As you read this....

I may be hyperventilating...

I was so very fortunate and blessed that my friend, Dawn Griffith, invited me to her downline meeting this evening. I am not in Dawn's downline, but since we are good friends, she invited me...why?

BECAUSE...(tamping down the feeling of excitement...EEEEEEEEHHHHHHH!!!!)

Dawn was one of the lucky winners of the Workshop of a Lifetime, where Shelli Gardner (may she live forever!) comes and does her workshop for her!!

And Shelli (may she live forever!!!) also will be at the downline meeting tonight!!!

I am going to try to keep quite calm about it...I don't want Shelli (may she live forever!!!) to think I'm some sort of skeery stalker chick or nuthin'! I'm going to try to keep down the blatant heroine worship down to a dull roar, but it might pop out occasionally, without my being able to help it!

Ooops! Sorry 'bout that...DOWN! DOWN I SAY!!!

One of the most exciting things is that we are swapping at this meeting and we are all making extra for Shelli (may she live forever!!) and Sara (most fortunate daughter of our beloved leader!) So, natch, I had to make the most GOJOMACIOUS Shelli-inspired (may she live forever!) swap EVAH!

And since finding out yesterday that Stampin' Up!'s color palette is undergoing a significant and much-needed renovation in July, I just had to celebrate the fact that Pink Pirouette and Baja Breeze are makin' a comeback, baby!

Here is the new palette:

40 colors plus 5 In Colors which will last 2 years not 1. Five more In Colors for next year that will also last two years! Five brand new core colors, 10 returning In Colors!

But the sad thing is that all of these will be going away:

So be sure to stock up on your favorites while you can! At some point, it will be while supplies last only. There are a few I will miss, but not too many. I'm WAY excited about the new colors! There will be special kits available to both demos and customers that will allow us to update our pastels, markers, Watercolor Wonder crayons, etc. All coming our way in July! I can't wait!!!

I'm so excited that not only are some of my favorite PAST In Colors coming back, some of this year's get to stick around! So why not combine them? Why not indeed! Lookie:

Ingredients: Stamps - Elements of Style (Summer Mini), Itty Bitty Backgrounds; Paper - Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla; Ink - Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, So Saffron, Basic Brown, Versamark: Other - 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches, Modern Label punch, Very Vanilla Tafetta ribbon, SU! Texturz Plates Backgrounds #1, Vintage Brads, Clear EP, White Signo gel pen, dimensionals, sponge wedges, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

OMGosh, it's just GOJALICIOUS!!! (YILM!) But the best part is hard to see...lookiee:

 

It be shimmerryyyyyyyy!!!! Oooh, it's SO PRETTY!!!

I was up quite late last night working on these and they will be hard to give away, but I will do my best. And doing my best to tamp down my fantasy too...ya know, the one where Shelli (may she live forever!!!) says, "Oh, Jan...this is just so wonderful, so beautiful...won't you work for us? You can live in Michigan, but we want you to design things for us from now on! If you want to live in Utah, we will pay to relocate you and your family and give you a big salary and all the stamps, ink, paper, embellishments you want! Just work for us, oh please?!?!?!"

Yes, it's  hard to come back to earth after indulging myself in such things. {smack!}{smack!}

So think of me this evening...I'll be back tomorrow with all the deets! Ta!

Comments

[Joan B]

your card is gorgeous. hope you get the job offer!! LOL enjoy!

[Susie]

Can't imagine meeting Miss Shelli - I know you will have the time of your life.
You deserve it!!!

[Melia]

I am so excited for you. Have a marvelous time! I can't wait to see what tomorrow's post will contain. Hooray for you! and Dawn, of course!

[Michelle Tech]

You lucky dog you! Have a great time! I can't wait to read about it from your perspective :-)

[Pam]

Whoo hoo! Have an AWESOME time tonight!

[Liz Haddon]

I enjoy your blog and look forward to your banter daily. Today you had me ROTFL. I actually had to read your blog to my husband cause I was LOL so much. Enjoy your visit with Shelli (May she live forever...). Thanks for ending my day with a smile.

