I attended the National Stampin' Up! Convention in Melbourne last week. I had such a wonderful time (even though Melbourne was sub-arctic cold and wet the whole time), and I really enjoyed spending time with my oldest friend who attended the Convention with me (not OLD as in old .... you know what I mean!). Mauz is actually setting up her own blog as we speak so I am keen to be able to link to her in the near future - she makes lovely, lovely cards.
I made 153 "swaps" to take with me to Convention and I swapped every one of them. I came home with an absolute bag full of new ideas. My word those ladies all made such an effort - there were brooches, earrings, notebook holders, cards, etc... just fabulous stuff.
Here is what I took with me...
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| The acetate cards. Almost exactly the same as I made for the wedding. |
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| These seemed quite popular as swaps so I am really glad I made them. |
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| A couple of little handbaggies made out of the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die and Hostess In-Colour patterned paper. |
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| Bookmarks ... one with butterflies |
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| ... and one with a flower |
I am still working on my display for the wedding expo this coming Sunday. I have a business name and business cards, now I just need to finish off the examples and I am all set. One of my friends is coming with me to the expo bless her cotton socks. I am still a little wary of this new venture, but a new road has been placed in front of me and I would be silly to not head in that direction and see where it takes me...
I hope everyone is having a good week so far.
Lisa
