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10-25-2008, 04:49 PM
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Eustis, FL
Posts: 12,585
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Stamping Cruise LOOT!
I just had to post a huge WHOO HOO about the goodie bags we got on the cruise! It is seriously worth more than the cost of the cruise! ALL new, unreleased sets from ALL the companies, ribbons, inks, Bella baubles, Just Rite Stampers, lots of Gina K. specialties, and the list goes on and on. Whew! It weighs 11 pounds!!!  |
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10-25-2008, 05:03 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Somewhere between fantasy land & the sea
Posts: 12,677
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Sounds like u had a great time & went home w/some awesome goodies! I can't wait for sneak peaks.
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10-25-2008, 05:39 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 13,751
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Hmmmm.... so, when is the next cruise?! That sounds so fabulous! I hope some of you lucky ladies show us pictures of your new goodies  . Sounds like everyone had a marvelous time. |
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10-25-2008, 05:44 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Marietta, Ga
Posts: 1,130
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Glad you ladies enjoyed yourself! Can wait to see the loot!
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10-26-2008, 04:54 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: North woods of Wisconsin
Posts: 1,756
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I AM GREEN WITH ENVY!!!
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Blessed wife and mom
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10-26-2008, 05:04 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my stamp room, of course!
Posts: 862
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Sounds like a great haul of goodies!! I am sooooo jealous!! My Mom and I were supposed to be on the cruise (we were in the first 100 to sign up and everything!). Ended up being 1 day too pregnant to go on the cruise this year due to the cruise line's regulations. Super excited we're adding a little girl to our family, but a tad disappointed I didn't get to have a girl's week with my Mom and some dedicated stamping time.
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10-26-2008, 07:25 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Posts: 3,636
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So where are the pics???
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10-26-2008, 07:47 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 2,360
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You still have my addy, right???  OMGosh, I'm so jealous!!! |
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10-26-2008, 07:52 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Buffering.... Buffering...next to Okiechic :)
Posts: 15,053
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wowweee...sounds awesome!!! can't wait to see a picture of all that stamping goodness! __________________ Tracey The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you finish the work. -- Pat Clifford
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10-26-2008, 10:28 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Oregon
Posts: 7,245
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Sounds fabulous! Can't wait to see the goodies and start hearing about all the fun. I'll try not to be too jealous! lol
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10-26-2008, 12:32 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: rockin' the pink mojo wig in Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 2,655
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GREEEEEEEN with envy this Pinky girl is!!!
I'm sure you all had a wonderful time, we want to hear all about it! And yes, please post pictures!
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10-26-2008, 12:34 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Central California
Posts: 2,282
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YES, PLEASE POST PICTURES AND ANY FUTURE DETAILS ON THE NEXT CRUISE.
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10-26-2008, 12:52 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Indy, but dreaming of Manhattan
Posts: 2,404
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I'd love to know about your cruise and when the next one is.
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10-26-2008, 01:33 PM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,020
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If you haven't already shared with everyone else, I'd be happy to give you my address!!! Sounds awesome! __________________ Diane H.
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10-26-2008, 04:04 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Posts: 327
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My friend is on the cruise and emailed me about the goodie bags--she was overjoyed! I can't wait to see the loot!
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10-26-2008, 04:05 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: South Central Texas
Posts: 30,079
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How fabulous! Tell us all about the trip!
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10-26-2008, 04:12 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Oakville, ON
Posts: 1,190
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Can't wait to hear about the trip-and of course to see some pics of the loot bags!! |
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10-26-2008, 05:32 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Eldersburg, MD
Posts: 226
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Just got home from the cruise! WOW did the ladies outdo themselves!
Highlights from the goodie bag:
1. From Gina K Designs
Koh-I-Noor pencils (beautiful with OMS - hadn't used these before), Metallic Mist (I could use this on just about *everything*), Sateen Flowers (soooo lovely).
They're here: http://www.shop.ginakdesigns.com/main.sc (then click on it's category - most can be found under New, I think)
2. From Nichole - Papertrey Ink
Stamps sets and ribbon! I have a ribbon fixation, and they all matchy-matchy with her CS and ink (big smile!) - and we got 50 yards! Yup! My other faves:Warm Happiness and Snowfall stamp sets. And the new Ripe Avocado color - just perfect!
Papertrey new stuff here: http://www.papertreyink.com/whats_new.html
Oooh, and we used Floral Frenzy stamp set a lot, loved it - may have to get that (I do need another flower set! Who knew?!)
3. From Em and Nicky - Stampingbella
Glitter Dots (click on Donuts and Dots category from link) - these make any card go WOW. Got a BUNDLE of these.
