Convention Take Out box with Seasonally Scattered

Here's a quick post with my last Convention Make n' Take.   I love these new Take Out boxes that will be in the Holiday Catalogue.  As a demonstrator I'm lucky that I get a chance to order the holiday products ahead of time and my big box is on it's way!!!!!

And a close up of that fun tag.

See some other new products?? Stamps, paper and embellishments . . .

I bet your dying to see them.  Mark your calendars with the date August 28th - first day to order and my Holiday Catalogue Kick off!  New classes, new samples and much, much more!  RSVP to me by Aug 25th and bring a friend.


Cheers, 
K

Convention Make n' Takes with Kinda Eclectic

Oh such fun trying to craft in the heat! How are you holding up?  

I guess it isn't too bad if all the doors, windows and lights are off, but that makes it interesting to stamp in the dark :)  

Luckily, I made today's creation on the weekend.  I can't remember a time when I have actually completed the make n'takes from Convention but in the past they have always had instructions.  Let's just say I had a taste of what my customers feel like when the come to classes :)

Here is the quick and easy version  . . .

And the stepped version with linen thread, cardstock vellum and a fun fancy clip.

Thanks for checking in and don't forget you can order any of the products I used to make these cards from my online store 24/7.

Cheers, 
K

Kinda Eclectic Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Elegant Butterfly Punch

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Linen Thread

Basics Hodgepodge Clips

2014-2016 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock And Classic Ink Pads Kit

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Convention samples with Blendabilities

I am super excited for my Blendabilities "Try it" class tonight - woo hoo!

10 friends new and seasoned stampers that are coming to check it out!  I have a few samples from my own stash as well as Convention swaps so they will sure to be WOW'd!

Blendabilties are so easy to use and all you need is a little practice and you'll soon be colouring like a pro.

Here are some pics of cards using Blendabilties and some from classes I took while there as well. I will give credit when I know who has made them but if I'm sharing one of your samples please let me know so I can give you the credit it deserves!

Jill Olsen

Rose Marie Coleman

Plus I had to throw in some Holiday samples to whet your appetite.

If you love to colour or love the look that colouring images create Blendabilities may be for you.


The last week to take part in my Blendabilties marker share.  Contact me by August 1st.  All details can be seen here.


Cheers, 
K

Ready . . .get set . . . go!

Home at last after an amazing Convention and a wonderful time with friends.

I want to share with you a few little "epiphanies" or "a-ha" moments I have had over the last few days/months.

1) I have made fantastic relationships since joining Stampin UP!  Customers, upline, downline and Stampin UP event friends all make my job super rewarding and fun!

2) I need to set measurable goals and work towards achieving them.  Just selling stamps and having classes doesn't get me towards my goals.  Even if I don't make the ultimate goal then there is no harm in trying for it!

3) I need to share Stampin Up MORE!  Convention reminded me how great this company is.  Our products are fantastic, the relationships I have made are beyond incredible and the inspiration and creative fulfillment when I create just one card is amazing.

They may not seem like much but going to Convention made me realize it and I want to share with you what I'm hoping to accomplish.

Last year I was able to achieve over $20,000 in sales! I almost didn't take this photo as I know I have done over $30,000 in past years (actually several times in a row).  But I'm so glad I did as my focus for last year was to achieve more balance in life and not just Stampin UP 24/7.  Thanks to all of my great customers I was able to achieve these sales while spending more time with my family. 

While I still want to achieve balance as best I can I do want to reach for this one big goal. Stampin Up announced their next grand vacation and it's a doozy!  

Can you believe it?  A cruise in the Mediterranean with stops in France, Italy and Spain!! 

So come with me on this adventure as I try my hardest to meet new stampers, new hostesses and potential demonstrators.

Swap card from Patricia Stanard

Cheers, 
K

Proud mama duck moment

Morning . . . 

Very early morning . . . 

Sorry but we were up til the wee hours chatting and partying at the awards night but I just wanted to check in and share a proud mama duck moment.

We celebrated some amazing achievements in Stampin UP last night with regards to sales, recruiting and leadership and on top of that the prestigious "Artisan Award".   This award is given to the someone super duper creative and amazing on all levels.

(drum roll)

I am soo happy and proud that my dear friend and downline, Allison Okamitsu is one of this year's Artisan winners.  How lucky am I!!!!  Monthly she will receive a whack of fun products and she is within borrowing distance!!!!!

Also another friend that I have met through Stampin UP was also chosen for the team, Krista Frattin.

 
Also amazing achievements for so many others occurred to many of my Canadian Stampin UP family.  Congrats to all of you!!!

Cheers, 
K

Presentation complete!

It's me, tired little ol' me!

Day one recap from Convention . . .

But first I must go back a day - this was actually on rehearsal day with my sign :)

 Super amazing to see your name on there!  And your terrible picture in the convention guide!

And there were tons of seats, not all filled but it was a HUGE room.

Here is a pic of me on stage and what a RUSH!  I think most people had fun and learned a little something as many approached me afterwards to take pictures of my projects and lots of congratulations too.  That always feels nice. 

 I'm hearing just under 4000 crazy Stampin UP demonstrators and here is a taste of it.

 They started Convention off with a free stamp giveaway for all!  Then later on the reveal of the new Holiday Catalogue!

While I can't share all of the amazing products inside I am able to show a few samples with the new products.  Needless to say you are goingto want to see the Designer Series paper, stamp sets and accessories!!!   Loads of new framelits, punches and embossing folders too.

 Free on Thursday evening?  Come and check out the new Blendabilties and a sneak peek of the holiday offerings you can purchase on August 28th!  RSVP HERE

Off to another day of jam packed fun and I do mean JAM PACKED!  Join me next year, you know you want to!

Cheers, 
K
 

Day one at Convention!!

Greetings from Salt Lake City!!  Today is officially day one of Convention and presentation day too!!

I can finally share the projects I have been working on for my presentation on Stamps, Ink and Paper.

I used the Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper and Pictogram Punches stamp set to make these simple cards.

And then these stepped up cards too.

I am super excited to share my Designer Series Paper book and Customer Cards with demonstrators.  I know my customers have loved them and I hope demos do to.

I will share more pics of Convention and all the great fun we are having.

Cheers, 
K