Tag Archives: Stampin’ Up! Events

Stargazing in Seaside Spray

I thought I would share with you a card I made as part of our WLCR Retreat last summer. Sitting outside in the warm sun seems such a long time ago now. This card was part of our afternoon Stamp-a-Stack session and uses the gorgeous Stargazing stamp set.  I chose this set many for the dreamy Milky Way stamp but the sentiments are also great, especially for me, with young… Read More »

Tropical Chic Birthday Swap

We are just back from a fabulous weekend at Stampin’ Up’s Onstage 2019 in Telford.  As it was my daughters’ birthday on the Sunday, I only stayed one night so it was a very fun-filled 24 hours! The lovely, Jennifer Holland, a visiting demo from the US organised a fancy card swap.  I chose to create a Tropical Chic birthday card as I knew this set was carrying over to… Read More »

WLCR Spring Crafty Escape to the Country.

A very quick one today to let you know about our upcoming Weekend Crafty Escape.  I’m going to leave you with the graphics which explain it all.  However just to be clear, we have three packages available. WLCR Spring Crafty Escape to the Country options Option 1 – I want to craft ALL weekend! Includes Option 2 and Option 3 – £215* (£80 payable direct to the hotel) Option 2 – I… Read More »

Onstage 2018 Swaps and Gifts

If you follow me on Facebook or indeed any other demonstrators, you have probably seen most of what we got up to a couple of weeks ago at our Onstage 2018 gatherings around the world.  I showed you my Onstage 2018 swap recently and even made a video about to recreate it.  I also showed you the little gifts that I made my team. Today I would like to show you… Read More »

Onstage 2018 Part Two – Team Gifts

I was lucky to have 8 of my team join me for Onstage 2018 in Birmingham last weekend. It’s the perfect opportunity to treat them to a little gift.  I love to go to town a bit on the packaging – not least because I know, as crafters, they will really appreciate it. Equally, I know they will also love working out what I’ve used. We have the fabulous linen… Read More »

My Onstage swaps to celebrate Stampin’ Up’s 30th Birthday

This weekend marked the end of Stampin’ Up’s 30th Birthday year-long celebrations.  We partied all over the world from Orlando in the States, to Brisbane in Oz and Birmingham here in the UK amongst other locations!  It is traditional at Stampin’ Up! events to swap card fronts and project ideas (totally optional but fun!) and I thought I’d show you the swap I’d made. After falling in love with embossing… Read More »

Stampin’ Up Onstage 2018 – Downline Gifts

We had a fabulous gathering recently for the start of  Stampin’ Up’s 30th Birthday celebrations. I travelled with six members of my team, the Aces and Diamonds.  We had such a fabulous time and really look forward to our road trips every 6 months thanks to Stampin’ Up!  I love making downline gifts and I think (and hope) they really liked their gift this time. It was a really practical… Read More »

Hold on to Hope Congratulations Card for Onstage 2018 swaps

If you’ve seen my last few posts, then it’s no secret that I love the Hold on to Hope bundle – but how about a Hold on to Hope Congratulations card?  I just had to use my current favourite for my Onstage 2018 swaps.  I had used a sponged background recently for team swaps and also for an Easter card that I posted a few weeks back. This effect is… Read More »

Onstage Solihull 2017 – what a blast!

We wait for 6 months for these events to come round and before we know it, they’re over!! But Onstage Solihull 2017 was amazing – thank you so much Stampin’ Up! – it was a blast!! We kicked off the beginning of Stampin’ Up’s 10 year anniversary in the UK with the Centre stage event.  This is an exclusive event for Silver Elites and above and it is truly an… Read More »

Crafting for the Weekend – Sharing my #onstage2017 swaps

You’re in for a treat with my Crafting for the Weekend video this week.  I am sharing some of the swaps I received while attending Stampin’ Up!’s Onstage Live Event in Amsterdam last week. You many have seen mine last week on my Facebook pages, but here is another look…   and I also shared a video of how to make it here. This week, I wanted to share the… Read More »

Mark your diaries – Wiltshire Luxury Craft Retreats are back!

