An Edmonton Ending

Wrapped up my last Workshop of a Lifetime yesterday by spending several jam-packed hours in Edmonton, Alberta, with Tamye Dunbar. What a perfect way to end this whole wonderful Workshop of a Lifetime experience!

I started the day off with Tamye’s workshop. At least half the guests were newbies, and most of them didn’t know Tamye. She’d invited her window washer’s daughter, a next-door neighbor who had just moved in, friends of customers. . . you get the idea. Basically she did exactly what we encourage our demonstrators to do—bring up Stampin’ Up! in everyday conversations and invite people to find out more by attending a workshop.

Because the group had so many newbies, it was especially fun to demonstrate the project and Make & Take—there are plenty of “aha” moments when someone is just discovering stamping! I saw lots of eyes light up and smiles as people found out how easy it is to be creative! Tamye actually booked eight workshops and has one potential recruit—not bad for one workshop!

The demonstration card features one of my favorite sets (Notably Ornate), which I’ve got to stop using! It’s time to move on and find a new favorite set! And I had to add that row of mini glue dots with glitter because I LOVE bling! Everyone else liked the look too.

The Make & Take features Stampin’ Pastels and the poppin’ pastels technique, which I also love to teach.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the workshop. . . of course, they’re not going to tell me if they didn’t, would they? (smile) I know I enjoyed it!

In between the workshop and Tamye’s downline meeting, we had a fabulous summer luncheon in Tamye’s backyard, which was absolutely beautiful—the perfect setting! Tamye’s friend catered the meal, and it was to die for! I can’t even begin to list all the goodies. . .

After that we hit the Extravaganza—a group meeting that Tamye holds three or four times a year. What an honor and privilege to be part of it! And extravaganza is certainly the right word for it—she (and I’m certain she had help!) had Make & Takes and displays and workshop wows. . . everywhere you looked, something fun was going on. One of the Make & Takes was a frame, decorated with Décor Elements, complete with a black-and-white picture of me with each guest—that means I got to meet every demonstrator there, which I absolutely loved!

A highlight of the Extravaganza was when Tamye’s daughter, eight-year-old McRae, cut her hair. She has never cut it before, so it was incredibly long, but she has spent the last several months planning all sorts of fundraisers (she’s actually earned thousands of dollars) for a family friend who has cancer. Tamye’s group has been very supportive, so McRae chose to do the final “event” at the Extravaganza. She will donate her hair (which was well over a foot long, I think) to a cancer organization that makes wigs. McRae, along with Tamye and her husband, Jason, plan on presenting this friend the money that she has earned today—it was a tender experience to be part of that moment.

The whole day was absolutely incredible, and as I mentioned, the perfect way to end this wonderful experience. I have to admit that the last two workshops(last weekend and this weekend) were a little more relaxing than the others—although I enjoyed them all! It was kind of tough doing several workshops a week, when I was catching flights or driving several hours each day to get from one workshop to another. But overall the experience was worth every minute—even getting lost, losing luggage, and making plenty of bloopers in front of customers and demonstrators. I wouldn’t mind doing another workshop or two (or more) sometime in the future (and no, that’s not an official announcement. . . )!

Comments

[Kim Assaly]

I am so happy that it ended on such a happy note, your day seemed wonderful. Thanks again for taking the time away from Family, Friends and Regular duties of work to make the workshop of a lifetime happen. In the past few months, I feel more than ever that you & the Stampin'up team are doing and taking decisions for what is best to all the demonstrators from hobbiest to top leaders. Shelli, we are truly blessed to have you as a model. I hope you will post cards and other projects once in a while. It was the highlight of my day reading about your posts + I did case a few at workshops.

Hugs xo

[Jennifer]

Wow! 8 bookings...that's got to be a record. Way to go Tamye (and Shelli)! I'm not surprised after you talked about all that Tamye and her family have done, I'm sure you can feel her kindness and positive energy all around you. Thanks again for sharing all the workshops with us...its been a real joy.

[Teresa Hafso]

Shelli it was wonderful to see you again and isn't Tamye wonderful! She is such a joy to have as my up up line, very caring, understanding and willing to help us do our best. Her events, especially the monthly ones, make us all feel connected, inspired and determined. Awesome job Tamye on getting 8 workshops booked! I hope to see you again and hopefully someday meet my children as they so wanted to meet you yesterday. So now I am off to take your answer (meet new people) to heart, met someone today actually, and get out of this low time. You are sincere, honest, and an inspiration. Thanks again for coming to Edmonton :)

[Created By You]

Wow 8 bookings.. sounds like a fabulous and fun workshop!

[Sharon Steinwand]

That 8 workshops is sure impressive - (a record?) just goes to show what can happen if we'd reach out of our little familiar circle and share the opportunity to stamp with everyone! Every demonstrator's heart would go pitter-patter if they had a workshop like that!
Glad your Edmonton visit was fun, Shelli- hope you come back to sunny Alberta often.

[LaMuir]

sounds just delightful! WoW 8 bookings!!!! Way to go!

[Paulette Sanders]

Shelli, It was wonderful to meet you and our photo shall have a place of honor in my stamping room. Tamye is an awesome upline and I'm not surprised she got 8 bookings!!! She's always willing to share and encourages us to be the best no matter what type of demonstrator we are.

[Dorothy Seatter]

What an amazing day!!! It was wonderful to see you again...it's always wonderful to see you. We are extremely blessed to have Tamye for an upline. She is one amazing lady and her daughter certainly tugs away at your heart... I am hoping you will offer "The Workshop of a Lifetime" again and we will have the good fortunate to have you come to Edmonton again. Thank you for continuing to inspire us.

[Jan Hoyt]

Thank you Shelli for sharing such great recaps of ALL of your Workshop of a Lifetime events...I felt like I was there for a little bit of each one of them! Jan Hoyt

[Korley Misanchuk]

It was great to meet you at the Workshop Shelli! You truly are an amazing person with such a good heart. Hope your husband made it home safely and you are getting some time to sit back a little bit and relax now the workshops are done.

You're a real inspiration!

[Caroline in Toronto]

Wow - that's so amazing! I'd heard that McRae was planning to donate her hair - that brought tears to my eyes, what a sweetie.

Glad you had a chance to enjoy some true Canadian hospitality with Tamye and her gals!

All the best,
Caroline

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