Peerless watercolors - v easy, and pretty results! Great for fast cards (click on Bella's favorite coloring tools)
Stampingbella is: http://stampingbella.com/
There were new stamps, too - but my camera got mislaid at the last port, meaning I can't upload without my camera. (Any cruisers have any pics of our stamping leaders they'd like to share?)
There was oodles more too - but I'm tired and must go to bed 'cause the kids still have school tomorrow and I have GOT to prep (after being gone a week).
But gotta add - AND we each got a Scor-Pal! Yes, we did! Will be ordering the Scor-Mat to go with it, and getting some Scor-Tape (used this, loved it!) too.
The cruise ROCKED!!!!!!
And I gotta tell you - it would've been soooooo worth it even without the mondo goodie bag. The heads of 3 amazing stamping companies taught classes to little ol' me! I learned bunches and lots and tons. Thank you ladies!!!!
Right, am really off to bed now (guess I should find and unpack toothbrush, first...).
G'night!
Last edited by eplercs; 10-26-2008 at 05:33 PM..
Reason: fix glaring typo
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10-26-2008, 06:03 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Midlothian, TX
Posts: 15,987
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Thanks so much for sharing! I wish I had been there with you!!
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10-26-2008, 07:01 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Minglerville
Posts: 2,839
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ok I am not in the know at all.......
Is the cruise or was the cruise open to all or was it based on sales like the SU cruise?
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10-26-2008, 07:18 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Buffering.... Buffering...next to Okiechic :)
Posts: 15,053
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It was open to all...the sign up was quite some time ago, and filled up fairly quickly if I remember correctly.
I *hope* they'll do another one...maybe I'll get to go next time around __________________ Tracey The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you finish the work. -- Pat Clifford
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10-26-2008, 10:41 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Minglerville
Posts: 2,839
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Oh wow I so want to go on one. May I ask what the cruise cost?
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10-27-2008, 04:54 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 749
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too cool!
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10-27-2008, 04:59 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: South Central Texas
Posts: 30,079
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Quote: Originally Posted by Nicole's Mom Oh wow I so want to go on one. May I ask what the cruise cost? |
Here ya go!__________________ Jenn Balcer
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10-27-2008, 05:46 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 13,751
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(A quick aside to Jenn Balcer ~ great photo for your avatar!)
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10-27-2008, 05:47 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: New York
Posts: 2,525
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Hi Kim, we sure did get so much loot!I had to buy another suit case to bring it all home! and on top of all the loot we got to meet all these lovely talented people too! (I'm including you in this!)
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10-27-2008, 07:26 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 353
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Jenn - I love your avatar photo - beautiful!
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10-27-2008, 02:51 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,138
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I was really thrilled and happy with the generosity of our hostesses! The goodie bags were really beyond expectation. And they continued to give us stamp sets and prizes throughout the week.
They shared not only their stamps and materials with us, but also their time and creativity. I'm certain they gave up a lot of their leisure time on the cruise to prep, teach, and wrap up the classes.
My mom, aunt, daughter, and cousin were pretty novice stampers, and our hostesses were so kind and patient.
From all of us, thank you Nichole, Gina, Emily and Nicky!
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10-27-2008, 02:54 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bay Area, Cali
Posts: 11,433
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Thank you for the amazing goodie bags - Gina, Nichole, Emily and Scor Pal! The cruise was a lot of fun. I just got home this afternoon and I'm still on a stamping high.
Here are some pictures.
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10-27-2008, 02:55 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bay Area, Cali
Posts: 11,433
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tavias CharmsHi Kim, we sure did get so much loot!I had to buy another suit case to bring it all home! and on top of all the loot we got to meet all these lovely talented people too! (I'm including you in this!) |
My mom and I are also the proud owners of a Royal Caribbean tote bag. I was more than happy to pay the second bag fee.
I was also more than thrilled to meet Kim and have a Chocolate Martini with her. __________________
Samantha
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10-27-2008, 02:57 PM
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Eustis, FL
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tavias CharmsHi Kim, we sure did get so much loot!I had to buy another suit case to bring it all home! and on top of all the loot we got to meet all these lovely talented people too! (I'm including you in this!) |
Well thanks! I had an absolute blast, in large part to all the great new friends we made.
My guess is there will be other opportunities to stamp together again soon! |
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10-27-2008, 03:00 PM
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Eustis, FL
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Quote: Originally Posted by SammyStamperMy mom and I are also the proud owners of a Royal Caribbean tote bag. I was more than happy to pay the second bag fee.
