38 Cardmakers booked...maximum is 50

Ahoy there me mateys!

Oh My Goodness!  The Sailing with Scissors cruise is 14 months away until sailing and we already have booked 38 cardmakers.  Wow!!

The maximum number of cardmakers we can book is 50 due to the number of people who can fit in the conference room for classes.  Spouses, partners, kids, friends, family who are accompanying the cardmakers are not included in this number.

If you are humming and haaaing about booking this cruise, please do it soon (I can't believe I'm saying this...14 months away) because we are booking up quickly.

Thanks
Celina

Aha! Alumni

Congrats to our Aha (Alaska, Hawaii, Alaska) Alumni, Madame Debbie!
Debbie is the first member of Sailing with Scissors to have sailed on the previous two cruises and has recently booked the Celebrity 2014 cruise.

Thanks Debbie.  You rock!

What happens on Sailing with Scissors?

Some of you are booking into this group, have an idea about what we do, but aren't sure about details.

Sailing with Scissors is a group of cardmakers who sign up for card making classes that are held on a cruise ship.  Jessie Hurley teaches most of the classes with a guest instructor teaching one of the classes for a little variety.  The classes are $35 per person.
We also have free events for members of Sailing with Scissors.  You can participate for these events if you sign up for a minimum of 2 of the classes.
The free events are:
1) A Make N' Take.  You will receive a card kit with all the supplies and instructions to make a cool card.  I am at the event to help if you have any questions.
2) Wood Mount Game.  Each participant brings in a medium to large size rubber stamp that is wood mounted.  It can be new or gently used.  This stamp will go to a good home, and in return, you get a different stamp for your new card creations.
3) Card Swap.  You make 30 (just a guess) identical cards at home, and then thirty other Sailing with Scissors members do the same.  On the ship, you swap your cards for the other cards.  Now, you have 30 new cards to use or to keep for prototypes.  I have posted pics of all the cards that were given out in the card swap, on the last cruise.  Take a look.  They are fabulous.
4) Meet and Greet.  Many friendships have blossomed from Sailing with Scissors cruises.  You will get to know everyone and have fun.
5) Prizes, goody bags and newsletters.  Lots of free-bees for members who sign up for a minimum of two classes.

The class schedule is TBA

Cheers
Celina

Booking your cabin within the Sailing with Scissors Group

Ahoy There!
Our fabulous travel agent, Donna Athey, is again the go-to person for booking your Sailing with Scissors cruise for Alaska 2014.
Donna's contact information is as follows:

Work:  604-464-7447
Cell:  604-644-5562
Email:  dathey@cruiseshipcenters.com

Donna has been a cruise specialist for over 10 years and she has done a superb job for us in the past.

I know you're wondering why you can't just book the cruise with your own travel agent.  Well, the reason is because Donna has a "group" on the ship for Sailing with Scissors.  Donna also watches the number of people who are booking in our group so that we don't over-sell.  We can have a maximum of 50 cardmakers booked for this cruise (this figure doesn't include non-stamping family or friends).

Sorry, but if you don't book your cruise with Donna, we're afraid you can't be part of the Sailing with Scissors group.  So, just book with Donna.  Ha ha.

Here is Donna with her two huskies:

New Slideshow of Celebrity Century

Check out the slideshow on the left for pics of the Celebrity Century that was docked in Vancouver on Sunday, June 2.  It's a beauty.

Port of Call, Icy Strait

Donna gave me some interesting information about one of our ports of call, Icy Strait.  It has the longest zip line in North America, huh interesting.
Here is the website for the area:  http://www.icystraitpoint.com/

They even have a signature recipe:

Icy Strait Point Salmon Dip & Spread

1 7.5 oz can of Wild Icy Strait Point Smoked King or Sockeye Salmon

4 tablespoons mayonnaise

4 tablespoons whipped cream cheese

1 tablespoon chopped green onion or minced onion

Drain salmon, add to remaining ingredients in bowl, blend with fork.

Who is Sailing with Scissors?

About 5 years ago, I took an awesome cardmaking class that was taught by Jessie Hurley.  Her technique based classes are well known in the Vancouver area.  I told Jessie that I had been searching for cruises that weren't scrapbook related, but focused on making handmade cards.  Since I couldn't find any such vacation, I suggested that Jessie, and her store Cherish the Thought, host this type of group.  She said that she would do it, if I would be the co-organizer.  I agreed and Sailing With Scissors was born.
Donna and I used to work together at Cruiseshipcenters and I knew that she had hosted quilting cruises so she knew the right questions to ask, and the right people to talk to, regarding a cardmaking group.
Besides, she is a cardmaker too!

