I had such a blast at Friday's Occasions Catalogue Launch Party. There were displays of products from the 2018 Occasions Catalogue and Sale-A-Bration, project ideas, hands-on exploration of new products, two gorgeous make-and-takes, games and prizes! Thank you everyone who came along; you made the day fabulous!

Did I mention prizes? Here are packs of new products that I gave away as spot prizes. Inside are 6" x 6" pieces of the stunning Petal Passion Designer Series Paper, some of the Petal Passion Embellishments, all wrapped up using the gorgeous Whisper White 1/4" Organza Ribbon...

Everyone who attended the Occasions Catalogue Launch Party had multiple chances to add their names to a prize draw, which was drawn at the end of the event. The winner received the fabulous Picnic With You stamp set and lovely Sweet Soirée Designer Series Paper Specialty Designer Series Paper, tied with a generous length of Berry Burst 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon...

All Stampin' Up! parties come with creating! Here's the two fun make-and-take that everyone had the chance to make. This first project is bright and cheery. It uses the Fruit Basket stamp set with the coordinating Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack, the awesome Tutti-Frutti 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper and Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins, all available from the Occasions Catalogue. The card bases are the gorgeous Tutti-Frutti Cards & Envelopes, which you can get for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration.

Bundle: Fruit Basket Stamp Set + Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack (photopolymer: 145977). Ink: Night of Navy (126970), Berry Burst (144083), Daffodil Delight (126944), Lemon Lime Twist (144086). Card/Paper: Tutti-Frutti 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (145606), Whisper White (106549). Accessories: SAB Tutti-Frutti Cards & Envelopes (147242), Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins (145609). Tools: Banner Triple Punch (138292), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (144108), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

The second project is a Valentine Note Card that was inspired by Margriet Tournier. It uses the sweet Party Pandas stamp set (also available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, with a qualifying order) and the Petal Passions Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalogue...

Stamps: SAB Party Pandas (wood: 147218, clear: 147221). Ink: Basic Black Archival (140931), Smoky Slate (131179). Card/Paper: Petal Passion Designer Series Paper (145589), Whisper White (106549). Accessories: Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (Brights: 131259), Silver Metallic Thread (138402), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220). Tools: Banner Triple Punch (138292), 2" Circle Punch (133782), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

I was so pleased that everyone enjoyed their time at the annual Occasions Catalogue Launch Party and that they love all the gorgeous product offerings in both the Occasions Catalogue and Sale-A-Bration. Have you got your catalogue?

Are you and your friends having trouble with the length of your wish list after viewing all these gorgeous new products? Here's two solutions...