Thursday, November 25, 2010

Oh My Oh My...What A Week!!

My husband said I need to call this posting Shelli and Becky's Excellent Adventure, but there were so many, many other people involved, it just didn't seem right. Funny tho...good one, George!

If you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, you most likely have been following this on the Stampin' Up! demonstrator website, but for those of you who don't know, here is what happened. Stampin' Up! set a huge goal to recruit 10,000 new demonstrators in 2010. We've all been watching as the number has been getting closer, and closer and closer...

Ok, backing up to Monday....I was shopping at the book store with my son when my phone rang. I was busy so I hit ignore. IMMEDIATELY they called back again so I thought I should answer. I said hello and the voice on the other end said 'Hi Becky, this is Shelli Gardner from Stampin' Up!' Huh? I just about peed my pants! She asked me to tell her about my latest recruit. I have recruited a few since the half-price sale, so we had to narrow it down a bit. She said what about the one in Florida? I said, 'Oh yes, Farida. I've known her for two years and was so excited she made the decision to sign up!' Shelli said Farida was our 10,000th recruit and congratulated ME for recruiting her! She said they were going to fly to FL and deliver her starter kit in person...how cool is that??? We chatted a little longer and I'm not sure what all was said, but I do remember her asking me what my Thanksgiving plans were and telling me somebody else was going to be calling me back to get a few details on my recruit.


Sure enough, the phone rang again. It was Kellie & Elizabeth from Events at Stampin' Up! They asked me a few questions about my recruit...like did I think she was going to he home on Wednesday Ü.

This was just WAY too exciting and I was not focused enough to cook dinner, so George decided for his safety and the safety of the kids we should probably eat out! When we returned there was a message from Kellie and Elizabeth to call them back. They said they wanted me to go with them to FL but didn't ask me on the first phone call because I said I was cooking Thanksgiving dinner for my family...then they thought about it more and decided to ask anyway and give me the choice. Hmmm...what would you have said to Shelli Gardner? No thank you? NOT!!!!

I was to fly to SLC on Tuesday evening, stay the night there and get on the chartered plane with Shelli and her staff in the morning. Oh my word, my brain immediately went into overdrive...I need a welcome gift for my recruit, I need a thank you gift for Shelli (WHAT does one make for Shelli Gardner????), oh then I need to lose 50 pounds real quick, and what should I wear?


I got to the airport for my 7:30 pm flight and found out shortly that the Salt Lake City airport was closing for this giant storm that was coming there. My flight was cancelled and needless to say, I was not happy. I called Kellie and told her I was not coming and to count me out. George came and got me and we went home. It was kind of a quiet trip home. :(

Minutes later Shelli called me to say that she too was disappointed and we talked for a bit about it all. She was still hopeful that they would be able to fly out in the morning to meet Farida, my new recruit without me.

How sweet was that for her to call me and say she was sad that the plans didn't work out? What a kind heart!

7 am Wednesday morning the phone rings. It was Shelli! She said they the storm turned out to be nothing and they were going to FL. She said she was telling the pilot what had happened the night before and he said, why don't we swing by Boise and pick her up? Shelli asked me if I could be at the airport in 40 minutes?


Blog friends...I was still in my jammies, no shower, I had unpacked my stuff...but let me tell you, I showered, did my hair, I think I had mascara on both eyes, repacked, gathered up the gifts, woke my husband, left the kids a note and made it to the airport in 39 minutes!


The photos below are my personal journey of the day. Shelli has the whole story and the Stampin' Up! photos on her blog, So Shelli.


Shelli got off the plane to come get me with camera crew in tow.

It was a quick hug and a hello and then immediately into my first interview to tell the SU! demos what was going on!

Shelli told George she would take good care of me. Ü

I asked Brian, Stampin' Up!'s video man to take a quick photo of us on the plane before take off. Say hello to Shelli, her daughter Shalae on her left, Laura from events on Shelli's right, then Bonnie and Amy after her. On the left side behind me are Casey and Phil. The plane was ready and we were off for the 4+ hours to Florida. The men edited the interview from the airport, posted it on the website, did some Facebook and Twitter stuff. The rest of us chatted, laughed, snacked and got to know each other. OK, what do you want to know...I got all the dirt! Well not really, she is about the nicest most normal person around. She even eats potato chips! I almost forgot she was Shelli Gardner a couple times!!


