If you have never taken a cruise before and are interested in knowing what its all about then today's blog is for you. 

Luxury, Relaxation, Fun, and So Much More

I have been on a Carnival Cruise and trust me it was nothing like the one we are going on. If you are looking to party, get drunk and sleep all day then this is not the ship for you. But if you want to enjoy luxury, absolutely wonderful food, have fun with the many events and activities that happens every day then this is the cruise for you. Or you can just relax take in the sun, read a book and do nothing you will still have a fabulous time. This doesn't included the events that we have planned for the days at sea. From the moment we arrived on the ship till we departed the cruise it was fantastic. We took advantage of everything, from the restaurant selection to the spa, to the shows and casino trust me we were never bored.

Now you don't have to try everything and that's ok too you'll have a wonderful time enjoying the wonderful standard options that the ship has to offer. It's Free-styling at it's best! 

The following are a few images I took during out trip on the cruise ship the Norwegian Jewel sailing 11 days from Miami to Southern Caribbean.

What greeted us as we entered our mini suite complete luxury!

Our room so spacious, and did I mention the bed sheets 
oh my goodness like butter!

One of our excursions to swim with the stingrays! 
JC loved it me not so much.

This is the area where the stingrays come into the pen so that we
can play with them isn't the water beautiful.

As we came into port you realized just how high up you are,
we were on the 11th floor this was taken from our balcony.

Heading into to town for a day at the beach.

This is picture perfect and such an amazing place to spend the day!

People would leave there sail boats and take a dinging to 
shore so they could enjoy the waves and beautiful sand.

ST. LUCIA Pinton Mountain Dinner

Check out this little piece of heaven at Ladera

As we waited for our table we enjoyed a drink looking over the
hills and of course Pinton Mountain

Every few minutes we enjoyed a late afternoon shower of soft rain,
we are in a rainforest. As soon as it started it would stop
and the sun would come out. This is the famous Pinton Mountain.
So beautiful.

Rainbow in the water so pretty!

The following are a few images of the exterior / interior of the ship and a little friend I met on the island he loved getting his picture taken, and was a very good strutter! 

Questions Regarding Travel 

Stephanie Lough our Vacation Specialist at Pure Magic Vacations
Visit: http://www.puremagicvacations.ca/destinations/Home.aspx
Call: 1-613-543-3006
E-mail: stephanie@puremagicvacations.ca
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Questions Regarding Events/Classes
Jo-Ann Pullen of www.studionoeight.com
Visit: www.studionoeight.com
Call: 1-613-818-6962
E-mail: cropandcruise2014@studionoeight.com

Crop & Cruise Update - Mini ScrapBook Class

Shopping for Crop & Cruise

So today I spent the day shopping for products for one of the projects we will doing on our days at sea. I am all about the mini scrapbook and because of the amount of time we have I felt this would be a fun project to do that would not be overwhelming.

Everything will be pre-cut so there won't be any issues getting this project complete and with the extras (embellishments) you are going receive you can shake it up. I design the project but you can add your own personal style by adding or change things to what you like. I am here to guide you with design techniques that you can take with you. 

The product line that I want to use is 

The Pier by Crate Paper

My why I love this paper line

• the 50's colours and style
• the adorable summer icons
  including popsicles, beach and pool must-haves, carousels, ice cream cones and balloons. 
• the adorable kraft paper
• the gold accents to make the palette pop!
• the choice of embellishments
• the fact that it isn't just a beach theme
• the ability to add other product lines easily
• reminds me of when I was a kid (no I wasn't born in the 50's) 

Be on the look out for different embellishments like

• chipboard slide frames, 
• the clothes pins with gold designs, 
• and of course, the paper! 
• pin-wheels pin-wheels pin-wheels 
• Thickers Funkidori so cool with little dots of gold

Look for more posts as I begin to design this class. I hope you enjoy what I chose for this Mini Scrapbook class be prepared for some fun and scrolling down will make you want to get out your flip-flops!!

Questions Regarding Travel 
Stephanie Lough our Vacation Specialist at Pure Magic Vacations
Visit: http://www.puremagicvacations.ca/destinations/Home.aspx
Call: 1-613-543-3006
E-mail: stephanie@puremagicvacations.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieAtPureMagicVacations

Questions Regarding Events/Classes
Jo-Ann Pullen of www.studionoeight.com
Visit: www.studionoeight.com
Call: 1-613-818-6962
E-mail: cropandcruise2014@studionoeight.com

The Ephemera Pack

The Ephemera Pack

Chipboard

Standouts Layered Stickers

Pinwheels & Flags

The Pier Double-Sided Cardstock 

Cuts 12"X12" Splash

The Pier Paper Pad 12"X12" 48/Sheets

24 Single-Sided Designs/2 Each