A fabulous event that I will remember forever!

After dinner with my downline,Shelli and Sara, headed out to Golf Club La Cite for an event that I had organized for my downline,sister sidelines and uplines and for my dear customers who could not attend the workshop during the day!  It was out of this world!  I wanted to share this opportunity with the people that are dear to me! 

My husband came with the kids and sat with 140ish ladies!  He commented: "wow Shelli is a star, look at all these women taking pictures and having autographs!" He has been very supportive since the first day I became a demonstrator. He also commented that Shelli and Sara and the many demonstrators that he has met were so wonderful. He also understands why I do this and why I love it so much.

After thanking Shelli and Sara for attending this event, I recognized the many leaders, new demonstrators.  I was honored to host for all the demonstrators, some came from so far, Kitchener, Victoriaville and even Newfoundland. WOW! I asked Shelli to talk on 3 different things:  the importance of workshops, recruiting and convention, a wonderful event Stampin’Up! has annually.  Can’t wait to attend in July, in Utah!  Then we had a question and answer period with Shelli.  The demonstrators loved that!

Many demonstrators brought samples of their creations!  We have a very creative Canadian bunch of demonstrators!  From swaps, door prizes to great food, the positive energy in the hall yesterday was contagious and I am grateful for this opportunity.

 And last but not the least, there were 4 Make & Takes!  Can’t have an event without the make and takes, Right!

You can now view my Make & Takes here!

I will quote my friend Claudine: "The event that you have prepared so hard for and looked forward to so anxiously has come and gone in a heartbeat."  I was sad that this day had to end, but knew that these fabulous ladies, Shelli and Sara wanted to get to the hotel to find hopefully their lost luggage!! Which they did (smile).  I wanted them to remember their visit to Canada so I thanked them with Maple products and some of our local Cheese "St-Albert"  which people across Canada, the States and Europe come to purchase. 

I guess some were more exhausted then others! See picture below, (wink).  To my husband and children thank you for being so supportive, Sara and Shelli thank you for caring so much, for taking the time to be away from work and especially your families. I will cherish your friendship forever.  I am proud to be part of a wonderful company called Stampin’Up!

On the left is my 4 year old daughter Jordan, who insisted on staying almost to the end! And, on the right is my 8 year old daughter Lauren, my social butterfly.

Here is my daughter Megan who is almost 10, my futur recruit, she is always wanting to give a helping hand.  She just loves it!

 By the way, when I got home at 10ish my girls woke up and said where is Shelli and Sara? I thought they were going to sleep over? (laugh…)

Stay tune, I will share pictures of my stamp studio that Shelli talked about on her blog!
 

Workshop of a lifetime, Today I’m on cloud nine!  I am so excited to share with you my 9hrs with Shelli Gardner and her daughter Sara.  When I first woke up yesterday, I went directly to my laptop to see what Shelli had written on her blog about her flight to Canada.  When I read the Sara and Shelli had lost there luggage I thought to myself I better help them get ready with the workshop.  Kellene Adams is Shelli’s assistant, she called me at 12h30 eastern time and said:  Shelli lost her luggage and she doesn’t have everything for the workshop.  I told her I knew about it and said what I had prep.  for them and she was in relief.

12h55  Door bell rang!  it was Shelli, cute as can be with the most stylish hat.  I had been nervous but in the first 5 sec, she put me at ease.  She was the most amazing, down to earth and kind women I had ever met.  Sara stepped out of the car and we chatted about the luggage and what our plan was going to be.  Despite the luggage being lost, they were so organized!  In 5 min everything was cut and ready to go.  I have never seen paper chopped so fast!  Still I looked at them and had to pinch my self a few times!! Was this real!!!!

My guests arrived and Shelli and Sara greated them, we talked about their adventure and about Shanna’s wedding plans.  Shelli talked about her family with such pride.  How fortunate for her girls to have such a wonderful mom!

Shelli’s workshop was about stencils.  How ironic, I was suppose to present at the Regional in Seracuse, but sadly it was cancelled because of bad weather.  My theme was also stencils.  I just loved them.  I have been using them for numerous techniques but Shelli amazed me with her technique.  Something I hadn’t done with my customers…

This card was her demo card:  love it…..