About a half hour before landing, you could feel the tensions rise as final preparations were hashed over. It was back to business! Cameras were getting ready, shoes changed, make-up touched up, excitement was building, my heart was in my throat...

You can view this video to watch us surprise her, and believe me we surprised her!!





Farida was so kind and accommodating, inviting us all inside her home and agreeing to be interviewed. Her little girls were in a half time out (I never thought of a half time out...that is just a little bit of trouble!) and were so happy their mom was distracted. They were delightful as Shelli explained to them why we were there with all those cameras.
We stepped outside for a few photos and were back on the plane and headed home. Guess what? Stampin' Up! is sending me one of these signs too!! Do you think it will fit in my scrapbook?

It was just the most incredible day to share this with Shelli and Farida. It was such an honor and a privilege to be invited to share this once in a lifetime moment with Stampin' Up! This is still so surreal...seriously, who does these kinds of things? Oh ya, Stampin' Up! does this! Wow!

And guess what? I got to have a sleep over at Shelli's that night! I know, right! Can you believe it? Shelli even cooked dinner...ok, well she warmed it up but who cares! We finished up a little bit of work for the day, viewed the video on the website...I'm so sorry for that obnoxious shrill voice of mine!! We visited about the day with Sterling, Shelli's husband and Jon, Shalae's husband. Then off to bed I went.

A few minutes later there was a knock on the bedroom door. It was Shelli and that thoughtful, kind hearted lady said, Becky, do you want to see my stamp studio before you go to bed? Hmmm...what would you have said?

Shelli, Shalae, Bonnie, Amy, Laura, Brian, Phil and Casey, it was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for including me in this incredible day! Thank you to the pilots, who will never read this blog, for a safe trip. Thank you God for not bringing a huge snow storm on that day and thank you Stampin' Up! for truly making a difference in peoples lives. I hope no one pinches me, I'm not ready to wake up!



109 comments :

  1. Ok...that is so cool!!! I have followed your blog for some time. I have been a demonstrator twice over the years. I started stamping in 1988. Yes...I still have some Stampin' Up! stamps when they were ONLY rubber mounted! (I was 11 at the time.) Anyway...I love your blog and I think that is way cool! I am glad I follow the person who does such wonderful work AND recruited the 10,000th person. :)

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  2. Becky, I am so incredibly happy for you! This is so exciting ! Way to go my friend :) x

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  3. AMAZING!!! How lucky you are! :-) Congratulations an experience of a lifetime!

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  4. That is so dang awesome, and you totally are deserving of being the one to experience it all!!
    -Jill K

    (Ps I've been following your blog forever but just never comment. I'm always anxious to check everyday. I think you are so awesome! I'm a Utahn and think Boise is a great place too!)

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  5. Becky, I have only been following your blog for a few months, but as soon as I saw the video posted on the SU facebook page, I knew it was you, and I was soo excited for you!! What a truely awesome experience for you, and what a great welcome to the SU family for your new recruit!!

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  6. What an amazing event for you. It couldn't happen to a nicer person. Thanks for sharing your excitement. I loved hearing all about your trip!

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  7. What an amazing journey! Congrats!

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  8. congratulations Becky... it couldn't have happened to a nicer person.... Enjoy the sun in Florida for us in the NW....

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  9. How cool!!! What an amazing, exciting experience for you ... congratulations!

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  10. Becky this could not have happened to a more deserving demonstrator. Wow you got to sleep at Shelli's she is the most amazing person I have ever met and to knock on your door and ask to see her stamp room...you are so very lucky!!! does she have tons of product??? What's her color scheme in the room? I wouldn't want to be pinched either!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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  12. OMG !!!! How fun. You are the perfect person to have recruited the 10,000th demo! You're like the poster child for Stampin' Up! Congratulations to you ... and welcome to Farida! What a great week you've had :-)

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  13. Becky that is soooo awesome for you!!! You made me tear up! I have been following your blog since I joined SU and am so glad that you got to go. I met Shelley at regionals last year in Alberta and she was sooo easy to talk to (my girls couldn't believe I was that excited to meet her..they wer laughing at me because I had my picture taken with Keith Urban a couple of weeks before that and I was wayyy more excited to meet Shelley! Good for you and how exciting for your new recruit!! What a way to join the Stampin Up family!!!

