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It seems we barely returned from the 7th annual cruise and here we have all the details set up for next year's event. First thing you should know - </div>
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This will be the LAST Crafty Chica Art Cruise! I LOVE organizing and hosting these cruises, but I'm ready to take a breather, each year is a huge undertaking. I'm excited to sign off from the seas in high style - and thenmaybe take a cruise just to relax, lol!</div>
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For next year, Patrick and I decided to include two of our bucket list destinations: New Orleans and Jamaica! I'm also delighted to announce that our supply coordinator/special guest artist will be Jade Harrington of <a href="http://jaderbomb.com/">JADERBOMB.com</a>! </div>
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<b>March 15-22, 2014</b></div>
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<b>Balcony: $1125.</b></div>
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<b>Ocean view: $995. </b></div>
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<b>Interior: $945.</b></div>
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<b>Includes: Accommodations aboard the Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas, most meals, port charges, taxes, ship entertainment, six art workshops, all art supplies, instruction, invitation to sell at mercado night last night of cruise, commemorative T-shirt, swag bag and tote, art apron, private craft room 27/7, art demos, cocktail party, art swaps, new friendships and more!</b></div>
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Payment plan available. Limited spots, first come, first serve!</div>
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Call SeaCruises at 1-800-795-1008 or email <span style="color: blue; font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><a href="mailto:tiffanym@seacruises.com" target="_blank">tiffanym@seacruises.com</a></span></span> to reserve your spot.<br />
$250. deposit. Final payment due just before Christmas 2013.</div>
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$25 for early booking (by July 12th, 2013) </div>
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$125 discount for spouse who wants to partake in all our group activities except crafting.</div>
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PORTS: We will leave from New Orleans, spend two days at sea (two workshops each day), then stop at Falmouth, Jamaica. The next we're at Georgetown, Grand Cayman, followed by Cozumel, Mexico. Then we're at sea for another day of crafting, our farewell cocktail party, group photo, and mercado night. The craft room will be open all day and every night!</div>
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NOTE: I'm also putting together an extended package for those who want to stay a night in New Orleans either before or after the cruise. It will include a tour or two. Stay tuned!</div>
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One of our cruisers, Sylvia, brought some wonderful cardmaking supplies from <a href="http://www.myfunstampersjourney.com/" target="_blank">Fun Stampers Journey</a>. They were another generous sponsor! The theme was butterflies for Mother's Day and I'll post more pictures of what people made as soon as I get them! In the meantime, check out FSJ's CEO, Richard Garay's web site - you'll be inspired!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996714271075159654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265574058915605.post-62868974286554446372013-05-15T23:16:00.002-07:002013-05-16T00:07:13.555-07:00A secret treasure inside our swag bags: Craft Attitude! @stylesmiletv<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My friend, Jonathon Fong, had Craft Attitude send each of us a package of their product. It's this cool image transfer technique that is super easy. Youjust print out your image on the film using your printer and then use a glue stick to coat the surface, peel off the paper backing and set the image face down on the surface. Soooo cool! The film just kind of melts onto the surface!<br />
See more at <a href="http://craftattitude.com/">http://CraftAttitude.com </a>and <a href="http://www.jonathanfongstyle.com/" target="_blank">visit Jonathan's site</a>! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996714271075159654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265574058915605.post-33827101559229361062013-05-15T22:52:00.003-07:002013-05-15T22:53:11.181-07:00Crafty Chica Cruise T-shirts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://michaels.com/" target="_blank">Michaels Stores</a> sponsored our t-shirts again this year - 7th year in a row! Patrick drew the design and we used my beloved <a href="http://www.tulipscreenit.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">Tulip Screen It </a>to print all 70 shirts! People were quick to get creative and transform them into choppy Lido Deck tops! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996714271075159654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265574058915605.post-69882464312305854632013-05-15T16:34:00.002-07:002013-05-15T16:34:44.461-07:00@ilovetocreate saves the day! Glitter and Tacky Glue are the ultimate crafty necessities!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/heavenlyskull" target="_blank"><b>Heavenly Skull:</b> </a>Naomi is a past Crafty Chica Cruiser and shared her spirit this year by making each of us a little collage pack of mixed media items, which we all loved!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://madebynicole.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Made By Nicole: </a></b>Nicole Maki actually hand-dyed silk ribbon and sent us each a little bundle to use in our work. It was so pretty and had such deep, rich color. </span></div>
