Now that was my kind of cruise!
What's could be better than a week of sunshine, turquoise water, fabulous food and pina coladas by the pool? Well, how about all of all of that and 150 of your best stamping friends, tons of free stamping products and lots of time to play!
We got home last night around 10:00 PM and we were totally exhausted from this week of fun. It was non-stop action aboard the ship. I snapped this photo of our crafty boat as we left for a day of shopping in Cozumel.
The events aboard were so much fun! We began with a huge meet and greet where Emily, Nicky, Nichole and I gave out the goody bags, bead chains, cruise charms and got to personally meet all of our cruise participants.
The next day we taught classes from 9:00 AM until about midnight. It was a long day but so much fun, it seemed to fly right by!
There were stamping classes evey day and everyone had such a great time making all those projects! The most fun part was surprising everyone with extra stamp sets and goodies when they least expected it!
I have never laughed so much as I did with Emily. She is like a sister, (oops sistah,) to me. I love her so much and I really miss her. We already emailed each other like 900 times today.
Aside from her fabulous stamp line, incredible personality, gorgeous face and hot body, one of the things that I love about Emily is the way she treats my kids. They just idolized her and she would listen to everything they said and make them laugh. She is such an angel. I know I already said it but I really do love her.
And Nicky!! She is the sweetest and most talented thing in the world and she's such a great teacher. Nicky has a resume a mile long yet she's so humble. She's a total rock star! The projects that Nicky created for the Stamping Bella classes were absolutely adorable and everyone loved them. I miss her and her hubby Joe already.
I didn't get to spend nearly enough time with Nichole. She had her gorgeous children, Owen, Hanna and Ethan with her as well as her in-laws who were helping to care for her little ones while she and her hubby, David, were working in her classroom.
When she wasn't teaching classes, those little ones wanted some Mommy and Daddy time. (I remember those days well and loved every minute of them.)
The time I did get to spend with Nichole was precious to me. I just adore her. We had great laughs and lots of stories to share. Nichole created such beautiful projects for the Papertrey classes and everyone was so excited to stamp with her.
We had one night called our Potluck night. On that night, each cruiser was given three projects, one from each company. The projects each included a challenge. It was lots of fun and Emily, Nichole and I took that opportunity to go from room to room to sing Happy Birthday to everyone who celebrated a birthday while on board. The birthday girls each got a Scor-pal mat as a gift.
The final evening was a blast! We gave away so many door prizes, (over 140) and everyone got at least one. After we gave everything away including the grand prize, (an Accucut revolution,) we tossed jars of flower soft and peerless water colors to the crowd.
Other highlights included spending time with Kim from My Favorite Things and Alma from the Cat's Pajamas. Those girls as so fun and it was so great to see them.
But the best part of all was stamping with the cruisers!
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So, what about our Grand Prize Land Cruise Party Winner!!!
Congratulations to
Cindy Lawrence wrote:
Oh my gosh, that cruise sounds WONDERFUL...the goody bags sound even BETTER! Have a fabulous time!!! Would love to win some more Gina K goodies...love your stuff!
Woo-hoo Cindy! Send your snail mail address to info@ginakdesigns.com and we'll get those 8 brand new stamps sets right out to you!!!
It was such a blast but it's always good to get home too. I have a few family pictures to post but I'll put them in a separate entry.
Well, back to another day in the life...
Hugs,
Gina K.
We got home last night around 10:00 PM and we were totally exhausted from this week of fun. It was non-stop action aboard the ship. I snapped this photo of our crafty boat as we left for a day of shopping in Cozumel.
The events aboard were so much fun! We began with a huge meet and greet where Emily, Nicky, Nichole and I gave out the goody bags, bead chains, cruise charms and got to personally meet all of our cruise participants.
The next day we taught classes from 9:00 AM until about midnight. It was a long day but so much fun, it seemed to fly right by!
There were stamping classes evey day and everyone had such a great time making all those projects! The most fun part was surprising everyone with extra stamp sets and goodies when they least expected it!
I have never laughed so much as I did with Emily. She is like a sister, (oops sistah,) to me. I love her so much and I really miss her. We already emailed each other like 900 times today.
Aside from her fabulous stamp line, incredible personality, gorgeous face and hot body, one of the things that I love about Emily is the way she treats my kids. They just idolized her and she would listen to everything they said and make them laugh. She is such an angel. I know I already said it but I really do love her.
And Nicky!! She is the sweetest and most talented thing in the world and she's such a great teacher. Nicky has a resume a mile long yet she's so humble. She's a total rock star! The projects that Nicky created for the Stamping Bella classes were absolutely adorable and everyone loved them. I miss her and her hubby Joe already.
I didn't get to spend nearly enough time with Nichole. She had her gorgeous children, Owen, Hanna and Ethan with her as well as her in-laws who were helping to care for her little ones while she and her hubby, David, were working in her classroom.
