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HAWAII STAMPIN' UP! STYLE: DAY THREE

A great way to see the Big Island of Hawaii is to take the Grand Circle Island Tour.  We planned ahead to spend the day with Friends Ann (stamper Dog's agent) and Cecil Clemmer.  It was a very nice day and we enjoyed it very much. 

Here is Cecil and Ann Clemmer at one of our first stops the Black Sand Beaches.

 

Next Stop Volcano National Park...my question is why are we standing this close to an active volcano?

 

It is always such a treat to see Sarah Douglas.  They did mention a light jacket or sweater would be nice,  However a winter parka would have been welcome.  

I suffer a bit from claustrophobia, and the Lava tubes were no exception.  I was well into the tube before I realized it wasn't just a 15-20 feet.  But clutching Tom's arm and a few tears I did make it all the way through.  Now for me it was a major accomplishment and a highlight of the trip.  Tom's arm has healed nicely from the claw marks.

 

Exit from the Lava Tube!  I am alive!!

Our final travels took us through Parker Ranch.  The ranch was founded in 1847 and is one of the oldest ranches in the US, pre-dating many mainland ranches in Texas and other southwestern states. Spreading approximately 135,000 acres Parker Ranch is also among the country’s largest.

 

Hawaii Make & Takes... yes while in the beautiful Island we did stamp.  (I actually stamped about and hour and brought the rest home do do in the cold and snow!).  The first two make and takes I am sharing today are made with the stamp set For All You Do to be released in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. 

 

  

 

If you have any questions about the make and takes just email me patstamps@embarqmail.com

See you tomorrow!

HAWAII STAMPIN' UP! STYLE: Day Two

Thanks to everyone who wished me Happy Birthday yesterday! 

Many of you know that Tom was hoping to donate one of his Kidney's to his cousin Bob.  Unfortunately he did not pass all the testing and was not able to, but Easter weekend Bob received a kidney after waiting 9 months, which was very exciting. 

My Birthday was spent bitter sweet.  Bob was admitted to the University of MN Hospital yesterday morning, as soon as we got the news, Tom and I headed to Minneapolis.  Time with Bob, Susan an Chrissy is always great, and we are grateful that he has been stabilized and was giving everyone a bad time before we left for home.  Please keep him in your prayers and if you are inspired to send off a greeting that would be awesome -- they could use some cheering up.  Just mention you are a stamping friend.

Robert and Susan Waggoner
3559 226th Ave NW
Saint Francis, MN 55070

Now back to Paradise!

Breakfast with friends Jeff and Dianna Gibbs, if you don't know Dianna you are missing a lot.  She is the bright spot in the day (even when she ditches you smiling).  She is incredibly talented and if you haven't seen her work be sure and check it out on her blog http://www.dianagibbs.typepad.com/.  Not only will you be inspired by her work, but also by her writing.

This is the view across the ocean-fed Lagoon at breakfast, the resort is located along a rocky stretch of coastline, but you could enjoy the white-sand beach at the Lagoon. 

 

It was great to snorkel in with the colorful reef fish and green sea turtles.  You could also rent hydro-bike, kayaks, paddleboats, or water bikes.  

This is almost the exact photo (without me in it) that I used as my screen saver to inspire me to earn the incentive trip.

We spent a great deal of time at the point on the right of the photo Whale watching.  They gave us a show almost every day.

Hospitality Room Samples, This little guy, from Under the Stars stamp set p. 103 Spring & Summer Idea Book and Catalog, is just everywhere and can be used for so much more than a camping trip!

The basket here is done using the Shelli's Signature Bigz XL Die Baskets & Blooms pg. 194 of the Spring & Summer Idea book and catalog.

Look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

HAWAII STAMPIN' UP! STYLE

 Today is another day and I am happy to say I am back to normal 100% okay I know some of you are saying that's impossible so I will restate it, I am physically 100%. It's been so long since I have been sick that I forgot how too be.  I just don't have time to lay around when there is stamping to be done.  The hardest part was having to cancel my Hawaii Make & Take night.  I had the pleasure of preparing for it which makes one relive the trip all over.  So I decided for this week I am going to share my trip via blog!  Now you won't be able to do the M&T but you can enjoy the inspiration.

We arrive in Paradise on March 21 and it is paradise.  The side of the island we were on gets 2-3 inches of rain per year so we had 6 days of nothing but Sunshine.  Coming from MN where we still have feet of snow in the yard, Tom knew the minute we landed it might be hard to get me back home. 

Here was our home away from home, the Palace Towers at the beautiful Hilton Waikoloa. 
You take a tram or these neat little boats to get to your room.  

 Here is the beautiful room, we enjoyed sitting on our
private lanai in the morning.

The grounds (62 acres) of the hotel were covered with extraordinary pools.  Something for everyone. Including children's pools, adult only pools, rivers, water slides and even a Dive in Movie at night.

 

In the hospitality room one was able to enjoy seeing samples of cards and projects.  Here are two that really caught my eye.  I am sorry I can't give credit to the creators.  The first one is made using the incredible new Pop-up click the picture to find out more!

 

This next sample is made with the stamp set For All You Do
to be released in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

 

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April Big Shot Class Projects

When you purchase a Big Shot through me you get 4 free classes on how to use your new machine.  I tell my customers you get me and the machine.   They can call with questions anytime, well almost anytime.  Here are the projects from the April Big Shot Class.  If you would like to join the next Big Shot Club or have any questions in regards to what was used for these projects feel free to contact me patstamps@embarqmail.

    

Scalloped Envelope Die Easter Basket

There is just no end to the style of baskets and fun things to make with the Bigz Sizzix Scalloped Envelope Die.  This is a picture of the Easter Baskets I will be giving to our little Granddaughters.  They are too little to surf the net yet so it is safe to post ahead of time.