Here is your Sailing with Scissors Team:

This is the fabulous Jessie Hurley.  She is the host of Sailing with Scissors.  Jessie obtains sponsorship from different cardmaker supply manufactures which translates into awesome goodie bags and incredible prizes.  Jessie is also the instructor of the wonderful card classes.  Check her out at http://www.cherishthethought.ca/

Here is the equally fabulous Donna Athey.  Donna has won awards for being an outstanding travel agent at Cruiseshipcenters.  She has booked, helped organize, contributed prizes to our Sailing with Scissors group.  Check her out at http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/en-ca/donnaathey/home

Lastly, here is me, Celina Loyer.  I write the blog and write the daily cardmaking technique newsletters that you receive on the cruise.  I organize the free events on the ship:  the wood mount game, the make n' take and the card swap.  Just call me the assistant!

We are your Sailing with Scissors Team!

Hugs
Celina

PS - These pictures were taken from our first Sailing with Scissors Alaskan cruise.

New Cruise News for 2014!!!

Ahoy there Sailing with Scissors fans!

Drum Roll...brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!

We have a new Sailing with Scissors cruise to Alaska for 2014.

We will be cruising on the beautiful Celebrity Century, for a 7 night round-trip Vancouver to Alaska voyage. We depart August 17 from Vancouver and return on August 24, 2014.

Look at this wonderful itinerary:

Wow!

Thank You, Mahalo

I can't believe our wonderful cruise is over and we are all back to regular lives.  We would like to thank the following people who made this Sailing with Scissors, a fabulous adventure:

Thanks to Jessie Hurley, owner of Cherish the Thought for sponsoring this cruise.  Jessie put in so much effort with her classes, and putting together the goody bags, and sending out information emails and contacting sponsors for the group.  In addition, it is a huge obstacle to be away from one's business for two weeks.  Jessie did this for our group.  Yay Jessie!

Thanks to all the generous companies and individuals (I see cute leather red flowers) who donated prizes for the goody bags and class prizes.  Everyone won a prize...Yoohoo!

Thanks to all of the Sailing with Scissors members and their non-stamping companions for joining our group. I know friendships were formed on this cruise and that is definitely priceless.

Thanks to our wonderful travel agent, Donna Athey who kept us organized, made cute change purses for prizes, and had a nice surprise for us when we started the cruise.  Thank you as well to Don and Cheryl Adams, the owners of CruiseshipCenters, Donna's agency who provided the fun Carnival Make-n-Take prizes for our group.

Thank you to Gail Matsuba, who did a wonderful card class for the participants.  The cards were awesome. Also, a big thanks for organizing our shopping trip to J's Knicknacks.

Thank you to the staff of Island Paperie in Maui, J's Knicknacks in Waikiki and Taj Clubhouse in Honolulu for the discounts and specials offered to our group.   We really enjoyed the Make N' Take at J's Knicknacks.

Thank you to our wonderful dinner staff, cabin stewards and other helpful Carnival Cruise staff.

Personally, I would like to thank all the wonderful people in the Sailing with Scissors group, from the bottom of my heart.  You were all so accommodating of my little sidekick.  She had good days and bad days and you were all great.  I couldn't have done it without you.  Also, I received really positive feedback from all of you regarding the newsletters, make-n-take, and this blog.  I am blessed to have met the new members in the group, and to re-connect with the people who joined us on the previous cruise.

Thank You, Mahalo,

Celina L

Until next time...



  

Photobucket Information

Just a quick note, Jessie has emailed all of us the password to enter the Sailing the Scissors photobucket account.
When you get a chance, please copy your pictures to the account.  This is beneficial to you because your pictures will be safe on the site.
Also, if you missed taking a special picture, please review the files to see if someone else didn't miss that opportunity.
If you didn't get the email, please contact Jessie.

Card Swap Pics

The cards from the card swap were awesome.  I'm afraid my scanner doesn't do them justice.  Thanks to all the participants.  This time I remembered not to give any of the cards away, before I scanned them.

Beautiful ivory card with coral shading by Lynette

Classy, sparkly, gold embossed card by Trish.  Also, Trish included an optional salutation for the inside of the card.  Good idea.