[Cali Baxter]

Oh, have the best time ever!

BTW -- I so enjoy your writing, as well as your art. Thank you!

[Sharon M.]

Now I need to go find a pin, to stick in ya, so you can come down to earth and tell us little people how it went and all the gossip!

But, really, glad you got to attend!

[Cheryl]

Loved reading your post today (but then again, when does anyone NOT enjoy the wit of Jan Tink?). The card is just GO-JA-MA-RIFIC! I so can't wait until you tell us how it was at Dawn's and being with Shelli (may she live forever)!

[Donna Zammit]

Jan, may you live forever too! So we can continue to be entertained with such hilarity on a regular basis.....3 cheers for Jan!!! Have a fantasmagorical time with Shelli & Dawn and the other lucky ladies. Your card is gorjus....slightly jealous that your loyal readers don't get one! Can't wait to read all about it. Cheers Donna Zammit :)

[Genelle Little]

Oh congratulations, Jan! I can't wait to hear about your evening, how kind of Dawn too! Your card is stunning and I'm sure it'll be a big hit!

[JudyB]

Go Jan - I'm sure your gorgeously shimmery card will make our fearless leader Shelli (may she live forever) hyperventilate too. Oh what a sight that would be, both of you hyperventilating together!! Hope someone is taking photos. I will get to see her (probably only from afar) for the first time in May in Sydney. Can't wait.

[Sherylee]

Oh, Jan, now I am hyperventilating! That card is *killing* me - we don't have that stamp set so tell Shelli it needs to be in our next catalogue - pleeease! Well, if you can talk that is between your bows LOL.
Enjoy your night, I reckon it will be the best one evah!
Cheers, Sherylee (Oz)

[Marlene]

OMG! - This card is soooo beautiful!! - I'm sure Shelli will love it...should have entered it with your Artisan Award stuff!! GORGEOUS!!

[Tessa]

YAHOOO!! Jan, so excited for you! And I believe Shelli will go ga-ga over your fantabulous card!

[Dorothy]

You card is GORGEOUS. Love it!!! Will CASE it!! But will give you credit. I'm so jealous that you get to met Shelli. I'm sure next time we hear from you, you will be in UTAH as head designer.

[Wendy W.]

Yeahyeahyeah ... rub it in ... soooo wish I coulda been there with ya (well, at LEAST you took our book!!). And your card ... sigh ... I feel lucky to be gettin' one11 :)

[Gabby]

Hello! How fun for you! Your card is beautiful and anyone who is lucky enough to receive one, I'm certain, will regard it as a treasure ... you are a treasure as well (may you live 4evr!) Hugs, Gabby :)

[Judy Jackson]

When I saw a preview mini-catalog at my demo's home -- she only had one! - I loved this set immediatley. If i didn't before now, i love it now! This is just beautiful.

Thoroughly enjoy being with Shelli tonight. I don't blame you if you do hyperventilate! Just keep breathing! Enjoy! I am sure shelli will LOVE your card!

[Mitzi]

What an absolutely beautiful card! Everyone will love it indeed. And why should you not get that job offer of a lifetime? You sure deserve it. And they'd get a funny writer, too. Have fun tonight. Can't wait to read your blog tomorrow.

[Nancy R]

Jan, So happy that I stumbled onto your blog. You do great crafting and LOVE your sense of humor. Keep "em coming, girl! Have fun with Shelli and Dawn.
Nancy R.

[Dawn]

Oh. My. Goodness. That is one of the most gorgeous cards I've ever seen!!!! Shelli would be nuts not to offer you whatever you wanted to design for SU! Have a wonderful time and make sure to tell us all about it.
TFS!!!

[Amanda]

It is sooooo exciting that you get to meet Shelli AND swap with her! Your swaps are FANTASTIC and soooooo gorgeous!!!! Love it!

[Debbie]

Would you just saddle up close enough to touch Shelli for me? lol. I would absolutley love to be at one of her workshops-or yours-or Dawn's- for that matter. I suppose that I'll just have to console myself with the knowledge that I can log on and follow you, knowing that you were at one. Have a blast and good luck on the job offer hee hee.

