OnStage Local - Telford. Swaps!

I had an amazing weekend at the Stampin' Up! OnStage Local event in Telford. There are events held twice a year at various locations around the world and each time a different region hosts the main event. This time it was the turn of the South Pacific with OnStage Live in Auckland, New Zealand. Smaller local events, like the one I attended, take place so that more demonstrators can join in the fun. There were nearly 600 demonstrators in Telford sharing the new catalogue (customers can buy from this from 4th June), watching inspiring presentations and swapping!

Swapping is so much fun! To participate, demonstrators prepare cards or gifts to swap with others. It is by no means compulsory but it is a great way to collect different ideas. Time passes so quickly when you are chatting and swapping.

I made two batches of swaps based on cards that I had really enjoyed making over the past few weeks. The first was a bridge style card. The first time I made this type of card I used the Painted Seasons papers (you can see it here) and this time I used the Petal Promenade papers. The cards are constructed in the same way, but they are different because the papers and colours are different. Think of the number of combinations and permutations that the different papers would yield! Possibilities, possibilities!

For my second batch of swaps I used a layout that I had thoroughly enjoyed making. I just tweaked the colours slightly for these swaps. Simply ink, paper and stamps. I used my Stamparatus to help with the production line! The sentiment from the Incredible Like You set seemed really appropriate for these cards to swap with.

I have split the swaps I received in return into two piles. Cards first:

And next, 3-d creations:

Thank you to everyone I swapped with. I am so grateful for the inspiration I received.

If you want to purchase the items used for these cards, or any other supplies, please take a look in my online Stampin' Up! shop.  You can follow the link or click on the pictures below of the products I have used today.

As always, happy crafting,

If you would like to order any supplies, and you live in the UK, I would love to be your demonstrator.  Use the hostess code 6KWVEVUQ to get some free product (it will follow in the post after the end of the month). If your order is over £150 do not use the code as you become the hostess and get rewards.  To place an order please visit my online shop HERE.

If you would like to join my team, you can choose your starter kit HERE and if you have any questions, please contact me at furrycatdesigns@gmail.com

Alternatively, you can click on one of the images below showing the supplies used: