So yes I was totally nervous about hosting this crop- not just about how much $ we would make for the dance and baseball teams we were hosting it for- but also because I had so many friends coming to support me and I didn't want to disappoint them and the fact of the matter was I had only been to 1 crop before in my life! Well all I know is I had a blast - and I think everyone else did too! I guess when they ask if you can do 1 a month that means it is a success!!!! and we raised a good amount of $ too- over $1100 for the kids! I had so much fun that I think I actually may plan another one again- just give me a few months or a year or so to do it ;)
I want to publically thank the amazing manufacturers that helped me make the event such a success... I am so lucky to work with 2 of the best manufacturers on their design teams- and they both were a huge help! So Thanks to Jillibean Soup and American Crafts!!!! Also special thanks to Studio Calico and Fiskars... they stepped up and helped us out as well! Both totally amazing companies who deserve lots of business!
Now... we have just a few of our kits- and some loose paper packages that I threw together left from the crop and I thought I would see if any of my blog readers would like to purchase them... Just shoot me an email and we will arrange for payment through paypal- the price includes shipping (domestic only!) and paypal fees. Keep in mind the proceeds go to benefit the kids ;) Let me know if you have any questions! If you want more than 1 of the kits then we can take $5 off the total order to compensate for combined shipping!
Sports Theme Kit- $23 each (3 available) 1 SOLD- 2 available
Love Theme Kit- $21 each (2 available)
Halloween Theme Kit- $25 each (3 available)---- ALL SOLD!
Loose Paper Packs - $20 each (4 available) The paper packs include these 26 papers shown + an additional 14 pieces (that aren't the exact same in each pack)
Oh- and now onto the business of a WINNER!!!!!! So- in my traditional form... I just yelled down to Kenny- pick a number between 1 and 70 and he chose..... 52! Congratulations to
Melanie C send me an email with your contact info... And I LOVE all the questions- I will get on answering those in the next few posts... will give me lots to write about... Oh- and if you like that picture in the post below- please consider going and voting- it would mean a lot to that cute little gal!
where would you love to vacation this year? No limits to anywhere!
hugs
juli
Well- for a while we were going to forgo vacation- thought maybe we should hold onto our money being that the boys tuition for school is going up... but I was able to convice my husband that we really need some time away from home and he bought into it... the thing about me, is not so much where we vacation but it is who we vacation with- I love going on vacation with friends and family- I love the memories I have of vacations we took with a large group of families- most of who all went to the same school/church we went to and all of our parents were close friends (and for the record- they still get together almost every week for Friday night dinners out!) Here is a picture from circa 1985 at the Casa Del Mar in Ormond Beach Florida- our destination every year for many years!
We have been lucky to have similar vacations the last 2 years with our group of friends... 2 years ago it was just outside Destin and then last summer it was in Gulf Shores...
So when friends told me they had just booked a condo in Perdido Key Florida the wheels went in motion- we quickly found another family to be our roomates for the week and we now are booked to go to! I am truly looking forward to the week and am excited that several other friends are now making plans to join us as well! So this summer- the place I want to go if I could go anywhere is right here! Can't wait!