Workshop Recap

So now that I've officially hosted my first workshop, I figured it was time to do a little reflecting. My "Short & Sweet" workshop went pretty well, overall. The guests (few though they were) enjoyed the projects and loved the fun products in the new catalogs! I had guests make a 3x3" Thank You card with the "For All You Do" set, and they turned out so cute! I loved seeing the different variations they came up with. Maybe it was because it was a small group, but they finished the cards really fast! Or maybe they're all just super-creative people who get things done. I'm trying to think of new projects to have as Make-and-Takes - I don't want my guests to get bored with the projects.

Overall, I think my first workshop was a success! I'm still looking forward to having another one in a few weeks, but haven't found a hostess - yet. There are some girls that shouldn't need too much convincing for them to have a chance to earn free Stampin' Up! product! And besides, it's an awesome girls'-night-in idea.

Thanks to everyone who came!

Sneak Peek of Workshop Demonstrations!

These are all 3"x3" cards, perfect for Stampin' Up!'s Square Mini Envelopes. Cute, fast, and fun!

Great Limited-Time Incentive for Hostesses!

Stampin' Up is offering you the chance to earn an EXTRA $25 in FREE merchandise when you host a qualifying workshop! With the new Idea Book & Catalog that just came out, there are so many fun new stamp sets to choose from - you don't want to pass this deal up!
Hosting a workshop is easy! Just contact me to set a date, then invite your friends, family, co-workers -- anyone you think would love to join in the fun of stamping. As a hostess, you earn free stamp sets, free merchandise, and, with this limited-time offer, even more free merchandise!

This offer is only available until August 31 so act now to earn!

Thank-you tag stamped with the "For Everything" stamp set. (I have it in the clear-mount option and I LOVE it!) Pacific Point and Pumpkin Pie inks on Whisper White cardstock.

I used this one as a small make-and-take project for my first Workshop. Simple to make, but it shows some great features of Stampin' Up! products.

"Pun Fun" rocket stamp; "For All You Do" polka-dot stamp; Pacific Point and Real Red inks, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker.

Demonstrated this at my first Workshop. Great "anytime" card idea! Quick and easy to put together.

Cute little half-sized card made using the "Pun Fun" hippo stamp and the polka-dot stamp from the "For All You Do" stamp set. Pacific Point and Regal Rose inks/pens used. Colored using Blender Pens.

I made this card in Pink Passion (retired) and Lovely Lilac (retired) and gave it to my cousin at her baby shower (she's having a little girl) and she loved it!

Full-sized card made using the "Cupcakes" Stampin' Around Wheel, "Pun Fun" stamp set, Designer Series Paper (Brights, "Tempting Turquoise"), "Daffodil Delight" paper, and 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon; blender pen used to color in stamped images.