Ruth's Stamping Escape

Summer Mini samples and more Alaska

It's late for me because tomorrow morning is a 3:30am alarm.  So, just real quick samples tonight.

 Land sighting from our cabin.  Yippee, we're here.
 

And we're off.  First stop/port is Ketchikan.  As you can see, it's a sort of sunny day.  NO RAIN...woo hoo.  It's not even really cold.  Our jackets are open and before the day is through, they come off.

 

Our first excursion is a lumberjack show.  Wow, those guys are really strong and funny.

 
 

Log Sawing Competition - they are fast
 

to rabbit making...lol

 

some pole climbing...I could do that!
 

to log rolling...it was a fun show to watch.

 
oops, you lose...  Look at his face...OUCH.  I don't think that was part of the act, from the way he was walking when he got out.

 
 

Ice Cream anyone?  Looks yummy enough to eat. What is that, a new punch?
 
The orange 'stand' is made with a new punch :-)  You'll never guess what is it.  Well, maybe you will.

OOPS...I almost just goofed and put a picture of a bunch of new product.  But, luckily I deleted because I think I'm only allowed to show you finished items.  Whew.

I think Shelli made this bookmark with the Clearly For You set which is in the new catalog. Isn't that just "So Shelli."  I love it.

 
 
Okay, gotta get to bed.  Second excursion and some Gardner girls with us...tomorrow.

Cruise pics and 2 card samples

The entertainment on a ship can be so so or it can be really good.  This duo act was incredible.  The strength of both of them blew my mind. I can't remember the name of the act...sorry

Can you say Advil?

 

 
 
I couldn't use my flash so the color is off but still good.  What do you think?  OMG.  That show was actually the first night but my camera time zone was set to EST.

Good morning with coffe and breakfast, courtesty of Celebrity :-)  The absolute best thing about cruising is the free room service and having a verandah.  We usally sit outside and have our morning coffee but it was too cold on this trip.  However, we still got room service every morning.  Whether it was just for coffee or for our morining meal.  Linda and I love this perk of cruising.  Mike...not so much.  But, he wasn't with me on this trip so here's to room service.

 

 Ut oh, a little back and forth between Shelli (Stampin' Up! Co-founder and CEO) and Sterling (her husband).  Shelli said something on stage during our General Session and Sterling had to get his two cents in.  They are so adorable and you don't usually see them have a personal discussion back and forth in front of all of us.  It was quite funny.  Shelli was in TROUBLE!  Ask me about it when you see me.  lol
 
 

After the 'spat' Shelli does a little demonstrator for us using the empty spoolm from a package of Glue Dots. Too cute.
 

 
After General Session, guess what they gave everyone who attended?  A brand new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  You'd have thought we all won the mega jackpot lottery.  We were soooooo excited!  You will be too when you see it!

We worked up a thirst with all the yelling and clapping so Linda and I went to celebrate and have Bloody Mary's.  Yum, they were delicious.  A little Internet time before we were off to our next adventure on ship.

 

Our next adventure was to EAT.  This is a cool picture of the leg of my chair over a giant round glass window in the floor.  You see the ocean under your chair.  I got dizzy looking at it for very long.  Way cool though.
 
 

There were mirrors up above us so I took this shot.  I had fun just taking pictures.

 

Then we were off to the "Trading Post" to see the first set of samples they had for us to see.  If you bring a sample, they post a few every day to share with everyone. 

Isn't this one beautiful!  This boat is in the Summer Mini Catalog.
 

This one is so bright and cheery.  The DSP, and embossing folder are both in the Summer Mini.
 

Wedding, Anniversary, Engagement

This card is perfect for any of those occasions.  Silver Embossing Powder, versamark and a heat gun.  The rose is ribbon that is also heated with the heat gun.  A real 'wow' factor with just a little effort.  Love the Tulip Embossing Folder from the Occasions Mini catalog and the focal point is the 'Clearly for You' stamp set, embossed and cut out to layer on the front.  love this card.  Oh, the bling in the center of the rose is from the Neutrals Gimmer Brad pack.