My special Day with Shelli actually started out with my Glitter Queens ( DL) meeting.
So many of my Glitter Queens wanted to attend this huge event But the time and work schedules got in the way Boo Hoo! But they were all on my mind as I had Jessie & Ash video taped so much of the event for them that couldn't attend.
1st on the agenda was of course all the excitement to actually see ,talk, and even hug Shelli IRL .Oh my gosh what a Thrill.
We then had a mini swap and we all made (2)extra for Shelli & Sara. I will share those with you soon .That was alot of fun
I am so not good at keeping surprises to myself ( It is sooo very hard ) so 1st thing for me was to get all the little surprises out of the way... WHEW ! Thank goodness too cause there would have been no way to keep it under wraps till the end so here are the gifts I gave everyone Yup Shelli and Sara got all the goodies too :)
Inside each Gusseted envelope # 115693 had (4) of Dawns favorite things ( Kinda like Oprah's favorite things Hee! Hee! ) inside held Glitter , Dimensionals , 2-way glue pen and a dauber with a SU! pen
Plus they got a matching folder with the project worksheet and the M&T items they needed to make their 2 projects Plus the (2) color renovation flyers inside.
I also made a small sample template of a new product we are getting in the summer mini for each of them . LOVE IT!!
I had mentioned to all my Glitter Queens in my newsletters to have them bring the paper snip scissors .
I told them they would need them since didn't have enough for everyone BUT there was another reason that I didn't share with them Yes I was being a little sneaky
But Hey I didnt want to give all the surprises away in the newsletter .
I made all my Glitter Queens a Special Scissor Charm and YUP gave one to Shelli and Sara too :) So much fun playing Santa. ( stay tuned video is coming on what I did to make them extra special Scissor charms )
For the Glitter Queens meeting I had prepared 2 cards for them to make using the Big shot (1) was a 3x3 thank you note and a matching full size card which that video will be coming soon .
Shelli and Sara Both made my M&T's OH my gosh so exciting!
**Special guest to my Glitter Queens meeting was Jan Tink . Ya know what? We live in the same state and just 35 or so mins away from each other But only hook up at SU! events Convention /Regionals Why is that I ask ? hummm maybe she is to busy stalking Shelli Hee! Hee! JK
If there is anyone that totally gets the "Shelli factor" like me >> It's Jan <<< Hee! Hee! So it was perfect to have her join me & my fabulous glitter queens on this very special day with Shelli too ..
Check out Jan's Blog HERE for her view of the amazing night with Shelli . Then pop on over to Shelli's Blog HERE and read her post of our evening together WOWZIE!
Jessie had made such a wonderful connection with Shelli . Jessie was 1 excited teenager.
Jess was so suprised that Shelli looked just like she does in her photos .. and Jess told Shelli that and Shelli giggled.
Plus many at both events were talking about Jessie and Ash's funny video HERE Shelli said she was going to have to check it out . Boy is she in for a shock :)
Yup stay tuned those 2 crazy girls have another one on the way RE: The workshop of a lifetime.
The girls will be giving a Shout out to Shelli and Sara and a few others from this awesome event . I can hardly wait to see what they do this time .. OH Brother
After both events were over as I was finishing up taking orders from the workshop of a lifetime Shelli & Sara of all people stayed and helped us clean up everything ~sooo sweet !
Having this Workshop of a Lifetime with Shelli will be the most treasured moment in my life.
The Last Photo of the evening after cleaning up was a request from my hubby in Iraq. He had sent Jess a text and mentioned he wanted to have a picture of Shelli & I. Oh my gosh we squeezed each other so tightly for the photo to send to him via text message I felt I was going to break Shelli in half cause she is sooo little .
I would post the photo But even photoshop can't clear it up But if you can imagine a tube of toothpaste being squeezed Yup that was Shelli and I. What a Sweetheart !
More to come... Stay tuned for the gifts I was given. LOVE THEM!!
Thanks for peeking in today
Until later.. Happy Stampin!








































So much fun!!!! Love all the pictures Dawn! I want more, more, more, lol!!!!
Love the prezzies you gave and can't wait to see what you got!! My pre-order is arriving TODAY and I'm beyond excited!!!!!
Posted by: Jeannie | April 09, 2010 at 06:25 AM
Dawn I love peeking into your blog. I could just imagine your squeezing Shelli to finish off a fantastic time. Looking forward to more peeks about your great workshop.
Posted by: Marls | April 09, 2010 at 08:08 AM
It truly was the Once in a Lifetime event! Thank you, thank you, thank you for being my upline and I am truly blessed to be one of your Glitter Queens.
Love ya Bunches!
Gina
Posted by: Gina Wrona | April 09, 2010 at 08:49 AM
I had a blast, girlfriend! I don't know WHY we don't get together more often. Let's do lunch VERY soon! It was such a lovely time and I'm forever grateful to you for inviting me!
Posted by: Jan | April 09, 2010 at 08:49 AM
It was Great. Thank you so very much for inviting me to this Once in a Lifetime Event!
Posted by: Harriet | April 09, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Thanks for sharing pictures. I follow both you and Jan on your blogs and I absolutely love them. I too get the Shelli wow factor.
You are a true inspiration. Can't wait to see your videos!
Posted by: Karen | April 09, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Congrats...I know it was so much fun! Thank you for being such a cheerful, creative force in our universe. Thanks for sharing all of your creative ideas and project.
Posted by: Carla Brooks | April 09, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Congratulations, if anyone deserved it, you did. You do a great job and I love your blog and always read it. I have gotten some of my frineds hooked on it also! Hugs and keep up the good work.
Posted by: Jane Harrah | April 09, 2010 at 04:53 PM
Dawn - How wonderful for you! I read everyone's articles - it sounds like you all had a terrific time. You have worked so hard and I am glad you won the workshop!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | April 09, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Dawn-When you write in your blog you write from your heart. It is so wonderful you share your excitement with us all. I couldn't wait to read how the workshop with Shelli went, it was like I was almost there.
I think Shelli had a wonderful time too from what she said in her blog and she honored your hard work too. But everyone that comes here and reads your blog and watches you videos knows how hard you work at your business. Thanks for all you share with all of us. Hugs,
Marybeth (the friend you've never met)
Posted by: Marybeth Herold | April 09, 2010 at 09:08 PM
You so deserve this cuz you are the Stamping Queen and so very generous with your talent. I live vicariously thru your blog and can feel the excitement and it just makes me smile. Thanks for sharing. MJ
Posted by: mary jo | April 10, 2010 at 12:28 AM
Hey Dawn, Thank you for the great evening. It was so nice meeting you finally. Not to mention meeting Shellie. The goodies are some of my favs also. We should get together more often, that was too much fun. Tina
Posted by: tina lange | April 10, 2010 at 07:42 AM
wow, Dawn looks like you had a fantastic time, Shelly just gives so much to all her demonstrators. I would like to know how many photograph she has been with Stampin' Up! Demonstrators all over the world. Your gift were beautiful!
Posted by: Kathryn Mangelsdorf | April 11, 2010 at 06:15 AM
NO ONE deserves this more than you!!
I love ya gal pal!
Posted by: Gwen Mangelson | April 14, 2010 at 08:44 AM
What a dream come true for you dawn
love you for giving me the inspiration t
do this will always go to your sight and
watch your video's you are so awsome
debbie
schlink
Posted by: debbie | April 14, 2010 at 10:50 AM