TODAY Goody Bags

I made it home last night! Had a wonderful time in NYC—especially after I was able to relax when the TODAY Show appearance was over.

When I planned the trip, I invited Shanna to come along; it’s been so long since she’s taken a pleasure trip. When Sara and Shalae heard about it, they asked if they could tag along if they bought their own tickets, so we ended up making it a foursome.

It was fun to have the girls with me in the green room as I prepped for the segment—and they got to meet Hoda and Kathy Lee.

And it was even more fun to spend a couple of days with them in the Big Apple.

Of course, our main objective was to EAT!!! Since we all love food, we planned our activities around which restaurant we wanted to try out. (Liz Gray, Stampin’ Up!’s PR person joined us for our Friday meals.)

We also managed a little shopping, enjoyed the lights at Rockefeller Plaza (a holiday must!), and visited our Church’s meetinghouse, where we watched an amazing Christmas concert. What talent they have in the local congregation!  We got back to the hotel room each night at a fairly reasonable hour and wound down by watching an in-room movie. It was a wonderful weekend!

 

 

As promised, here are the “goody bags” (complete with handmade tags) we presented to the hosts, producers, etc., who made our TODAY Show spot possible. We made two versions—one for women, and one for men.

Of course, the main attraction was half a dozen hand-stamped cards; the women got six different cards, and the men got two each of three different cards, so it was quite a task! I’ve shown each of the cards separately, so you can see each one up close.

We also included a pad, a couple of stamps, My Digital Studio (wrapped in Designer Series Paper and a handmade belly band, of course), and some of my favorite made-in-Utah treats (honey and Garden Gate toffee—to die for!).

Now I’m ready to tackle my holiday list in earnest (in between work, of course)! So much to do---shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking . . . and, oh yeah, I’m planning on hosting a Stampin’ Up! workshop in the middle of all this too! Anyone want to come? (smile)

Comments

[Deb]

I was able to see you on the show, you looked lovely, I just wish you had more time to talk. I would LOVE to attend your workshop but I'm not local......so I guess I'll just pretend. I'm sure it will be a wonderful success!

[Diane H]

I saw the segment.....but I wanted to see MORE,,,LOL...maybe another time! Wish I could join your workshop...we just had a tag making day here on Sunday...a great success and lots of fun...dozens of tags, too....glad you had a great time in NY city!!

[Dale]

You were spectacular on the TODAY show Shelli. As always you have the biggest smile and your enthusiasm is over flowing. You looked very relaxed and comfortable...Good Job!
That was so nice for You and the girls to get away together, time well spent I think.
Love your projects as well.
Wishing You and your Family very Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter and warm memories.

[Heather Hawkins]

Those goody bags are terrific! I'm sure they were loved by all! It looks like you gals had a great weekend. And you're making me want a frozen hot chocolate!!

[Mary Ashby]

Oh, my. A workshop that you are hosting? My mind is spinning at the thought! ;)

The projects are terrific, and it looks like you had a great time! Do I spy some frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3? My husband and I were there on our last trip. NYC is such a fun place to visit!

[Terry Molineux]

OMgosh the gifts are beautiful and what a great time it looks like you girls had. BUT I just want to say....when is the workshop I will be there in a nanno second. I want to see how the big guys do it?? LOL Most of all I would love to be able to spend time with the most talented, sweetest person whom is what SU is all about!

I am so thankful everyday to be a part of the SU family! Thanks Shelli for that.

Inky Hugs,
Terry~~

[Julie Davison]

What time is that workshop you're hosting? ;)

I LOVE the cards and tags on the goody bags! I hope they are inspired to have you back for another segment! Looks like you had fun with the girls in NYC. That reminds me that I need to arrange a girls weekend with my mom and sisters!

Julie

[Laura Pinto-Nguyen]

These gifts/projects are just sooo pretty!!! Love the colors and creativity in them all.

[Cindy Major]

Wow, wow, wow! Those cards and tags and goodie bags are SO impressive! I love them all!! Very inspired... I hope it makes the producers of the show call and invite you back for a whole segment! You could show them so much great stuff!

Thanks for sharing those wonderful projects!

[Amber Meadows]

Amazing gift bags! Really, I still keep scrolling up to look at them :) How fun that you were able to spend some time with your daughters while you were there. Looks like you had a great time! And may I just say how awesome it is that you're hosting a workshop! I think maybe I'll send out some invitations and host one of my own as well :)

[Chelsea]

The cards are great!!! everything looks amazing! What a great time it looks like you all had!

[Connie Peterson]

NYC during Christmas is so wonderful!

[Sue Scheets (Sushi)]

My daughters and I are planning a get away together and New York looks like a good choice from the pictures you posted.

I wish I was closer I would love to attend a workshop that you held. That would be a awesome incentive sometime for someone to win a workshop that you host for them.

Enjoy your holiday preparations.
sushi

[Krista Pomeroy]

It looks like you and your daughter's had a wonderful time in NY. I saw the show and I too wish you would have had more time. But any exposure is awesome, no matter how little.
You hosting a workshop is just so cool. I always tell my gals that you would come in, sit down and be one of them, and have a blast doing so.Wish I could come to your party.
Merry Christmas to your entire family.

[Diana Gibbs]

These are beautiful gifts you made.
Oh and you had to have gone to Serendipity as I recognize that Frozzzzzzzen Hot Chocolate. That is a goal to get there some day. That is my favorite movie.

Hugs,
Di

[Kriss]

I would love to come to your workshop! It probably would help in my classes and workshops.

[Mary]

WOW can we case those cards. Hosting a workshop. Tell me where and when. It's only a 7 hour drive. Boy would that be a bring them in guest. Hi I have Shelli going to host a workshop would you like to come?

[Melissa Riker (The Saucy Stamper)]

Great goodies! Lucky Today staff!

[Ann Nelson]

I love the goody bags, Shelli! You put so much thought into all the details.

And I'm sorry I can't make it to your workshop. I miss being a hostess where someone else demonstrates! So how about you come be my demonstrator for my first Sale-a-Bration workshop in 2010? I'll even provide the supplies... you just have to show up, inspire, and create! (Let me know which dates are good for you. I don't live too far away...if you fly.) Best wishes!

[Pam M.]

Darling photos of you and the girls...what fun you all had together. And how can all the hosts at TODAY not be blown away by those goody bags? Even Matt and Al will like their loot--or their wives will!

[Ann]

Thanks for the close ups of the cards! Love them all, and I'm sure the recipients will too. Glad you girls had fun in NYC.

[Jackie Barfield]

Shelli, Those gift bags are to die for! I love all the details in them.

I so wish I could come to your workshop! I sometimes try to picture you as a young mom holding workshops and if you were nervous or not. I have little ones and they sometimes come out to visit the guests at my in home classes. Fun!

I think the TODAY show should have you back for a craft segment or home decorating segment. You would be great!

Hugs,
Jackie

[Sarah Kirk]

I did see you on the Today show, after I blinked and missed on tv I looked it up online! You did great for the short amount of time you had! The gift bags were wonderful! Is that dazzeling dimonds or shimmer paint on the cards with the butterflies? SO BEAUTIFUL! They must be crazy not to invite you back for a longer segment! I would LOVE to come to your workshop, to bad I don't live closer!

Sarah
(Redmond, Wa)

[Marnie Miller]

Thank you for sharing. It's quite an honour to be part of a company that shares all the excitement of things like major TV segments. Congratulations and thank you for continuing to promote and share this great company!

[Kim Evans]

Shelli, these are all so beautiful! You are the ULTIMATE SU! AMBASSADOR!! Thank you for representing all of us :-)
Kim Evans