What a Great Time!

I can't believe how fast the past few days have gone!  I fully intended on posting every day we were in Houston but we have been kept so busy that when I got back to our hotel, I just crashed!  So here are a few of the highlights - will post more over the next few days!

The conference started on Thursday with the announcement of an exciting new product:  Blendabilities!  Alcohol markers!  I am really excited about these and can't wait to get my hands on them!  I did get to play with them for a few minutes - wow.  So much fun!  They will be available sometime during the next couple of months.  There will be three to a package: a light, medium and dark of the same color tone - Stampin' Up! colors and the cost will be $11.95 (US dollars).  The launch will include 12 colors along with 6 flesh tones, a color lifter and Memento black ink.  

I just love being able to attend Stampin' Up! events with my daughter Julie.  I am so proud of her!  She presented on the afternoon of the first day and did an awesome job!

As we were leaving the convention center on the first day, we ran into Shelli and Sterling Gardner.  Shelli is recovering so well after her accident in August!  The nurse in me is truly amazed at how well she is doing!!

After a short (and I mean short) rest, we boarded a bus for the Manager's Reception.  This year we headed to the Downtown Aquarium.  What a fun evening!  Here a just a few of the things we saw!

I think that's enough for tonight!  We need to pack up as we are heading out first thing tomorrow (Sunday) morning!   Will post more tomorrow!