I love FREE GIFTS from Stampin’ Up!

One of the amazing things about our annual Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip Cruise is the way the Stampin' Up! staff makes you feel like royalty !!  They are always giving us lovely prizes and gifts and this year was no exception!

Gift1  Last week on the 2010 Caribbean Stampin' Up! cruise, we were treated to 8 free jumbo bottles of water and a cool plastic waterbottle upon checkin… and then we could bring our little "fishy" with our name/info on it to the Hospitality Room and spin the wheel for a free prize!!

I got some of the fun new Island Oasis Designer Paper in the new SUMMER MINI catalog.

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Then…. a DOUBLE TREAT… a backpack for hubby and a GORGEOUS wallet for me… it matches the document pouch we received before we left for the cruise!

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Hello… how GORGEOUS is this wallet!!???

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Then,… of course we needed Make & Take Supplies…. so…. we received this adorable tote filled with goodies to create our projects..

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Sorry.. I can't show you the set since it's a new one that will come out in the new catalog in July..
 
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Then… to top it all off…. what's this ?  hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Only one of the MOST amazing, wonderful, beautiful purses on earth!! Wow!! Check it out.. complete with "Island Oasis" fabric lining!!!!!!!

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 I also came home with 3 other stamp sets, a Simply Adorned charm, a roll of ribbon, new Vintage tags and the new Travel Journal DSP from the Summer Mini catalog!!   WOW!!!!  Good thing we left some room in our suitcases knowing we'd be bringing home a few goodies 🙂

Leave me a comment to let me know what you think of my new blog header.. I'll be sending out some BLOG CANDY to randomly selected comments…

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190 thoughts on “I love FREE GIFTS from Stampin’ Up!”

  1. Your new heading is wonderful. Doesn’t that prove we are all so happy you had such a great time!! I just love the tote and the wallet.

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  2. Oh Patty, your new banner is super cool. I can’t seem to get the hang of it but I will keep trying. All your pictures and comments are so inspiring. I love your blog and am so glad you had such a great trip. Thanks for all you do.

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  3. Oh, Patty — your new header is awesome!! and a cruise question — is everyone’s new bag/purse the same color or were they in coordinating colors to the material/lining?? LOVE LOVE THAT — we’ll be able to spot an SU demo across the mall!!!

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  4. Your new header looks great! Love that I can share the cruise experience. I am in love with that purse! Thanks for the chance for blog candy!
    GeryB

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  5. I love your goodies. I can’t wait to see the rest of your trip captured on your blog! I love, love, love the blog header. Those are great pictures!
    Chris Kolly

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  6. GO Girl, you do a fabulous job with the MDS. Sounds as though you had a great cruise,looking forward to all your ideas and projects.

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  7. Hi Patty – thanks for sharing! You truly “made a haul”!!! The stuff is gorgeous . . .SU is sooooo generous, and I am so proud to be associated with them! Thanks for sharing the pictures, too . . .my goal for next year is to make Leadership; then the year after, I’m aiming for the cruise! I feel almost like I know you . . . keep telling Wanda she and I need to come over to one of your workshops, one of these days!! I love your new header . . .and read your blog daily!

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  8. Hey Patty – I love seeing all of the goodies you got on the cruise!! Your new header is awesome!! MDS?? I really need to stop procrastinating and get going with a blog. Thanks for sharing..

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  9. Patty,
    I love your new blog header! It’s so bright and colorful and shows off the cruise pictures beautifully! Thanks for sharing your news and pictures with us :o)

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  10. I just love the new banner. It so refreshing with all the wonderful pics. I just love the new dp and all the goodies you received too. Thanks for a chance at some sweet candy.

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  11. I love your new blog header!! I’m so jealous of that purse – how gorgeous is that?!? Wow! Congrats on earning the cruise – you deserve it!

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  12. I LOVE THAT PURSE!!!! I love bright colors and right now I have a purse that color but of course it’s NOT Stampin Up!
    Glad you had a great time!

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  13. Hi, Patty! Great new header. I love it! All of your goodies sound tooo wonerful! The wallet and purse are to die for! Sp glad you had a great time! Judging from Convention I would expect nothing less!

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  14. WOw such excellent gifts, I love the new header as it shows all aspects of you, your family, your garden,your home and fun things about the cruise, thanks always for sharing
    Eileen

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  15. Gorgeous gifts, Patty, Stampin’ Up! is such a wonderful company. Congrats on making the trip. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Wow, Patty, you did a great job on the new header. Love all your goodies. I used to be a SU Demo and I know just how special you’re treated. Am waiting for those pictures.
    Jean Buelow

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  17. Awesome new blog header! It looks like you had a fabulous time on cruise! Are you going to tell us where the pictures were taken?