When she wasn't teaching classes, those little ones wanted some Mommy and Daddy time. (I remember those days well and loved every minute of them.)
The time I did get to spend with Nichole was precious to me. I just adore her. We had great laughs and lots of stories to share. Nichole created such beautiful projects for the Papertrey classes and everyone was so excited to stamp with her.
We had one night called our Potluck night. On that night, each cruiser was given three projects, one from each company. The projects each included a challenge. It was lots of fun and Emily, Nichole and I took that opportunity to go from room to room to sing Happy Birthday to everyone who celebrated a birthday while on board. The birthday girls each got a Scor-pal mat as a gift.
The final evening was a blast! We gave away so many door prizes, (over 140) and everyone got at least one. After we gave everything away including the grand prize, (an Accucut revolution,) we tossed jars of flower soft and peerless water colors to the crowd.
Other highlights included spending time with Kim from My Favorite Things and Alma from the Cat's Pajamas. Those girls as so fun and it was so great to see them.
But the best part of all was stamping with the cruisers!
. . . . .
So, what about our Grand Prize Land Cruise Party Winner!!!
Congratulations to
Cindy Lawrence wrote:
Oh my gosh, that cruise sounds WONDERFUL...the goody bags sound even BETTER! Have a fabulous time!!! Would love to win some more Gina K goodies...love your stuff!
Woo-hoo Cindy! Send your snail mail address to info@ginakdesigns.com and we'll get those 8 brand new stamps sets right out to you!!!
It was such a blast but it's always good to get home too. I have a few family pictures to post but I'll put them in a separate entry.
Well, back to another day in the life...
Hugs,
Gina K.
What can I say?
I knew this would be the stamping event of a lifetime ... and here I sit in Texas .. not even close to an ocean shore! Not to worry .. I am so tickled to hear & see that y'all had a fabulous trip ... there's just no way that it could have been otherwise. Now please excuse me while I try to disguise this "green" color on me!
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WOW!!!!!!!!!! what an awesome thing to do .. craft on a cruise.. how I wish I could've been there too.. Glad a good time was had by all.. and thanks for sharing your memories with us.. sounds like you made a lot of very close friends with something in common CRAFTING ..
kind regards Hanny
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Gina:
I'm so glad you had a good time. I didn't realize how much I would miss your regular posts until I wasn't getting them. Congratulations to all those who were able to go and came home with all those goodies! Congratulations to your land cruise winner, Cindy Lawrence, too. Woohoo!
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Welcome back! It's fun to see your photos ~ looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing them. It is hard to get back to the "real world" after a cruise, isn't it? Have a great week
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My girlfriend Gail Owens had such a blast! She called yesterday morning and just went on and on about the fun she had. She is coming over to my house tonight and I can't wait to hear more! She really enjoyed EVERY MINUTE of it!
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In my next life, I am going on a stamping cruise!!! Glad you had a good time, and glad you are back! I miss your regular posts.
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OMGOSH!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!! I WON I WON I WON!! I can't believe it! 900+ comments and I WON!!!!!! Thank you so much, Gina!!! Welcome home from your cruise! It sounds like it was FABULOUS!!!
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OMG sure sounds like you all had so much fun, missed you on your blog though. Have a good week and rest up from your fabulous week. Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
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Welcome home, Gina! Wow, sounds like such a wonderful time. I can't wait to hear more.
Congrats, Cindy!!!
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Wow...sounds like an amazing time. But you did miss a great land cruise party, so I am not too jealous
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wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, why didn't I gooooooooooooo????????
congrats Cindy!!
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I've never been on a cruise ( or a real vacation for that matter) and it sounds so dreamy. I may have to start a cruise jar and try to come next year. How cool would that be. Gonna have to check out the details. May have to work really hard to save so I can bring my momma too. She deserves it. Glad you gals had a great time. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures too.
Blessings,
Sherry
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Oh my gosh, Gina, it was absolutely wonderful to meet you and get to spend some time! What great pictures you got! Glad you had a great time too and that you're home safe! Sending you BIG HUGS!
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WOW! I love the pictures and your comments. It sounds like everyone had a blast....and those free stamp sets, what fun! I knew it would be so special and wish I could have been there, but I'll just have to settle for the pictures, etc.
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I MIIIISSSSS YOU AND MY GIRLIES.... "LD" (little Diva-- you know who you are) and my angel ALICIA.. Alicia, ALWAYS REMEMBAH that the Bella says to always BEEE WHO YOU ARE.. NEVER CHANGE!! you are BEEYOOOTIFUL and BRILLIANT but most of all EDGY.. like a true sistah!
mwah to the most wonderful family!