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  14. That is way too cool! Lucky girl, Congratulations you deserve it working so hard at your business. What a great reward and a most memorable Thanksgiving!

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  15. Thanks for sharing this wonderful account... I'd already seen the video and now I feel I know the whole wonderful story! And to cap it off, I was at my friend Michelle's today and she taught me how to make your fabulous handbag! So all up a great Inking Idaho day!!! Thanks Becky!
    Jenny in Australia

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  16. Just wanted to tell you congratulations and I think you are an amazing demonstrator and very talented. You are so deserving of this wonderful surprise. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.

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  17. I agree with everyone else--this experience couldn't have happened to a better person! Thanks for sharing more details--what fun it was to see the video and now to hear more details! So fun!

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  18. How exciting!!! Congratulations to you and to Farida!

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  19. Oh, you're so lucky! I loved it when you talked on the plane. You looked SO excited and your makeup and clothes and earrings looked PERFECT and your voice I'll tell you, is not shrill,it was great!

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  20. When I saw the video, I was so excited for you! Congratulations!

    Terry Bolender

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  21. How exciting! Congratulations, Becky, on your recruitment efforts! You go girl!

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  22. What a wonderful story to read this Thanksgiving Day! Congrats to you, Becky and thank you for making me smile from ear-to-ear with your story!

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  23. OMG! Seriously!!! That is sooooo amazing! What are the odds of it being you :) I love it...I am so jealous and so excited for you! You deserve it for all the hard work you put into your Stampin' business!

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  24. WOW how absolutely awesome. Fantastic post, thanks for sharing all your excitement!

    You looked amazing and your voice is NOT shrill! lol

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  25. So VERY cool, Becky!! Congrats and you are so deserving of this - you've work hard for it! And a BIG welcome to Farida as she joins the Stampin' Up! family! What a way to start out as a demonstrator. Simply amazing - there's no other like Stampin' Up!

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  26. I saw the first video posted on Facebook where Shelli was telling us she was off to see the 10000 recruit and thought "I've got to watch the next one!". Congratulations on recruiting Farida, I had this huge grin on my face all the time when watching the second video clip, your excitement came through brilliantly and I felt so happy to you and everyone involved in this adventure! All the best!
    Frances

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  27. Congratulations, Becky! Such excitement. I couldn't believe it when I saw you on the video. Farida is lucky to have such a talented and sharing upline.

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  28. Becky,
    Let's just say it couldn't happen to a nicer person than YOU! I'm so thrilled to witness on the SU! website about your venture!! I cried through the whole story on your website!!! Especially when I realized SU! does make a difference in peoples' lives!!! Congratulations on this adventure with your new recruit!!! May you always have blessings through the coming years!!! I'm so grateful, this story has touched my heart!

    Gay Ferland
    gay_ferland@yahoo.com

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  29. Oh my stinkin' gosh......I absolutely hate you !!!!

    hehehehehe...you know I'm kidding...this couldn't have happened to a kinder, nicer person (except if it was maybe Lorri or me...hehehe)

    You are AMAZING and I'm so glad something as wonderful as all of this happened to you !!!!

    Way to go, kiddo !!!!!

    Love ya & hate ya !!! :)

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  30. OMG- What a great story! Congrats!
    Greeting from germany!
    Helga

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  31. What a fantastic adventure, and so well deserved. How wonderful that the big storm held off long enough for you to make the trip. Congrats from a fellow Idahoan. Love your blog.

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  32. Wow how cool is that. Just amazing and could not have been to a nicer person.Congradulations to you and your new recruit.

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  33. Congratulations to you and Farida. What a wonderful story! Shelli and SU are the BEST!!!

