2nd Annual Winter Creative Escape

Training and stamping for your hobby and business!

Featuring the Stampin’ Up! Mini 2021 Catalog

Registration is now open through December 16th or until capacity is reached. Click here to open the registration form and add the event to your cart at the bottom of this page if paying online.

The Winter Creative Escape is a day and a half convention packed with lots of stamping and learning. This event is guaranteed to get you ready to start the year strong which can lead to an awesome Sale-a-Bration!

You'll have tons of samples, ideas, and training so you are ready to keep your business/hobby going through the long Winter months!

Think of this event as a Stampin’ Up! OnStage meets a crafting retreat. There will be make ‘n takes featuring products from the new Mini Catalog, a goody bag valued at $50, training, demos, prize patrol, and videos for those that can’t be there in person or for you to watch again later.

Who is the Winter Creative Escape for?

The Winter Creative Escape is designed to help Stampin' Up! Demonstrators get more creative and get practical about their businesses. Whether you are a 100% hobby demo, hobbyist starting to build a business, or full-on business demo, the Winter Creative Escape has something for you! The focus of the projects will be on new products offered in the Mini 2021 Catalog.

Not local? Choose the online format and have access to everything virtually via the private Facebook group.

Mark your calendars now to attend this special event designed for and available only to Stampin’ Up! demonstrators!

Check out this link for a Q&A video I did to help explain the differences between online and in person.

Details for those attending in person (a detailed agenda will be provided for online attendees):

Dates: January 9th and 10th, 2021

Times: Saturday, January 9th 9:00 am – 5:30 pm – presentations, make ‘n takes (lunch included)

Saturday, January 9th 6:00 pm – Light dinner for those staying

Saturday, January 9th 7:00 pm – 10 pm – optional Shoebox Swap (more details below)

Sunday, January 10th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – presentations, make ‘n takes

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Oshkosh - 1355 W 20th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54902 - 920-966-1300

Enjoy a day and a half of stamping and business/creative inspiration including:

• An in-person format or a convenient online format – attend that weekend in person OR watch the videos, go through all the sample and display pictures and make the projects at your own pace after the event

• Presentations by top demonstrators with interactive discussions which will be live and recorded to watch later

• Demonstrations by some pretty fabulous stampers which will be live and recorded to watch later

• Real stamping for real demonstrators - 10 practical make and take projects you can use for fun or business PLUS a Frame Sampler – you will absolutely LOVE it!

• Mini Spring Catalog DSP Sampler Kit Add On Option

• Private FB group for all attendees to access the videos and pictures

• You'll have access to the pictures and videos on the FB group until the next event is held, so you'll have a year to access it to build your business and have a little more stamping fun

• Attendance Gifts, Prize Patrol, and giveaways

• A Goody Bag valued over $50!!

• Shoebox Swap on Saturday night for those in person attendees who want more stamping

• SWAPS!! – choose from 6 different groups – Online attendees can mail your swap cards to be received by January 6th – more details below

• Gorgeous displays featuring each new suite in the Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration catalog

Cost: $150

Registration: Submit the registration form with payment by December 16th. Registration will be closed once capacity is reached.

Meal Selection: The choices are Turkey and cheddar cheese, Ham and swiss cheese, Herb Marinated Chicken Salad with Caesar dressing, or a Tossed Vegetable Salad. All lunches include a bag of potato chips, chef’s choice salad, and chocolate chip cookie.

Those that choose the to go option do not need to select a meal. The funds will be used to cover the mailing of your box of amazing goodies to you.

Presentations: The event will include presentations from two of the country’s top presenters, the most amazing and fabulous Stampin’ Up! demonstrators around…..drum roll please…Kelly Acheson and Dena Rekow. In addition, there will be three creative demonstrations from some pretty fabulous and amazing stampers. This event will appeal to every SU demo….from the discount shopper who just wants to stamp all the way to someone who works it as a business and everyone in between.

Please Bring: Your own paper snips, bone folder, Stella, adhesives (liquid glue, dimensionals, Tear ‘n Tape, Mini Glue Dots), paper trimmer, piercing mat, as well as a camera to take pictures. Please, please, please mark your tools with your initials so that we can get them back to you if they are left at a table.

Room Reservations: There is a block of rooms reserved at the hotel for a reduced rate of $87 for a king bed or $95 for 2 queen beds for both Saturday and Friday nights. Please contact the hotel directly at 920-966-1300 to book your room(s) and tell them it is with the Winter Creative Escape 2021 group or ask them to use the WCE21 code to get the discounted rate. You can also use the following link to reserve your room online: https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/O/OSHGIGI-WCE21-20210108/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POGT. There are limited amounts of rooms in the block for both nights, but more could be added if we know earlier rather than later that more need to be added….so do not procrastinate. Just know that as time passes the rate will go up. You can book your room immediately if you think you want to attend, and it will be held with your credit card and not charged until you check out.

Facebook Group: The Facebook group is called Winter Creative Escape and you will be invited to join the group after registration is complete if you are not part of it already. All the pictures of all the swap cards and displays will be uploaded in this group. Links to the videos of the presentations will be posted in this group as well.

Optional Add On DSP Sampler Kit: What a great way to showcase all of the Designer Series Paper that Stampin’ Up! offers! Whether you are an avid customer or a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, this DSP Sampler will help you with your crafting and creating over the next year. I plan to keep a set on hand to show lovely customers when they attend class in person or online. I also plan to keep a set in my crafting room to help me while I’m creating those masterpieces by helping me easily identify the colors in each set and and refer to them often to see all the patterns and coordinating card stock colors at a glance. You'll get a Whisper White sheet printed with each of the Designer Series Papers shown below, as well as 2" x 2" pieces of each Designer Series Paper for all. In addition, you will receive 1" punched circles of the coordinating card stock colors for each pack. Assemble with liquid glue or Stampin’ Seal and you will have everything you need to assemble your DSP Sampler.

