Convention Recap Part 1

I had a ton of fun at Inspire, Create, Share 2015 last week.  It always seems like it takes forever for Convention time to roll around, and then it's over in a flash!

I love how attendees are wrapped in a convention "bubble" - the hotels and Salt Palace Convention Center and neighboring businesses were all decked out to welcome us:

The first order of business is to pick up our convention bag, which contained the schedule, Prize Patrol wristband, make-and-take supplies, and a stamp set.

This is a small messenger bag or a large purse...a great size and lots of pockets both inside the bright red lining and in the charcoal-gray wool felt exterior.  I see using this  in my everyday life - bonus!

The big event was the unveiling of this year's Holiday Catalog.  I have to say, this is the best one yet!  Here are a few sneak peeks at projects made with items that will be available to order on September 1:

shaker Christmas card kit and fun tag kit

window framelit with coordinating stamp scenes

More scene stamps and framelits, along with a great new embossing folder!

Square pillow gift box framelit, poinsettia punch and coordinating stamp set, and this awesome set with the two-step stamping cardinal image plus more!

This is just the tip of the iceberg with this catalog...and I'm eager for you to get one!  If you've ordered from me since January I will send you on automatically...if not, please send me an email and I'll get one to you.

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At Convention I got to take a sneak peek at the August and September Paper Pumpkin kits. If you've been a skeptic and holding out on subscribing, now is the time to get off the fence and join!    

I can't show you any pictures...there were Stampin' Up! staff posted in the booth to make sure we didn't take any...but let me assure you that they are TOO STINKIN' CUTE!   Both months' exclusive stamp sets are versatile for a variety of projects once your kit materials are used up, and you will be so happy you own them.

Not convinced yet?  Maybe a half-off deal will convince you...sign up before August 10 to be sure to get the August kit!

Right now, first-time Paper Pumpkin subscribers can skip to savings with 50% off the first two months! Go to PaperPumpkin.com and use promo code “HALFOFF” by September 10. And each month, you’ll enjoy a fully designed project kit delivered right to your door with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go.

After your first two months, you’ll want to keep the creativity coming for just $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). 

We guarantee you’ll love it, and you can cancel or suspend your membership at any time so there’s nothing holding you back. 

(For first-time subscribers only, not valid on prepaid subscriptions. Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. Offer ends September 10, 2015 at 11:50 PM (MT).)

Sign up at PaperPumpkin.com by September 10 with promo code HALFOFF!