spreading fiskateer love.

1 val.JPG First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day! As many of you know, recently I asked for your suggestions for somewhere to go and crop and spread some fiskateer love June 19-21. I was totally overwhelmed by your response- and I went through and considered each one. I wish I had more time (and money!) to travel to each place and hang with you all.

I’ve decided on my location for June 19-21. I will be in St. Paul, MN. I’ll be doing some crops and things at the Scrapbook Shop with Rhonda, her crew, and many fiskateers I hope! I’ll be working out my crop and workshops over the next few weeks, and I hope to have registration open before March 10. One of the great things about this? Minnesota will get some demonstrator training sessions direct from me! That’s right- as a part of my visit I will hold 1 or 2 Certified Demonstrator trainings. So if you’re in MN (or willing to travel to St. Paul area) and want to be the first to know about the activities e-mail me so I can keep you posted.

If you’re not in the area- know that I’ll be hosting a ROCKIN crop right here on the site as well. Oh yeah- and do you like those goodies in the photo? It’s my valentine gift for one of you. Just leave your comment here- I’ll pick a winner on Tuesday when I come back. (taking a long weekend from blogging…)

Happy crafting Fiskateers!

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142 Responses to “spreading fiskateer love.”

  1. Carol says:

    Happy Valentines Day May and all the Fiskataeers!!
    Carol #2967

  2. Karen Poirier-Brode says:

    Yummy Valentine stuff! Have a great time and a safe trip in June. Lucky Fiskateers up in the cold country to spend that time with you! At least in June you won’t have the shock to your system that a trip there from Northern CA would be at this time of the year. (I’m a former Manitoban and I remember winter!) Look forward to crop along with you that day.

  3. Lisa says:

    Oh St. Paul is about a 3.5 hour drive for me……..sounds like so much fun!

    Happy Valentines day to you May and enjoy your long weekend!

  4. Laura says:

    Congrats St. Paul !!!!! How cool !! (no pun intended !!) Should be nice n warm in June !! I don’t want to be in the drawing…instead, I would like to enter for someone who has touched my heart and is one of the sweetest people I have met in the last few months…fellow Fiskateer, Charity !! Have a great weekend off May …and enjoy your family !!

  5. Kelly Jo says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day!!!! That chocolate looks YUMMY!

  6. Nancysara says:

    Nice gift, sure would love to be at one of ur crop workshops, but i’m glad i got this sight to help me through my crafting journey. Thanks for all the inspirations, and encouraging comments u’ve left in my gallery. i look forward to every new blog entry and uploads to the gallery from all our Fiskar-Friends

  7. aimee#1331 says:

    Happy Valentines day….

  8. KellyB says:

    Thanks May! SOOOO excited your coming and Rhonda’s so cool it will be fabulous! I can’t wait…omg I have to wait 4 months!

  9. Mitch Kraft says:

    YAY!
    I am SO excited! This is really going to be a great weekend! We can’t wait for you to visit us!
    Mitch :)

  10. Jeni Johnson # 2794 says:

    ENJOY your long weekend off from the blog; You so deserve it! Going to have to see how far away St. Paul is for me…would love to come crop!

  11. Sudie says:

    Happy Valentine’s day, May! how exciting!

  12. Kris says:

    Happpy Valentines to you 2!! lovely gift u have there:)
    Kris # 2961

  13. Debbie says:

    Happy Valentines day everyone, hope you’re having a wonderful day!
    The other side of the world is too far to go, lol, but an online crop sounds cool!

  14. Carla #3053 says:

    Happy Heart Day! Sounds like you’re gonna have some fun in June! Too bad you’re not coming to KY!

    Anyway…I’d LOVE to play with all those goodies in the pic…add my name to the hat!

  15. Nanabeth #2906 says:

    The chocoholic is sharing chocolate?
    Now that’s Fiskar’s love!

  16. Dawn Hopkins says:

    I wish I lived closer to Minnesota! That sounds like an awesome weekend!

    Happy Valentine’s!

  17. Mardi says:

    Congrats St. Paul!

  18. Maxine Hodges says:

    Congratulations St. Paul!! Happy Valentine’s Day to each and every fiskateer and their loved ones. We can always use a little more love in this world

  19. Sara R. says:

    Have fun!!!

  20. Jennifer A #1301 says:

    Looks yummy! And WTG St. Paul - lucky scrappers there!

  21. April G says:

    Happy v day!