We have just secured a new venue for our Summer Crafty Escape to the Country from Wiltshire Luxury Craft Retreats and if I do say so myself, you truly are in for a treat. You can read all the details in the flyer below but the nuts and bolts are….   When: Saturday June 10th 2017 (9am – 8pm) Where :Lydiard Park Conference Centre, Swindon Cost: Bronze package – £65 Goody bag… Read More »

Crafting for the Weekend – In-Colour Gift Set

So by the time this Crafting for the Weekend post goes live, Sale-a-bration will be over 🙁 but what a great promotion it was, and I do hope you managed to bag yourself some free items – there was such a fantastic selection! We are heading off to Amsterdam next week and will have first sight of the brand new annual catalogue which launches in June – cannot wait!! But… Read More »

Onstage 2016 Team Gifts

We have just returned from Onstage Local in the UK which was held in Telford.  This is a huge event held in various locations all over the world where we see our new catalogues, celebrate our achievements and inspire each other with lots o fproduct demonstrations and project-swapping.  I was lucky enough to have five of my team join me this time and as is tradition, I got them a… Read More »

World Cardmaking Day

It’s World Cardmaking Day this Saturday October 1st and to celebrate my downline Caroline and I have organised a luxury craft retreat. I will post lots of news about it next week as I don’t want to spoil the surprise for our attendees! However we are not the only ones celebrating World Cardmaking Day, Stampin’ Up have got some great offers for you from October 1st until October 5th. And that’s not all….… Read More »

Onstage 2016 – The Highlights

I had an absolute blast at Stampin’ Up’s #Onstage2016 in Telford last weekend. I attended with some of the ladies in my team, the Aces and Diamonds, but I had a little secret… I was one of the Onstage Presenters! I must admit to being quite nervous, but it was such a great experience and the support I received from the Stampin’ Up staff, my team and my fellow demonstrators… Read More »

20% off Selected Stamps until Friday! Plus final days for some Autumn/Winter Products!

Who doesn’t like a bargain – especially in the run-up to Christmas when our purses are getting pulled in every direction!  Well, from now until Friday, we have 20% off selected stamps!  Yes, a whopping 20% off!!   See the list here   I’m just back from Stampin’ Up’s On Stage Live Event in Brussels – what a fantastic weekend! I’m afraid I can’t show you any product just yet, but… Read More »

Stampin Up Telford Swaps

It was our Regional Training Day in Telford recently and we have a tradition of swapping cards and projects at Stampin’ Up events.  We make a selection of cards to swap with other demonstrators to exchange ideas and inspire each other.  With the arrival of Baby Finn, I didn’t have time to make too many but I took part in a small swap with the other member of my Stampin’… Read More »

Stampin Up UK Regional Event – My Display part 2

I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my display projects in yesterday’s post and today, I wanted to show you the remaining projects. As I told you yesterday, they were all made using the brand new set ‘Sweet Lil’ One’ from the new catalogue and the co-ordinating DSP ‘Sweet Lil’ Things’. I used a lot of sparkle with our Silver Glimmer Paper on this Baby Shower Invitation. It’s a Stair Stepper… Read More »

Stampin’ Up UK Regional Event – My Display – Sneak Peak Alert!

I was honoured to have been asked to create a display for the UK Regional Event that took place in Telford today.  It coincided with the arrival of baby Finn so I was a little pushed for time, but sure doesn’t everyone work better under pressure?! I was given the gorgeous stamp set ‘Sweet Lil’ One’ from our upcoming Annual Catalogue along with some new DSP ‘Sweet Lil’ Things’ and the… Read More »

Welcome September and hello to more Stampin’ Up Freebies!!

So September has arrived and it was my daughter’s first day back at school, my son’s very first day at school and my little daughter’s first ‘big girl’ swimming lesson. I am pleased to report that all these firsts went down really well and everyone is ready to do it all again! The house was quiet and though it was a bit strange without them, I did manage to get… Read More »