Stampin' Up! On Stage April 2019 Swaps

So Saturday I spent the day with 585 other UK Stampin' Up! Demonstrators for our On Stage event, this event was all about the NEW 2019-2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue! eeeekkkk oh my word its amazing lots of amazing new products and I cant wait to share it with you!

Heres a peak at the cover!

We had such a great time and received lots of free new goodies including new stamp 

sets from the new catalogue! I will be sharing more pictures over on my facebook page!

 which you can find here - 

www.facebook.com/lauramackiestampinup

Now when us demonstrators get together we love to connect and exchange ideas with one another! we swap card making ideas, 3d items - all sorts! I decided to make a cute little hanging decoration as I fancied a change from a card front and I thought that the recipient could hang it in their craft room or crafty area!

Here is my swap:

I made 60 of these to swap with fellow demonstrators, and I received 60 differents ideas back from card fronts, 3d item, to scissor charms - oh and lots that include chocolate!! heheh!

Each of the little plaques was made using the chipboard from our 12x12 DSP and foil sheets, I then covered them with Grey Granite cardstock which I had stamped all over with the little flower embroided stamp,

The I and S U are die cut in Whisper White cardstock with the Large Letter Framelits, and the heart is cut using the Be Mine Stitched Framelit Dies, I ran the heart through the Big shot with the Quilt Top Embossing Folder too.

***IMPORTANT INFO****

the Large Letter Framelits are retiring ( I will NEVER EVER part with mine) and wont feature in the New Annual Catalogue, if you love these framelits don't delay and order them today they wont be around for much longer!

The full set of 27 Alphabet dies, @ £92 

Order then NOW click on the image below:

Large Letters Framelits Dies (£92.00)

I went very girly with my choice of flower colours! using Rich Razzleberry, Flirty Flamingo, Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Gorgeous Grape and Berry Burst

The flowers and greenery are stamped using the Needle & Thread Stamp set

Now I have 1 Swap left over! would you like to WIN one of my swaps???

To win my swap just comment on this blog post to be in with a chance, or for more chances come over to my facebook page and like my page! - more details on my facebook Page.

If you don't already have a demonstrator or are looking for a demonstrator I would be delighted if you choose to order your Stampin' Up! products through me, you can shop with me now via my online shop, Im committed to providing excellent customer service and I'm always happy to offer help when placing your order or if you need product advice, please don't hesitate to get in touch, 01842 828643

Heres what I've used today and all available to order right now:

click on an image below to go to my online shop

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad (£7.00)	Gray Granite A4 Cardstock (£8.00)	Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (£8.00)	Needle & Thread Photopolymer Stamp Set (£20.00)	Large Letters Framelits Dies (£92.00)
Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies (£33.00)	3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim (£6.50)

Don't forget when you shop online to use my Monthly Hostess code, for a FREE extra goodie from me, this will arrive after your order and come direct from me with a hand made card... This month hostess code is  HHCVRJ6U (for orders under £150)

FREE for April, - Ideas Group PDF Tutorial featuring 12 projects including 3d items and cards, emailed over when you place a £30 Stampin' Up! order.

Thank you so much for coming by today,

til next time happy craftin'

Stampin' Up! On Stage Swaps Spirited Snowman

When we attend Stampin' Up! events we have the option of taking swaps with us, these swaps can be a card front of something 3D, anything really as long as weve made it and it includes current product, I choose to make a card front to swap with fellow demonstrators!

Here is my card using the Spirited Snowman Stamp set, I think my swap basically includes all my favourite Stampin' Up! products from the Autumn and Winter catalogue! but I knew this way I wouldn't get bored!

The background uses the Beauitful Blizzard Stamp set stamped in Blamy Blue ink, I then distressed the edges with crumb cake ink, 

The embossed layer used the Corrugated Dynamis embossing folder which I then tore the top and bottom edges off, again for a oldy vintage look!

I loved the sentiment and knew it was perfect to swap with my fellow demonstrators, as we all have a great 'stamping' friendship! I've heat embossed my sentiment with gold embossing powder, I added a knot of Whisper White Polka dot ribbon on to the banner - because Im addicted to the ribbon! 

My snowman was coloured using the Stampin Blends alcohol markers,
(see below for colours used)

I made 50! yes 50 of these card fronts, It doesn't fase me know, I cut everything on a converyor belt and assemble in the same way, I sat and coloured the snowmen while watching tv over a few nights so not that bad when you love colouring!

I received 50 swaps back with lots of ideas and inspiration, I will share these with you via my Facebook page during a love video!

Like anything you've seen today, make a note of it and then contact you demonstrator to order, If you don't already have a demonstrator or are looking for a demonstrator I would love to help you, 

You can have your order shipped to your chosen address either here in the UK or Germany, The Netherlands, France or Austria 

Heres what I've used today and all available to order right now: 

click on an image below to go to my online shop 

Spirited Snowmen Clear-Mount Stamp Set (£18.00)	Beautiful Blizzard Clear-Mount Stamp Set (£21.00)	Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (£9.25)	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad (£7.00)	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad (£7.00)
Crumb Cake A4 Cardstock (£8.00)	Whisper White A4 Cardstock (£9.00)	Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon (£7.00)	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (£5.50)	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack (£8.50)
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack (£8.50)	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter (£4.25)	Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker (£4.25)	Smoky Slate Dark Stampin' Blends Marker (£4.25)	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder (£4.75)
Embossing Buddy (£5.50)	Heat Tool (Uk) (£28.00)

Stampin' Up! On Stage Team Gifts

Friday and Saturday I spent the day in Birmingham with my team at our Stampin' Up! Demonstrator event On Stage, these events are amazing, we get spoilt with gifts, prizes and 

seeing brand new products ahead of time!

This time was no different as Stampin' Up! are celebrating 30 years, we got to see the new Spring / Summer Catalogue plus the exciting new Sale-a-Bration promotion..

At events like this I like to spoil my team and this year I gave each of the girls in my team a 

Monogramed tote bag with their initial, plus some goodies inside!

Inside their bags was a notebook as we take lots of notes at these events, a set of pencils, a pen which was engraved with 'Do More of What you Love' to match are t-shirts (more of that to come later in the week!)

Chocolate couldn't not include it could I!!, plus a lovely pin badge which says I love Crafting (see Below)

I came across the little pin badges and knew straight away these were perfect to give the girls, they could pop them on their Stampin' Up! apron or anywhere they fancy!

I made the little boxes to hold the pin, and finished each off with the Petal Promenade DSP and the Stampin' Up! 30 year Logo as a keepsake for them

Aren't the pins gorgeous I treated myself to one too! and I have in on my SU apron!

Do come back later this week as I will be sharing my Swaps, plus more piccies!

Thank you so much for coming by today, til next time happy craftin'