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  • Stampin’ Up OnStage 2016–Day 2

    Stampin’ Up OnStage 2016–Day 2

    Alright, I was supposed to be asleep an hour ago but I thought I would upload a few more pictures (ok probably more than a few) for those of you playing along at home. Smile  Today was the second day of OnStage Live and it was GREAT!!  We have a wonderful mix of corporate presentations, demonstrator presentations, chances to see LOTS of displays, project ideas, and actually get our hands on tons of the new stuff and STAMP!  Plus I got to spend a bit more time with my Fun n’ Crafty Stamper gals who were here with me.  It’s been so whirlwind I am so grateful for our evenings when we hang out in my hotel room and chit chat, discuss the catalog, business ideas, and just hang out and have fun.

    So we started out bright and early… I was NOT bright eyed and busy tailed…but still excited to be there none the less!

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    We got to hear from Shelli and Sara and I loved the quotes Sara shared in her presentation!

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    After opening sessions, we got to go explore the Product Showcase… there were display boards, product up on display so you could see and touch it, make & takes, food, and fun photo ops.

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    I had to take my annual Andrea Withers selfie!  She is just the sweetest person you will find at the Home Office and I got to know her a few years back and just love working with her when I get to do Display Boards as well as seeing her at events.  Isn’t she just the cutest?!

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    But I had to spend lots of time checking out the new stuff and taking some classes. 

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    I wish we could show you what we were working on… so here is the best I can do right now!

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    In the afternoon, we were back for more recognition marches – including anniversary marches.  Pamela Wu was eligible to walk across the stage for her 5 year anniversary but she chose to stay in her seat.  I think she is so wonderful I had to give her a shout out anyway!  Fun fact – Pamela is my longest term demo, having been with me for not quite 5 1/2 years!  My how time flies!

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    Then it was time for more presentations ranging from uplifting, funny, and just plain creatively inspiring.  Brandy shared a little bit about finding your own way and being true to who you are to find your success.

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    I also have to give a shout out to Sean Douglass for being so gracious to let me talk his ear off for a ton of time about the new catalog (what is awesome about it), products we would love to see, products we will dearly miss, and why.  He helps run product development and they were at the event to listen to demonstrators tell them about they they think of the products and what we need/want.  Though I’m not sure he expected to have someone as full of thoughts and opinions as myself! Open-mouthed smile

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    So, since I can’t share product pictures… here are some more people pictures.

    I almost didn’t share this picture of me and Brandy just because I swear I was the most unphotogenic person today Smile but I am just so grateful to have connected with her and her amazing sweet and caring spirit.  So, I had to give her some love and take a moment to say thanks and that I can’t wait to cheer for her big successes to come!

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    And speaking of people to cheer about, I have to give a shout out to the gals with me here this week.  They are talented stampers, but more importantly great friends!  We all had the chance to go eat at Cheesecake Factory and have great discussions… but even better, we got CHEESECAKE!  Cheesecake party in my room!  No for real, we all got cheescake to go and took it back to the hotel and had a room party.

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    And they even humored me when I asked them to set aside their cheesecake and go back downstairs since we had not gotten a group photo with everyone together.  I told you, they are awesome! Smile 

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    So, in the morning, we are back for the final day of OnStage.  I don’t know what to expect, but I know it will be awesome.  So, until then, I am going to get some sleep and be back soon with more! 

    Don’t forget, you can follow along throughout the day on my Northwest Stamper Facebook page as I post regularly during the day at OnStage. 

    Until then….


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  • Will You Join me at Convention (for FREE!)–Registration starts tomorrow!

    Will You Join me at Convention (for FREE!)–Registration starts tomorrow!

    Oh, I’m excited!  Convention time!Convention registration starts tomorrow for this summer’s big event.  Every year for the last 5 years I’ve taken time in the summer to re-energize by visiting Salt Lake City for the Stampin’ Up convention.  Its been an amazing time to get away, be inspired by so many amazing projects, swap cards with other demonstrators, get the inside scoop on what is coming up from Stampin’ Up, get free goodies, and generally have a blast.  So, of course I’m headed back this year with some of the Fun n’ Crafty stampers (my downline group of demonstrators) – especially since they announced that they will be handing out the Winter Holiday catalog at convention and we even get to BUY from the catalog while we are there.  Score!

    But what about you?

    Did you know you can attend for FREE if you join the Stampin’ Up family by purchasing your Starter Kit any time from last July until convention registration fills up?  So, basically, get to pick out $150 in product of your choice for only $99, have access to all the resources and benefits of being a demonstrator, and starting tomorrow, register for convention and Stampin’ Up will pick up the registration fee for you!

    Here are a few pictures from the last 4 years or see lots more photos of these events on my blog here.

    2010 Convention


    Meet Shelli Gardner!


    See amazing displays full of ideas!

    2011 Convention


    Relax and have lunch with a few thousand of your friends. Smile


    See super clever stamping demonstrations!

    2012 Convention


    Family friendly too when you have little ones!


    Did I mention you get free stamps?

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    Love my Fun n’ Crafty group that all went to convention together last year!


    Swap with other demonstrators for great card ideas!

    So if you are interested in join me, I’d love to have you come with me or at least hang out with my group!

    Learn more about being a demonstrator here

    Sign up today and you’ll be all set to register tomorrow. Smile

    Have questions?  Email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com and I’d be more than happy to chat and answer any questions you have.

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  • Happy Mother’s Day!

    Mother’s Day is here and I want to wish all of you mothers, grandmothers, female support systems, and friends a wonderful day.  I know I am blessed to have some wonderful women in my life and I am especially lucky to be able to share Stampin’ Up! with my own mom – Kathy Thisted.  We are both demonstrators and have attended convention together for the last 3 years with this year being our 4th year in a row!

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    It is so awesome to have someone to share my enthusiasm, frustrations, and ideas with, and so on this Mother’s Day, I just wanted to give a shout out to her and say thanks mom, for being a great mom as well a great creative inspiration and friend. 🙂

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    Hope you have a wonderful Sunday, full of family, friends, and creating!

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  • Convention 2012 Here I Come!

     

    Alright, I’m going to warn you right now that today’s post is going to be a total photo bomb!  Some folks have asked where I get my ideas or have said I am so excited about what I do – so I wanted to share with you where some of that comes from and how you can get in on it too!

    The annual Stampin’ Up! convention!

    I was so excited when registration for the Stampin’ Up! convention 2012 opened up earlier this week that I registered in the first 15 minutes!  This will be my 4th convention in a row and my 2nd where I’ll have a baby with me.  I get so many ideas, learn so much, and have a ton of fun that I can’t imagine not going each year.

    If you can see yourself getting excited about a sneak peek announcement with 3,000 of your stamping friends…

    If you LOVE seeing the most A-MAZING project ideas with things you probably have in your home already…

    If you want new ideas for how to share your love of crafting with others…

    This is the place to be. 🙂  Here are some photos from my trip last year so you can see what I mean.

    If you are interested in learning more about coming, shoot me an email and I’d love to give you the full scoop!  Already registered?  Leave me a comment, I’d love to see who all my stamping buddies are that are coming with me to Salt Lake!

     

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    Free prizes! (Including products before you can buy them!)Swapping! I get so many amazing ideas each year from fellow demos
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    Business and Stamping Tips from Stampin’ Up! and other successful demonstratorsAchievement walks! That is me in the purple. 🙂 I got to walk across the stage for growing my team.

     

    If that wasn’t enough, here are even more awesome snapshots from my time in Utah: Keep reading to see lots more Convention Photos!