The red box in the upper left-hand corner was filled with a cellophane bag with three different kinds of handmade candy inside.  And the candy was made by a Stampin' Up! employee.  I wonder where that candy went? 

I loved the Leadership purse that I got last year.  So I was curious what we would get this year.  Stampin' Up! never disappoints me.  This year's bag was made with fabric that will be available in an upcoming catalog.  AND, it is FOUR bags in ONE!  So cool!

 Isn't' this just adorable?

 I unbuttoned the bottom piece and turned it inside out and buttoned it back on the purse.

 I took the bottom piece off.

 I turned the bag inside out.

At the Make & Take session, everyone received this fabric notebook cover.

Shelli Gardner hand signed all 1,400 tags for the Leadership attendees in matching ink.  It is all about personalizing and details with Shelli.  The tags were made with My Digital Studio to match the fabric.  To bling up the tag, they added 119246 Basic Rhinestone Jewels and 119247 Basic Pearl Jewels.  They could have just tied the tag with the 117286 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon, but they added a 121012 Clear Crystal Simply Adorned Bauble.

Here is the notebook cover completely opened. I put cardstock in each pocket so you can see all the places to store things.  I will be even more organized now!

I sure felt spoiled and loved all the gifts that I got from Leadership.  I left Leadership feeling very appreciated by Stampin' Up!

Here I am with my stampin' sisters at the Manager's event.  We just finished a beautiful reception of delicious appetizers.  Now we are waiting for the Chinese acrobat show to begin.  Their performance was amazing and I believe I held my breath the whole time.  The contortions they could do with their bodies was incredible.

Do you love our Leadership bags?  They were made with fabric that will be coming out in a future catalog.  The bottom part of the bag unbuttons, plus it is reversible!  It has been very helpful wandering around San Antonio and seeing these bags carried by a stampin' sister, who is more than willing to take photographs for me or answer questions because I got lost a lot!

Oh my goodness!  We received SO many freebies during this Leadership.  I believe I counted six stamp sets, nine make & take projects, two markers, two rolls of ribbon, an ink pad, packages of giant & regular size pearls, package of designer series paper, package of rhinestones, a CD with My Digital Studio downloads, blossom builders designer printed kit. . .whew!  I always pack an empty duffel bag for a carry-on filled with my freebies!

The end of Leadership!  I can't believe how fast it flew by!  It was the BEST Leadership Conference so far!  Thank you to my team of demonstrators and you, my customers, for supporting me.  Without you, I would not be able to attend Leadership.

Date & Time:

Saturday, January 28, 2012

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Coon Rapids United Methodist Church

10506 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN  55433

No Stairs; WiFi Available

Cost:

$10.00 Ages 16 – Adult

Reserves Table Space & a Chair for 9 Hours

You may want to bring a chair cushion

$5.00 for electricity per table (limited availability)

Bring your own extension cord and power strip.

Bring your own food and beverages for the day.  An ice machine, soda pop machine, refrigerator and microwave are available.  There are restaurants nearby where you can also get food.

The Gift of Time is a fundraiser for the different missionaries supported by the United Methodist Women.

To register, contact me at stillstamping@yahoo.com.  Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Registration fees are nonrefundable. 

 - Baja Breeze

- Pear Pizzazz

- Riding Hood Red

- Blushing Bride

This new ribbon in a new mini catalog means it's time for a Pleated Satin Ribbon Share!

For only $9, you get 1 yard of each color, bundled up and mailed directly to you.  Feel free to buy more than one Ribbon Share because this is gorgeous ribbon!  Contact me at stillstamping@yahoo.com to order with a credit/debit card or with PayPal!

This is available for U.S. residents only and is open to both demonstrators and customers.

Since it has been in the 40's and 50's, I'm sure the snow will be gone when I get back to the cabin.  But we'll find plenty to do without the snow. 

I will start blogging again on January 1, 2012!!!!

My group of friends; some new, some have been hanging with me a while.

Nothing like looking over at Vic and Bobbi and seeing Rudolph's flashing red nose!  Vic made some great cards.  Bobbi started digital scrapbooking with My Digital Studio.  woo hoo!!!

Jeni and Val were scrapping like crazy all weekend!

 Jenny made great progress on her wedding album.

This is pretty much how I spent my weekend.  Laughing, stamping, laughing, scrappin, laughing!  I can't wait to go again!!!

 

We all get an extra hour tonight.  Will you sleep or stay up stamping and scrapping?  I'm prepping for tomorrow's Stampin' DIVA Day!  woo hoo!!!