing me on Friday! (A reason to go to work)

Happy 4th of July everyone!!!