Convention 2015 Day Two

Yesterday was day 2 of the Stampin' Up! Convention.
The doors opened to music and plenty of dancing.
We are always on the "look out" for the Stampin' Up! celebrities.
The rest of our group was roaming around and look who I found,
Bonnie Farley.  She is a wonderful, hysterical woman who works at the
home office.  We LOVE when Bonnie does a presentation.
She is so funny and makes everyone feel at ease.
Of course I had to have my picture taken with her.
Bonnie FarleyNext General Session started.  Shelli Gardner's (the CEO and Co-Founder of
Stampin' Up!) daughter, Sara Douglass gave a very moving talk.
She had everyone in tears — great job Sara.

There were marches (walk across the big stage) for Getaway and Grand Vacation
achievers.  Here is Tina and I as we come down the stairs.  The nice young man
helping this old lady down the steps was Shelli's son-in-law Jason.
Mediteranean March

Prize Patrols started — WOOHOO.  All six in our group ended up winning a
Prize Patrol today.  We can't show new product yet but I think the Ornate Tag Punch
covers the stamp set enough — Amanda, Katie and I all won a new Hostess stamp set and the punch.
Amanda, Katie and I Prize Patrol
One day left tomorrow — so sad that it's almost over but I'll be coming home
with lots of energy and ideas.

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Convention 2015

Convention 2015 started Wednesday with a trip to the Stampin' Up! home office
in Riverton, UT.  This beautiful atrium is what greets you when you enter
the home office/distribution center — isn't it fabulous.
RivertonYesterday started the convention presentations.
We started in Main Stage with the unveiling of the Holiday Catalog.
I can't share it yet but you are going to LOVE it.
We broke for lunch and then into smaller groups for Make & Takes and
Demonstrator Presentations.
We finished up just before 5:00 p.m. — fast break for dinner and changing
clothes for Awards Night.  The theme this year was the Roaring 20's.
Many people dressed up — it was so cute.
Check out my daughter Katie Campbell with Brian King – adorable.
Katie & Brian
During Awards Night, they honor top demonstrators in different categories.
This year my sister, Tina Rappe and I both earned the
Achievers Bonus and walked across the stage.
Then came the BIG announcement — who earned Founders Circle.
Founders Circle is a 5 day retreat for the top 100 demonstrators
It is a very special honor to be part of this group of demonstrators.
Tina and I BOTH earned it this year.
Tina & I Earned Founders
We had our fingers crossed but we were stunned when I names went up
on the big screen.  We both screamed, cried and hugged.
Tina & I with out bags
This stamping year has been awesome.
Thanks to all of my customers, downline and friends for all of your support.

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Watermelon Wonder Dragonflies

Pretty Petals DSP, Watermelon Wonder and Dragonflies.
That's what today's card is all about.
Watermelon DragonfliesThe base of the card is Basic Black with a layer of Whisper White.
Next I added a layer of Watermelon Wonder that has been embossed with the
Elegant Dots embossing folder.
A layer of Basic Black, Watermelon Wonder and last but not least is
Whisper White that we stamped on.
When I cut the Whisper White layer, I cut a 1 1/8" slit on the right side.
I then cut a 1" x 6" strip of designer paper from the Pretty Petals DSP Stack.
I punched one end with the Triple Banner Punch and then slipped this into the
slit so the banner is coming out both end.
So adorable.

I'm in Salt Lake City getting ready for the big Stampin' Up! Convention!!!
Watch for fun pictures from all of our activities while I'm here.
Yesterday afternoon we went and toured the Stampin' Up! home office.

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