My bags are packed, I’m ready to go…
And I have to tell you that having my bags packed – within weight limits – is an absolute miracle. I’m taking home 7 new stamp sets, oodles of completed projects, loads of swaps, and heaps of Memento Mall swag. There also might be a little bit of shopping in my suitcase that is unrelated to Stampin’ Up! (just maybe!)
The classes today were excellent. I know there are people who come to convention and spend most of their time socializing, networking, (shopping, eating) and doing things besides the classes – but I LOVE the classes. I am inspired, I am challenged, I am learning new things!
Our final session was memorable for so many reasons. Dale Hampshire, the manager for the Candian business, showed off some pretty impressive dancing as he entered the stage to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stampin’ Up! in Canada. Carrie Cudney showed off some pretty impressive bagpiping (with her “baby” brother) as she entered the stage to demonstrate all sorts of hand-crafted flowers. Shelli and her daughter Sara revealed the destination for the Grand Vacation 2014 in a hilarious skit with CEO Rich Jutkins. The location? A Western Carribbean cruise on the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas.
Then Shelli – well, Shelli did what she does best. She talked about the company and the people – staff and demonstrators – that make Stampin’ Up! what it is. Shelli also gave away stamps – our 2012-2013 Ronald McDonald House benefit set, Moving Forward, as well as the new hostess set for the Holiday Mini catalog, Mixed Medley. We also earned a fabulous demonstrator-only set, and when you add all of those together with our Make-and-Take sets, it was some pretty impressive loot!
I apologize for the quality of these photos – they’re from my phone, which doesn’t give the best results in the darkened environment of Main Stage.
Time for bed – shoot, I’m always saying that – but it’s an early call in the morning and home to Maui and my boys.
The Maui Stamper 