I was really excited when we got here, I could not wait to meet our design team members face to face after communicating with them all these months on the message boards! I got to meet Nicole and Nicole first....it was so cool! I've admired these ladies from afar, and then all of the sudden, here they are....standing in my hotel room....acting like we have been friends forever. I was really nervous, but they were so great that soon we were laughing and cutting up like we see each other every day. Once we completed the introductions, we loaded up and headed to the MM Party. It was so cool to go in and see product that no one else has seen before. Here are a couple of peeks for you......I'm sworn to secrecy about what orders were placed, you'll just have to wait and see later!
Once we were finished over at the MM party, some of us headed over to the Creative Imaginations reception. Greg took Nicole and Nicole to the airport to pick up Davinie and April, Scarlet, Amber, Stephen and I went over to the reception. We were in and out at Creative Imaginations pretty quick because we all wanted to meet back at the Convention Center for the SEI Party at 7:00. We also wanted to stay under the 30 min mark to keep from having to pay for parking again. You wouldn't believe parking....UUUGGGHHH!! Anyway, that is another story for another day, but I can't leave you without at least one little image of the sweetness that we saw....
The SEI party was really cool, they had this big slide show to show off each new line and gave away a ton of prizes. Again, we got to see all of the latest and greatest! One of the owners called this release some of the best product that they have ever showcased. I've got one little niblet here for you.....
One of the great things about attending these events is the great stuff that you are able to bring home and share with your friends.....with that in mind, we have an awesome SEI RAK that we will be giving away tomorrow! Leave us a comment on this blog and we will have a random drawing for some delicious goodies that we can't wait to share with you!
Once we were done with all of our engagements for the evening, we headed over to Giordano's Pizza for a well deserved meal! I love pizza and I have to tell you, this was the best pizza that I have EVER eaten. We had a wonderful meal and I really enjoyed getting to know everyone better and hearing their impressions of the products that we got to see throughout the day. Scarlet surprised all of the DT members with little packages tied up with string....she'll post pics of her creations later. Let me just say that I was touched by her thoughtfulness and astounded by her creativity and talent. Here is a peek of the packages.......
Well, it is after 11:00 and I must sign off and go to bed. I am the last one standing in our room, April, Amber and Scarlet have all had a visit from the Sandman and are off to dreamland. Tomorrow promises to be another fun filled day with lots of activity, so I must get my beauty rest. I'll make sure that we have pictures of our motley crew for you tomorrow instead of just a bunch of silly old scrapbook stuff.......yeah right!
Don't forget to post a comment to the blog to be eligible for that SEI RAK that I mentioned earlier.....I can't wait to hear from you!
Goodnight!
Lorie
164 comments:
Wow I caught the first glimpse of CHA Summer 2008 ! Thanks to these pics ! how cool ! lol
Have fun everyone !
yay!! sounds like you all are having a blast. :) fun stuff already. tfs these peeks with us. :)
christie
Thanks for the great sneaks! Hope you all have a blast! :D
Thanks so much for taking us on this adventure with you! Already looks great!
Wow, you guys are quick...I feel like I just hit enter and you are already commenting!!
Keep it up!
Lorie
Wow! I think I'm going to fall hard for that blue line of MM! Thanks so much for posting pictures of your adventures! I'll be sure to check back tomorrow to see what you've been up to!
thanks for the sneaks! in my lifetime i hope to attend a CHA convention.. lol.. loving the sei peeks :)
I'm so jealous - sounds like you guys are having a blast. But thanks for thinking of us and doing this RAK - helps make up for not being there.
Love the sneak peeks, thanks for doing it and for doing the RAK.
Awesome peeks! Thanks for taking me along in spirit via your photos and blogcast. :o)
So so so jealous! Wish I could have gone to CHA! Hopefully one day then I'll get to meet all of you! Lovin' the sneaks! Can't wait to see more pics!
So jealous of you all; continue to have a wonderful time! Thanks for giving your readers a glimpse of the wonderfulness of it all.
you guys sound like you are having a blast!
thanks for sharing the peaks with us!
Sounds like you are all having such a fantastic time looking at the new goodies and sharing time together. Thanks for the RAK opportunity !
Anita x
Thanks for the peeks! I love the MM stuff. It is amazing! I can't wait to see pics of all of you gals! So much fun... wish I was there!
Thanks for the pics! Can't wait to see more! Lovin' the new MM goodies.