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  34. Becky I am so excited and happy for you ! You really deserve it !
    Happy Thanksgiving and all the best to you and your family ! Your Canadian fan. Marie-Lyne

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  35. Congratulations Becky and this is just an amazing story

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  36. Congratulations!!! So, what did you give Shelli and your recruit as gifts? Did you get photos of Shelli's stamping studio?
    Hugs!
    Nancy

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  37. Wow! How exciting-as I watch the video, it is so like an Oprah moment. Shomething she would do. I love it!!!!!

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  38. Wow that is the must fun Thanksgiving gift a Stampin' Up! demonstrator could have. Great job on recruiting and that is so cool. Stampin' Up! is such a great company!

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  39. Congratulations, Becky! That was just too exciting. Do share what you made as gifts for Shelli and Farida.
    Sue aka The Soggy Stamper
    www.soggystamper.com

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  40. OH. MY. GOODNESS. I got goosebumps just WATCHING that video. I can't even IMAGINE what it was like to actually BE there! How absolutely FANTASTIC!!!

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  41. Oh, oh, oh what a terrific post, Becky! We couldn't be more thrilled for you! I could feel your excitement through your words!

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  42. I can't think of anyone who would deserve this more. You are always so willing to share with us. Thanks and congratulations.

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  43. Oh Becky CONGRATS!! How exciting!!!

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  44. Congratulations Becky!!! That is most definately an experience of a lifetime! Sounds like it was an awesome trip and couldn't happen to a nicer or more deserving person. You do such fabulous work and your blog is wonderful!! You definately inspire each and every one of us! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! Hugs :)

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  45. Wow Becky..... that is so amazing. Congrats on this major event!I visit your blog often and was glued to the story! Could not have happened to a better demonstrator!

    Jenni Sylvia
    morestampsplz@verizon.net

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  46. WOW...way to go Becky,...what an exciting time for you....You sure do deserve it, you are a great SU Demonstrator...I love your projects and have bought many of them...Keep up the great work.

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  47. Congratulations, Becky! I am a fellow SU Demonstrator and have been following your blog for a long time! I don't think this could have happened to a nicer person! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  48. See...this is just another reason that Stampin' Up! is so awesome! Congratulations Becky!

    Many Blessings,
    Melissa

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  49. How totally AWESOME! What a great thing to do and include you. Congratulations!

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  50. Way to go, Becky! I saw the video on Shelli's blog a couple of days ago and knew instantly it was you in the video! Congrats on recruiting the 10,000th demonstrator! What an amazing week for you and the SU team that flew with you to Florida!

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  51. Wow, Becky! That is so amazing! I couldn't believe it was you when I saw the Stampin' Up! post on facebook. So glad it happened to such a wonderful person (& upline!) as you! :) And WELCOME to Farida!!

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  52. Aaahhh! That is just so awesome! It's totally like a dream come true! Wowzers!

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  53. Becky, you were a delight to be with! It was an honor to be included in the whole event-surreal really describes it. How many times did I say, "Who does this?" I loved getting to know you and SU is in great hands with demonstrators like you leading the way!

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  54. Becky, congratulations to you and Farida. This is way cool!

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  55. Becky - that was a real "pinch me, I'm dreaming" moment for sure! You seem as wonderful on the video as you always have on your blog. It couldn't have happened to a nicer person! Congrats!

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  56. What a dream come true!! This is NO COINCIENCE that you won. You are the most deserving of all this royal treatment of ANYONE! So happy for you BECKY! You have been blessed beyond measure!! :) Thanks for saying hi to Shelli for me, too! (teeheehee....)

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  57. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You are AWESOME and I'm so happy for you to have experienced this fun and exciting event. I'm happy that I actually KNOW you and you are local :) You are such a Professional and awesome demonstrator and you really deserve this honor!

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  58. Becky, I usually don't comment but like a lot of the others, I have been a loyal follower of your blog for a couple yrs. I know this is going to sound super corny, but your story made me shed a tear! I just think we live in a world that is so fast and frenzy that people don't have the time or resources to do random nice things anymore. This was such a kind thing for SU to do for you and your recruit, YAY to them for putting a smile on two people's faces by doing something random...proof that nice things do happen to good people! Congrats, it was well deserved!

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  59. This is one amazing story - and you are one amazing demo so I am delighted you got to be a part of such an adventure!

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  60. Wow, Becky, that is so great. Sounds like you had a lot of fun.