  22. Joan says:

    I love the goodies in the photo and i really love those heart stamps.Thank you for giving us a chance to win those goodies.

  23. Amanda says:

    Looks like someones gonna have a lot of fun with you in St. Paul.
    Happy Valentines Day to one and all.

  24. Brandy Baucom says:

    Loving everything in that
    picture! Stamps, pp,
    chipboard etc.
    :) Would love to win it.
    Brandy B
    3564

  25. Geraldine says:

    I would relly really really love to have a chance to play with all those great goodies.That would be a really awesome prize to win.Thank you very much May for giving us a chance to win it.

  26. Michelle #2068 says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day! Have a wonderful time at the crop!

  27. Marlene says:

    Hmmm, I may have to look into coming home (MN) earlier this summer for my annual visit.

  28. pomaika`i scrapaloha says:

    Congrats to the Scrapbook shop! I know everyone will have a great time.

  29. Carrie says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day!! What a great assortment of Valentine’s Day’s goodies. Thanks for the chace to win it:)
    Carrie
    #2627

  30. Vicki says:

    Everyone who is able to attend is going to have a rockin’ good time. Happy Valentines Day!

  31. Carlee #2225 says:

    I am sure everyone in St Paul will have an awesome time! Can’t wait to hear all about it!!! Happy Vala’s Day!

  32. Paula says:

    MN is a 6 hour drive for me. We might have to make it a girls weekend!! St Paul here we come :)
    Paula #2796

  33. Christine Cleary #2264 says:

    Happy Valentines everyone, I hope you are all having a wonderful day.
    I am LOVING that pile of scrapping sweets on the blog - thanks for the chance to give them a good home.

  34. Michele L. says:

    always spreading the love. SO wish you were coming closer for your June crop. But, MN will have fun with you. Please do not consider me for the RAK of goodies as I just one a basket full of things from you.

  35. Rita A says:

    My daughter and I have made many a trip to Bloomington to visit the mall. We usually go in August but we might have to make a exception this year. Hooray for May!
    Rita #2797

  36. jen #1831 says:

    Happy Valentines Day!

  37. Sarah L says:

    Love the goodies!! Sarah L #1097
    Happy 1st Valentines Day to Miss Rebecca!!

  38. Colleen says:

    I think I am glad you didn’t pick the store I nominated. Would have felt horrible knowing you were there and I had to be out of town. Sounds like a blast and have a great time.

  39. Amyre says:

    I just had to stop to say how Yummy that chocolate heart looked!!! Please don’t include my is the give-away as the leads and Fiskars has been so SUPER sweet to me already.

  40. Kristin in OH says:

    Boy May! Those treats look scrumptious! Kristin #2764

  41. Janet Moore says:

    Sounds like you have even more fun planned for the next few months!

  42. Rachel Greig says:

    Sounds fun! Love the goodie pack in the picture too :) Happy Valentine’s Day!! Love, Rachel #1918

  43. Sandi says:

    Great to see your post. They will be very lucky to have you come to their store. I will look forward to seeing photos of the training and crop.

    Sandi#2584

  44. Sunshine W. says:

    OH! I am overwhelmed with excitement May. I can’t wait to meet you and share some of your expertice. Happy Valentines Day and thanks for choosing St. Paul, I will be there!!

  45. Debbie says:

    Happy Valentines Day! I wish I was near St. Paul so I could attend the demonstrator class…are any of you ever going to come to Houston TX to do one, if so, I will be there with bells on !! Debbie Fiskateer #2197

  46. Kim says:

    What beautiful Valentine stuff.

  47. Alex Simonian says:

    My sister lives in MN…it is tempting to go out and visit her and then maybe stop by and visit you!I’ll have to talk to my sister!
    Alex #3614

  48. Sharon #2472 says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day and I would love to win this RAK!

  49. Laura says:

    hmmmmm….Hey, Northeast gals ??? Can we say BUS TRIP ???? !!!!

  50. Sandy #1781 Wilkins says:

    Way to go Scrapbook Shop! I think it’s great you’ll be going to MN. They could use some special love.

  51. Wendy Gibson says:

    glad to see you back from cha may!

  52. Cat #1821 says:

    Oh YOU KNOW I’m excited! Yay! I’m allllllll over getting certified as a demonstrator!

  53. mariah says:

    Happy Velentines Day.. to you to . I love those clear stamps..I’m hooked o to them..#2457

  54. stephanie shreeve says:

    I love your goodies !!! Im sure all the girls in MN will love you and your crop !!!

