A Delightful Day

Our day spent with Carolyn was fabulous! From the light lunch with demonstrators (where I had the best flourless chocolate cake ever!) to the evening workshop, I enjoyed every minute! And I think Sterling enjoyed it  too—he even got an ovation from the ladies for his Make & Take performance!

Carolyn has to be one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met! I had no idea, but she actually had a workshop scheduled in the morning before I even arrived, and then the day’s activities with me. . .  And to top things off, her daughter (who visits her once a year for only a few days) was in town, and so I’d stolen precious daughter time as well. But you’d never know it; she was so gracious and kind. And it was fun to meet her three daughters (the other two live nearby), who are as kind as their mother!

The workshop was warm and cozy, and everyone seemed so happy to be there. We had at least three people who had never stamped before, and they LOVED discovering this new art! I enjoyed seeing the stamping bug bite. . .

They enjoyed the Make & Takes; in fact, several of the seasoned stampers let their creativity shine through, adapting an accent here and an image there; it’s always fun to see the variations people come up with.

I had fun sharing a different stamping kissing technique that several of the guests hadn’t seen before, plus when we were stamping I pointed out the wet/dry side of the Stampin’ Scrub, which several of the guests hadn’t known about either. It’s always nice when you feel like you’ve shared an “aha” moment with a fellow stamper.

Two of Carolyn’s guests discovered they’d known each other more than 20 years ago (a teenaged Madeline used to babysit Sharon’s children). And the same Sharon, who has been Carolyn’s friend for years, never attended a workshop until yesterday, but she was one of three guests who signed up as a hostess.

And during the day’s discussions with demonstrators, we shared inspiring conversations about workshops (two demonstrators mentioned how much they had enjoyed focusing on workshops in their personal businesses), products, and the many benefits of being a demonstrator. It was just a delightful day from beginning to end—once again, in large part because of the people we got to interact with throughout the day!

Comments

[Sandi Dailey]

Shelli, I have been a "stalker" to your blog since you first started, but just had to jump in finally. I just had to tell you how much I have enjoyed your posts. All of them actually, but in particular the Workshops of a Lifetime. I don't think there is another company Owner out there that does everything that you do for "your" team (from demonstrators to home office workers). I have so enjoyed the stories on the workshops -- you sound just like a "demonstrator." And you have to be so VERY PROUD of your team. One thing I learned many years ago, expect the best and you get the best; and more importantly, be a good example. Never forget that you are our role model and for me personally, one of the very best in my life.
Thank you so much, Sandi

[Sandi Dailey]

Oops, I forgot to say, "What's up with the "special" charm necklace you are wearing in the picture above -- I love it. Are those pearls I see peeking out under that blouse? Is this a sneak peak of what's to come?

[Joy Willinger]

I love reading about these workshops and wish I was one of the lucky ones to have earned on (even though I really don't think luck was what it was all about). Thanks so much for sharing!

[Keren Baker]

I love reading about these 'Workshops of a Lifetime'. Fancy coming to the UK to do some?!!!!

[Beth Fesperman]

Shelli,
We are so excited to have you come to Savannah next week..My friend LaMuir is on cloud 9 and I am so proud of her...get excited for a wonderful day and evening on April 1st...

[Christina]

I've also wondered about your necklace. Please share about it sometime, if you don't mind!

Love your Blog!

[Anne Fotokarten]

Nice cards and looks like much fun! If you have once in a while not so much time for creating a greeting card, you could order them online. http://www.wunderkarten.de/ - there you find cards for all important events and you have the chance to personalize your cards or put some fotos on it.

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