Danielle
OoooooH! I ALMOST feel like I'm there!~ Ok, not quite, but a SEI rak would ease the pain just a little LOL!
Thanks for thinking of us nad posting the fun pics! ;)
It sounds so exciting!! Keep us posted.
Thanks for the sneak peaks. I hope all of you are having a wonderful time.
Good to hear you are having a great time. Can't wait to see more of the new releases.
Way Cool Peeks!!! Wish I was there! Have a great time!!
how lucky you are all at CHA!! thanks for the pics!!!
Thanks for sharing the great sneak peaks with us.
How cool!! Thank you for sharing the peeks with us!! :)
I so wish I could go to CHA!!! Another year.....
Enjoy!!
So exciting! Wish I was there!!
Thank you so much for sharing your impressions of this dream day!
Sounds really amazing! Enjoy yourselves, ladies!!
The new things look so gorgeous!!! Can't wait to get myhand on the new MM-lines! ;)
Have fun!
Wow!! I'm drooling over all the new stuff!!!! Thanks for the sneak peeks. Sounds like such a FABULOUS time. I want to go on a fun "scrapbook" vacation! Can I join you?!?:):):)
I'm so jealous!! Thanks for the sneaks!!
Thanks so much for the sneak peeks! Sounds like great fun - what a show it will be!!
elaine t
Wow, you all definately had an adventurous day. It's so great how friendship can happen over the internet and then be even better in person. Thanks for the sneek peeks!
have so much fun at cha!!!
Great Peaks!
I really, really, really, really...want that RAK!!!
Love that you are sharing the goodies!
I love sneak peeks! I love finding out about new fun stuff. Thanks for sharing!
doot65[at]comcast[dot]net
wish I was there. love the peeks and can't wait to see more.
WOW, thanks for sharing some pics from CHA ;)
Very exciting! Have a good time, and thanks for sharing!
So glad you all are having fun! Thanks for all of the great sneaks!
Lindsay
Wow! I'm loving the sneak peeks I'm already coveting the Christmas papers. It sounds like you are all having a busy and exciting time. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us all.
Could the rak arrive in Belgium??? Here I am, waiting for it! Thanks a lot ladies. paloma1815
Great sneaks, can't wait to see more.
so awesome that you guys are having a good time-great to be able to live the show through your eyes!!! Can't wait to see all of the goodies you get for us!!! it makes it so much easier for you guys to do the picking :) have a great time & keep up the sneak peeks (and thanks for the chance to win!!)
thanks for posting the pics- hope you all have a great time at CHA
Great reporting! It's almost like being there. Girdano's is my favorite pizza, too!
sheila
Woohooo!!! I am so envious of you ladies! I am going one of these days...its a must! Enjoy the show!
sounds like you had a very productive and fun day! can't wait to see the goods poppin' up in your amazing kits!
you are all so lucky! I would love to be in your shoes. Enjoy your weekend!
lucky you! Thanks for all the sneak peaks, I hope you're having a blast :)
Sounds like a great day! I'd love to check out the new SEI stuff.
Oh Lori, thanks for the post. It all looks so wonderful! Have a blast everyone.
thanks for the sneaks! can't wait to see more...
Sooo jealous! I wish I was there with you ... expensive parking or not! Have a great time!
Looks like lots of fun! Thanks for sharing!
Lorie
I love the way you write and describe things so well for us! Those peeks are VERY exciting!
sounds like so much fun there!!!! I'm so jealous!!!
Sounds like you're all having a great time already! Thanks for sharing pictures! Enjoy the rest of the show and weekend. :)
Great peeks, sounds like fun! Keep the peeks coming!
Sounds like everyone is having a fun time seeing the peeks. I can't wait to start getting some of the new stuff in our SC kits.
ConnieC
thanks for sharing...loks like ya'll are having a great time
Great sneaks!!! It sounds like you guys are having so much fun. I can't wait to see what amazing stuff you picked up for kits!!
Thanks for the peaks. The packages from Scarlet look beautiful, in true SC style...can't wait to see whay ouy lucky ladies found inside :)
thanks for giving us the chance to live the CHA.
if only i could get my hands on these beautiful products !!!
have fun & enjoy your time !!
Steph
Great sneaks...keep em coming!! Sounds like you're gonna have a great time!! Enjoy!
Great peeks! Glad your having a great time here in Chi-town. Be sure to make a trip to Windy City Scrapbooking if you get a chance!