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Ice Resin knows how much the Crafty Chica Cruisers love their product. We're going on three years now that we've had a bezel pendant project thanks to the team at the IR headquarters. This year they sent us each a kit and a beautiful metal bezel.<br />
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One of the highlights of our trip was that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/xochico" target="_blank">Xochico</a> donated an amazing array of Mexi-style goods for our cruisers. So much that we were able to do drawings and everyone was able to win a fabulous prize from an innovative entrepreneur! </div>
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These items are beautiful, well-made and are certainly going to be collector's items. <a href="http://xochico.com/" target="_blank">Check out their site and Facebook page</a> to scoop up your own treasures! </div>
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We are so grateful, thank you, Xochico!</div>
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We crafty cruisers never get tired of these awesome wood bracelets provided by <b><a href="http://diybangles.com/" target="_blank">DIY Bangles</a></b>! There are so many things you can do with them! From coloring, to gluing to even wrapping them with yarn, we had crafters stamp on them too! Endless ideas :-)<br />
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And his sister, Denise from <a href="http://pearmama.com/">Pearmama.com</a> made these - soooo sweet!<br />
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And I have a tutorial for these yarn-wrapped bangles on my blog, <a href="http://craftychica.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Chica.com</a>.</div>
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Beautiful bracelets by Sylvia Alva of Que Milagro Studios! She made these on the cruise, so pretty!! </div>
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The cruisers used them on everything from jewelry to shrines to boxes to books! As you look though all the other projects, you can see them used everywhere!<br />
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For another project we transformed a plain wood box that <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WalnutHollow" target="_blank"><b></b></a><b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Walnut Hollow</a></b> sent us and turned it into a functional shrine. On top we used bathroom silicone and decorated a wood block with all kinds of trinkets, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rangerink" target="_blank">Ranger Ink</a> and buttons from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/blumenthallansing" target="_blank">Blumenthal Lansing</a>.<br />
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We started by using Tulip Soft Paint as a base and then let it all dry and then decorated the top. I love how creative they all turned out! Each one tells a different story!<br />
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Would you believe that in between trips to pick up and deliver the boxes to the ship - our Smash books arrived? Just in a nick of time! We were all so excited and grateful! Yipppeeee!!<br />
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One of the projects we made on the cruise was one of my most popular DIYs from this year - record album journals! I had a big box of old record album covers (no albums inside) and we cut them up to make into books.<br />
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<a href="http://bazzillbasics.com/" target="_blank">Bazzill Basics Paper</a> sent us each a pack of scrapbook paper and journal cards. We used them to make the pages for our signatures that went inside our journal covers!<br />
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Each paper was double-sided with different patterned designs. Some of u s left the papers as is, and others used the Gelli Plate to add mixed media textures.<br />
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We used embroidery thread to bind the signatures and then glued them inside the journal cover and used duct tape to trim all the edges!<br />
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One of our repeat cruiser, Sacred Yoli, shared some fabulous work she had been doing with a new product called the <a href="http://www.gelliarts.com/" target="_blank">Gelli Plate from Gelli Arts</a>. We wrote to the company and they were kind enough to send us samples for our cruisers to play with!<br />
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a really cool concept - the plate is actually a gelatin-type pad that is juicy, thick and clear. You add drops of paint and use a brayer to move the color across the pad. You can lay a stencil on top or use a cotton swab to draw a design. Next, you place your paper on top and press and then peel it off.</div>
