Stamps, Paper, and Ink

More memories, momentos

Just a quick post tonight for those of you who are interested in more convention chatter.  Check in was quick and easy. How do you like this year's bag? It has really come in handy today as I filled it with swaps and purchases. D:

The main event of the day was the Momento mall - or should I say, waiting in LINE to get in! I think the time I spent was well worth it when I saw the Razzleberry Lemonade hoodies and I pulled mine out tonight to feel it's softness and give you a peek. I LOVE it!

Here's one more for you - Vera, me, and Susan at the Splitcoast Stampers dinner.
I can't wait until the real show begins tomorrow!

Convention, here I come!

Today was a day of early rising and much travel, but I made it to Salt Lake City where the Stampin' UP! convention will begin tomorrow.  Ever since I became a SU! demonstrator almost 5 years ago, I have read about the special friendships that come from sharing the love of stamping with others. I would say that is very true on many levels for me! Get around a bunch of stampers and you'll agree, we are a friendly bunch, no one stays a stranger for long.  This year it has been really great seeing some familiar faces again.
I met with such a bunch tonight at my hotel where we ate...

and ate:  

and ate some more!  

Many of us agreed these dishes were photo-worthy! But mostly we talked, laughed, shared our ideas, and just had a great time.  We ended up with some fun card swapping!  A very special night

Lynn, Cindy (me!), Missy, Susan, Sharon, Bea, Jeannine

Sale-A-Brate!

I know that many of you have just received or are even still awaiting your copy of the Sale_A-Bration catalog, so I am posting a link HERE for you. (Just scroll down to the bottom where it says Sale-A-Bration brochure.) If you are new to Stampin' Up!'s promotions, then you should know that this is the best one of the year!  For every $50 of merchandise, you receive a free set with your purchase.

I am updating my sidebar with the new spring/summer catalog. I must correct some misinformation. Recently I wrote that online orders placed through a demonstrator on Feb. 1 would receive a free copy of the catalog. I was wrong. Stampin' Up! will be offering free idea books with the first 22,000 orders or until April 30, 2009, whichever comes first.
I'm so glad I got that straight!

I'm expecting my first BIG order from the new catalog soon! It was hard to wait but I get free sets for ordering during Sale-A-Bration too! Can't wait to create with new stuff for you. :) Back tomorrow with cards, not chatter!

Wondering...?

Are you wondering why I didn't post today? It's because my new catalogs came last night and I have been studying those pages, and I love what I see! First my two daughters and I sat on the sofa and went through every page together. Then my dear friend and I pored over the pages this morning over hot tea.

It seems there is a greater variety of sets this time, and some very beautiful detailed, vintage-type sets as well. A few whimsical and funny sets too.

You may have heard the BIG Big Shot news - we now have Stampin' Up! exclusive texture plates! There's so much more, but you'll have to see it for yourself.
I'll be back tomorrow...more to come!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Just a quick note to let you know that I will be posting rather sporadically over the next two weeks. I know you all are busy at this season too! I came down with bronchitis over the weekend. Besides needing some time to mend, I really need to play catch up with preparing for Christmas and spending time with my family.

In the next day or two when I can catch my breath, I will finally share the tutorial I promised for my portfolio project that you will find HERE.  See you soon!

Shout out for a friend!

I have some very exciting news to share with you today! It's about my friend, Denise and her husband who have started ther own stamp company called Whimsy stamps! They are showing a sneak peek of the first three stamps HERE. You'll want to check out these adorable critters and take a chance on winning a Whimsy stamp of your own!  Knowing the excellence and quality Denise shows in all her work at the Stamp Something blog and her fabulous creative abilities, I look forward to all they will offer. Kudos, Denise, wishing you every success!