September means spring, school holidays, footy finals and of course - our new Stampin' Up catalogues.  And to kick them off in style a lovely group of ladies joined me over the last week for New Catalogue Launches. 

It is always nice to share a bit of the new catalogue excitement with others isn't it. 

My helpers (thanks sis and Miss 9) and I were busy, busy, busy for the last week or so getting everything ready.

Lots of paper chopping, goodie bag packing, project making and lollie bag filling to be done. 

Finally launch night 1 arrived and we were all set .....

Inside the door there were catalogues and goodie bags to collect.

Including a yummy addition this year!

Lots of displays to browse before we gathered in the lounge room for a bit of a demonstration of a few new tools and other products. 

A quick game of 'Heads Or Tails' delivered our first bunch of winners who chose an envelope or ribbon pack from the prize basket.

Then it was off to make a bookmark, complete our two make and take projects (I'll share those another day) and zip along the stations at the bench to try a few more stamps and a builder wheel.

And in between times we could have a cuppa, browse our catalogues, rearrange our wish lists and chat.  We drew names from the cup over the evening for some lucky winners who chose a prize from the basket.

The ladies who placed an order at the launch all went in the draw for my Hostess Rewards Prize Draw.  There were LOTS of winners so let's have a little drum roll and get listing ........

Hmmm no drums, how about some sparkly snowflakes instead!

HOSTESS REWARDS PRIZE DRAW WINNERS

Lesley Mc chose  Four Seasons and the Diagonal Plate

Michele T chose Mr and Mrs, Designer Frames Folder, Floral Fusion and Little Leaves sizzlits.

Judy P chose the Colour Coach

Kerri Mc chose Two by Two and Always Artichoke Ink Pad

Cecile N chose Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

Lesley K chose Real Red A4 and Midnight Muse A4

Gail A chose Summer Solstice

Louise chose Summer Solstice as well

Cheryl A chose two of the Festival Of Prints Pads

Ann I chose Take Care 

Anne-Marie S chose Polka Dot Parade DSP

Val B chose Viola's Lace Wheel

Linae B chose In Colour A4 cardstock

Karen M chose Cherry Cobbler tulle

Bianca P chose Silver Glimmer Paper

Ann W chose Silver Glimmer Paper too

Sharron H chose Beautiful Birthday

Marie B chose Raspberry Ripple Ink Pad

Anne B chose the Piercing Pack

Marie Louise F chose Marina Mist Ink Pad

Claire F chose Crumb Cake A4

Carol C chose Festival of Prints Pad

Claire S chose Rhinestones

Annette T chose Crumb Cake A4

Congratulations to all of our winners.  Ladies I'll let you know when the boxes arrive and are all set to pick up.

A big thank you to everyone who came along to one of the launches and helped create a lovely, friendly atmosphere.  Hope you had fun trying out some new bits and pieces and checking out our new range of products.

If you missed it this year, keep an eye out next time we have a new catalogue and book your spot for launch night. 

I'll be back in a few days to share our make and take projects with you.

Cheers and Happy Stamping,

Sue