  55. melita says:

    That’s awesome May! I have lots of friends in the MN area. I’ll have to let them know you are coming! And can I say that chocolate heart looks so yummy!! So does the C9 and LD stuff =)

  56. kim3timemom says:

    That give away looks awesome! Enjoy your time off :)

  57. ColleenM #2817 says:

    I would love these sweets - they certainly won’t put any pounds on me!

  58. Mary says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day May and all you Fiskateers!!! MN is going to be rockin’ in June. The goody basket looks rockin’ too!!!

    Mary #2208

  59. Jennifer Muller says:

    Yeah for St. Paul! I wish I could fly out there, but I think I’ll still be nursing round-the-clock and sleep deprived come June :) Looking forward to the online version! Your Valentine goodies look super yummy!
    Jennifer

  60. MichelleO says:

    Valentines Day! My favorite holiday! It is my 21st wedding anniversary, my DH’s 49th Birthday and the day of LOVE… so to all my Fiska-friends… I share my love with each of you! Happy Valentines Day!

  61. Tiffany Muir #3001 says:

    Those look so yummy!!!!!! Enjoy your long weekend!!!!

  62. Naomi says:

    Sweet! Happy Valentines Day May! and to everyone else

  63. Niecia #3006 says:

    You deserve a break! Enjoy you time off and Have a great “V” Day!!! :)

    Niecia #3006

  64. mary jean says:

    Happy Valentines Day!!!

    What a great surprise for someone….and do I spy stamps in there????? ohhh yeaaaah

  65. Jennifer Nenni says:

    No need to enter me in the RAK, but I just wanted to say Happy Valentines Day, and I’m so happy that you are able to reach the MN area for training!

  66. NANCY says:

    HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FISKATEERS!
    HAVE A NICE BREAK MAY YOU DESERVE IT!!!
    NANCY #1930

  67. Cherrie #1790 says:

    wow - I so would love to attend your crop weekend - I have some great scrappy friends in MN that I would love to hang out with also - hmmmmm I can dream. That is an awful nice looking batch of Valentines goodies also. Enjoy your long weekend May.

  68. Zarah #3377 says:

    If you ever get the urge to travel across the puddle and visit Sweden, lmk ok?! *smiles*
    Happy Valentines Day!

  69. Charlotte Deerborn says:

    Thanks for the chance May. You deserve a long weekend, so enjoy. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone.

  70. Bonnie says:

    Happy Heart Day!!!thanks May for all that you do for us - I greatly appreciate it!!! hope you have a relaxing weekend!!!
    Bonnie #67

  71. sandra mason says:

    Lucky things been able to crop with May. Well thats OK I will crop online and have lots of fun too

  72. Kerri fiskateer #1017 says:

    awwww i love that photo, got sidetracked eyeing up the clear stamps. so cute. have a great wkend & hope whoever wins this rak shares,cos i kno i would cos its just soooo cute;)

  73. Get2aBeach (Donna) says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day!! OK so I am IN LOVE with those letters and acrylics. Stop my beating heart.
    swooonnnnnnnn.

  74. doverdi says:

    Happy Valentines Day to our wonderful Lead Fiskateers - May, Stephenie, Cheryl & Holly as well as all my Fiskafriends. Lucky St Paul to have you May. I’d love a road trip but from Ont, Canada I’m sure it would be quite the distance. We’ll rock the board that weekend too. Thanks for the chance to win some awesome goodies.

  75. Robin N (tqmnurse) says:

    Congrats to all the fiskateers in St. Paul, MN. That should be soooo much fun to crop there. Happy Valentines day to everyone
    Robin #670

  76. Amy G. #1803 says:

    Happy Valentines Day all!! May, that looks so totally delicious, YUM! Hope all is well and have a great day. :)

  77. Kimberlee says:

    I wish there was a crop in NJ sometime soon… would love to meet you all…

    I must admit, being pregnant that chocolate lolli is the most tempting, but the scrapbook stuff would be super useful too!

  78. SandyB says:

    I’d love those goodies!

  79. Meghan E says:

    Happy Valentines day! Those ladies in St Paul are super lucky :)

  80. Betsy says:

    Happy Valentines Day everyone!!!!! Betsy #2572

  81. Sarah #3020 says:

    Sounds like there will be a lot of fun to be had.

