Reno 2001report by Stamps Galore

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A TOUR OF THE 4TH ANNUAL
RUBBER STAMP RENO SHOW HELD JUNE 2, 2001

It was fun being there as a vendor and taking these pictures so that we could share them with
you. There were 35 vendors present from 10 different states and 1 from Canada. The show
hours were 9:30 am to 5 pm. We do not represent a show promoter or any specific company
other than our own, Stamps Galore. This report is presented in the spirit of "Rubber Stampers"
who we always see having lots of fun at shows. While you are reading this introduction, the
pictures are loading so "kick back", relax and enjoy!

Picture #1 Picture #2
Upon arriving Saturday morning, we observed a "tail-gate" party going on in the parking lot. Being
of the nature to crash parties, we introduced ourselves and upon our request to take a picture of them,
this group of members of the Lassen Stampaholics stamp club from Susanville, CA posed for us.

#3 #4
The Reno Sparks Convention Center is located across from the Atlantis Casino. The picture on
the right is taken from the lobby of the North Hall.

#5 #6
Participants began lining up for the show at 6 am. Those who had purchased pre sold tickets were
admitted into the show at 9 am. This picture was taken about 8:50 am in the lobby of the North Hall.

#7 #8
Free bags of rubber dies were given to all early arrivals. Notice the size of the zip lock bag of
rubber dies being displayed in the picture on the right!

#9 #10
Programs were also given to those who arrived early and ice tea, coffee and cookies were
available for them to enjoy.

#11 #12
As stampers entered the hall, they were greeted at a registration table. Their hands were stamped so
re-entry into the hall would be easily and smoothly done. There was a display of pins so that stampers
could get ideas for pin swaps. Actually, a pre announced pin/tag swap was held at 11 am in the large
area near the concession stand.

#13 #14
The Grille Works had quite a variety of offerings which added to the pleasant atmosphere of the show.
An area with tables and chairs was provided for stampers to eat, visit and share their "finds."

#15 #16
The picture on the left shows stampers immediately after the doors opened. The picture on the right
shows a booth packed with shoppers and one stamper enjoying her breakfast before she "attacks"
the bins of rubber!

#17 #18
Displays on the convention staff table included two Grand prizes, one a "Goody basket" of stamping
supplies valued at $235 and the other, a Xyron 850, which were drawn at 4 p.m. Door prize drawings
began at 9:30 and continued every hour on the 1/2 hour. Names of winners were posted in the lobby and
eating area.

#19 #20
Barbara , the show promoter, brought a staff of 5 helpers, 2 of which were from the St. Louis, MO
area and 3 from the Mesa, AZ area.

#21 #22
Barbara on her way to check with vendors to see if there is anything she can do to assist them. The
picture on the right is of Barbara's husband, Jerry and one of his daughters.

#23 #24
The picture on the left is of the "Make and Take" table which was available hourly to all participants for
a minimum fee of $1 or $2. A display board showed all the projects scheduled for the day. There was
also a classroom across the hall from the convention.

#25 #26
Signs led stampers to the classrooms where free demonstrations and classes were given. Classes included
Shimmering Sand-Liquid Shimmer by The Stamp Doctor, Perfect Score Projects by Jay Hawk, Using
Moonglow to add pizzazz to your projects by Lindy's Stamp Gang, Color Blocking by Rubber Romance,
Embossing Powders by Stamp'n Around, Treasure Boxes by Copper Leaf Creations and Pop Outs and
Springs in you Scrapbooks and Cards by Neato Stuff.

#27 #28
Amy in the yellow shirt was deeply engrossed in her book so obviously she was throughly enjoying being
at the stamp show. Also enjoying being at the stamp show was the husband of one of the shoppers. This
fellow had found an electrical plug next to a dispensing machine so was able to watch sporting events while
his wife shopped. What good sports these two individuals are!

#29 #30
On the left is a picture of three sisters and a daughter who were celebrating Ellamae Lopes' birthday which
was on June 1. The women pictured from left to right are Va Dell Johnson, Ellamae Lopes, Shirley Woods
and Carla Haigh. The two young men on the right were helping their mother, The Stamp Doctor, in her
booth when I asked them to pose for me.

#31 #32
"Above The Mark" can be accessed by visiting their web site at www.abovethemark.com

#33                                                                            #34
"A Country Welcome" web site is                            "Auntie Amy Stamps!" web site is
www.acountrywelcome.com                                     www.auntieamy.com

#35 #36
"Bear Rubber Stamps" "Tessler Stamps"

#37 #38
"Beeswax" can be accessed by visiting their web site at www.beeswaxrubberstamps.com

#39 #40
"Copper Leaf Creations" "Copper Leaf Creations"

#41 #42
"Cotton Press" can be accessed by visiting their web site at www.cottonpress.com and have
a wide choice of paper molds available.

#43 #44
"Creations Unlimited" can be accessed by visiting their web site at www.creationsunlimitedusa.com
Barbara and her mother are shown in the picture on the left. Raquel in the picture on the right,
worked in Barbara's booth Saturday afternoon.

#45 #46
The picture on the left is of "Ecstasy Crafts", the company from Canada. They can be accessed by visiting
their web site at www.ecstasycrafts.com The picture on the right shows a baby vitally interested in rubber
stamping! We start them young!

#47 #48
"Good Stamps/Calif Paper Goods" The colorful hat is Emmy's trademark!

#49 #50
"H.A.L.O.S." "H.A.L.O.S."

#51 #52
"Handstamped from the Heart" "Handstamped from the Heart"

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