Back from the Stampin' Up 2013 Convention

WOW – what a week we had at the Stampin’ Up 25th Anniversary convention – it was spectacular.  They really outdid themselves – 5800 demonstrators.  What a madhouse at times!!

 

The projects, new products, prize patrols, displays etc. etc. were fabulous.  We came home with at least seven stamp sets and other freebies. 

 

Here's the stash we brought home

 



 

New products?  YES – there will be a new envelope punch maker coming soon – it will retail for $19.95 and will be available sometime in September.  It is AWESOME.  Has a little hidden compartment for a bone folder – and a corner rounder.  Has ALL the measurements for any size envelope on the front side!!  We saw it in action and it’s fabulous!! 

 

A picture of the envelopes that were displayed 

 

And available August 1st are the Thinlits Card Dies – WOW – makes fun, swingy cards SO easy to make.   There are two of them for now – Décor Labels and circles.  They retail for $32.95 and coordinate with lots of our stamp sets!!  Can’t wait to get them and try them!!

These are the "Z" fold cards and are "swingy".  Such fun!!  These will be available to order on August 1st!!  Can't wait.....

 

 

And.....UNDEFINED.....now that really was amazing.  You can make your OWN stamps.  It comes in a kit and you can carve your own stamps – want a stamp you have never been able to find?  Just do it yourself.  You can purchase refills too.  Amazing.  Shannon West did a piece of bacon – it was really fun to watch.  I know, I’m NOT creative either, but this might be fun to try sometime. 

 

Item #	Description	Price
133402	Undefined Stamp Carving Kit	$19.95
134808	Undefined Refill Kit	$9.95
124236	Clear-Mount Cling Foam*	$10.95

*Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps.
Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you
want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

 

 

Included in the Stamp Carving Kit: 2 carving tools 3" x 4" rubber 3" x 4" foam 4 wood blocks (various sizes) 1 Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker 3 postcards Instruction sheet Stamp image templates

My Paper Pumpkin  Have YOU tried it??

At the convention Stampin' Up announced a wonderful deal.  If you are a new subscriber, you can order My Paper Pumpkin for two months for just $10 a month!  What a deal.  You receive a box with everything to make the project (s).  This includes, stamps, ink spots, card stock and embellishments.  You just have to provide the adhesive!  The kits take about 30 minutes to assemble.  They are fun and will give you that creative outlet you need!  

To take advantage of this deal, click on the My Paper Pumpkin link.  Click the "Join" box and then add one to your cart.  You will notice a "promo code".  Use PUMPKINDEAL as the code and you will receive two months for just $10 each month (including postage!!).  

And remember, you can unsubscribe at any time or even take a month or two off!  After entering your billing information, you will be given the chance to select a demonstrator.  Please choose me, Jan Farring, as your demonstrator!

Let me know if you have ANY questions!

Here's a fun video highlighting the June Paper Pumpkin Kit I thought you would enjoy!

 

One of the perks of being an award winner was the Recognition Room.  I was able to be in there and took a picture - we could relax, have something to drink and enjoy some candy and have our pictures taken

And I had my picture taken

Another great part of convention is meeting lots of new friends.  I have corresponded with a demonstrator from New Zealand for years, and she let me know a good friend of hers was coming.  Sharlene Meyer even did a demonstration.  And I found her and met her!!  What a treat!

It was great fun to travel to the convention with my daughter Heidi.  We had a fantastic time

Our first "stop" was the Stampin' Up Campus Tour - we were able to tour the home office - see where we call in when we need to and check out the warehouse!

Some special ladies

and some more.....

All in all it was an inspiring week!

I would love for YOU to join us next year!!  How can you do that?  Just sign up to be a Stampin' Up Demonstrator!!  That's all it takes {BIG GRIN}

Of course if you sign up NOW, you can take advantage of the special offer (until August 31st).  This promotion is called the "Pick a Kit" promotion.  

You get to pick a kit from the following

Kit Options:
The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog and the last option is from the annual catalog.

Option	Kit Description	Item	Total Value
1	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132698	$29.90
2	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132697	$29.90
3	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit	133463	$19.95
4	Tag a Bag Bundle AND Tag a Box Bundle	131371 131372	$22.45

 One of the above is YOURS, if you sign by now.  You can even do it online.  The cost is $99 and you choose $125 in products of your choice.  Then you can also choose one of the above kits.  
A great deal and a great way to start you demonstratorship!!  

Let me know if you have any questions

 

You can click here to go to my demonstrator website and join!