I was also more than thrilled to meet Kim and have a Chocolate Martini with her. |
Mmmmm....it won't be my last, that's for SURE! |
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10-27-2008, 04:18 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: May 2004
Location: WI
Posts: 566
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I have a question. Do you bring your own stamping projects to do or is it stamp school at sea? I read that classes were mentioned but I didn't know if a lot of the time was spent doing your own thing. With airlines regulations the way they are now, I wasn't sure how you could pack all your supplies in a very small bag.
Sounds like it would be tons of fun!
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10-27-2008, 05:24 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Virginia is for Lovers
Posts: 1,267
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The cruise was a blast! The goodies were awesome, so many. I loved the classes and loved making the boxes, etc. I still have the boxes and their contents to finish up. Also, giving us paper instructions was great! I definitely would like to do this again! Thanks to all of the sponsors that gave gifts.
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10-27-2008, 06:01 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Greensburg, PA
Posts: 745
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I have posted pics on my blog:
Not Enough Time
There is talk of another cruise in the future, but I think the ladies who hosted this are seriously worn out from this one! But they are discussing it!! WHOO HOOO!! __________________
Wendy
If I'm not stampin' - I hope I'm golfing!
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10-27-2008, 06:05 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Eldersburg, MD
Posts: 226
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Quote: Originally Posted by munhavenI have a question. Do you bring your own stamping projects to do or is it stamp school at sea? I read that classes were mentioned but I didn't know if a lot of the time was spent doing your own thing. With airlines regulations the way they are now, I wasn't sure how you could pack all your supplies in a very small bag.
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It was a ton of fun!
Em has some pics from the cruise on her blog - you'll see some stampers hard at 'work' during class!
http://stampingbella.com/blog/
Answering your questions:
1. It was more a stamp school at sea. We had stamping classes on days at sea and while cruising between ports (that is, in the evening). Three 1.5 hour classes from each of the 3 wonderful companies (you rock ladies!), plus a round robin night, and a wrap up/door prize night (and the all important meet and greet and get goody bag night at the beginning!).
I was feeling optimistic (delusional?) and of course brought my own stuff too but didn't do all that much with it. 'Course I had DH with me, too - if I'd gone with a stamping friend, I might've done more free time stamping.
2. Packing everything was a challenge but well worth it! And I could've made it easier on myself and just paid the extra $25 to check another bag (for goodies coming home). Instead I checked a bag and carried on a bag going out; then I checked a bag and carried on a "personal item" (big bag that kinda qualified as a purse, put under seat) and a "carry-on bag" (backpack that went in overhead compartment. I'd packed the additional bag flat in my suitcase going to the cruise.
(Btw, did you know that you can't carry on the cropadile to a plane? It's a tool longer than 7" and therefore not allowable. So we ended up checking an extra bag on the way to the cruise - DH's, put the cropadile in and went back to desk to check in add'l bag.)
Goodnight!
Susan __________________
I'm still stampin', yeah, yeah, yeah!
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10-27-2008, 06:08 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Greensburg, PA
Posts: 745
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Quote: Originally Posted by munhavenI have a question. Do you bring your own stamping projects to do or is it stamp school at sea? I read that classes were mentioned but I didn't know if a lot of the time was spent doing your own thing. With airlines regulations the way they are now, I wasn't sure how you could pack all your supplies in a very small bag.
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There were both - they had scheduled stamp classes for us - and there was a room available for any open stamping that we wanted to do. We took only the tools recommended on the stamping list - and didn't use half of them! Our 4 wonderful hostesses supplied nearly everything we needed for each stamping session! The only thing we NEEDED for every class was adhesive! I will definitely do this again! __________________
Wendy
If I'm not stampin' - I hope I'm golfing!
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10-27-2008, 09:01 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Carlyle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 1,726
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This sounds like fun. When is the next cruise so I can maybe save up and talk DH into going or at least letting me go.
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10-28-2008, 04:21 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 720
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we honestly had the best time evah.. it was the true sistahood on that ship.. We met so many people and shared so many laughs, the experience was not to be beat.. EVAH... Thank you so much to those who attended for making the most wonderful memory for me it meant the world..
Mwah!
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10-28-2008, 07:11 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 785
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Quote: Originally Posted by Stamping Bellawe honestly had the best time evah.. it was the true sistahood on that ship.. We met so many people and shared so many laughs, the experience was not to be beat.. EVAH... Thank you so much to those who attended for making the most wonderful memory for me it meant the world..
Mwah!
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wish I could have met you all! I'm a big fan!
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