Sound like you have a wonderful time there! Have fun and keep us posted!
everything looks great so far -- can't wait to see the rest of that sei line. i love them!
have fun!
What fun! Love the peeks! Enjoy every moment!
So cool! Thanks for the sneak peaks.
love the sneaks of the new stuff :) thanks for putting these up so quickly! have fun!
How absolutely delightful!! And HOW MUCH FUN!! I think I just made myself a goal of attending CHA!! I'll have to figure out how that can be accomplished...a good goal for the year! Tonya;0)oooo, and RAK with SEI!!!
I am so happy you guys are sharing with us all the cool stuff you are seeing!!
Love the peeks! Hope you all are having fun!
Wow! Thanks for the pics, Lori!
Sounds like you all are having tons of fun!
Really--I'm so jealous of all of you right now!
(and knowing that I'm less than a 2 hour drive away is killing me!)
Hope you have a GREAT time!
Have a super time, guys!
Thanks for the sneaks!! Can't wait to see what you girls come up with!!!
Thanks for the sneaks!! Wow!
if sei is saying this is their best release yet...then we are in for a doozy b/c i love, love, love their stuff :)
have loads of fun and thanks for the pics :)
Wow! This sounds like so much fun. I'm such a fan of new products so I love the sneak peaks. I'm trying to limit myself right now to just the SC kits so would love to win an extra package of goodies.
Wow! I loved the little peeks that you gave us. Kind of jealous, wish I was there.
Lovin' the sneaks!!I think I'm gonna have to get over my commitment issues and subscribe! I love SC!!
can't wait to see the new product in person!
I wish I were there to see all these great things in person! Can't wait for the upcoming kits!!! Have fun! Lisa K in TX
I would love to win!! Seeing all these new products is so exciting. Thanks!
sounds like you guys are having a blast! thanks for the update lorie! all the peeks you shared are fabulous! can't wait to see what our SC future holds for us!
SO LOVE IT WHEN FRIENDS GET TO PLAY AWAY,
Have the best fun
ENJOY EVERYTHING.
THE SNEAK PIC;S WERE NICE THANKS.
BEST PIZZA HUH I AM COMING THERE FOR MY 50TH WHERE WAS IT ???
TAKE IT ALL IN SLOW
SO LOVE IT WHEN FRIENDS GET TO PLAY AWAY,
Have the best fun
ENJOY EVERYTHING.
THE SNEAK PIC;S WERE NICE THANKS.
BEST PIZZA HUH I AM COMING THERE FOR MY 50TH WHERE WAS IT ???
TAKE IT ALL IN SLOW
Wonderful sneaks! And how sweet of Scarlet to surprise the DT like that! Yet another reason to love SC! :) Have a blast... I am going to live vicariously through you guys this weekend! :)
Looks great! Have fun and come back safe and full of goodies ;)
I need one of those packages!!!!
Sounds like you girlies are having a fabulous time! I want to know what's under that wrapping paper, though.
What a wonderful time you are having!!! Thanks for the sneak peeks, ladies! I'll be checking the blog every couple of hours! Waiting... waiting...
:)
It sounds like you are having a great time... thanks for sharing with us!!
Thanks for the sneaks! Glad to hear that you all are having so much fun!
April :)
Happy Birthday, Lorie!!!!
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see all of the new stuff!
oh, how FUN!!!!! enjoy every minute and thanks for the peeks ;)
Thank you for sharing some sneak peeks.
Have fun!
Aude
Wow, sounds like you guys are having a blast. Love all the sneek peaks - can't wait to see everything
Terrific sneaks! Thanks for sharing & have fun at CHA!!
Love the peeks! Can't wait to see what are in those packages.
WOW! All the sneaks are gorgeous. THanks so much for filling us in. Can't wait to see what the DT got in those packages tied up with string!
awesome sneaks!!! and how cute are those packages?!?!
Thanks for the pics...can't wait to see more...CHA is so exciting - can't even imagine what it would be like to actually be there. Can't wait to see what's in the brown packages!
Agnes
It's always so exciting to get a glimpse of all the new pretties! Thanks for letting us share in the fun!
Oh to live vicariously through you and go on a dream trip to CHA. Lucky gal! Thanks for the sneak peaks and the chance to win the RAK.
Victoria
Love the sneaks! Hope to see lots more (hint, hint!) lol!!
ooooh... love the CHA peeks! sounds like you are all having a blast!