[Christyne]

Your card is just GORGEOUS! And I have to tell you that your blog posts ALWAYS put a smile on my face. You are SO MUCH FUN!!!

[Sue Erickson]

This card is definitely going to catch Shelli's eye. It is just 'So Shelli'! I know you had a wonderful time and look forward to your report of the workshop.

[Christy S]

Jan, your post is hilarious! I cannot wait to hear the details from tonight, it sounds so fun, and I am sure you will make it even more entertaining.

[Connie]

Oh Jan, you are so blessed to see Shelli (May she live forever!). I'm hoping you love us enough to make the same swap for us next week. Looking forward to seeing you then and hearing all about it. See you at Sharon's next week.

[Nancy Johnson]

Your card is beautiful. I love the subtle and shimmery swirl. Now down to the real business. Shelli!!! We're counting on you to have a great time for all of us.

[Debra]

Congratulations Jan! You, my queen, are SO deserving! What a fabulous card you made for her too! I have no doubt that she'll recognize the brilliance behind the artwork. You go girl!

[Stephanie Perry]

What a drop dead gorgeous card, Jan! I am so thrilled for you to attend this workshop, I look forward to reading your recap of the events of the evening!!

I am also very excited about the color renovation (needed for a while IMHO) and the inclusion of Baja Breeze, River Rock and Pink Pirouette. Yippee!! Thanks for sharing the info.

[Gina Wrona]

Hi Jan!

It was so exciting to sit next to you at the downline meeting w/Shelli! I hope I didn't offend you by not recognizing you with your pic you have here on your blog.
Thank you so much for your awesome swap! I'll treasure it forever!!

Hugs,
Gina

[Suzi Carter]

Love the card! How cool to be able to go to a workshop done by Shelli. I hope when you get the job offer, that you will continue your blog!

[mary jo]

Jan, I so agree with everyone else. Just add me to your line of adoring fans. I'm glad you have the opportunity to meet Shelli and I'm sure you'll behave in a most appropriate manner. Shelli is lucky to have you there. LOVE the card---you are wondermagicfantastiloucious. (YWLY) Mary Jo

[Linda Slattery]

Will you still blog to us nitwits when you get your dream job offer and move to Utah??!! I cannot imagine Shelli (may she live forever) not offering you a position. You Go Girl, and enjoy your evening!!
Linda S. in NE

[Emilyb]

Oh. My. Word! You are so funny. Oh, wait. You weren't being funny. . .just sharing your true feelings! LOL!

I sure hope someone shares this post with Shelli. . . surely she knows you by name after all these years.

I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't offer you a job once she takes a look at that swap--absolutely gorgeous! Made me decide I HAVE to purchase that set when I send in my order next week. But, sigh, I don't think anything I will make will even come close to your creation. . . well, not unless I do a really great job of CASE-ing!

btw. . . we need an update of your time w/Dawn and Shelli!

[Desirée]

So excited for you Jan! I'm SURE Shelli is a fan of your work (who isn't???). Your swap is GOJUS indeed, and has that vintage flair that Shelli loves :)

[Barbara V]

What a GO-JUS card, Jan...it is so very Shelli! I have no doubt that she will be duly impressed. I am so anxious to hear about your fun visit. I thought I saw you in some of the photos Dawn posted, and as I scrolled down a bit there you were! I'll bet you guys had a blast!

[Anne]

Oh my goodness, This is the first time I have visited your blog and I am laughing hysterically abouth your blog about Shelli (may she live forever). I'm looking forward to laughing as I explore you site. Thank you for this. Anne

[Marilynn David]

Hello, I found your link on Dawns' blog and wanted to say thank you for all your inspiration and especially for the templates.

I am an SU in Cornwall UK and there only a handful of us here, my upline lives right up near Portsmouth 200 miles away so I feel kinda isolated down here and the other girls belong to another upline, so they have there own meetings, I have asked to share with them but have not heard anything.
I am only doing SU as a hobby and have a workshop monthly and run a crafting class in my home which is going great guns and they all love SU.
So thanks again, I will be a regular visitor.