Swaps from Convention 2011

I was lucky to receive about 40 swaps during Convention this year - I mentioned the variety in my last post, which totally blew me away in terms of the genius ideas I saw - of course that meant I gave away 40 swaps made by me, so it was tres busy in that last week before we flew!

There's too many products to list, however you'll see the demo's name under each pic.  Let me know if you want any other details like instructions or contact info and I'll do my best to help.

Here's some of my fav's:

Barbara Bicknell, NZ

Cheryl O'Bree

Denielle Bernauer

Glyn Savage

Jane McGlade Smith

Mine - designed to coordinate with my outfit on the first day!

My swap in Tracy's colours because she loves orange - coincidently the SU bag was in the Sweet and Sour DSP too!

Kathy Faulkner - the vintage technique here was perfect

Kathy Faulkner's accordian surprise inside the box

Lyn Morrison.  I only take this off to shower!!!

Lyn Morrison

Marija Paic - never be short of an embellishment again

Nerida Carter - always elegant and stylish

Michelle Martin

Nicola Duffield

I love your feedback, so please leave a comment below if you like what you see. 

Happy Crafting
Karen

Convention Swaps

There were some lovely projects this year and a huge variety of things from bottle tags with Freddo frogs in them to elegant jewellery pieces - yes, all made out of paper!

Here's a few to get your creative juices flowing.

As these projects were all attached to the boards I can't credit the designer, so although I love you to use images you see here as inspiration, please be sure to acknowledge that the design was from SU Convention 2011.

All projects are copyright 1990- 2011 Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Have a great weekend.
Thanks!
Karen

Convention 2011

I'm back!  And there's so much to tell you I'm buzzing with enthusiasm. 

Melbourne was a fantastic destination.  The convention centre is a superb location as we had tons of room and a variety of "spaces" to be in.   We had some really fun classes - they are designed to be educational for business/demonstrators, but I can tell you that I laughed so hard you'd would've thought I was attending a comedy festival!!!   On the flip side, there was a lot of sharing and some really personal moments that meant even the toughest ladies had to wipe a tear from their eyes.  Those of you who know me well would also know I'm a soft touch so I sniffled a bit more than most! 

Trace and I were fortunate to have booked a great hotel 5 mins walk from the centre - fab to get a bit of exercise and see the city.  We ate some wonderful food, sampled some lovely wine and received amazing service from the locals.   

Anyway, enough chitchat.  Check out some pics........

Catching up with Shelli - always a delight.  May she live forever!

So thrilled to be here.  Trace and I are wearing the swaps I made - giant flower brooches.

OMG look at the line for Memento Mall

Samples on display in Memento Mall - cute frame idea

Centre stage in the theatre.  I'm sharing what I love with you all!

Giant paper flowers - Memento Mall again.

General Session theatre - great set up SU, so comfy!

Wearing our SU scarves....well, if you've got it, you've got to flaunt it right?!

Waiting for our first general session to start.  Sorry, whoever took the pic must've had wine with lunch!!

Anna is one of my friends from QLD - first met last year at Conv in Sydney and this sweet lady makes Cards for the troops.

Ok, so Trace is having a love affair with a stamp - this is the giant stage version.....will it be in the upcoming IB&C she wonders....drooling!

Swaps Galore......these are from Regionals 2010 & Convention 2011.   These crafters are talented.  I take my hat off to every one of you........giggle, my swaps are up there too!!

Next year we are off to Canberra..........why don't you come along?   Ask me how, and no, you don't have to be a demonstrator. It's for friends too you know?!

Got to go prep for a class now, so I'll pop back tomorrow with some close ups of swaps.

Thanks for looking!
Karen