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Mixing the Old with the New - Stampin' Up! Retiring and Upcoming Products

On November 8, I attended OnStage in Red Deer. OnStage is a bi-yearly gathering for demonstrators only, where we get to see new catalogues, play with and purchase some of the new products, as well as receive training, inspiring presentations, and get the latest news on our business. Imagine being in a room with hundreds of people who LOVE the same thing you do! The energy is quite vibrant!
 
Le 8 novembre dernier, j'ai assisté à OnStage à Red Deer. Il s'agit d'une conférence bi-annuel pour démonstratrices seulement, où on peut voir les nouveaux catalogues, découvrir et bricoler avec des nouveaux produits et aussi commander avant tout le monde. Nous recevons aussi des formations et présentations très inspirantes, et les dernières nouvelles de notre compagnie. Imaginez être dans une pièce avec des centaines de personnes qui trippent sur la même chose que vous! C'est électrisant!

New: Animal Outing Stamp Set
Retiring: Emerald Envy, Pick a Pattern DSP, Organza Ribbon


One of the big perks of attending these events is also all the prizes and gifts we receive, including brand new products that are not even available for sale yet. Because this time of the year means a transition between two annual catalogues, it's also the time when we learn about which stamp sets and other products will be retiring and not coming back in the next catalogue. This year was particularly special because of a colour revamp and redesign of our ink pads and inks. (More info about this in my next post). The new stuff is pretty exciting, but I wanted to properly say goodbye to some of the products we currently have, so I decided to mix them in with my new toys! 
 
Un des nombreux avantages d'y assister, c'est tous les prix et les cadeaux qu'on reçoit, y compris des nouveaux produits qui ne sont même pas encore en vente. Parce qu'à ce temps-ci de l'année on fait la transition entre deux catalogues annuels, ça veut aussi dire qu'on apprend quels produits seront sans suite et ne reviendront pas dans le prochain catalogue. Cette année est particulièrement importante car nous faisons une refonte des couleurs ainsi qu'un nouveau design pour nos encres et boitiers. (Plus d'info sur ce dans mon prochain post) Les nouveaux produits et couleurs sont plutôt excitants, mais j'avais envie de dire aurevoir aux produits sans suite, en les intégrant aux projets faits avec mes nouveaux jouets!


New: Animal Outing Stamp Set
Retiring: Always Artichoke, Pick a Pattern DSP, 1-3/8" Circle Punch


See my cards below that are mixing the old and the new. Keep scrolling to see some of the make and takes we made at OnStage and all the super cool gifts I received. 

Voyez ici mes cartes qui mélangent le nouveau avec l'ancien. Continuez plus bas pour voir les autres projets que nous avons fait à OnStage et l'ensemble des prix que j'ai reçus.

New: Animal Outing
Retiring: Chocolate Chip Cardstock and Ink


The new catalogue, the make and takes, all the stamp sets and products I received!
Other gifts: Letterbox, tote bag, pens, notebook, new colour butterflies table centres


A cupcake to celebrate Stampin' Up! 30th anniversary!




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