Sunday, August 16, 2009

The secret suitcase...

Our dear friend Kerrin from Sigmosaics is moving back from Portugal to New-Zealand in October. That will also mean that she officially won't be part of the European Streetteam anymore. I'm sure that she will pop into the thread from time to time and still be the sweet and supporting person that she always is. But, to be a member of the team, you need to live in Europe. I know she will have a hard time saying officially goodbye to all of us as she often told me how amazing the European Streetteam is. And she is absolutely right: we are one of a kind, supportive & caring.
As soon as I knew that Kerrin was going to attend the Craftparking fair in Maastricht, I knew that would be a perfect time to throw a little goodbye party.
Lots of EST-members signed up for the market or will come and visit it.
So I started a chain mail kind of conversation that the EST-members had to forward to each other. In that convo, I asked to sent a little wish, a card, a token of appreciation, a little handmade gift or whatever they could come up with, to my address.
So the past weeks I had the opportunity to get to know our postman a bit better as he rang quite often to drop packages.
In the beginning, I kept them in a box but then I remembered I still had some old suitcases on the attic. I thought that it would be a good packaging to say goodbye to her and wish her well from her European Streetteam friends. After all, a little bit of the European Streetteam is going on the journey with her… ;)
Here are some views of the suitcase...


And this is not all as the people who will attend the fair, will secretly drop off their gift at my stand so I can put it in the suitcase. I'm afraid I'll be needing the big suitcase for all the goodies but the small one is much cuter and nicer so I'll try to fit it all in there...
In the evening, we will all have dinner together & that will also be a perfect time to give it to her.
To be continued...
Hehe, couldn't resist showing off my Mohops as well! I just love 'em - they are so super comfortable and versatile! Check 'em out! :)
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20 comments:

  1. Dawn of LaTouchablesAugust 16, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Wow--that suitcase looks ready to go to New Zealand! I love the idea that some of us will be inside taking the trip, too!

    Have a wonderful time at the gathering! XO

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  2. Babongo HandmadeAugust 16, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Ow, Mitsy, that looks wonderful, what a sweet idea. It's only a few hours till we meet up and I'msooo excited and giddy and looking forward to the following posts about this :)
    See you soon!

    Hugs,
    Nicole

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  3. MarticeAugust 16, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    What a nice idea :)

    Looks wonderful! :)

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  4. baaharAugust 16, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Wow ! What a wonderful idea. I love the pics of the suitcase and how it fills up with time :)

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  5. KylieAugust 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Oh what a lovely thing to do! She will be so overwhelmed by all the love she's leaving behind, she may just stay! ;)
    Have a fabulous get-together :) K

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  6. karuskiAugust 16, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    This is so sweet of you Mitsy, I'm sure Kerrin will love everything! Looking forward to seeing pictures from the fair. Have fun!

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  7. PaperfectionAugust 16, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    This is so sweet!

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  8. StaroftheEastAugust 16, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Fabulous idea, Mitsy it was fun to join the fun, I'm sure Kerrin will be a super happy girl :)

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  9. RedFenyxAugust 16, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Such a cute and nice idea!
    And the luggage is definitely vintage old style and SO cool!

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  10. OotyAugust 16, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    what a great idea!

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  11. iraAugust 16, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    The suitcase looks gorgeous by itself Mitsy! and I can't wait to see how Kerrin reaction is going to be:)

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  12. KreativlinkAugust 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    WOOT! What a fabulous idea you had here! Hope Kerrin will feel the love that's coming her way! :)

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  13. ingermaaikeAugust 16, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Kerrin will have to hire an extra big container to get home...
    I hope you all had a fabulous time!

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  14. vadjutkaAugust 16, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    oooh, the suticase is already full!
    Mitsy, you have to tell us everything minute-by-minute! :-)

    xxx
    J

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  15. nathAugust 16, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Finally we met on the creftparking. Great to meet a virtual blogger so close to home. Great stand, thanks for the goody bag.

    Nathalie

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  16. TMCPhotoAugust 16, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    What a grand way to say farewell to a friend and team member.

    I have to say I'm a little jealous of the EST. Your team is so cool, I'd like to move across the Atlantic just to join in.

    I hope the party and craft fair go off without a hitch

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  17. Jennifer RoseAugust 16, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    what a wonderful thing to do! :D

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  18. Meliors SimmsAugust 16, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    We'll be thrilled to welcome Kerrin to New Zealand! What town will she be coming to, do you know?

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  19. ennadoolfAugust 17, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    How sweet and thoughtful! You're a good friend to do that. :)

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  20. limonadaAugust 17, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I was really sorry for participating, but I have a surprise for Kerrin before she leaves my beautiful country...
    So sweet of all of you!

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