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  18. I bet you guys just had a Blast!! Love that purse, and awesome wallet to match! How fun! Thanks for sharing.. I was so excited to see that you posted already! Thanks for all your great work that you share with all of us

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  19. Welcome Home Patty!!! LOVE THAT PURSE!!! How fun is all that free stuff? Glad you had a good time and you’re home safe. Talk to you soon. Blog header is the bomb!

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  20. Wow!!! SU!sure knows how to treat its guests. Looks like you received some great stuff….so jealous!!! =) Glad you had an awesome time.

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  21. I LOVE the new header!! It’s neat how you have incorporated some of your pictures from the cruise. Neat idea!!
    Sue Ring

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  22. Such a tropical feel to showcase your photos from the cruise. Glad you had such a wonderful time and enjoyed seeing all your prizes!

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  23. WOWZA Patty!!! You sound like you had a fabulous time on your cruise. I LOVE your header. I think the thing I love most about your header is that you thanked Stampin’ Up! That is such a selfless and wonderful thing to do. Not only are you an incredible demonstrator but you are a very gracious one too. Also, I am so very jealous of all of your goodies. I have to say that your new turquoise/Island Oasis Fabric purse is the absolute, most fabulous, stampalicious gift I have ever seen SU! give away and you deserve that plus more for all your hard work!!! Congrats on the cruise, the ssswwweeettt goodies and the fabulous time.
    Welcome Home…hugs,
    Lorraine Castellon-Rowe

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  24. The blog header is GREAT! You are so good with MDS! Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with all of us. You are truly an inspiration to me!

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  25. Patty, LOVE, LOVE the new header. It’s really cool and very colorful. As always, you don’t disappoint!!
    Michelle

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  26. Like the new header – it’s inspiring me to incorporate photos into one of my future blog headers myself! Thanks for the peeks at all your “perks” – wish I could come close to earning the cruise – maybe someday!

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  27. Love, love, love the new blog header! Makes you smile instantly. What great gifts too! The purse and wallet are awesome! Glad you had a good time!

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  28. Wow-slightly jealous! You deserve every bit of it! I enjoy your blog everyday, you are such an inspriation. I love your new header-its a piece of you. Thanks for the opportunity for some great blog candy

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  29. Hi Patty, Congrats on earning cruise. Well done! I am working on it…slowly… with four small children yanking on my feet…any tips? Have fun scrapping those awesome memories!

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  30. I love your new header!!! Thanks for sharing pics of all your goodies from Stampin Up. Stampin Up is such a great company. Terry Wise

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  31. I noticed your banner as soon as I opened the page and thought, wow, that really matches those pics so well – so Carribean! You’re such a tease…..making us wait to see those stamps! Your bag and wallet are gorgeous!!!!

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  32. Whoa….that bag is beYOOOOtiful! Love that color! Your blog banner is gorgeous as usual (well they all are!), but I have to be honest and tell you I still miss that beautiful rose that was up for so long, lol! Glad you had such fun and were able to do it with your whole family! ~BetsyZ

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  33. Patty,
    LOVE your new blog header! It really looks like you and your family had a wonderful trip, which you so deserve! I am in love with that purse you received, plus the Island Oasis DSP helps too! It is my new favorite paper.

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  34. Great new header! Very creative! Hope you had a great time in your trip. SU sounds like a great company who takes care of their people! Congrats to you. And LOVE the purse!

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  35. I like your new blog header. It shows a lot about you. Family, hobby(love the rose) stampin, the cruise. Love it.

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  36. WOW!!! everything is so wonderful!! you really got the royal treatment! The new header is ver nice love the colors!
    TFS!
    Vicky

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  37. Aren’t you clever with your fancy new blog header? What a great way to show off your wonderful cruise pics. Happy to hear you had a great time ~ knew you’d be treating like queens. You sure got some awesome freebies and deserve it all. Keep up the great work!

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  38. I love the way you can put pictures in your new header – very cool! And what awesome treats from your cruise. Glad you had a safe and fun time.
    Beth
    bethbeaty at earthlink dot net

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  39. I love your new header! It is awesome! I wish I was on that cruise with ya! Gorgeous purse and wallet! You lucky lady! I know you had a wonderful time! Love your blog!