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  61. How amazing is THIS?! I have been peeking in at your blog for months, even ordered a couple tutorials. And even though we haven't met, I can tell what an awesome demonstrator you are and it couldn't have happened to a more deserving person. What a wonderful experience!

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  62. Do happy for you!!! What a wonderful adventure.

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  63. how exciting for you tohave recruited the 10k demonstrator and to be able to travel with shelli to deleiver the kit-an advenutre you wont forget for sure

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  64. Sounds like you and Farida BOTH got an early Christmas present! How absolutely exciting!
    Don't ya just LOVE our Company??!!
    What a great feeling to belong to such an incredible experience!
    Thanks for the personal touch Ü

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  65. I don't know you personally Becky, but have been following your blog regularly...congratulations on the 10,000th recruit!!! What an honour for you! Glad to see that someone so passionate about stamping would have such fun passing it on like you do! Keep it up and keep having fun.
    (I just received word that I am now a demonstrator too!!!)

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  66. How totally AWESOME!!!! What a great story for your grandchildren!

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  67. Wow! That was a great experience.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  68. Ok, 68 comments before mine but I have to say CONGRATULATIONS! How fun and I'm so happy for you! You are so deserving of this blessing :)

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  69. What a wonderful experience! I don't think my CTMH upline even remembers my name--but I am sure readily accepts her commission check off my sales each month! Glad you had a fantastic time!

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  70. Wow! That is incredible. I am so happy for you Becky! I love your blog and so glad that you had such a great week! Congratulations Becky!!!

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  71. You're a great story teller. Congratulations on your success. Your downline is a lucky, lucky, lucky demonstrator. Best wishes!

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  72. Becky

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Thanks for sharing your fabulous
    Day

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  73. Congrats! Becky!
    What a Fun Event! (Shelli is really so personable...I got to spend some personal time with her at Founders Circle) She really is a Doll!
    Congrats to your new recruit, too! What a dream....don't wake up too soon...enjoy!

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  74. Congrats to you!! For the recruits AND for getting to be a part of this adventure! HOW COOL!!!

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  75. When I first saw the video on the 10,000 Recruits website, I thought "What a wonderful company!" Then I read the story on Shelli's blog. Just an amazing story -- and to read it from your viewpoint is icing on the cake. Congrats on having recruited the 10,000th demo. I look forward to following your blog.

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  76. Becky

    Congrats on the recruit! and what an amazing experience! We are all blessed to be part of of SU! Soooo Cool I loved reading your perspective!

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  77. Becky, I'm so thrilled for you - you are the PERFECT demonstrator to receive such an honor. I have to admit I got all verklempt reading your story. What a fantastic Thanksgiving experience.

    Aloha,
    Anne

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  78. How exciting!!! What an experience for both of you ... congrats!

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  79. OMG What a wonderful day you had I bet Shelli stamp room was to die for ?

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  80. OMG Becky, that is so exciting. My mind is buzzing about how the stamp studio looks. How awesome

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  81. I am a fellow demonstrator and follow your blog daily (even though I never comment). Congratulations on the 10,000th recruit and your amazing adventure of a lifetime! I have to admit, the whole story made me a little emotional! Thank you for sharing your story and for sharing all of your amazing projects with the stamping world. I also love to see your family and what they are doing.
    You are a very talented stamper and thank you for all you do!

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  82. What a thrill for you. I get tears in my eyes just thinking about how exciting this is for you.

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  83. Congrats Becky - couldn't have happened to a more deserving person!! How fun. You are an inspiration to all of us, all the time. Thanks!! Cheers, Maureen

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  84. Becky,
    I am so happy for you. How cool was this awesome adventure? I just can not imagine. Your blog is amazing and you certainly deserve the recognition!!

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  85. It was such fun watching the video, I cried... I'm such a wuss!

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  86. I saw the video almost as soon as it was posted on you tube! I am sure my neighbors could hear me cheering during the entire event ! What a lot of once in a lifetime events Shelli and Stampin up have provided!
    Special thanks to you Becky for sharing what you love!

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  87. I was so pleased for you, I follow your blog and enjoy your tutorials. Take care Barbara

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  88. How exciting for you and your recruit! I'm glad you you had such an amazing experience - I've followed your blog for years and you're such an inspiration!! Congrats!

