You’ve Been Caught
- posted by: Cheryl
- posted in: Uncategorized, My Life, Scrap Life
- on: June 6, 2008
The other day I was in my local scrapbook store. I walked in and started to look at the new products which included some backordered ‘Midnight Kisses’ from Heidi Grace. As I was browsing, I heard one of the young employees sharing about ‘Cheryl and the Fiskateers’. This is a store that I’m on the creative team and that we have held different Fiskateer events . . . Timeless Treasures. As the girl was sharing about Fiskateer events, tools, products and the fun folks that are in the Fiskateer community, I peeked around the corner to say hello. She gave me a big grin. She was sharing with a man who had come in and dropped about $500+ that day on scrapbooking supplies. The man and I then engaged in a conversation about the community, scrapbooking and his wife. She was on bed rest but was looking for a hobby and he wanted to support her in doing so. Apparently his wife just gave up her career to become a stay at home mom but needed connection as well with other women and crafters. He took my card and was very excited about sharing. I look forward to meeting this gal.
This was so awesome of this young employee to share. She’s a sweet gal and it was awesome that she has caught the ‘Fiskateer wave’ and wanted to enrich someone’s life. Because I ‘caught her in the act’ of sharing the Fiskars love I rewarded her with a goodie I had in my trunk . . . a craft caddy. If I ever catch another ’sharing the love’ you can bet I plan on sharing with you as well.
This is a wonderful place and I feel the love. I love you Fiskateers. I am looking forward to sharing with you in the next couple weeks. I have some fun scrapbook celebs that are planning on sharing some projects with us using Fiskars tools and consumables. They are a talented bunch. Stay tuned friends. Group hug!
debby 2852 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 11:08 amHug back at ya! I love it when I hear stories like this.
Michelle #3624 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 11:09 amThat is just so cool of not only you but that husband should get big kuddos from us all! You do miss the socializing when you become a stay at home person it is very hard to adjust to being away from people all day! Nothing like a girl time. . .
Tara says:
June 6th, 2008 at 11:13 amWhat a wonderful story! TFS!!!
Amy G. #1803 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 11:29 amAww, how wonderfully sweet! That man is a doll for helping his wife like that. Great story, love to hear good stuff!
Lynn #2244 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 11:30 amThat’s truly inspiring! Thanks for sharing. :c)
krysti says:
June 6th, 2008 at 11:39 amHow fun!! I just recommended this site to 2 woman in Michaels the other day too.. It’s great, i can’t get enough of it most days!!
thanks to all who make it possible, and all your hard work!!!
Kimberley #2626 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 11:43 amWhat a great husband, too. It’s wonderful to hear stories like this, Cheryl.
Paula #2796 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 1:05 pmWhat a wonderful hubby!!
And Cheryl, you are so sweet to find a goodie to give for spreading the Fiskateer love
Hugs!
Niecia #3006 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 1:17 pmGreat story. Thanks for the hug Cheryl, I sure have needed one this week!
Lorraine W. # 3700 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 1:27 pmThat is so sweet of him. My hubby is in the States and I gave him a short/long list of things he should look for. So he’ll be looking for scrapbookiong stores too. I hope he has some luck in finding stuff. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
Amanda #1485 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 1:31 pmYou put a smile on my face with that story. Thanks so much for shaing it. I agree Fiskateers is a wonderful community to be part of.
Marla #3291 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 1:33 pmHow awesome and great that you could make someones day by sharing some thing that you love!! Yes stay-at-home mommys need something to connect with and isnt it wonderful that we can do it via th internet!!
Veronica says:
June 6th, 2008 at 1:40 pmThat’s so cool to run into someone speaking so enthusiastically of the Fiskateers. Sometimes I catch myself sounding like a “born again Fiskateer”, myself.
I wish there were some cards or something I could give other people so they would remember to join. I suppose I could make my own, huh? Orange and Green ATC’s with the web address on it. Oooh. I gotta get on that! People are so funny, they’re like “so what is it?” “How do they have an online crop?” (I rave about those the most!) “Do you have to pay for it or something?”
Linda A. #179 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 2:53 pmHow cool is that? I love stories like this. You’ll have to let us know if you meet the man’s wife…hope she is ok, and gets caught by the “scrapping bug”! I can definitely relate to the career-to-SAHM transition that so many women struggle with. She’ll have a ready-made circle of friends if she joins Fiskateers!
Sweepnut #3618 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 4:51 pmWhat a wonderful husband and great story! No one really understands how special the Fiskateer community is until they join…I so glad I became one
Cherie says:
June 6th, 2008 at 5:02 pmOkay so how cool was that….
Boy, what a great guy too. If my hubby bought me $500.00 in scrapping goodnes I would probably go to the doctors to make sure I was healthy LOL
Jeni #2794 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 5:07 pmWhat a wonderful story! TFS! You will be such a blessing for this woman to meet! Please share more when you have a chance.
luv2stamp # 3510 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 5:39 pmwhat a wonderful story ..your stories always bring a smile to my face…can’t believe the price this hubby spent I hope U get to meet this lady!TFS
Amy #3888 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 5:46 pmone word…Karma.
RitaS says:
June 6th, 2008 at 6:24 pmHey Cheryl…did ya hear me talking in my LSS yesterday!!?? (LOL) I have my work cut out for me…”threading what?”, “fisk-a-who?” (LOL)
I think it is awesome that this man was shopping for his wife. And kudos you the gal for sharing about Fisk-a-life, and to you for having fisk-a-ears! (LOL)
cherrie #1790 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 7:49 pmthis is such a warm - fuzzy story - got me choked up. I wonder if I can find out if this husband has any brothers????
Amy #4257 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 8:19 pmHow neat and thats sooo sweet he shopped for his wife.
Michele L. says:
June 6th, 2008 at 8:28 pmwhat a neat and heatwarming story. I just love how we all spread the Fiskalove!
Tonya Roberson says:
June 6th, 2008 at 10:01 pmThat was so nice of you.
And DDH is awesome caring about his wife so much that he bought her all those goodies.
I bet the salesgirl was so shocked that you gave her that caddy. Probably made her day as well.
Christine C says:
June 6th, 2008 at 10:59 pmThat is so nice of him to go and get the products for his wife, I am sure she will enjoy being a fiskateer when she joins.
I had my first demonstration this week and handed out lots of cards to the ladies and told them all about fiskateers, hopefully they sign up, be great to have more Kiwi’s on here LOL.
Cat 1821 says:
June 6th, 2008 at 11:24 pmThat is so nice that he was so supportive and generous for his wife! How cute that she was talking so nicely about you and the group and that you were there to surprise them!
Trish #2702 says:
June 7th, 2008 at 9:32 amGreat story! And so cool that it also includes sharing Fiskateer love.
Rhonda Kartler says:
June 9th, 2008 at 10:27 amGreat story. TFS! Hope we get o meet her soon!