She used Basic gray cardstock, sage shadow and natural white. 

Designer paper was: Nouveau Chic  (got to order that!), and love the new satin ribbons from the mini.  She used the basic gray ribbon. and embellished with a clear rhinestone.

She placed one of her Elegant trio stencil from the definitely decorative insert on the natural white cardstock and used a dauber to add sage shadow ink.  Shelli left the stencil on and stamped the gratitude stamp from the stamp set define your life, which you can have for FREE if you buy the demonstrator starter kit before the end of Sale-a-bration(March 31st).  For the final touch she spritz black ink with the spritzer tool and the basic black marker.  Voila, tres chic!

 Make and Take # 1

While Shelli was getting ready, Sara "wowed" my guests with the first make and take. It was a adorable pen with a little tag that they had designed with the modern label punch and the trio flower punch.

Then came Make and Take #2

Shelli used the Note cards (you get 20 with envelops for $7.95 canadian).  She cut about half an inch and added the groom specialty paper.  She placed one of her Elegant trio stencil from the definitely decorative insert on the note card and used a dauber to add the orchid opulence ink  (one of Sara’s favorites) Shelli added. The stylish basic black image is called Vintage labels, one of many stamp sets you get for free when you purchase for 65$.  Embellishment with circle ice lilac brads and basic black satin ribbon.  So elegant!

Shelli also made this cute box which I don’t have a picture  for our BOOK TO LOOK.  I guess I got caught in the moment!  But inside was 4 little cards like you see here.  Anyone who booked a workshop that day got one of these cards with a little incentive inside.  We got 3 bookings!! Wooo Ohh for us… Sherry, Therese and Julie get to have a similar stampin party of their own to get lots of great products…For FREE

She used the in color cardstock which will retire in July…

Hostess Gift -how cute is that

Shelli taught of everything.  Look at my cute boxe.  Filled with chocolate (by the way)  We all need a taste of chocolate….  She stamped in french just for me.  "Tu es exceptionnelle" It’s the one of a kind stamp but in french.  I also loved the kaleidoscope designer paper she used. 

Ok I have lots of Stampin up products in my stamp room but Shelli did you know what I don’t have.  Now I have to make another wish list with all these wonderful projects.

When you demonstrated these products, I thought to myself they are so me!  It is like if you knew what I liked.  I am so into vintage…

Anyway this concluded the workshop, my sales are not final but I have to say 3 bookings, 1 recruit and 2 potential recruits is the best workshop ever.  Why?  because I got to spend it with Shelli and Sara.  Thank you!!

Downline Dinner

Top row:  Melissa Lalonde,Melissa Nadeau, Michelle Nadeau, Manon Parent, Roxanne Sauve, Chantale Assaly, Paula Assaly

Bottom row:  Danielle Drouin, Shelli Gardner, me, Sara Gardner and Jennifer Inskip

Some of my downline couldn’t attend but I will give them the scoop at my next team meeting at the end of the month.

Because I live in this little town, Shelli had to drive an hour and she could not drive back to her hotel room before the downline meeting so my husband and I decided to invite Shelli and Sara for dinner.  But then had the brilliant idea of having my downline, my girls attend also.  Shelli was kind enough to agree.  So we had this delicious meal in my home.  It was so much fun!

Thank you again for the wonderful day yesterday. I am in aw mode today! I walked in my stamp room this morning and it felt different! The memories from yesterday’s event, I will treasure forever. The best part was to see the reaction of all the demonstrators during the evening event. (Which I will post about tomorrow)

I am blessed to have met you and Sara and will cherish your friendship forever. My family has been touched by your visit yesterday.  I cannot thank you enough!! I will see you on the Stampin up! cruise in April…

Kim

xxx

Do you want Shelli’s story of her visit to L’Orignal?  Go to Shelli’s blog:  www.soshelli.com

http://www.soshelli.com/so-shelli-blog/2010/3/11/stamping-on-the-rivers-edge.html

Check out tomorrow for the evening event!!!