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  89. Becky! This is so fantastic! I thought I'd check the SU site to see how many demonstrators have been recruited and then I saw the video with you and Farida! I was so excited when I saw it was you and I thought, "Wow - I know this amazing lady!" Congrats to both you and Farida - it couldn't have happened to two nicer people!

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  90. Congratulations! It couldn't have happened to a more deserving demonsrator - your creativity shared is a blessing to all who follow your blog!

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  91. Hi Becky,
    Wow this truly is an amazing adventure and it couldn't have happened to a more motivated and truly terrific person!! Best wishes for an amazing holiday season...what a start!!

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  92. Hi Becky, omg....I am sooo proud of you!!! You are AWESOME! What a great Thanksgiving Day Gift...as well. I have been following your blog for a while now and just love your work. It's great to hear and see this happen to someone I "kind of know"...lol You really give me inspiration. Thank you and God Bless.

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  93. Becky, you don't know me, but I visit your blog every day. It brought tears to my eyes that my favorite SU! blogger got the adventure of a lifetime. There is no one that I cana think of that deserves it more than you. Your blog is an inspiration and you seem to be such a nice person. I'm so very happy for you and Farida. Congratulations to you both. Great job!

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  94. Wow! What a fun day you must have had. For the record...if Shelli would have knocked on my bedromm door and asked if I wanted to se her stamp studio, my answer would have been..."Well Duh". Then we would have stamped the night away!

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  95. Becky, This is so amazing! I am so happy for you! I have been following the your blog for a while now and you are such a talented and amazing person! I have also been following the 10,000 recruits online at Stampin' UP! I am so glad you were the one that recruited the 10,000th person! WOW! What an awsome opportunity you experienced! A dream of a lifetime! Congratulations to Farida! Welcome to the Stampin Up! Family!!Congratulations to you to Becky too!

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  96. That is so amazing for you, I watch the video and thought how luck we are all to be working for SU. Amazing job to you Becky!!!!

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  97. What an awesome experience. I visit your blog all the time but when I watched the video I never connected the two, Becky and Inking Idaho. congratulations on your accomplishment and wonderful experience. You do not have a shrill voice, just an excited one!!!!!!

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  98. Becky, Becky, Becky! This is just so unbelievable! How exciting for you! I can't think of anyone more deserving! CONGRATULATIONS, my friend!

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  99. Becky, I was so excited for you when I saw the video on Stampin' Up! You are such a sweet person and it couldn't happened to a nicer lady. Congrats on your new recruit.

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  100. Congratulations on your exciting day!!!! You deserve it.

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  101. What a joy to watch you and Shelli with your new recruit and the happiness you all experienced. Wow thank you so much for sharing. Can't think of a nicer person to experience this than you Becky. And, congratulations to Farida how exciting for her!

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  102. Wow Becky what a day. From way over here in OZ I am so glad you got to have that wonderful experience!!! You are such an inspirational person and I love popping in on your site, it makes my day.
    Well done and congrats.

    :-)

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  103. That was such a great story! so i have to ask, what did you end up making for shelli as a thank you gift?

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  104. Becky Congratulations on recruting the 10,000th demonstrator! This whole story and video clip brought tears to my eyes. What a fun surprise for everyone! For getting a phone call 40 minutes before taking off...you looked fantastic! Thanks for sharing all the fun!

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  105. Oh Becky, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story with us...it's like one of those wonderful Hallmark commercials or a Little House on the Prairie episode where you just can't help but be caught up in the excitement, disappointment, wonder, and amazement. Yep, and just like those commercials and episodes, I'm crying! Dangit! Anyway, thanks for sharing. So glad that you had this wonderful experience.
    Julie

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  106. OMG Becky.... I am crying watching this video! How exciting for all of you :) I love being a demo...it's things like this that Stampin Up does that makes it so easy to share what you love!

    Susan - a demo in Raleigh, NC

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  107. Wow - Becky, that is the coolest story! My customers and I follow your blog all the time, and we all agree you are fabulous! It's so cool that this happened to you. :)

    See you at Leadership!

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