Listed below are the Designer Series Papers that are included (ALL OF THEM!):

• TBA after we get to see the new MINI SPRING CATALOG :-)

Cost: $26 ($25 if paid via cash/check) and will be ready at the event and will be mailed with your TO GO box after the event.

Optional Organized Swaps

Are you interested in getting even more samples using the new products from the Mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogs? Then you’ll want to sign up for one, some, or all the optional swaps.

You can sign up for as many of the different categories of swaps as you desire. The number of swaps you’ll need to make per category will be shared to all participating in swaps by December 16th. You’ll design and make that many swaps plus 1. Each swap requires a different design. One card from each swap will need to be turned in prior to the event starting Saturday morning. Please reference the swap category next to your name on the Post-It note of the card turned in at check-in. Business cards or slips of paper may be used on the other cards swapped.

Those that choose the to go option are welcome to participate in the swapping. All swaps are due to Christine Bertram by January 6th.

All swap cards will be entered in the swap contest. There will be a winner from each category, which is selected by your peers. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category.

All projects must feature new products from the Mini or Sale-A-Bration Catalogs, depending on what you sign up for. Everything including cardstock must be Stampin’ Up! product - nothing can be retired, from the Clearance Rack, or from Paper Pumpkin kits. Any cards submitted not following the guidelines will be returned…so sorry if this needs to happen. Any swapper who does not use SU clear envelopes will be asked to stay after the swapping is done to swap envelopes back with those who do not want non SU envelopes.

Swap Sign Up Deadline: Due with registration and by December 16th – Please include your choices on the registration form.

1. 3D Swap (in person only): Your 3D swap must use a new Mini stamp set and/or die and at least 1 new embellishment or new Designer Series paper. Please attach your name to the 3D project in a way that can be easily removed without ruining it (like a Post-it Note).

2. Holiday Card Swap: Your full card (not just card front) must have at least 2 layers, use a new Mini stamp set, 1 new embellishment, and focus on an upcoming Holiday (Valentine’s Day, St. Patty’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc). The cards must be placed in clear SU envelopes (item# 102619) with your name not stamped on it (use a business card or Post-it Note).

3. Anything Else Card Swap: Your full card (not just card front) must have at least 2 layers, use a new Mini stamp set, 1 new embellishment, and not focus on a Holiday theme. The cards must be placed in clear SU envelopes (item# 102619) with your name not stamped on it (use a business card or Post-it Note).

4. Sale-A-Bration Card Swap: Your full card (not just card front) must have at least 2 layers, use a new Sale-A-Bration stamp set, and 1 new embellishment. The cards must be placed in clear SU envelopes (item# 102619) with your name not stamped on it (use a business card or Post-it Note).

5. Case the Mini Catalog Card Swap: Your full card (not just card front) must have at least 2 layers, that CASE’s any full card in the Mini Catalog, and 1 new embellishment. The cards must be placed in clear SU envelopes (item# 102619) with your name not stamped on it (use a business card or Post-it Note).

6. Shoe Box Swap: It will be organized for Saturday night for those that just want MORE stamping and bonding time. It is set for 7 pm to 10 pm. You will design a full card (not just card front) which must have at least 3 layers, use any new stamp set from either the Mini or SAB catalogs, and 1 new embellishment. One card must be placed in SU clear envelope (item# 102619) with your name not stamped on it (use a Post-it Note and include the swap category next to your name) which will be handed in at check in. Those that sign up will receive further instructions and what you do will depend on the number that sign up. Some number of cards will need to be made up prior and some will need to be put into kits to make Saturday night. You will need to bring a sample in a clear envelope and all supplies (inks, stamps, paper, dies, punches, embossing folders, embellishments, etc) so others can make your card. There will be Big Shots available for use. Please be mindful that everyone will need to make a set number of cards within the allotted time frame so any diecutting and embossing prep work done ahead would be beneficial. Also, please mindful that you will have had a long day so nice, but more simple cards would be appreciated.

All mailed swaps are due by January 6th and if attending in person swaps are due by the time the swap takes place. No exceptions. Swaps will be mailed back with your TO GO box after the event.

A completed registration form and prepayment are required for the Winter Creative Escape.

There are four options to make payment:

1. PayPal using “Friends and Family” (so a fee isn’t charged) to chrismbertram@msn.com

2. Venmo using www.venmo.com/CardsbyChristine (so a fee isn’t charged)

3. Pay online at www.cardsbychrisb.com - search for the event, and pay via credit card (a $5 credit card processing fee will be added making payment $155 – pay via PayPal or Venmo to avoid this convenience fee)

With options 1, 2, or 3 email your registration form to chrismbertram@msn.com or mail it to the address below.

4. Mail a check for $150 and your registration form to:

Christine Bertram - 575 E 11th St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 - 920-960-4390

The Winter Creative Escape is open to all Stampin' Up! demonstrators. Please pass this information on to any downlines, uplines, sidelines or any other demonstrator friends that you think might enjoy some fun stamping time with like-minded people.

Disclaimer: This event is planned for the beginning of January in Wisconsin and weather and the crazy corona may play a factor. By making payment for this event, you also understand the risk if weather is bad or corona gets crazier. Registration is non-refundable and a package containing everything you would have received will be sent to those that are not able to make it. The weather and corona will be monitored the week prior and you will be advised of any updates or changes. It is strongly recommended to reserve a room at the hotel early. The room can be canceled by noon the day before check-in.

Click here to open the registration form and add the event to your cart below if paying online.

Looking forward to you being a part of this FUN and educational event!

Christine