Hello from Convention 2012

Just a quick note because I'm so excited to share some of the latest trends and ideas from Stampin' Up! European Convention 2012 here in lovely Mainz, Germany. What an action packed three days! You can only imagine the noise and energy that 700 SU demonstrators create when shown lovely new ways to use stamps and inks and dies and papers and card stock .... So here are just a few highlights which I will make and photograph and share when I get home. The first is a big trend to use geometric patterns in both pares and in textures. I particularly liked - well loved- the new chevrons embossing folder that allows Big Shot to make anything textured. The convention bag ( Mmmmm a gorgeous gift to all the demonstrators attending convention) is chevronned ( is that an actual word? OK - it is now!) and fresh in White and yellow. Then there are the butterflies, birds and bees - yes really - we know how we all love the florals and nature based stamps- so now we have more butterfly stamps and punches coming soon - great for layering, gesturing and fluttering. We were also using lots of subtle spritzing, sponging and brayering where you can really individualise your project so that it really reflects your style. So watch this space for some great new ideas using the Stampin Up products that you know are the best! Byeee from a rather rainy Germany!