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Check out all the cool designs you can make! <a href="http://www.goldenpaints.com/" target="_blank">Golden Artist Colors</a> were kind enough to send us tubes of acrylic paint to use! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/GelliArts" target="_blank">Visit the GelliArts YouTube channel</a> to see it in use! You'll be inspired!</div>
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<a href="http://www.simplicity.com/" target="_blank"> Simplicity</a> was kind enough to send us crochet hooks by <a href="http://www.drewemborsky.com/" target="_blank">The Crochet Dude</a>, plus a plethora of trims, embellishments and sparkly crystal ribbon. We used to make cool stiletto ring holders like this! <br />
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One of our other cruisers, Lizzy, used the trim to decorate badge holders...<br />
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And she even made a necklace!<br />
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This year we had a lot of people interested in learning how to crochet, so Simplicity was kind enough to send us crochet hooks from <a href="http://www.drewemborsky.com/" target="_blank">The Crochet Dude</a>! I'm excited to see what people will make!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996714271075159654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265574058915605.post-71524509182265756002013-05-11T22:24:00.001-07:002013-05-11T22:24:06.298-07:00Crafting, cruising and musica - what a combo! @Target #SeHablaMusica<span id="docs-internal-guid-6c072d77-96e2-c3b6-fc4e-4ac1fb63929a"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My name is Julia, I am the new intern for Crafty Chica Enterprises. I am a lover of crafts, music and happy thoughts. As a late night crafter, I can never get in my creative zone without first pressing play. That is why I love how music is an integral part of the Crafty Chica world. I love drawing inspiration and energy from music. It also helps keep my creative juices rocking steady. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lila Downs is my absolute favorite musician to listen to while creating. Some of her sounds can have you tapping into a very creative space, while other songs can have you dancing in your chair! Which I know some of the cruisers must have been doing to the music selection Target shared with all of them. Peep out the video below of Lila Downs latest song Zapata Se Queda!</span></div>
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Jeshua and Maya are our lead volunteers. From finding your way around the ship to learning how to pour your resin, they got you covered! PLUS, they'll sing for you too!</div>
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Dania and Amanda are helping Jeshua and Maya. PLUS Dania will be giving pin-up girl makeovers for dinner. You can even ask her for a trim and color...<br />
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FOOD: Breakfast - there are three ways - you can do the sit down service or the buffet or order a continental breakfast in your room. Same with lunch and dinner! <br />
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MERCADO: On Thursday night, we'll have tables set up around the conference room, you are welcome to take things to sell only within our group.<br />
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GIVEAWAYS: We'll be raffling off two Fiskars FUSE systems, as well as some other prizes! <br />
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On Monday, I suggest getting to the ship by 1 pm, no sooner than 11 a.m. You'll need to check your luggage with the porter. Make sure your tags are on your suitcases. Tip the porter! It helps bring good energy to your luggage arriving to your room.<br />
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Then, you'll wait in line to check into the ship. You'll need your passport and a credit card OR a birth certificate and a government ID. Your names have to match. About the credit card - Carnival will charge $10 per day for tips. This means that you won't have to tip anyone (unless you want) while on the cruise. Once the ship sets sail and you want to take the charge off your card, you can go to guest services and they'll remove the charge.<br />
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You'll go through security, just as if you are traveling through the airport. <br />
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Once on the ship, there will be people dressed in costume where you can get your photo taken. They are all over the ship. You can take the pictures and Carnival will post the prints on a big board so you can choose to buy them later if you want. Just because you pose for a picture doesn't mean you have to buy it. They come by at dinner too!<br />
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Make your way to the Lido deck because there's a good chance your room won't be ready yet. On the Lido Deck are several buffets. This is where I get my first rum punch! alcohol and soft drinks cost money, but tea, juice, punch and water are free. Usually around 2ish, the rooms are ready. Don't panic if your luggage hasn't arrived, although it's likely it will be there for you. Unpack and get settled.<br />