How exciting that you got to meet some of your scrapping idols! I'm completely jealous of everyone attending CHA but super excited for all of the awesome new kits and inspiration that are going to come from their experiences!!
wow, i'm exhaused just from reading all that!!
hope you all have a blast!
What fun. Can't wait to find out what kind of goodies we'll be getting in our delicious kits.
Thanks for the sneak peeks! I can't wait to see it all in person!
Would absolutely love to be there! Maybe someday.
I am new into scrapbooking and have never witnessed anything from CHA before so this is really exciting! I am so jealous and wish I was there! Thank you so much for the peeks! ~Amy
Thanks for the updates! Sounds like you're having lots of fun at CHA! :)ht
Sounds like so much fun. Thanks for the peek!
Thanks for all the sneek peeks. Enjoy your trip!
Wow! Awesome! I am so happy for sneaks. They make me soo excited!
Can't wait to see more! Keep those sneaks coming!
Sounds like you gals are having a blast! More pics, please!!
Looks great!
I'm so jealous. I wish I was there with ya'll. Have a blast for us all.
WOW!!! how awesome...i can tell ya'll are having a fab time so far....{waving madly at ya'll in chi town}
Great peeks. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us tomorrow - keep us posted.
Janie R
You all sound like you are having an amazing time. Can't wait to hear all about it.
-bucket
you guys must be having the best time ever! ENJOY! it looks like fun!
thanks for sharing a bit of CHA!
How sweet of you to post so those of us that can't attend (boo-hoo) get a bit of a taste of the CHA fun. Can't wait to see what you do tomorrow (er, today?) :).
Wow, enjoy!
Have fun at CHA. Love the peeks and those packages look darling, I always have a hard time unpacking my kits because the packaging is so beautiful. Thanks for thinking of us all. Love from Svala in Iceland
thanks for the sneak. Can't wait to see more!!!!
Thanks for the pictures! The SEI stuff looks awesome :)
sei - YUM! i love their creations, and i know their papers & such would be great in one of your kits!
FUN FUN FUN!
happy to see your peeks!
what a cool RAK!
Thanks for the sneaks!!! Keep them coming. Enjoy yourself and buy lots of goodies!!
Stephanie P
the peeks are so exciting! i can't wait to see what y'all pick out for us! thanks for keeping us up to date on what y'all see!
wow - the peeks are awesome!! keep sharing pics of all the great finds & your fun adventures!
Have a fun time at CHA - thank you for the preview! What a cool RAK.
So wish that I was there seeing all of the new goodness!
I'm so excited to see what you purchase from CHA! Thanks for sharing some peeks with us.
Sounds like you are having fun! Can't wait to see more peeks!
Sounds like fun! Thanks for the updates and the RAK!
Thanks for the sneaks, have fun!
I am envious that you get to have so much fun. Maybe one day I'll get to have a job like yours, until then I'll just have to make due with dreaming. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
SEI! I love SEI. Sounds like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for the sneak peeks of the great scrappy goodness coming our way:) Hope the fun continues for you girls!!!
woo hoo bring on the new product! have a great time!
Thanks for keeping us informed! Take care and have fun!
Wow. I only wish I was at the fun just like you guys. Use your time wisely for us!!!
Amazing things!! Can't wait to see what was ordered!!
wow! despite all the chaos + excitement, you go the extra mile to keep us informed. thanks for the sneak peeks.
ooh how i wish i can be there...:)
the new mm line is great. love SEI too. always a fav.
s.
I'm so glad you all share your sneaks from CHA with us! Can't wait to see what will be in the upcoming kits!
Jacquie
I'm so jealous! Sounds like an amazing day and loving the peeks!
Thanks for the peeks!! Have fun everyone!!
Yeah! Sneaks!!
Sounds like you ladies are having a great time! Have fun and be safe!
thanx for sharing...at least I can live vicariously through you guys until the products start to arrive here in Canada!!!I can hardly wait.
Thanks for sharing with us! Nice to see the releases!
Bianca B.
it must be SOOOOOO exciting to be there!!! thanks for sharing with us!!
Wow, sounds like you guys are having an amazing time! I'm loving the sneak peeks, can't wait for the next instalment, it's the next best thing to actually being there :)
I'm so jealous that you are getting to see the new stuff!!! It's awesome!
Thanks for sharing all the yummy new stuff from CHA!
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