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  40. What a great new header!!! It sounds like you had a marvelous time on the cruise and all the neat goodies you received!

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  41. Patty, your header sure tells a great story. The cruise sure is getting better every time I hear about it. Stampin’ Up! surely appreciates their people. Nice way to show it. So happy for you.
    Marge

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  42. I love the new blog header too! I was thinking I need to look in to creating one with MDS and I like how you incorporated all the photos. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
    Monika

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  43. The cruise looks like a blast. I love the blog header,espescially the colors. They look like they belong on a cruise. Makes me want to put on my swimsuit and jump in the water!

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  44. Your new blog header is fantastic!! What a nice bunch of gifts you received on your cruise, sounds like it was a great time, glad you are home safely.

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  45. Love the new header – pictures are worth a thousand words 🙂 What a neat trip you got and all those fun treats too!

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  46. The pictures you have added to your blog header are so great! Looks like a lot of beautiful sites you got to see. I love the little turquois house!

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  47. Fabulous fabulous!! But you did work awfully hard to earn the trip. Bravo for you and SU!! BTW – hands down best new mini in years!! Love the direction SU is taking

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  48. Wow on all the goodies….you earned it and yep a bit on the envious side, that purse….holy cow!!! your blog header, it’s pretty darn cool….thanks for sharing everything with us!

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  49. Looks like you had a wonderful time, I am so jealous of the larger bag you got, love it! Glad you had such a nice time, you totally deserve it! -Sue

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  50. Lovin’ your new banner, especially the color, i’m sure this was the color of the water where you were at.. Envious of the gifts you received, but glad to have a chance at some blog candy..

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  51. Wow – Stampin Up is very generous to you all! Can’t wait to see the make and take set you received! The blog header is great – although I have to admit it could be blank and I would still come to visit your blog everyday – I love what you create and reading about everything!!

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  52. Your new blog header is very inspirational to us to try to go with you next time! Your bag and wallet just scream fun and cruisin’ with Stampin’ Up! Thanks for sharing!
    Smiles,
    Pam Hodges

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  53. Your blog header looks so tropical – I love the color combo & how the photos are so vibrant. Very cool goodies that you got on the cruise. Bummer that you can’t show us the stamp set.

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  54. You’re right – the purse is gorgeous. Once I saw the new Island Oasis DSP, I knew it would be my first purchase in the new Mini. Your header is great…makes me want to go on a cruise.

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  55. Love the new blog header, but I must say my favorites are headers using flowers from your garden. Fun, colorful goodies from Stampin’ Up! Sounds like you enjoyed your trip and you certainly deserved it.

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  56. I love your creativity and your blog surprises. I’m so happy you enjoyed your trip and thanks for sharing all the goodies.

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  57. OMG…and..WOW!!! First of all..I LOVE your new blog header! It’s so colorful and just absolutely beautiful. Second..I can’t wait to start working on my Incentive Trip…and I am working on going on the next trip in 2012!!! I love Stampin’ Up! so much because they really take care of their employees and care so much about us…And you have shown everyone in your post all the cool goodies (which I get to show my husband and get him just as excited as I am) to get them motivated to start working on thier incentive trips!!! Thank you so much for all the wonderful pictures…I hope you and your family had a great time!!!

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  58. Welcome back! Sounds like another GREAT SU cruise! Your new blog header is awesome; interesting, colorful and it looks like a part of a way cool scrapbook page! The gifts are neat as well. Good luck getting your land legs back! lol 🙂

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  59. What an awesome idea to incorporate the SU! Cruise Shots into your Blog Header! You are so creative and talented, my hat goes off to you. Thanks for all of the updates while you where away, I did check in everyday. Wow, you DID get treated like Royalty…what a haul. How very generous of Stampin’ Up! to treat it’s employee’s this way. Such a great Company to work for and with. I am so envious of you, first for the Cruise, and now for your “Goodies”. You must still be on cloud nine. Thanks for sharing all of the wonderful happenings, it makes me feel as if I were actually a part of the festival.
    Cyber hugs, Trish in Wisconsin

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  60. Wow! Love the new header; color, pics, and design!! I really wish someday I could go on cruise, just to get GREAT GOODIES!!!

