Oh my gosh.. I am truly overwhelmed and honored.. remember the FAB pink purse in my post yesterday?? It was given to anyone who earned a spot in the Founders Circle (top 100 in the company), but it’s also given to those who are on the Advisory Board, and GUESS WHAT.. last night at our Stampin’ UP! awards ceremony, I was given the highest honor of being named as part of the 2008-2009 Advisory Board! Eight demonstrators are chosen each year, and when I heard my name called last night I couldn’t believe it!!!
Before that, I was called up for being 95th in performance in the entire company for the year.. and I thought that was the reason for the “pink bag”.. but then, the last award category of the night was Advisory Board and they called me again! Holy cow.. I feel like I’m dreaming! Someone will probably send me pix of the Advisory Board on stage.. until then.. here are some pix from after the ceremony…
Several of my group and many of my friends stopped to say congrats.. lots of hugging last night! Here are a few pix..
Me, Joy, Rachel, Heidi
My dear friend Janice and I:
Christine, Maria, me and Joy:
We also did Make and Takes yesterday (CUTE cute projects), attended great classes and heard exciting annoucements about new products!! I promise to update with more pix and more info soon.. right now I need to get ready to head back to the convention center for another jam-packed day!
Patty
What a honour…Congratulation’s Patty, you deserve it!!! YOur amazing talent, your idea’s and your passion for stamping is what we all love about you. Thanks for sharing your love for this hobby with others.
Can’t wait to hear more about the Advisory Board job!!!
Hugs
Anne
Patty (!)
I couldn’t be happier for YOU and more importantly, for SU! to have you as a member of the AB. It is a huge honor and one you will relish. Getting to really “know ” the inner workings of SU! will make your brain work in all new ways.
My most sincere congratulations. I am delighted for you!!
Love & Kisses,
Maggie 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS PATTY.
I’M SO HONORED TO HAVE MET YOU VIA THE BLOG. I FEEL LIKE I KNOW SOMEBODY FAMOUS!!! WELL, WAIT YOU ARE!!!!!
WONDERFUL news.And well deserved! Iam so happy for you Patty!
Love,Elizabeth
Congratulations – I could not be happier for you. When I heard your name (both times) I was so excited for you. WOW – May you have an awesome year serving on the board! Enjoy every moment.
I also wanted to say it was so nice meeting your Wednesday. You have helped me so much this past year and I am thankful, appreciative, and excited for you as you begin you year on the Advisory Board!
I am hoping to see you again before I leave Utah to be able to congratulate you in person!
Enjoy you position – it is well deserved.
Congratulations! A well-deserved honor…I am so happy for you!
Patty, Congratulations!!!! It’s true! You’re not dreaming!! We were there last night to witness!! My group & I wish you all the best! You are an awesome person and such a wonderful inspiration to us all. God Bless You!!! 🙂
Kim
Patty, Congratulations! I was sitting in the audience last night, and crossing my fingers that you would win both. I love all the projects you post to your blog and really admire you!
Patty, Congratulations! I was sitting in the audience last night, and crossing my fingers that you would win both. I love all the projects you post to your blog and really admire you!
Patty, Congratulations! I was sitting in the audience last night, and crossing my fingers that you would win both. I love all the projects you post to your blog and really admire you!
Patty, Congratulations! I was sitting in the audience last night, and crossing my fingers that you would win both. I love all the projects you post to your blog and really admire you!
Congratulations Patty, that is wonderful news!! Certainly a well-deserved appointment to the board, and we can all count on things just continuing to get better with you in there advising them!!
Congratulations Patty! You deserve it!
Wow Patty…congrats to you…that is just awesome and so well deserved. Enjoy the rest of convention.
Congrats to you, Patty! I am at convention and was so happy to hear your name last night, what an honor and so deserved! I don’t know you personally but just from all the generous things you do on your blog and what I have heard from people you are very worthy of this honor.
Good luck in the coming year!
Congratulations!!!! How exciting for you!
Congratulations, Patty! I am so excited for you! You are a wonderful, sharing and kind person! You so deserve it. I am doing the happy dance for you!
