Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Summer Social!

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I sure did! I was invited to a Summer Social organized by my DF Teri, of Big Ideas from a Little Girl fame. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INVITE, GIRL! Teri wanted to put together an event where local bloggers could meet in person, share ideas, do some fun make & takes, shop till we dropped, and just have fun! She definitely accomplished her goal! This event wouldn't have been possible without Danny, Barbie and Sunny Rosario, who were kind enough to let us use their AIR CONDITIONED showroom! We are all so thankful that you did that! Barbie also coordinated the delivery of our delicious bentos from Best Drive Inn. Mmm, that bento was ono!

There were so many things going on - I brought my camera but didn't get a chance to take any pictures! That's what I get for being a social butterfly! LOL! We had live demonstrations by Jen Young (the Cricut Queen), Jodi Ann Lee (the Copic coloring Queen), Claudette San Pedro (the Sweetie Queen), and ManLe Hong (the Pineapple Cove Queen). We were also able to shop, shop, shop! Joy of Tamiko's, Jen of Little C's, Summer of Roses on Paper, all had items for sale at some awesome prices!!! Items from Fisher Hawaii, courtesy of Teri, were also available for purchase. Yes, we went crazy! Here are the RAKs I received from some very talented and ambitious ladies:


These are the Twilight RAKs I also received. The mag is from Claudette - thanks so much for thinking of me girl! And check out the goodie bag that Sunny made! Barbie said she was practicing for her Twilight birthday party. You did a super job, Sunny! Thank you so much!


This is the goodie bag that everyone got upon check in. We also had ID cards personalized with Sweeties, courtesy of Ms. Claudette. All items in the goodie bag were donated by some very generous people. So overwhelming ... the Aloha Spirit is something that you just can't describe, but it is definitely alive and well.


We also were given all the necessary items for three make & take projects. Two beautiful cards and one super duper notebook. Of course I didn't finish making my projects since I was so busy doing other things ... but I did want to say a special THANK YOU to the best helper ever! Taelyn, Joy's daughter, was such a huge help to all of us at the "Bind It All" table. She put together so many notebooks it was unbelieveable! She was like the Energizer Bunny - she kept going, and going, and going! Thanks, Taelyn, for making my notebook! I just love it and I can't wait to see you again!
Whew - what a long post! I hope I didn't forget anything or anyone. If I did, I'm so very sorry and did not forget you intentionally. Thanks to Teri for EVERYTHING! If you ever decide to do this again, I hope you know that I'm available to help! You are one awesome "Little Girl"!

17 comments:

  1. Hi Linda, Im so pleased you had such a lovely time and you look as though youve been thoroughly spoilt with all those lovely RAKS. WEll done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

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  2. Linda...First I wanted to say I am glad you had a fantasic time and I am loving thoses RAK's...Second just wanted to say..I love coming to visit your blog...Not only for the beautiful work you do..But for the FANTASTIC eye candy...OME I could spend ALL day just scolling up and down your blog..lol! You ROCK! Xx

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  3. Great job on thanking everyone Linda! It was truly a fantastic day to meet everyone, learn & shop all at once. Thank you for taking the tables for Teri!

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  4. So glad you had a great time! :)

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  5. Fun, fun, fun! Great RAKs Linda!!! TFS!

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  6. Love the RAKS... sounds like a fun day! Love the goodie bag too! Wow... lucky you!

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  7. Hey Sis ... AWESOME POST! The social was so much fun, that I actually had to recuperate on Sunday and just slob around the house. Love Yah!

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  8. Looks like a lot of fun! Wish I was there! Hey do I see a saliva stain on the Twilight pics? Nah...just kidding, lol!

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  9. Yes, it was truly fun Linda. Thanks for blessing us with your presence =0) I enjoyed it!

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  10. Linda, it was a blast wasn't it? I'm so glad the Aloha Spirit is still alive and strong...sorry we didn't get to chat much, but no worries because I'm sure there will be another opportunity!

    Keep up the great work and till we meet again!

    ManLe

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  11. Wow! What an event! You island girls sure know how to have fun. TFS

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  12. This was a fun day! We should really do this again for the holidays. =)
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  13. it was truly a fun filled day! what can a girl ask for more? crafting...shopping and hanging out with wonderful friends! this was a blast and I can't wait to do this again!

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  14. Like Kyoko's post, yours is also well written! my sentiments exactly! It was fun, wasn't it?!

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  15. Looks like you all had a lot of fun. Wish I was there too...maybe next time. That was a great post and thanks for sharing with us who wasn't able to make it. Great RAKS too.
    Elena

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  16. Awesome post just like Kyoks! Linda, thank you so much for ALL the help you gave to me before, during and after the event! I totally appreciated it. Yes, the Aloha spirit was truly alive and I am so thankful to have so many ladies I call my friends! Love you!

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  17. How fun to spend such a nice day with your friends. I wish I can join in too, LOL
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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