It's hard to believe that the boat will pulling out in just about a month! That's basically four weeks away! I am SO incredibly excited for this AMAZING stamping adventure that we will be going on together!!!! As are Emily, Nicky & Gina!
We know the big day is rapidly approaching because of what's going on around here!
-We now have scheduled weekly conference calls between all four of us, keeping each other updated on all the tasks that are accomplished and discussing all the last minute details.
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-Boxes have started arriving like CRAZY. We at Papertrey got all of the stamps in yesterday that will be going in goodie bags for all attendants. Stacks and stacks and stacks! (If you are going on the cruise, keep in mind not to purchase anything from the October release! Most of it will be in your goodie bag for FREE!!!!)
-I am in the preliminary stages of preparing all of the classes & projects that Papertey will be hosting. You all will be in stamper's heaven with all of the amazing projects you will create and things you will learn between the three companies!
-My order arrived of all the boxes & bags required to package all of the make-and-take class kits and such! Seeing it all laid out reminds me that I have a lot of kits to put together. 150 stampers x 10 projects... equals 1,500 class kits! In regards to what you have to expect...that's JUST the numbers from Papertrey! Multiply that times three once you include the other two companies! You all are a bunch of lucky stampers!
-Schedules have been revised & rewritten and we *think* we finally have the final draft. We have thought of everything while planning your stamping activities and scheduling is so important to insure everyone has a great time!
So are you getting as excited as I am as the big day approaches? What are you looking forward to most about the trip? Wahooo!!! Let the countdown begin!!!!!!
Woo! Hoo!
Posted by: alma | September 17, 2008 at 07:57 AM
I AM SO EXCITED!!! Cannot wait cannot wait!! Thanks for the updates! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | September 17, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Wow! Wonderful surprises in all those boxes! Free stamps!!!??? What a great price!!
Posted by: Garnet | September 17, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Yippee-free stamps! Excitement-growing daily!
Posted by: Deb Else | September 17, 2008 at 10:56 AM
This is so great Nichole! Thanks for all the exciting information :-) I am so looking forward to a week of getting away with my sister...taking in the sun...and stamping!!
Posted by: Penny | September 17, 2008 at 03:56 PM
SCREAM!!!!!
(THUD)...........
Posted by: Jean in NH | September 17, 2008 at 06:00 PM
I have been a single mom for a month now (dh is traveling for work) so I am so in need of some R&R, stamping and some fruity drinks!!! Yeah!
Posted by: Lisa K | September 17, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Omgoodness! I am so excited! I am really looking forward to the R&R with DH but also very excited to see some old friends, meet some new ones and learn some new stamping things!!
Posted by: Christie Ortman | September 17, 2008 at 08:18 PM
HOLY HANNA MONTANA!!!!!! EEEEK!! I seriously am freaking out. Oh I wish I was there helping you with all those class kits. I am off for the next 4 days~~~shall I book a flight?? :)
Posted by: Charlene Austin (Willow01) | September 17, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Oh and there is no question I am most looking forward to meeting you and so many wonderful people and creating fantastic friendships!!
Posted by: Charlene Austin (Willow01) | September 17, 2008 at 08:51 PM
I seriously think Charlene is going to pee her pants when she meets you! That is all she talks about! We are all excited actually and can't wait to meet you and for the free stuff...the cruise is just an added bonus!
Posted by: Wendy | September 17, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Oh ya, the projects too! Really, 10 just from you! I think I might need another suitcase!
Posted by: Wendy Bond (joelysmom) | September 17, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Hey! Are there anymore openings for this cruise? Email-julze11@cox.net. Thanks! Julia
Posted by: Julia Spendlove | September 17, 2008 at 09:07 PM
So jealous! I SO wish I could go! ;) Have a blast, everyone!
Posted by: Mandy | September 18, 2008 at 05:09 AM
I can't wait, I am beyond excited. :)
Posted by: Margie | September 18, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Oh my! The goody bags sound "great"! I can't wait to meet you three, do some projects, and go on the excursions! I have always wanted to do a cruise and now I get to stamp and cruise! Heaven! can't wait!
Posted by: Eleanor Jenkins (aka nana jenkins) | September 18, 2008 at 07:10 AM
Everything sounds wonderful and how generous you ladies are with the goodies!! I am so excited to be traveling with the 3 best Stamping Divas of all time in one of the most beautiful ships to gorgeous locations!!! I am excited to meet all the other stamping ladies and learning new things. I am excited to be traveling with my hubby even if he's not a stamper!! I am excited about it all!! Can't wait to meet you all!
Posted by: Debbie McKelvey | September 18, 2008 at 07:24 AM
I just found out about the cruise, I am so excited for those able to go!
I want to be on the list for next year if you do it again, ok?
Posted by: Sharyn Davis | September 18, 2008 at 08:05 AM
I am SO excited! So exciting to actually meet everyone and, of course, to stamp away! :) Thanks for the teaser!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | September 18, 2008 at 05:44 PM
What fun!! Wish I was going on the cruise! Love the sneak peeks!
Posted by: Chris Mott | September 19, 2008 at 09:18 AM
I CANNOT possibly get more excited! Thanks for all you are preparing...it will be WAY worth it when you see all our smiling faces as we enjoy stamping heaven up close and personal!!
Kim Marie
Posted by: Kim Leach | September 19, 2008 at 03:14 PM
I'm unable to go this year. I hope you are planning another cruise for next year. I don't want to miss it! PT, GK & EB are my favorite stamp companies and the thought of getting to stamp with all 3 of you together makes me want to sing :) PLEASE plan another stamping vacation with the 3 of you. It doesn't have to be a cruise either. I'll go somewhere stateside too!
Have fun!!
Jess k
Posted by: Jessica Kuzelka | September 24, 2008 at 12:54 AM