Big cyber hug and grin
Patty, Congratulation! You so deserve this honor. I wish you the best. You are going to have a fantastic year and we will all benefit from your placement on the board.
Congrats Patty! See your projects and how wonderful your blog is. Not surprise that SU notices your creative and inspiring talent. ENJOY your rewards!
Congratulations!!!
Congrats Patty. I am SO EXCITED for you. Your projects and talent deserve this recognition. Your spunk and excitement also deserve this recognition. SU is lucky to have you and I am lucky to say that at one time I was a part of your Luv2Stamp group! How exciting for those you mentor to know they are being mentored by one of the top demonstrators.
Patty-
I’m not surprised. I’m so impressed by your blog and talent. Congratulations!
Julie
CONGRATULATIONS PATTY
I’m so happy for you.
Patty Bennett…you ROCK!!! Congratulations, and need I add…have I got a weekend getaway, 24,000 sq ft house picked out for you! 😀 Enjoy!
Congratulations!! What an honor. Can’t wait to see/hear what else you have to share. I am still patiently waiting for that box of Catalogs to arrive!
*breathless* OH PATTY!! That is so wonderful!! Congratulations!!! Fantastic!!!!!
I am a SU demo who follows your blog. Your appointment to the Advisory Board is well deserved. Congratulations and thank you for already “advising” so many – both demonstrators and customers. Your input on the Board will be wonderful.
Soooo happy for you. What an honor.
Congratulations!!!! How exciting!
Patty, CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a well-deserved honor for you! I am ECSTATIC for you! It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person! XXOO, Teresa B. in MD
Félicitations, like we say in French!! and big hugs to you… I was so thrilled when I heard about your appointment to the AB that I screamed out loud. Yippeee!!!
See you in just 6 weeks in St George 🙂
Caroline in Toronto
Whoa, Patty! That’s so great!!!!! Congrats!
Patty, I am so very happy and proud of you. I feel like I know you. (If only thru your blog). I have my morning coffee reading about you and your creativity. Can’t wait to see more from the Convention. What will you be doing as an Advisor?
How awesome! I bet you are just floating on air. You have a wonderful blog and so many fun ideas that you share with us, you deserve this honor. Congrats and have fun!!
BIG CONGRATS!!! Yeay for you, and for all of us!
Patty,
I was absolutely thrilled when Shelli announced your name last night! I can’t think of a better person to have as a demonstrator representative! You are truly the kind of demonstrator we all look up too. From your creativity to your willingness to share…you’re terrific! Congratulations friend…you deserve this honor. Can’t wait to see you while we’re in Utah. Hopefully, we can touch base soon. I have your swap and want to give you a big congrats hug in person! Jeanne
Congrats, I just saw your picture on JENSTAMPS.TYPEPAD.COM, you look great and you deserve it. I know your having a wonderful time.
How exciting is that!?! Congratulations!
Way to go! Congrats!
Congratulations!
This is such wonderful news. congratulations Patty, you deserve it! What an awesome convention and I’m at home living vicariously thru others’ excitement. i better kick it in gear so i can make it back to a level to qualify for leadership before November!~
Congratulations, Patty. You so deserve a spot on the Advisory Board. I have been reading your blog for awhile now and your talent is amazing. I don’t know how you come up w/ all of these wonderful project ideas.
Lisa
I was so excited for you last night!! I have been wanting to meet you at convention but haven’t seen you. I know you will an amazing addition to the advisory board! I am really excited for you. Maybe I’ll see you tomorrow!
CONGRATULATIONS, Patty! You’re amazing!
Oh Patty, I’m so excited for you and this just couldn’t have happened to a more deserving or sweeter person !!! CONGRATS,CONGRATS,CONGRATS !!! It was so wonderful to see you yesterday…..the wait was worth it 🙂
Congratulations, Patty! It was great be there for the big event and see you take the stage with the new advisory board. I was able to get a couple pics of your big moment now preserved on my blog 😉 Here’s to a great year!
WOW! Congratulations Patty! That is fantastic and 95th in the company too. Your amazing. I love your blog, you totallt deserve it! WHOOO HOOOO!!!
