July 24, 2011

Stamp-a-faire fun photos!


Helloooo!  I'm back from my amazing weekend in Cincinnati at PTI's Stamp-a-faire retreat!  I don't want to taunt those of you who couldn't attend, but I thought I would share a few photos from our day.

This was the entrance to the ballroom where we stamped the day away and had the opportunity to view dozens of Design Team samples on display.  Let me tell you, their designs are even more incredible in person, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing each and every detail up close!

(Sorry for the lighting--I forgot to turn off my flash!)


We each wrote our name and city on a little flag and put it on the map below.  Don't you just love it?!


Here I am with my two fabulous roomies from MA, Jessica and Suzanne.  These girls are the best!


And two more lovely ladies I was thrilled to meet, Lynn and Maureen!


I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Rock Bottom Brewery with this fun and talented group:  Lizzie, Sara, Jessica, Taheerah, Lynn, Maureen, Suzanne, and Chere.


The last event of the night was a dessert reception featuring tons of giveaways and time to mingle with the PTI Designers, including the one and only Nichole Heady.  She was incredibly sweet and gracious in person, and she made the evening raffles a ton a fun, even for those of us who didn't win.  *grin*


I just want to say to the PTI team that worked so hard to put the retreat together how amazing this weekend was for me, and how much I appreciate everything they did for us!  The whole thing ran so smoothly, and everyone was just incredibly professional, kind, and generous with their time.  

Finally, I want to say thank you to all of the fabulous women I had the chance to meet and chat with yesterday--meeting all of you was the best part of this whole weekend!  It was so exciting to be with a group of awesome gals who share my enthusiasm for stamping and totally "get" my obsession!

Thanks to you for stopping by tonight, friend!  I'll be back soon with something crafty!

18 comments:

June K said...

Christina, thank you so much for sharing. Loved seeing all the photos.

June K.

Lynn said...

Christina, it was wonderful to meet you in person! I hope it is not too long before we can do it again soon!

Maureen said...

It was more than a thrill to meet you IRL :) It WAS the best day ever and I'll treasure it forever :) You and Suzanne and the rest of your gang were fabulous...Love reliving it all on your blog today. I head home on Tuesday :) ttys, hugs :)

Lindsay said...

How super fun Christina! I am so glad you had a great time, love those pics! TFS!

Suzanne said...

Christina, I am so happy that you stayed with us. It really was the BEST day ever! I love your photos! Beautiful! I am sorry for kicking you in the middle of the night. I can't say THAT enough. I hope we get together SOON and that there's another SAF in our future!

Anonymous said...

It was So great to meet you!!!

Jinny Newlin said...

Such great pics! Looks like fun! TFS!

Becky Carafa said...

Thanks for sharing the pics! Looks like it was a total blast, I hope I can go to the next one!

Unknown said...

Looks like you had sooooo much fun!!! Thanks for sharing those pics, I just drooled all over them, wishing I could've been there!!! You must have overflowing mojo now, right??

Sara Mac said...

Great pictures Christina. I loved meeting you and know I'll be seeing you again.

Cristina said...

How cute are you?! Glad you had such a great time (even though I'm so jealous!).

Nance Leedy said...

Fabulous photos! I know you had a fabulous time! TFS!

Lisa Petrella said...

You LUCKY LUCKY lady you!!!! Looks like you had a GREAT time!!! Thanks for sharing your photos!!!

Amy Kolling said...

I have had to go comment on everyone's blogs that attended SAF.....so so envious! I know I've already met you but it would have been sooo fun to hang out with you girls again! Next year?

The Paper Parade said...

I'm SOO glad that we got to stay with you, I had such an awesome time, and I loved reliving it again through your pictures :)

Jen Carter said...

So. Jealous! :) I'm so glad you had a great time! I can't wait for next year's! I have to go and meet all of you! Thanks for sharing the pictures!!

Dawn McVey (dawnsing) said...

So glad I got to meet you last weekend! Plus, I loved seeing your pictures today!

Have a goodie,
Dawn

Andrea M said...

Christina, your photos are so wonderful!!! I am so totally jealous - it looks AMAZING! Hope to get to meet up in person sometime soon!

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