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Sometimes our local stamp store begins to lose its luster. The stamp magazine that seemed so full of wonderful ideas, begins to be just another tome to leaf through over a cup of java while the kids are napping. We've hit the same sites, seen the same projects, been there and done that in a number of different ways. That's when a Rubber Stamp Convention can be a shopping trip, idea fest and inspiring contact with other stampers all rolled into one. Stamping conventions are becoming more and more common. Most major metropolitan areas have at least one scrapbook or rubber stamp convention held a year. There are several websites for just convention information. Some I've come across are listed below: www.heritageshows.com www.astampinthehand.com www.stampoasis.com All of the above have information about groups of shows that exist under one name. For example the Rubberama shows are listed on the Stamp in the hand site. The others also have a group of shows that they sponsor in various areas around the country. The websites have show information and contacts. In my research I also found two e-mails for Stamping and Paperart shows;liblaauw@earthlink.net and jenny@stampingwithstyle.com Although these are not necessarily large groups of shows, each sounded worthy of investigating. So you are going to attend a Rubber Stamp Show. Where to begin? Register as early as possible. Many shows have classes offered and if you want the best pick of classes don't wait until the last minute. Make any hotel and airline reservations as far in advance as you can-what you save on not having to purchase last minute airfare can go into your rubber stamp purchasing fund! Try and go with a group. It will save money as well as give you someone to share your rubber addiction with. Plus if you can drive to the show, you'll have a "car company" and someone to share expenses on the road. Pack light, remembering comfy shoes and clothes. You will walk a lot so you don't want to go for fashion...go for practicality. Take an extra suitcase to bring home your purchases, any idea fliers you pick up and class handouts. If you have a suitcase on wheels that you can "drag" around the show with you all the better...it will save wear and tear on your stamping arm. Choose classes that appeal to you, but try and take at least one outside your comfort zone. If you love to emboss, by all means take as many classes on new and improved embossing techniques as you can...but check out one class on stamping on fabric, or watercolors. You may just find your new rubber stamp passion. Go To Page: 1 2
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