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  61. =o) drool.. sounds like you had soo much fun! The gifts look awesome! Your new blog header is soooo sassy and matches well with the island style goodies that you got. Thank you for your inspiration and the chance to win!
    Christine

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  62. Oh my goodness Patty, what luxurious gifts and beautiful colors. I can just “feel” that gorgeous purse, it looks really soft, is it? And the lining…wowwww!!! ENJOY, you certainly earned it, not only are you a wonderful achiever, but the endless informatin & selfless help you give to all of us! Thanks for that! What a tease those “new” stamp sets are, with not even a clue!!! hehe! Those bottles look really nice, how thoughtful they were to include something so useful for then & now! Enjoy all your goodies & I’m off to read about your wonderful time! thanks for sharing, Patty.

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  63. Soooo glad you had a fantabulous time! Love the new blog header–it really captures the spirit of the trip and the su family feeling. Can hardly wait to see what you do with your new goodies. Thanks for sharing.
    Stay well,
    AnnMarie

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  64. AS always I love your banners. You have such a great ability to put the items together with such style. Glad your cruise was great and you and your family had a wonderful time.

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  65. I love your new blog header that is great!!! It is so amazing the wonderful things you can do with MDS.
    Looks like you had a great time on the cruise.

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  66. LOVE the new header!! It is a pictorial reminder of how FABULOUS it is to be a SUCCESSFUL S.U.! demonstrator!!

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  67. This trip must have felt like Christmas all over. What a great assortment of gifts & prizes…all added to what must have been a wonderful cruise.

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  68. your banner is really nice! I liked the way you put in there little bits of your life, your family, flowers, cruise…..I’m so ready to learn how to use my MDS!

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  69. Wow, what awesome gifts you got. I can just see you carrying that beautiful bag. You worked hard to earn this cruise and deserve every bit of the fun and the goodies. Congrats.
    Cheryl Sims

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  70. Patty,
    I just love your new colorful blog header….and thanks for sharing your goodies with us that you got from Stampin Up. Glad to hear you had a great trip :0)
    thanks,
    Debbie

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  71. Great new header! SOOO jealous! I LOVE cruises! I love, Love, LOVE your new purse! Do you think that will be available for consultants to buy? I hope so!

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  72. Your header is really GREAT! And for the first time in my 10-year history as a SU demo, I want to go on the cruise! You made it sound so fun…..the prep, the SU quality and fun, and the stuff! Amazing! Thank you for your enthusiasm!
    Blessings,
    Shawna

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  73. Love your header. It amazes me what you can do with the MDS program. Great gifts from SU. Love the purse and wallet. Hope they offer them to us. Thanks for sharing. Mary

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  74. I love the new blog header! I am full of envy about the whole trip! Maybe one day…!! You always create such great headers for your blog using My Digital Studio! You inspire me every time you change it! Thanks for the chance for Blog candy!

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  75. LOVE the new header!! It looks like it took forever, but I’m sure it didn’t with MDS. Can’t wait to hear more about your trip. Thanks for sharing!

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  76. I love the new blog header! It’s like a mini scrapbook! You are so talented! Thank you for sharing with us all! By the way, all the goodies they gave you are fabulous but I think I LOVE the purse best! 🙂

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  77. Wow! Makes me really want to earn a cruise with them! I love your new header! It looks like you all had a GREAT time together!

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  78. Ah, if only…………. I doubt I’ll ever win cruise, but I’m so impressed by the way Stampin’ Up! treats you folks that do. What a company!

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  79. Your new banner is awesome! Lots of color, just like the islands. Wonderful way to share your event. I am so loving Tropical Paradise.

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  80. Love the new blog header! The colors and photo order really pop without being too busy! I’m drooling over that purse, too!

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  81. I’m in LOVE with your new blog header; it’s Caribbean looking! Your gifts are simply stunning, but they go to a most deserving person! Thank you for sharing about the cruise & the new blog header<>it’s a keeper!

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  82. love the new blog header and wow, I think that purse is just too cute for words..that color is simply amazing and I love the liner in it!

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  83. I love the new header – you are a great photographer to capture such ‘eye appealing’ photos.
    I love your blog – one of my daily stops to see what creative project you have done.

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  84. The new header looks great. Thank you for sharing the cruise info. Love the goodies, especially the wallet and purse, such fun colors.

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  85. Your blog headers are always beautiful. I especially love when you use your gorgeous pictures of flowers from your garden!

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  86. Love the blog header! I am absolutely in love with the purse and wallet…love the Island Oasis liner!! Thanks for sharing!

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  87. I see you updated your Facebook as well as your blog header. The photos look fabulous and can’t wait to see more from the cruise. The purse and wallet are amazing and fun (and wonderful mementos). Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.