  82. Candy says:

    Happy Valentines day! How sweet of you! Enjoy your much needed time off..Candy #3015

  83. Debby says:

    Big time Congrats.

  84. regina eid #3621 says:

    Happy Valentines May- I do travel to MN regularly, so I’ve marked my calendar! Maybe I can make a detour and see what’s new! I don’t see much happening in the NY & Northern NJ area-any plans for around here? Enjoy the weekend:) regina 3621

  85. Connie Melancon says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day! You deserve a break after all the LONG hours you have put in lately. Thanks for everything!

  86. Patty # 2832 says:

    Enjoy your long weekend May ! You certainly deserve it, you have been a very busy woman!

    Happy Hearts to you also!

  87. Melanie #2558 says:

    Happy Valentines Day May! I know that was a hard decision. Hope you have an incredible crop and will be hanging here online!

  88. katey says:

    Happy Valentine’s day!!!!!! enjoy your weekend! Giveaway looks yummy!

    Katey #3548

  89. becky #1836 says:

    YAY FOR ST PAUL!!!! i will for sure be there with bells on!!!! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY MAY! and have a nice long weekend!

  90. jenifer Cowles says:

    Have a wonderful Weekend and we will see you when you get back:)

  91. Karen C. says:

    This looks so yummy! So festive. Have a great time off from blogging! karen #1637 and HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! :o )

  92. Heather says:

    Have a great weekend! Wish I was somewhere close to St Paul! Would be really cool to be there!

  93. Deborah says:

    Happy XOXO Day to you and yours May!
    Deborah #2644

  94. Dawn/Froggy says:

    Happy Valentines Day!!! ;)

    Froggy #3117

  95. scrappinhero#3603 says:

    have fun in St.Paul May…i went there for CKU three years ago and had a blast!

    Jer

  96. Page says:

    Sounds like fun!

  97. Dawn #2376 says:

    Happy Valentines Day everyone!

    WOW! Love all the new “stuff”!

  98. Kim S says:

    Darn! I was hoping you would come south by me. Have fun in St Paul. But, you need to find some more money Fiskars so you can send May to SC!! Maybe next year on your ” Legends tour”. (one can hope,right?)

  99. Misty says:

    The crop sounds wonderful. Wish I were closer. Happy Valentines Day to you too. What beautiful items for a lucky fiskateer. (fingers crossed)

  100. Linda A. #179 says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day to you, May!

  101. Brenmarie says:

    Oh wow wish I was in MN. I’d gladly come but since I’m so far away I’ll have to join you online. What a great Valentine’s Day gift. Wouldn’t mind receiving that in the mail.

  102. Christine #3586 says:

    Oh I have family in North Branch…sure wish I could go visit!

    Happy Valentine’s Day!

  103. Patti Smith says:

    Happy Valentines Day May and everyone….Congrat St Paul I so wish I could be there. Would love to meet May in person. Can’t wait to hear about the online stuff…

  104. Julisa #2051 says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day! Fabulous RAK!

    Congratulations to the Scrapbook Shop gals.

  105. RobinDiane says:

    happy happy Valentine’s Day…the items looks yummy!
    Have a great weekend!

    robindiane #2953

  106. luv2stamp # 3510 says:

    HVD!Enjoy the weekend U deserve it, The goodies look great!

  107. Vicky #2766 says:

    Bummer, 675 miles one way for me.
    Have a great weekend!

  108. Kimberley #2626 says:

    Whooo, Minnesota’s a little farther than I can travel for a crop! Anyway, it’s not as cold here in Ohio. ;D

    Please enter me in your drawing.

    Enjoy your long weekend!

    Kimberley #2626

  109. Gina says:

    Wish you were coming to my neck of the woods,but have a great time in MN!

    Gina #2795

  110. EileenW says:

    Wow, wish I lived closer. Sounds like it’ll be a great time.

  111. melissa wollmann says:

    so wish i could join you! wow..those valentine goodies would hit the spot! id sure love them.. ur the best!

  112. Carla Robinson says:

    Ohhhh, crossing my fingers for this prize!!
    Carla #2860

  113. Sweepnut #3618 says:

    Red is my FAVORITE color so, of course, I’m loving everything!

    sweepnut #3618

  114. marla says:

    WOW some great prizes - would LOVE to win all these goodies - I am a heart freak!! I wish I lived closer to be able to attend all the fun in June!! Marla#3291

  115. SherryAnn says:

    How fantastic is that you will be right in my backyard. Should have had you hold the crops at Anchor Paper which is a totally cool paper/stamp and scrapbook store. Or 3 stores I should say. Hopefully, I can get over and say hello.