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The ship sets sail around 5 pm and there will be a fire drill. This is where you are told where your muster station is and we ALL go tot our stations and stand there as they tell us what to do in case of an emergency. It takes about 30 minutes. Then it ends and the cruise begins!<br />
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Our dinner is at 6 pm. We'll all be sitting in the same section at large tables. Dinner is a blast. The portions are small and delicious so you can choose something from each section of the menu as much as you want! Be adventurous! <br />
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At 8 pm, we'll have our first meet-up! Carnival is still determining which room they'll have us in for our check-n. This is where you'll check in, put your name in the prize box, receive your crafty itinerary, your swag bag and I'll give you the run down on the week. You can also pass out ATCs with eachother. <br />
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We'll have a demo on the Gelli Plate and we'll head over to the conference room. Because we have a big group, I'll break it up in two sessions. 9:30 and 11:00 pm.<br />
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<b>Leather Rings Workshop (part one)</b> and <b>Book Workshop</b> in the dining area: 9:00-11:30 am OR 12:30-3:00. We'll have a sign up sheet for you to choose either one!<br />
<b>Decoden Affirmation Box Workshop</b> in the conference room, 8 OR 10 pm.<br />
$5 mini-workshop with Annette and Theresa Armas, 9 pm <br />
$5 mini-workshop with Lizzy Hernandez, 10 pm<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>WEDNESDAY: Ensenada, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.</b></span><br />
You'll want to enjoy Ensenada! We'll take a group to take a tour to La Bufadora, the blowhole. They have a mercado and food. We'll also stop at the Mexican fabric store for smokin hot deals on oilcloth and such!<br />
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<b>Resin Pendant Workshop</b> in the conference room, 8 pm OR 10 pm. Freestyle crafting in the conference room through the night!<br />
$5 mini workshop with Sacred Yoli, 9 pm<br />
$5 mini workshop with Pearmama and BoiFromIpanema, 10 pm <br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">THURSDAY: </span></b>Day at sea - all day crafting, 10-3 in the dining room!<br />
<b>Stiletto Shoe Shrine/Ring Holder Workshop</b>, 10 am in the dining room<br />
Leather Ring Workshop (part two) <br />
Freestyle crafting for the rest of the day.<br />
Cocktail party and buffet, 4 pm, room to be announced <br />
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8 p.m. - conference room for mercado and mini-concert by Jeshua and Maya! <br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">FRIDAY:</span></b> Disembark for home. Sniffle!<br />
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We'll also have a group picture in there somewhere.<br />
One of the dinners is dress-up night. We'll have Dania on hand if you want fun make up and an updo for your hair! <br />
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<b>WHAT TO BRING:</b><br />
Clothes for five days, toiletries, sea sick medicine if you think you'll be prone to being on water, sunscreen if you are planning to tan.<br />
<b>SUPPLIES: </b>I bring everything, however I'm asking everyone to bring a STILETTO SHOE for the shrine class. If you want better lighting, bring a battery-operated task light, reading glasses. Bring any of your favorite supplies, like your favorite liner brush, etc. Any special pictures for jewelry projects, paper mask if you are prone to glue smells. We'll have paper towels, baby wipes, cups, brushes, scissors, etc. Honestly, you don't have to bring anything!<br />
<b>INTERNET and PHONE:</b> Turn off your cell phone as soon as the ship sets sail. The charges are crazy expensive. I always buy the ship's internet package from the Internet cafe. Once we get on land in Catalina and Ensenada, then you can check for a FREE wifi signal. <br />
<b>PHOTOS:</b> We'll be snapping pictures to post on our blog and for our sponsors!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996714271075159654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265574058915605.post-72822276244885321002013-04-04T19:37:00.001-07:002013-04-04T19:37:16.216-07:00Shout out to @LowesHi everyone! Its me, Lizzy! Your Crafty Chica Cruise Supply Coordinator. Help me give Lowes a huge thank you for these gorgeous vibrant aprons. They have generously donated aprons for the Crafty Chica Cruise. How exciting. <br />
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Check out my dad who was excited to model these awesome aprons. Actually he tried to take off with it but I tackled him. <br />
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Hi Everyone! Many of you have been waiting patiently, to see what our many great sponsors have shipped to my casita for The Crafty Chica Cruise! Well wait no more!!<br />