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  88. Patty, I think your blog header is very catchy. It showcases the cruise experience and the center of it all, which you hold so dear, is your family. You are blessed with so much and you give so much to us all. Thank you and I’m glad to have you as my upline.

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  89. THOSE ARE WONDERFUL.. LUCKY YOU, SEA BREEZE, SUN IN YOUR FACE, AND THE BEST PART, YOU GOT WAITED ON AND DIDN’T HAVE TO COOK OR CLEAN UP ! CONGRATS!

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  90. Woowho…what a bunch of neat goodies!!! I bet you had a ball, but are happy to be home…after all there is “no place like home”….love the new header…pretty creative and fun!!!

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  91. I am so jealous!! I love all your great gifts. I actually gasped out load when I saw your new purse. Gorgeous!!!
    I love your new blog header. Great pics! i wish I was there!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  92. Cruise looks like so much fun. The header is a nice summary, gorgeous scenery, great drinks, your favorite guys…all things that make you smile. LOVE that bag, you lucky girl!!! GORG!

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  93. Thanks for sharing your loot with us Patty! I look forward to hearing more about the cruise. 🙂 Blog header is FAB of course! Love how you put pics from your trip in there!

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  94. I’ve been following your Blog, especially this week. Great gifts and photos. Glad you were able to go.

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  95. Blog Header? Oh yes! I was so busy looking at all your loot I missed the header – giggle. My goodness you really made out like a bandit with all the freebies! The header is a great way to remember all the wonderful places you got to see on your trip. Welcome Home!!

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  96. Hi Patty,
    I like the new header, very cheery. Looks like you had a fabulous time on the cruise. Love the new handbag. What a great treat for all that you do.

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  97. Lovin’ the new blog header! Thanks for sharing your cruise photos with us. It makes us feel like we were there with you.

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  98. Inspire. Create. Share. all of those things are said in the pictures of your new header. So special to include those so close to you. Loving your updates and that fabulous purse even more so! Have fun!

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  99. I love the new blog header, it’s very pretty! So glad you had a great time on your
    cruise. Those shots inside the ship were
    amazing, who knew there was a mini mall inside that huge ship?
    Thanks for sharing!
    Maryellen

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  100. OMGoodness, Patty! You are so lucky to achieve the SU! cruise and receive all those wonderful freebies. I am in serious love with the blue patent purse and matching wallet. Stampin’ Up! needs to offer something similar for demos to buy at Memento Mall; it would go like hotcakes! Love your blog, love your projects, hope to have the courage to actually talk to you at Convention. Keep inspiring us with your awesomeness!

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  101. Your new header looks just like an island oasis! Love the colors, the pics, and oh- the cocktail pics inspired me to make some note cards with “Cheers to YOu” stamp set! TFS your wonderful talents. Deb

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  102. You are right – they really are treating you like royalty! What a wonderful experience! I am so glad you are having such a wonderful time, and it is great that they include spouse and family too!

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  103. Love the new blog header!! Love all the pictures!! Man, what a GRAND boat!! So, so beautiful. Everything just looked fantastic!
    Good for you, you SO deserve this.
    xxxme

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  104. That blue bag is awsome!! And love the new blog header, especially the flower and the ship! Makes me want to head to the caribbean!!

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  105. Love the photos!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
    Flowers are beautiful!! Think if I could stand the wet heat I look better???
    Your purse is so pretty – I wouldn’t wnat to put anything inside!!!

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  106. Love your new blog header! You had so many great pictures, I know it was challenging to decide which ones to use. I absolutely adore your new purse- too gorgeous.

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  107. Love the new blog header! What beautiful pictures you and Jason took. What kind of camera is that?So glad you had a wonderful time. The gifts were awesome too.My best, Wendy

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  108. Thanks for sharing pics from your trip. I wish I was there. Glad you had a great time. Love the wallet.
    Looking forward to your next share.
    Sharon

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  109. Wow! I noticed the new blog header right away, it’s a great recap of your trip. What an awesome time it must have been. Yea! Stampin Up!

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  110. Your new blog header is perfect for summer! I’m inspired to make one too. Now. If I can just find that tutorial you made for us . . .
    Thanks for sharing. What fun to see the goodies from the cruise and get to travel w/you via your blog. You’re wonderful! – Sandy

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  111. Your blog header is a fabulous! It gives me some fun ideas for mine. You are a very lucky woman to have been able to share this wonderful cruise with the people who are most important to you. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  112. Patty, I love your new blog header. It makes me feel like I am on an island paradise with you! Love all of the beautiful pictures you have been sharing with us all. Thanks so much!

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