going, going, gone...

that's right - piles & piles of boxes are all packed up and ready to ship out tomorrow headed for seattle to be loaded on the cruise ship!  i can't believe the alaska cruise is only 10 days away - i seriously can't wait.  so now that all this stuff is hitting the road, it's time to pack up my teaching supplies and a few last minute things and we're ready to set sail.  just wanted to share the final installment of "cruise prep 101"- whew!...t!m

*now it's working on the "may technique challenge" and have it posted over the weekend!!!!

Comments

[debi]

You tease!!!!

[debi]

You tease!!!!

[Betty Magrow]

Tim
I'm serious I can"t wait, too. Because Satureday I'm leaving on vacation but I have three baby raccons in my chimney. Boy are they noisy. ABC Widelife will be out
tomorrow afternoon and let them go.

Good Luck with the Alaska Cruise and have fun. Sorry I'll not be hear for May Challenge but I'll update with your blog
when I come back.

Bye Bye!
Betty

[missy j]

WOW! That's some class prep. Makes me thankful for my little classes of 30 or so. I thought THAT was a lot of prep.
I know all your students are in for some incredible inspiration!
Have a wonderful trip!
Missy

[Rachel Greig]

Thanks insane! Have a wonderful trip! Can't wait to see the photos when you get back!

[Gloria]

HOLY MACKERAL!!!
Can I help un~pack please???
I will work for free!

[Margo]

Holy scrap, that's a lot of stuff... I'm thinking of taking a bigger suitcase now..

[Bridget Larsen]

OMG and I thought being overweight with my luggage of 46 kgs was so much. I am so privileged to be able to do this cruise and see all the preparations and get a sneak peek at it all.
Only 11 more days to go wooohoo
Bridget Larsen
Canberra Australia

[Ruby Craft]

I know you have been busy getting everything ready for your class and now packing your supplies. I love traveling but dread packing for the trip and usually put it off for as long as I can. I can see you are planning ahead and being well prepared. I'm glad you haven't forgotten about those of us who will be left behind and are planning on posting the next challenge this weekend. I am so looking forward to the May challenge! "Enjoy the Journey!"

[Helene]

wow, you have a serious organization for this kind a trip ! army logistic ! I'd love to be pzrt of the travel, sounds so great! ENJOY and hope we'll hear from you soon!:):)
hugs,
helen

[Liz Walters-Prescott, AZ]

Hope everyone has a remarkable time. I'm sorry to be missing it.
Liz

[Sue]

Wow!! Now I know why we have to take an extra suitcase. I can hardly wait.

[Sarah Schwerin]

OMG - I may just have to intercept the delivery van and have it all sent to me in OZ!
Tim - you have to do a cruise "down under" sometime! All us Aussies are soooooooo jealous!

[inge Bekaert]

shit, with all those boxes my place as stowaway is completely taken...

to all who have the chance to do this cruise : enjoy !!! and Tim , enjoy the teaching !

I' m looking forward for the maytechnique : small things make me happy too ! ( but if I could follow such cruise...)

greetings
Inge ( from Belgium)

[Heidi]

i cant seem to see a box with my address on!!!! - would hate to think that you may just have forgotton it ;0) have a great trip and look forward to the may challenge

[tigger]

I'm so proud of you - getting all that done with time to spare!

Enjoy your cruise.

#1 ;-)

[Peggy Cain]

have a great time can't wait to see the May challange how do you do it all!!!PC

[wendy vecchi]

OMG!! So what do you do in your SPARE time??? AMAZING!!
Don't forget the LOTTO story to baffle Jim.
Have a wonderful trip!
wendy

[Colleen P]

Wow, looks like the cruisers are in for lots of fun! Wishing I was going too!

[Dolly/scrapthat]

OMG...so excited...can't wait!
Have a great time Tim!
Bon Voyage...happy journey!
:0)
Dolly

[Lisa Bruno]

Tim, that is an amazing load of goodies! It's good to see that because it really gives everyone just a glimpse of what you go through to get ready for something like this.
You all have a great time and enjoy the waves!!! Of course, like everyone that's NOT getting to go - I'm terribly jealous!!!

[Coleen B.]

Hi from Montana Tim! My friend Robyn asked me a year ago this weekend if I wanted to go on a Tim Holtz cruise...ABSOLUTELY!!!!! We booked it then.
I can't believe that LONG year of waiting is almost over! THANK YOU to YOU, MARIO, MICHELE, SHARON & KIM for the massive amounts of work you've done to prep on our behalf! SOOOOOOOOO excited! My "Ali" word for the year is a combo of pizazz and imagination...PIZZZAGINATION!!!! It's coming, and I can't wait!!! See you in 10 days! Coleen B.

