Christi's Creative Crew: Vacation Highlights

I know I haven't posted in a while.

I was hoping to work on my blog posts during some down time on our Alaskan Cruise, but we only had internet for one product (one cell phone, one lap top) at a time. It was a bit more frustrating than we thought it would be so therefore I really picked and chose when to be on line.

We had a wonderful time meeting new friends, and visiting the quaint towns of Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Victoria BC.

The Raptor Center in Sitka has many birds of prey who have been rescued.

If they are able to heal them, they will release them back to the wild, but many of them will need to live in this safe environment for the rest of their lives

Such a beautiful bird

This is a replica of the size of an eagles nest

Quaint little churches in the middle of town

This is a photo of our ship - The Quantum of the Sea

When we arrived we had this large magnet on our door

The gals, Shannon West, Brandy Barnard & Julie Salva, who headed up this cruise for us, gifted us this large, very cool bag, that was filled to the brim with all the products we would need for our 6 classes and Creativity Now

Each day we would find a new treat at our station - this is a glitzy purse, we all carried it with us to the first formal dinner.

Cute little cozy bear socks

A cute little box - what did it hold?

a super glittery Whale pin

And check out this view - it is the view I had from our crafting conference room

Our final sea port was Victoria British Columbia and our excursion was a whale watch

The boat that took us out to spot the whales...

These whales are monstrous!

On Monday when we left our ship, we had a full day to spend in Seattle Washington before our flight home that didn't leave until midnight.

We rode Seattle's BIG WHEEL which is 175 feet tall

And went to the top of the Space Needle that was built in 1961 for the Seattle World's Fair

this photo of the space needle was taken when we were at the top of the Big Wheel

And this is a view of Seattle from the Space Needle

This photo is taken inside the Space Needle

We also went to the Aquarium there.

Take a look at this Porcupine Fish!! He acted like he was just posing for us.

PEEK-A-BOO! A Vermilion Rock Fish

PEEK-A-BOO to you too. Very unusual fish, not sure what it was called

Puffins, Sea Otters, and Seals, Oh My!

Such a wonderful vacation! But so very happy to be home.

TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE KITS COLLECTION

EXPRESSIONS OF KINDNESS KIT
Share heartfelt cards with the Expressions of Kindness Kit. Featuring nostalgic-looking floral designs in beautiful color tones, this kit is perfect for all-occasion cards for friends and loved ones. Pair the desired sentiment and images from the kit to quickly create timeless cards. Wish happy birthday, send a friendly note, or more, and let the people in your life know you care. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of June 5, 2024 (while supplies last).

Expressions of Kindness Kit from the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com

Cost is $23
Use item number 163905 when ordering
Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
Click here for the instructional PDF
Details:
- Expressions of Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set
- Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Spot
- Predesigned projects
- Step-by-step instructions
- Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
- Make 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs
- 8 printed card bases
- 8 printed envelopes
- Folded card: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- Printed die-cut images and gold foil labels
- Adhesive-backed gold sparkle gems
- Enough adhesive to complete projects
Product colors: Blackberry Bliss, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Petunia Pop, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

THE SCENIC ROUTE TRAVEL JOURNAL KIT
Make a handmade travel journal with the Scenic Route Travel Journal Kit. This kit is great for memory keeping. Use it to document a special moment or trip spent with loved ones and friends! You can arrange the included fold-out pages the way you desire, as well as the sentiments and images, and create the words of your choice using the adhesive-backed alphabet sheets. The sticker sentiments are available in English, French, German, and Dutch. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of June 5, 2024 (while supplies last).

Scenic Route Travel Journal Kit from the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com

Cost is $22
Use item number 163904 when ordering
Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
Click here for the instructional PDF
Kit includes:
- Step-by-step instructions and guided layouts
- Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
- Make 1 travel journal
- 2 fold-out pages with pockets
- 2 tri-fold pages
- Size of the travel journal: 5-3/4″ x 9-1/4″ x 7/8″
- Printed adhesive-backed die-cut alphabets, sentiments, and images
- Paper die-cut journaling pieces
- Enough adhesive to complete projects
Product colors: Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Wild Wheat