To keep with the theme of my other swap each butterfly was literally covered in Wink of Stella Glitter in clear and the edge of the basic black cardstock was coated with Wink of Stella Glitter in gold. This took quote a while but I think it was worth it in the end. The effect, I hope, was to make the card feel opulent and special.

I absolutely adore the font used in this sentiment from the stamp set For The New Two. This set is retiring so make sure you order it soon before the stock runs out.


As promised, here are some pictures from Onstage Local. Unfortunatley I don't have any photos of the ladies I sat but I had a fab time with them and loved sharing all of the excitement of the day together with them - thanks ladies!

This was one of several large screens where we watched recorded content from the Onstage Live event in the states. I even watched a presentation by Brandy Cox. I was quite excited (even though she wasn't actually there) as her YouTube videos were what first got me interested in Stampin' Up!


I loved the effort Stampin' Up! went to this year to make the tables look pretty. There was a real wow factor when we walked in.

We all received a canvas bag and in it was a stamp set from the new catalogue, a fabric zipped pencil case and a pack of pens. We also had a coloured badge for Prize Patrol!


Here is a table of 3D swaps on display. I was lucky enough to receive some of these. I haven't had a chance yet but I am planning on filming a YouTube video of all of the swaps I received.


Here is a make and take that we made. This is a card from the Oh Happy Day Card Kit. I should be receiving the kit next week as part of my pre order. Pre ordering is just one of the benefits from being a demonstrator and from attending the event.

I ended up changing the design of the Birthday Bouquet card in a box at the last minute, instead of a Blushing Bride layer, I changed it to Pool Party and instead of the pink striped pattern of DSP on the bottom level, I changed it to the flowers, I feel this works so much better now.

The bag in a box was fun to make. I prepped all of the cardstock so all we had to do was assemble it. It really is so easy, if you haven't made one yet, you must give it a go (click here to watch my friend Caroline Hallet's YouTube video on how to make it)

At the time I made my samples, I had run out of the lovely flowers so I had to use the ice cream cones paper, we didn't use this one on the day but the paper is so cute!

The little tin fits perfectly in the bag in a box and is perfectly for holding a piece of jewellery or gift card.

We also had time to make the large tin. This could be used for so many things. My friend Aimee discovered that it holds two hotel chocolate slabs perfectly - amazing! What is better than receiving a handmade designed tin of chocolates?

The tin is also the perfect size to include some small handmade cards, there are so many options on what you can do with it!

It was so much fun preparing for the workshop and setting up the room. I wanted it to be perfect and set up a table each so we had enough space plus a big shot station.

Each person had a thank you gift bag and card, a sheet of grid paper, a pack of supplies, the metal tins and a brown bag to take everything home in. 

I had enough equipment for each pair to share a trimmer and scoreboard, plus I put together a toolkit together for each pair to share. 

Aimee brought along her die cutting machine so we could double the amount of flowers cut with this and also using the big shot.

Here is everyone cutting their flowers using the Big Shot. I showed them the plastic bag technique (click here to watch my friend Smiley's youtube video on this) and also using the new Big Shot Die Brush, both techniques are amazing and absolutley essential when cutting large amounts of flowers or intricate dies.

Everyone did an amazing job with the projects - especially as it was Abi's, Kelly's and Laura's first time crafting.

This is what Abi made. I love how she has added a glitter butterfly to the card in a box and how she changed up the butterflies on both tins and the bag in a box. The pearls are simply stunning too and look great in the brads on the bag in a box.

Here is what Laura made. I really like how Laura used Sahara Sand instead of Very Vanilla. I also love her two layer butterflies she made with the Elegant Butterfly punch. The bottom later was cardstock ad the top layer was glimmer paper and some others were the opposite. I will be using this idea myself for sure!

Aimee has recently joined my team and is already in love with the products. I love how she has curled her butterflies on the large tin in the opposite direction to what I did and how she used the reverse side of the DSP on the bottom layer of the card in a box and also for the tins.

Kelly did a great job too, I am just sorry I didn't get a better picture. I love how she has placed two butterflies together on the small tin, its something I never would have thought of doing and it looks so great. 

I hope you've enjoyed me sharing my first workshop with you today. I had such a great time and it was a pleasure seeing how well Abi, Aimee, Kelly and Laura did in completing these complex projects and making it their own. 

Come back on Friday to see the thank you cards, thank you gift bags and tool kits in more detail!

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Why Thursday and why 6pm? Well, this Thursday the Pinkies are holding their Spring Summer Blog Hop and we will be showcasing projects made with new products from the Spring Summer catalogue.

If you don't know what a Blog Hop is, then make sure you stop by! If you can't wait until then, you can click here to see previous Pinkies Blog Hops.