[Alice Z]

How does "ENVY" sound? Sure wish I was hidden in one of those boxes. I know you will have a wonderful journey. We did an Alaskan cruise last year in May and loved every minute of it. ENJOY!

[Leslie]

OMG I think a box was delivered to my house instead of the supply holding place. I think you should give me the address and I will ship it to you pronto. I must warn you though it is a very large box and please disregard those small holes that resemble air holes. Oh and any noises you hear please disregard until you are well out to sea! LOL
SO wish I were going! I hope everyone has a wonderful time!

[Courtney]

SOOOOOOOO Jealous!!!

[Debby]

My class prep can fit in one of your boxes. LOL I hope in all the work and creativity that you do that you get time to breath in some of the clean crisp air and enjoy the view of Alaska.

[Julie Howard]

Wow, that's a lot of boxes... and they are all labelled to come out to Missouri, right? No... DRAT!

SO wish I was going on the cruise - that would be so much fun!!

[Angi Smith]

I soooo wish I were on that cruise ship in 10 days! I only "discovered" you in January and have anxiously read everything on your blog since then. I just ordered Distressables 1 and 2 and the An Altered Journey and the Journey Continues from Amazon for my Mother's Day gift. I am just going to hand the packages to my son and say, "Here, wrap these! This is what I want!" I don't have a big budget, and no local scrapbook store, so I do all my ordering from the web. Next month, I am ordering everything from CHA-W for my June birthday and telling family the same thing, "Here, wrap these!"

[Stephanie]

Wow! What a lot of boxes. Those going on the cruise are sure in for a treat!! Hope all goes well. Wish I was gonna be there!!

Have fun!

[Melissa M]

WOW! After all that packing, sit back and take a deep breathe before moving on to the next item on the to do list. This was a Big one to check off.
I definetly plan on bringing a Large Empty suite case for all the goodies and shopping I will be doing. I hope one suite case will be enough.

[lynne]

omg, you do not travel light!!!! amazing amount of work goes on behind the scenes for any event. hope your students see this.
have fun!

[Tona]

Holy Moly ! Look at all of those boxes!!!
Can't wait to see the next challenge.

[Debbie Walter]

Have a wonderful time! I wish I was going. Next year, if you do this again, I will be there no matter where you cruise to!

[Maritza Perea]

have FUN

[Ruth]

Oh my, which box is mine???

[Debbie Smith]

I sooooo wish I was going on this trip! Have fun and post LOTS of pictures.

Take a short break and let's see what you have planned for this month's challange. I can't wait!

[ginnycartersmallenburg]

Have a great time everyone. Tim's workshops are the best!
G!nny

[Cat on the lake]

When do you sleep? Have a great trip! You da man!

[Kay]

Holy moly that's a lotta boxes! I wish I was going on this cruise, it looks like a blast! Hope everyone has a safe and fantastic time.

[Erin Glee]

How many classes are you teaching? How many projects in each class? That is a lot of material you had to get ready! Everyone is going to have THE BEST time....someday I'll be packing for one of your classes-on a CRUISE!

[Iris]

Insane!!! What great workshops that will be!!!

Thanks for your inspiration! and hope you have a great time on the cruise and you can also relax in the sun... ;-)

Greetings Iris

[Roni]

OMG-Is Mario in there somewhere? Or did he pack himself in a box too!!?? Have a great cruise! Wish I was there!

[Michelle Shuman]

Holy cannoli! That's a whole lotta stuff! Wish I were coming (sound like a broken record, but I really, really, really do!!! It's way more fun to pack for vacation than a move!)

Have fun, and I'll be looking forward to the May challenge ;o)

~Michelle

[Connie Paxman]

Wow!!!that is a load. Wish I was going. Maybe next year. Have fun Tim.
Connie Paxman

[Lisa]

Oh man, to be able to see inside all of those boxes........I could play for weeks!

[Ginni]

Say hello to Ketchikan for me! I lived there for five years after I married my husband. He grew up there as his father was in the Forest Service. Enjoy your cruise! Wish I could be there with you!

[Febe , Prescott Valley, AZ]

Hi Tim!

I really loved this challenge for May. The project idea lends itself to gift giving perfectly. I plan to give it a go in the near future. Thanks ever so much for sharing.

Enjoy your upcoming cruise and please give my two pals Earlene & Nanc a hug for me.

Travel safe and be well, 'see ya' when you return! :)

Febe :)

[Judy in Carefree]

Love working with foamcore and haven't done it in awhile so will now look for a picture and a "found object" to go with it. Enjoy your cruise...we enjoyed our time on the Inner Passage.

[Christianne]

Hello,

You are very innovative.
I love your ideas!

Christianne

[Marta]

These are awesome! I would love to get some of these before they hit the store!