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Pack one thing less Crafters! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fiskars?ref=stream">Fiskars</a> has graciously sent us each 3 different kinds of cutting tools! has been a sponsor of the cruise for many years now. Make sure to check out their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fiskars?ref=stream">Fiskars</a>.<br />
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Did you know, Fiskars makes stamps too? Check out these great stamps we all get to play with on the cruise!<br />
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We are one month away from the 7th Annual Crafty Chica Art Cruise! Goodies have been coming in by the box full for our cruisers. Crafty madness indeed! We'll be showcasing all of them right here on this blog as a way of saying thank you and to give the cruisers a sneak peek at what is coming up!<br />
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Fist up - <a href="http://www.lionbrandyarn.com/" target="_blank">Lion Brand Yarn</a>! They provided the actual swag bag, and added in a set of <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/bonbons.html" target="_blank">BonBon yarns in BEACH</a> for each person! Can you say Happy Happy Joy Joy??? Thank you, Lion Brand! Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LionBrandYarns" target="_blank">their Facebook page too</a>!<br />
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More sponsor highlights to come! Stay tuned! <br />
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Woo-hoo! The time has finally come to sign up for the 7th Annual
Crafty Chica Cruise! Due to so many requests, we are going back to the
four-night/five-day package for 2013. We'll still have gobs of projects
to make and yummy food to eat!<br />
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To register ($150. deposit required):<br />
Email <a href="mailto:tiffanym@seacruises.com" target="_blank">Tiffany at SeaCruises</a>. <br />
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NOTE: <a href="mailto:kmurillo@gmail.com" target="_blank">Please email me as well</a> when you sign up so I can make sure to include you on mu cruise email list! </div>
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<b>Crafty Chica Cruise 2013!</b><br />
<b>DATE:</b> April 22-26, 2013<br />
<b>DEPARTS:</b> from Long Beach, CA<br />
<b>WHERE:</b> Catalina and Ensenada (one day at each town, one full day at sea)<br />
<b>COST:</b> $635 inside cabin. $685 ocean view cabin (based on double occupancy). Per Carnival, prices are subject to change, so book now to confirm your price!<br />
DISCOUNTS:<br />
$25 off if you are a returning cruiser<br />
$25 off if you are a returning cruiser who brings someone new (limit one referral discount)<br />
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Cost is $100 lower for spouses/people who do not want to craft, but still want to be a part of the group's activities.<br />
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<b>INCLUDES:</b>
Everything! Room, taxes,port charges, meals, entertainment, cocktail party,
craft supplies/kits for five workshops, personal instruction, tote bag
with giveaways, commemorative T-shirt, and much more! Plus there will be two bonus
mini-workshops for $5 each.<br />
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As far as the classes, I will have
those listed soon. I do know we will have a jewelry, fabric/sewing,
assemblage, paper arts/scrapbooking, and Day of the Dead. Each workshop
will have the theme of "art de la soul" - self empowerment, making
visual representations of your life goals, and discovering something new
about yourself!<br />
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The last six cruises were full of laughs and
newfound creativity. We crafted our brains out, and then went shopping
for cool treasures in Mexico - and then came back and used them in our
art projects. Many of us still stay in touch! Check out the label below
to see all the pictures and links! This cruise is a great way to connect
with your sister, mom, hubby, cousins, and friends.<br />
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And why not go by yourself? It's also a bold way to step outside of your normal routine and meet new people.<br />
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favorite quote was from a sweet lady named Mary
Pat. The first day she said "I've never used glitter or such bright
colors!" By the end of the cruise, she was like, "Who has the hot pink
paint? I need more glitter!"<br />
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<b>SWAPS:</b> We will be making two swap projects as well. One is on the
first night - who ever wants to bring artist trading cards or whatever
little items to trade. The second is a gift exchange (something you'll
make on the cruise) on the last night.<br />
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Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring personal/favorite supplies, scrap fabric, trims, etc.<br />
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Aside
from crafting, there will be shopping in Catalina and Ensenanda, great
entertainment, a full casino, a spa on board the Inspiration ship (cost is
separate). We will always have a private crafting area.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To register: Email <a href="mailto:tiffanym@seacruises.com" target="_blank">Tiffany McKoy at SeaCruises</a>. </span>
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