Congratulations!! What an honor. From one of your dedicated blog readers. Norma
A huge congrats to you! You deserve it. Your generosity and kindness are coming back to you in kind.
Have a wonderful stampin’ up! Year.
Melanie
HI patty !
Although we have never met, and I am very new to SU, I have found such inspiration from your site.
There is not a day that goes by where I don’t smile when I open your blog. I am amazed by your unbelievable creations and talents. I do hope I get to meet you one day. Congratulations on your award- you deserve the recognition and praise. Thank you for opening your heart and talents to the world! If you are ever in NYC/Long Island I would love to meet you!
Sallie
Congratulations, Patty! I was excited earlier to see your picture on stage next to my great upline Jen Peel when you two placed in the top 100. Now you’ve gotten another great achievement. Congratulations again, and thanks for sharing your great creative ideas with us! Enjoy your tenure on the Advisory Board – what a great honor!
Congratulations, Patty! That’s terrific! So happy for you!
Congratualtions on your appointment to the Advisory Board- truly a great honor.
wow, what great news. congratulations, I know you absolutely deserve this. Enjoy the rest of convention and thanks for all the updates.
Patty, what a well-deserved honor! I am one of your biggest fans and am not surprised at this at all. You are the best!
Yea Patty! Congratulations! What a blessing. You have fun this year-you deserve it!
Congrats! It is quite an honour!!
Congratulations, Patty!
Hi Patty! I’m so happy for you! You must be tickled pink! You are so deserving of this…congratulations!
(I’ve been a long-time fan of yours…)
Hi Patty! I’m so happy for you! You must be tickled pink! You are so deserving of this…congratulations!
(I’ve been a long-time fan of yours…)
Congratulations on being in the Top 100 (WOO!HOO!) in the #95 position! But, the bigger honor being named to the Advisory Board! You certainly deserve it! I just love visiting your blog daily! Thank you for the inspiration!
Congratulations!!! I’m very happy for you.
Wow, Congrads! Convention looks like so much fun! I’m so happy for you and all your accomplishments! Your blog is the greatest! Way to go..
Congratulations Patti! You are such an inspiration to so many of us. I love your blog. You are so uplifting and inspirational. Thank you for all you share. You will do an awesome job representing all of us Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. Have a blast this year with your new duties!
Patty…you do ROCK! I was at awards night and was very excited when they announced your name:) I can’t think of a better person to represent us. Yea for you!
Denise
Congratulations Patty!!! I was so excited to hear your name called twice on Awards Night! You deserve it!
Hi Patty! I tried hunting you down at Convention as I wanted to meet you face to face and congratulate you on your AMAZING accomplishment! You will serve well and have so much fun! Next year our paths will have to cross!!! Take care!
Congratulations, Patty — I can’t think of anyone more deserving or qualified for such an honorable position. Embrace it!
Patty – I was so excited when they called your name for advisory board. I’m so happy for you. Enjoy your year!
What a wonderful honor, one that you certainly deserve! Congratulations, Patty.
What a wonderful honor, one that you certainly deserve! Congratulations, Patty.
Patty I couldn’t be more thrilled for you! How exciting to be honored with a Founder’s Circle placemnt! You’re an amazing demo with such fun projects. Thank you for your kindness in sharing so much of yourself through your beautiful projects! Sherry Weldy
Patty I couldn’t be more thrilled for you! How exciting to be honored with a Founder’s Circle placemnt! You’re an amazing demo with such fun projects. Thank you for your kindness in sharing so much of yourself through your beautiful projects! Sherry Weldy
Congrats to you again!! I know you have no idea who most of us blog stalkers, I mean readers are, but we are just as proud of you!! It was great to be able to tell you in person congratulations! You so deserve this award and all the others you received that night.
Hugs from Arizona!
Congratulations on your addition to the SU advisory board!!! WOW!! My upline-upline, Michelle Weinmann was on the board 2 years ago. Good luck and ENJOY!!
***Clapppping in Texas!***
Congratulations, Patty! What a delicious honor & sweet surprise for you! Way to go!!
~Bev Gerard