Goals Exceeded!

Once again I'm not sure where to start this post.  I have so much to tell!  So many great things have happened over the last 8 days!  I really have been caught up in the fantabulism's of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Yes, fantabulism!  Great word for everything being just FANTABULOUS! Let me begin with GOALS EXCEEDED! 

Over the first weekend in October I left for Colorado Springs and held our 4th Annual Stampin' for a Cure event.  This event is so near and dear to my heart because we gather as a TEAM of demonstrators and STAMP out Breast Cancer. This team is not just my personal downline but other demonstrators from around the area.  I love how these women work together.  Boy do they work.  The work involves a lot of time, energy and DONATIONS but the end result is truly PRICELESS.  The last three years we have done the event we have never met our fundraising goal.  This year that changed!  Our goal for this year was $6K.  We raised $6110.00!  We also broke a record of having more than 100 participants come to the event.  I loved (SERIOUSLY LOVED) looking around the room all day watching these demonstrators smile ALL day.  I loved watching our participants stamp, meet new friends and reach out to those that have lost loved ones or survivors of Breast Cancer.  This year we had a Breast Cancer Surgeon speak to the participants about the statistics and treatment.  Our local Susan G. Komen chapter came to help support us.  The entire day was filled with AWESOMENESS!  I know the demonstrators were exhausted from their hard work but they went home proud demonstrators. I came home from Colorado a little tired but SO thankful to have so many great demonstrators working with me.  I'm so thankful to each participant that made time that day to come. I am just so proud that we MET our GOAL!  We've never given up on our goal.  The truth is it takes a lot of work to reach your goals but the rewards of meeting them are amazing. 

Here are a few pics of our great day.  I didn't take many because I was too busy running my mouth.  I know, nothing unusual there. 

You can tell everyone is happy.  

Michele is the coordinator of the Silent Auction and she does NOT mess around.  Her and Donna (partner in crime) go around the room showcasing the items and they do a GREAT job.  They are quite a team. 

These little soda bottles are SO cool. They were donated from a local soda shop called Squeak Soda Shop in Colorado Springs.  I loved how they personalized the bottles with our logo.  I made my girlfriend bid so I could just have ONE bottle to take home with me.  Hee hee.  If you're in Colorado Springs I highly recommend this little  shop.  Kids love it and so do adults. 

Last is a little inspiration and a little something for the gals that worked hard that day! Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I challenge you to make a few cards for someone that may be dealing with this awful disease or someone affected by it. 

Now that I am back home I have been busy getting caught up on EVERYTHING.  Being 3 months behind is not easy to play catch up.  I'm proud to say that I am starting to see progress.  This makes me happy. 

I hope you have a FANTASTIC weekend!!!!

I used the ribbon stamp in the idea book & catalog and made the ribbon behind it using the new Blushing Bride ribbon.  I just love those Antique Brads.