Shelley shaded perfectly the sunset on this tropical and warm feeling card.  I love the charm attached to the braided cord.  Fabulous.

 This is a very cheery get well card.  The colours are warm and the design is eye pleasing.  I'm afraid I don't have any information who did this card.  You did a really nice job.

I remember choosing this yellow card over the same card in green.  Both were awesome cards.  The little beveled flower centers are very cool.  Awesome card.  Oh no!  I also don't have any information on who did this card.  I like the fact that this card maker included two optional sayings for the inside of the card.  I am loving this idea.

Barb did really nice work on this versatile card.  The cameo is such a nice accent.  Sweet.

Linda used chalks to colour this dainty little card (and the envelope).  I really like the fact that she used two different embossing folders on the front of this card.  Great idea Linda.

Laural made this bright Hawaiian looking card using stamps and dies from Local King Rubber Stamps which was one of our gracious contributors for Sailing with Scissors.  Here is their link:  http://www.localkingrubberstamp.com/
Laural, you made a really cool looking card.

Ruth used red mirror paper for the Christmas tree and white pearl-like cardstock for the background paper.  Very stunning card.  The die that Ruth used for the tree was from Dee's Distinctively Dies who was also a generous contributor to our group.  Here is the site to see Dee's very cool dies:
http://www.scrapnstamp.ca/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=409

Cathy incorporated her First Nations culture in this stunning encouragement card.  The inside of the card is stamped with a thoughtful Apache blessing stamp.  Awesome card, Cathy.

This soothing and pretty card has the coolest navy doily frame.  I'm afraid this is another card that didn't have a name.  You made a really nice card.

 Roberta made this cute and whimsical card.  The little hula girl is super cute.

Annette made this detailed and funny card.  The background is warm and mottled with many colours.  Very cool technique.  This card will put a smile on the face of whoever receives it.

Joan also used Dee's Distinctively die to make this classy Christmas card.  The black off-center die cut really  makes this awesome tree three dimentional.  Very nice Joan.

I'm afraid my scanner couldn't scan the front of Ken's cool looking sympathy card.  The card's background was airy with light blue and white clouds.  The forefront of the card is a stamped bison, embossed in white.  The inside of the card is also cool.  The Hopi prayer is very thoughtful.

This elegant card is made by our new cardmaking friend Kay.  Her use of different black and white papers on the card was well designed.

This is my card.  My favourite part of this card is the little butterfly which is supposed to be used in flower arrangements.

Gayle H. made this soothing and pretty card.  Notice the little smile she drew on the button, in the center of the flower.  What a cute idea.

Last but not least, Karen made this avante-gard card with many cool elements that really work well together.  Very unique Karen.

Pre-cruise Last Message from Jessie

Aloha Sailing with Scissors Friends,
Can you believe we only have two more sleeps until our fabulous Hawaiian cruise begins!
My family and I are really looking forward to having fun, meeting new people, and reconnecting with old friends.
Here is a supply list for the things you will need for the classes:
-Adhesives, including Foam Pop-Ups.
-Scissors
-Corner Rounder, if you have one
-Stylus, also if you have one
-Fine Tip Tweezers, if you have them.

Big Hug
Jessie

Necklace designed and manufactured by my amazing Ella

Late breaking discount for us at Taj Clubhouse

Just in!  Taj Clubhouse will give Sailing with Scissors members a 15% discount on their purchases.  Taj Clubhouse in Honolulu sells cute stamps and stencils.  As well, the store sells other types of merchandise such as baby and childrens goods, zipped pouches, and t-shirts.  Many of the items are made using their own designer fabric.  If you're looking for a special and unique gifts at reasonable prices, this is the store to visit.
Here is the website:
http://www.tajclubhouse.com/#store

Here is the blog site:
http://tajclubhouse.blogspot.ca/


The store is located in the Ward Warehouse Shopping Complex:
http://www.wardcenters.com/Shopping/Merchants/TajClubhouse.html

They are open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 9 PM and on Sundays, 10 AM to 6 PM.

You have to check out their cute merchandise.  Don't forget to mention "Sailing with Scissors" for your 15% discount.

Stunning Marker Class Samples

Jessie has definitely been creatively busy.  These cards are absolutely beautiful.  The warm, tropical colours are so inviting.  I can't wait to make these cards.

Copper Class Samples

Look at the fabulous cards we will be doing in the copper class.  It will be nice to do some chic masculine cards.