Today's Stampin' Chat and OnStage Live events begin

Today is the day that I'm heading out to Brussels for this year's annual Conference, called OnStage Live. My suitcase is packed, my Swaps are made and I'm super excited to be spending the next 5 days with friends, fellow Demonstrators and a whole host of the Stampin' Up! Team. 

Whilst I'm heading out, the next episode of Stampin' Chat will have gone live. Yet more great memories of fun times with people who share my passion for paper crafting.

More hot topics about being a Demonstrator and yet another fantastic Competition, so be sure to grab yourself a cuppa, take a look and enter. I'd so love it if one of my followers were to win something … and if you do, please let me know. 

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In this episode we discuss building a Team … Well, if you've ever considered joining Stampin' Up! and fancy joining my team, then do get in contact. I'd love to have an informal chat with you about it … and no, you don't necessarily have to live locally to me.

Upon my return from Brussels, I will firstly be going into hospital for a mini knee op, so will take the rest time afterwards, to sit and upload my photo's to share with you. I feel sure there will be lots to post, so don't forget to pop back or sign up for email updates so that you don't miss out.

I will do my best to keep you up to date with news as it unfolds, through my Facebook page, but of course, with so many yummy chocolates to eat, I may well get distracted or have sticky fingers. 

Enjoy the delights as they get posted.

Mikaela x

Stampin' Chat Episode two Part one and another Competition

Make yourself a coffee, sit back and enjoy Episode Two (Part one), of this month's Stampin' Chat, when I, along with Paula Gorry and the Demonstrator panel, give you a little insight into the Day to Day aspects of being a Demonstrator.




If you'd like to take a closer look at the Bingo Game that I'm showing here, then you'll find an entire post about it HERE The No Bones About it Stamp Set is a current Stamp Set available through my online store for £23.

I have fun every day creating designs to share in my Monthly Craft Classes and at various events that I hold throughout the year, but I do thoroughly enjoy creating things for our little boy and things were I really can just create without restriction. 

Within this Video clip, I refer to the invitations that I enjoy making and I've been known to put my heart and soul into creating them on a fun theme, with a real twist.

For those of you who haven't followed my blog before, these were designed for Bertie's 4th Birthday party that had a theme of Room on the Broom. We took him down to London to see this performed at the Theatre, which was amazing and I'd thoroughly recommend. We decided to theme his party around it, giving the children the opportunity to dress up in a number of different outfits.

This was made from a Halloween set that was out last year, which was perfect for the cauldron and I chose to plat and die some trim to make the witches plat. 

The Bow Builder Punch had just been launched in the Autumn/Winter Seasonal Catalogue, so was the perfect addition to her hair.

The Dumper Truck party was also a hit with the kids and generated a lot of mess and laughter. We had a tray on the floor with a whole load of porridge oats in it for the kids to play with. Needless to say, they didn't stay completely in the floor tray … but hey … it was lots of fun.

If you like the idea of becoming a Demonstrator … be it to build a little business of your own, or to simply obtain discount on your own purchases, then be sure to get in contact. I'd be happy to chat further. 

I hope you enjoyed this episode and you'll be entering the competition.

Good luck

Mikaela x

Stampin' Chat Episode one Part two and behind the scenes

How many of you saw Episode Two of Stampin' Chat? …. Had you entered the competition? Did you win? … Well if you've not had a chance to watch it yet, then grab yourself a cuppa and prepare to enjoy.




The Watercolour Wishes kit is just so gorgeous. I even purchased it for my Mum as a Birthday present and funnily enough … I was filming this very series on the day of her Birthday, which was exactly why I could suggest this kit as a great gift idea.

I was so lucky to be a part of a great panel of ladies … we all had so much fun.
It's been an amazing few months for me with Stampin' Up! and taking part in this mini series has most certainly been the highlight. It all started back in July, when I returned home from holiday and it's been a whirlwind of events ever since.

This was us behind the scenes choosing our favourite card from the Watercolour Wishes kit and by the concentration on our faces, I think you can see that we had a struggle to find just one favourite … They are all just so gorgeous!

Some pre filming test runs … 

… ensuring the lighting and sound were as they should be … 

… and we're ready to start filming … Loose Women style.

If you like the look of this gorgeous Card Kit, that comes complete with a very usable Stamp Set, Ink Spots and embellishments, then be sure to pop over to my SHOP. Apply my current Hostess Code, which can be found to the top right of my page, at Check out and ensure I have access to your contact details and I'll send you a little something from me by way of a Thank You. 

Now who do you know that would appreciate this gorgeous Card Kit?

Mikaela x

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Stampin' Chat Episode one Part one

Did you ever really wonder what being a Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! was really like? … 

Well I was recently asked to take part in a small series of short videos to explain just that. I was asked to join two other UK Demonstrators to give a 'Loose Women' style of presentation to explain our experiences as a Demonstrator.

There will be two short episodes each month, right through to December for you to watch and they'll include Crafting tips and information, fun and Competitions for you to enter … so be sure to grab a cuppa, sit back and watch the video clip below, before subscribing to the Stampin' Up! UK Youtube channel and entering the competition. The gorgeous Watercolour Wishes Kit could be yours.




If you like what you're hearing and you want more information, then either click on the 'Join my Team' tab above or feel free to get in contact and I'd be happy to help you. 

The next Episode is scheduled for Wednesday this coming week, so you've not long to wait for the second instalment, when Charlotte Harding from our Product Team will be joining us for some fun crafting. 

Enjoy!

Mikaela x