I just got back from BackStage Vegas last week. Stampin’ Up! held the annual BackStage event in Red Rock, NV this year similar to a couple of years ago. Currently, we get this event in person on odd years and virtually on even years. However, they announced it will be different for 2026…not exactly sure how yet.

The event was western themed…they had this photo op area plus a couple more.

At check in, we received a tote bag, gel pens, a t-shirt, spiral notebook, and a pin.

Dinner and drinks with my Aussie roommate, Dannii, and her Aussie friends. I was an honorary Aussie for the evening.

There was also an Open House for us to make some cards using the Hobby Haven suite. Stampin’ Up! let us write messages in them, address them, and then, they mailed them for us!

Tuesday night was a free night, so little pockets of us headed to the Sphere to see the Wizard of Oz 4D movie experience. They had this globe in the lobby showcasing Dorothy’s farmhouse. We had fun, the tornado scene with effects was my favorite part…mist, wind machines, flying tissue leaves…awesome.

Sara and Cory on stage updating us on business topics…Cory had trouble with the rocking chair height and Sara grabbed her armrest more than once thinking she would tip over…but all good…just made everyone laugh & giggle.

The last day, Stampin’ Up! handed out the new mini catalog for Spring. Demonstrators were able to pre-order from it plus our upcoming January Online Exclusives starting this Tuesday. So, I took advantage of that on Tuesday.

The western themed farewell party with line dancing, live music, and design your own cowboy hat was the last night. I’ll write a separate post for that…it was awesome except for the challenge of getting your hat…that’s a story in itself.

Happy Stampin’