Em
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Wow! What a great time! I thought of all of you often during the week and wished I were there. I'm glad you all had fun though. It sounds like you guys spoiled all of the cruisers. How awesome you all are. Maybe someday...
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I don't know about you, but I'm still swaying from sailing! It was such a blast getting to stamp and make some awesome projects with you! My husband has already given me the ok to go on the next one! I know my little group was alot to handle but you were always so kind and calm. Thanks for a wonderful trip and all those amazing goodies. I can't wait to work with them! You are so generous and have an amazing talent! xoxo
I miss being with everyone!
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Sounds like ya'll had a wonderful time. I'm totally jealous. Can't wait for the next cruise, I'm so there. Congrats Cindy!
Cyndi
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Oh, that sounds like a great time! It's good to have you back, I missed your posts!
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My regret is that I DON'T LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO ATTEND !!! Oh it looks like you ladies had an amazing time! Green w/envy!
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Yay! Welcome home! Sounds like it was sooo much fun!
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Gina dear --
This was the trip of a lifetime. I came back exhausted (because I simply had to do it all) but SO inspired and excited about all the new ideas, techniques and the supplies and goodies to work with. HUGS to all of you gals and your husbands too. You were all so amazing and wonderful. It was great to meet all of you and to make some delightful NEW friends too. The goodie bags and the surprise give-aways were just amazing - it was like 7 days of Christmas
Thanks again for every, every, every thing and all of the organization that made this cruise come off without a hitch!
Smiles and HUGS to all of you!
By the way - those 5 inch heels were so sexy!! Woo Hoo!!!
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Welcome home, Gina & congrats, Cindy!
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ahem.. let me continue my thoughts by saying that my LD should ALWAYS wear her tiara as she is a true princess!!
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Gina, you got it wrong! I was an honour to meet you and we were able to spend time with you! You are truly a doll!!! We learnt so much and had the best time! I do hope you guys do something like that again...maybe on land this time as my sea legs are still wobly!!! Love u!!!!
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It looks and sounds as if they had to bring extra luggage to take home all their LOOT! Lucky cruisers! Maybe next year... Sigh.
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Gina, it was so wonderful to meet you and all the talented ladies!
I learned so much from doing all the fabulous cards and projects.
You all ROCK! You went over and above with your time and goodies!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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So glad you made it home safe & sound Gina!! I had SOOOO much FUN on the cruise - what an absolutely fabulous, perfect vacation it was!! It was so wonderful to finally meet you and share some fun times! Thank you so much for all the hard work and prep you did - you totally SPOILED us!!
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Wow that sounds like soooo much fun! I sure wish I could have gone!! Glad to have you back though!! Congrats to Cindy, I'm green!! Haha!
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Wow! It sounds like you need a vacation from your vacation! Glad you all had a blast!
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Welcome home Gina! It sounds like a fabulous trip! I got all teary reading your blog post-so touching. Welcome to da Sistahood! And yes, Em is the bestest!
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HI Gina
Even though I am just starting to comment on your sight and getting to know you...makes me wish I would have done it along time ago. A BIG WELCOME HOME! To you and everyone who went.
I have to tell you that this cruise would sure be one I could handle. I went on a cruise a year ago and I hate to say it was the worse vacation we ever had. But this cruise with the stampin and meeting all the stampers/friends that would be awesome.
So we shall see what next year brings.
Blessings
Darlene Mitchell
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Well, it seems like all your hard effort paid off!! I hope those cruisers were ecstatic to catch those packets of peerless watercolors! I tried to buy some from your site the other day and they were sold out
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Gina- What can I say? THANK YOU!! This was my first cruise and truly I will never forget it. (I think I still feel the boat rockin'). Thank you so much for all the hard work you did in preparation, all the amazing projects, the TONS of goodies and best of all, the chance to meet new stamping friends. You are awesome!!
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Woohwee!!! It sounds like the best party EVER...Wish I would have been able to join you. My kind of vacation that is for sure.....Am glad you all had a great time, and thanks for sharing your fun memories with us.
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Welcome back!
Glad you'll had a blast!
Me wanna go next time. =)
Congrats Cindy!
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Sounds like an AMAZING cruise! Rest well and welcome home! (And then you can share ALLLLLLLLL the details with us! You HAVE to!
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It looks as though you guys had a fantastic cruise! Hope it hasn't taken you too long to get your land-legs back! Looking forward to seeing some of the cool projects you made!
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WoooHooo!!!! Looks like sooooooo much fun!!!! And while I'm also envious......I'm soooo thrilled for each and every one of you that got to be a part of it as we all certainly do have such a special "sistah" bond as only crafters can with each other!!!!!!!
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OMG! It looked like you had so much fun. One of my friends went and I am so excited to see all her goodies!
Hugs,
Di
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So when is the next cruise? Looks like you had so much fun.
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