  116. Elizabeth says:

    Wishing that I lived in Minnesota!!!! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

  117. Heather Canedy #3630 says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day to all of my new friends Wish you were coming to my area soon….Heather

  118. adanacp #2486 says:

    Pick Me Pick Me *LOL* (worth a shot)

    Adanacp (Carey) #2486

  119. Kimberly says:

    YEAH!! MN!!! :) Can’t wait to come south for some shopping and scrapping!!! Happy Valentine’s Day!

  120. Nic #1033 says:

    have a fab time in MN! I’m almost tempted to emigrate!

  121. Trinkapuppy says:

    Awww….I visited Minnesota a few months too early!!
    hehe
    ohwell!
    At least I got to see that store while I was there.
    =0 )

    Bethany

  122. Amy (1295) says:

    Congrats St. Paul - you will be having so much fun with May!!!!!!!!!

  123. Sheri says:

    How exciting!!! Hmmm…wonder how far that is from Montreal…Might have to do some figuring here as I would love to attend. Enjoy your rest from blogging May and see ya’ when you return! That’s a lovely pile of goodies in the photo there!!!
    Smiles, Sheri #1492

  124. Tamara says:

    Congrats to all at the Scrapbook Shop at St Paul’s MN! I’m sure you will LOVE having May visit!!!!!!

    a belated Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all!

  125. Cindy # 2737 says:

    You’re so good (and generous) at spreading the Fiskars love ~ what a sweetie :)

    Happy Valentine’s Day !

  126. Michelle M #88 says:

    Those goodies looks so yummy! I love theos letters and in my favorire color too.
    mm

  127. emily says:

    thanks for all the cha peeks and goodies! #1318

  128. Heather M #506 says:

    Have a great long weekend off!

  129. Laurie R. says:

    Congrats to the MN girls. I am so happy for you. I know you will have a blast. Have a nice break May.

  130. Veronica says:

    V-day is my very favorite holiday, though I know most people hate it. It has little expectation so it’s not an overly stressful holiday and it’s a holiday to celebrate love–what could be better. It was always a big deal in my family and actually had little to do with romantic love and everything to do with showing family and friends how much you care. Making cards, picking out little gifts, and making sure everyone you care about feels loved is the most important part of the holiday according to family tradition. Even now, while I dote on Scott the most, I still send little gifts to mom, and cards and trinkets to friends. My grandparents often sent me flowers when I was a kid, and I’ll never forget the day in high school that I received a whole basket full of flowers from my Nana. It made me feel so special, especially since I rarely had boyfriends, and certainly didn’t have any who would do something like that. I am so grateful that my family has always been completely nuts over holidays. It’s a great legacy!

  131. Rita Shimnion says:

    Happy Valentine’s! Admit I am disappointed - but hey all you in the St.Paul area - have a super Fiskars time!

  132. Staceym says:

    Well let’s see………GA……..MN……..little bit of a drive.!!! congrats to the gals that you will be hosting the crop for. I know they will learn so much and have a blast.

    1779

  133. Renee S says:

    What could be better than a day set aside to spread the love? Hope you have a wonderful long weekend.

  134. Paula says:

    Pretty stuff. Enjoy your rest. Wish there was a Fiskateers event near me. Would love it!

  135. Julie Overby says:

    That sounds like a great place! I’m glad you were able to narrow it down. That must have been tough! You guys will have a blast. Enjoy your few days away :)

  136. Coco says:

    Hey those valentine gooies look great, sure won’t mind them,
    Hope you have a great weekend

  137. Karen says:

    The goodies look great~ sorry you”re not coming to NY~

  138. rosa says:

    THOSE VALENTINE GIFTS LOOK AWESOME, I WISH YOU WERE COMING TO OKLAHOMA

  139. Jessica Sim says:

    happy vday may! those goodies look yummy! i got proposed to!! i am very excited. no wedding for a couple years but it is fun

  140. Kristy says:

    Hi,

    St. Paul is only 15 min. from me and I would love to know more about what is going on.

  141. Tess says:

    Sooooooo far away!!! Darn I wish I could be there.

  142. tek says:

    maybe, I am very slow, but…
    yes, congrat !!!!!!!!!!!

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