This month our theme is the "Onstage Highlights." As demonstrators, we get to go to special launch events that highlight the new products that are coming soon. Did you make it to OnStage? It was AWESOME! Kylie and I were fortunate enough to get to OnStage LIVE in Brisbane. We have such a wonderful time and want to use this blog hop to highlight what we saw and did at these events. Of course, this is only a highlight - we could show you so much more but next time you will need to come. I had a full post about is last week. You can check it out here. 

Kylie has had an amazing Stampin' Up year. She was recognised as Number 1 in Australia in all three categories (Sales, Recruiting and Leadership) and Number 1 overall in Australia. If that wasn't amazing enough, out of the almost 50,000 Stampin' Up! demonstrators worldwide, Kylie was recognised 8th in the Inaugural GLOBAL 100 list.

That is a PHENOMENAL achievement! WELL DONE KYLIE!!!

New Products

One of the great features about going to an OnStage event is the opportunity to see and test out new products from the 2017 Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogues. I could focus on a whole range of new products, but I will focus on just one - Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper. This is found in the Sale-a-Bration Catalogue which means it is FREE with every $90 you will spend. It comes as a set of 12 sheets: 3 each of 4 designs (12"x12"). Here are some photos I took;

Today's Project

I couldn't tell you how much I love this new paper without showing a project utilising is. Here is a simple card I made;


I cut the paper down to A6 size and then cut out a square using the framelits. Using a piece of Crumb Cake, I then used two square framelits to cut out the frame.


I then used ink and the blender pen to colour the image. I can't wait to get the new Watercolour Pencils. I'm going to have a FUN time playing with those.


Not only did I use the new Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper, I used the special release Stitched Shape Framelits. This framelit set is only available until November 30, 2016, and then will not be available until it is released as a part of the 2017 Annual Catalogue in mid-2017. Buy them now so you don't miss out.

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies $50.00

Sentiment

Do you like the sentiment? I thought you would. Its from a new set from the upcoming 2017 Occasions Catalogue. Its a set called 'So In Love,' and comes as a set of 14. Here is a picture I took.

Full List of Blog Hop Participants

Im really grateful that you stopped by my blog today. Make sure you head around all of the participants and see what they have to show you.

2017 Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogues

I cut the jar out of scrap paper with the matching Everyday Jars framelit, and used this as a mask. I temporarily stuck this down and used the sponge daubers to apply colour. I covered the whole jar with Soft Sky and then to add depth, I sponged Crumb Cake. I really like this effect!

Do you like the sentiment? Before i tell you about the set I used - after I stamped it, I then cut it out using a framelit from the Cupcake Cutouts set. To date, I've never noticed this particular banner framelit. The coolest thing about it is that it is PRE-SCORED so you can create dimension.

Now, the stamp ....... I stamped it using a BRAND NEW stamp set called WINDOW SHOPPING. Here it is;

There are so many awesome things for you in this catalogue. Click here to register to receive a copy of each of the 2017 Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogues.

Full Blog Hop Line-Up

Once again, thanks so much for stopping by. Make sure you hop around all of the blogs to see all of the awesome projects. Thanks so much for hopping with us Amy.

Products Used

Below I have included a list of products used on this card. Click on any of the images to buy them from our store right now.

Beginning January 1, 2017 you will be able to order from these catalogues. Have you registered to receive a copy? If not, click here to do so. I'll be sending them out mid-December.

If you want to order products from these catalogues earlier, Stampin' Up! demonstrators can take part in a pre-order starting December 1, 2016. Have you thought about joining? If your shopping list is more than $169, it is better value to join (you receive $235 of ANY products for just $169). Click here to join our team.

If you follow my blog, you might recall that in yesterday's post, I mentioned that I would be sharing some of the exciting information about the Stampin' Up! event we attended in Brisbane over the weekend. Here is a pic of us upon arrival.

Do you want to see the new catalogues? After all, that was the purpose of the event - the unveiling of the 2017 Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogues. I'd love to show them to you. However, at this stage, I can only show you the cover.

The paper is a free item you can earn from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue and the framelit and stamp set are items you can purchase from the Occasions catalogue.

OK, so this next product will require you to make sure you are sitting down.

Yes, its colouring in paper. But, what will you colour them in with?

Wow! I cant wait to have a play with these.

There is so much more to the catalogue so make sure you watch this space for more details about it. But, to make sure you dont miss out on it, click here to register and we will make sure to get one out to you. We will be sending them out mid-December. 

In addition to all of the talks, make-and-takes, product spotlights and stamping demonstrations, a part of the November OnStage Events are the announcement of awards and rankings. This is the first full year of the new Compensation Plan, so these were the first time these awards and rankings were given out under this plan.

Awards were given in the following categories;

• Recruiting - top 5 in each market
• Leadership - top 5 in each market
• Sales - top 5 in each market
• Overall Top 10 in each market
• Global 100

Now, my AMAZING wife Kylie received awards in EACH of these categories.

In fact, check this out;





So, in all four categories within the Australian Market, my wife, Kylie Bertucci, ranked first in each of these categories. An AMAZING achievement.



This was the first time that this global ranking was announced. It encompassed all aspects of the business (sales, recruiting and leadership) and ranked accordingly.

Of the almost 50,000 Stampin' Up! demonstrators worldwide, my wife ranked;


Another extraordinary achievement.


Check out her lanyard;

And, THAT is all I have to share with you today! It was a VERY long post, and I hope it was interesting for you.

But, wait - TODAY IS OUR 13th Wedding Anniversary. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KYLIE!!!!

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