so i still haven't seen it in real life.
these are my aunts.. they actually took these photos the first time the kit was available during the testing period... see... a long time ago, i think it was march, costco agreed to 'test' this kit. so it shipped to 8 costcos that were totally random. they wouldn't tell us where, when or anything, cause we weren't supposed to talk about it or anything, so that we couldn't interfere wtih the test... so i guess we passed the test with flying colors! and so costco decided to 'roll out' the kit to all stores. i am guessing that they just started hitting stores last week!
so it's a pretty cool kit... lots of stuff in it! good stuff, the kind of stuff that you just use and use and use...so it's a great 'supply' to have. for only $29bucks i think it's a great deal too!
i have to admit, that i think that the coolest part of the whole thing is the big pick box that they come in. it's a seriously heavy duty box! it's awesome... great color... so i was laughing when my aunt took this photo of her taking the BOX! totally something i would do... if i were to go to costco... can't you just see our camping equipment and sand toys stored in these boxes stacked in the garage!? i love it...
anyway... eric just called me from costco where he was picking up ribs for dinner, and asked if i needed a heidi swapp embellishment collection... so i guess i will see it in real life in just a bit!
pretty cool, i must say!
oh .... we don't have cosco in australia! :-( looks fab tho - wish I could have one!
Posted by: chanel | July 24, 2006 at 06:26 PM
what an awesome coincidence! i went to costco today (haven't been in ages) and saw this peeking out at me as i passed. of course i had to have it. and yes, the pink boxes are absolute sweetness. this was a great secret!
Posted by: shannon | July 24, 2006 at 06:29 PM
Oh My Goodness Miss Heidi you are absolutely fantabulous!You more than rock you rule.I totally LOVE Costco I wish while I was still at work I would have seen this and would have run home and bought some!So I called some fellow groopies (Hi Sara and Elizabeth) and we will hit every Costco in NY and VA till we find them!LOL! I am having a bad 2 months and all this fun stuff is so exciting. Thanks for keeping yourself and your products so real! Can't wait for CE in Arizona.Grace
PS: too bad Australia you do not have this HUGE warehouse store.I think we should all fill the "sugestion box" up with "we need a Costco".
Posted by: Grace | July 24, 2006 at 06:49 PM
How cool is that, pity we don't have a cosco in NZ... loving the big boxes too!!
Posted by: sarah green | July 24, 2006 at 06:59 PM
LOVE the pink boxes!!
Posted by: Emily Murray | July 24, 2006 at 07:04 PM
It is a fun feeling to see your "work" live. Kind of surreal too. My sis just called the other day and said: I was at the Baby Depot picking up some supplies, and there you were life-size and pregnant. Which is also weird because my baby is now 15 months old....congrats, can't wait to snap my photo and pick up me box!
Posted by: kage (cousin kristy glass) | July 24, 2006 at 07:08 PM
MY box, I am not a pirate!
Posted by: kage | July 24, 2006 at 07:10 PM
Oh my gosh! I just bought this at Costco today! I love it! I haven't opened it yet though. You know how it is, you get something so wonderful you just can't bring yourself to open it yet?!
It's an awesome deal and everyone in my line was looking at it.
You rock! Keep up the wonderful creations!
Posted by: Stefanie | July 24, 2006 at 07:14 PM
Oooooohhhh, Heidi! That kit ROCKS! I wonder if our Sam's has it in stock (the Illinois version of Costco). Gotta make a run this week for some chicken ... will definitely scour the store to see if they have this!
Posted by: Sarah Vrolyk | July 24, 2006 at 07:20 PM
I know where I am going tomorrow!
Posted by: Teresa | July 24, 2006 at 07:24 PM
Do you know if these are coming to Costco's in Canada??!!! Please say yes! LOL I want one so bad!
Elyss
Posted by: Elyss Jennings | July 24, 2006 at 07:39 PM
I HAVE to have one of these. Does Alabama have Costco's? If so, where?
Posted by: L Brewer | July 24, 2006 at 07:43 PM
Oh my Goodness I was just IN Costco. Payday...not till next week so very VERY good I didn't see it or else I might not have forgotten those pics AGAIN!
Cool beans!
Posted by: Bernadette | July 24, 2006 at 07:59 PM
LOVE that display!!! I'll have to have a friend with a Costco card check and see if they have arrived up here in NH yet!
Posted by: Linda A. (elendae) | July 24, 2006 at 08:03 PM
dang it.... get thee to New Zealand! Very awesome Mrs Swapp!
Posted by: Neen | July 24, 2006 at 08:25 PM
Why oh why can't Nebraska have a Costco??? I have written them several times and asked them to put one in Lincoln...the perfect place for one!! This kit looks FABULOUS, I may just have to drive to Kansas City to get one!! That is so awesome that the testing went well...why shouldn't it, your stuff ROCKS!!! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Diane McVey | July 24, 2006 at 08:29 PM
I cannot wait to get it! I just called my local costco and THEY have it! I cannot wait! **NOTE** If you go to costoc.com you can find your local costco and get their phone number. When youc call give them product #95450.. they will let you know if they have it in stock or not..GOOD LUCK!
TOO CUTE! Like I mention... I cannot wait!
Posted by: Regina | July 24, 2006 at 08:31 PM
I just found out that the Costco 30 minutes away (via the interstate) has these babies. I told my Hubby that I was going there after I dropped him off to the gym and he said I wouldn't make it. HAH! I was back with 10 minutes to spare! I ran in, grabbed those babies, paid and left! BUT I ended up giving them to my Mom for her birthday (by the way, she absolutely loved them--they're her first Heidi Swapp stuff). So tomorrow, I am sneaking off of to that Costco again and this time, I'm grabbing more! Can I just say THANK YOU?!!! Your stuff are the best! If I had a revolving supply of your chipboard letters in every color, I'd be happy! LOL
Posted by: abby | July 24, 2006 at 08:35 PM
How fun it must be for you to see your stuff @ Costco, congrats! I love the pink boxes. I would love to have storage boxes like that in my garage. Not so sure my dh would feel the same-lol!
Raimi
Posted by: Raimi | July 24, 2006 at 08:36 PM
Got mine yesterday...can NOT wait to use it! Susan
Posted by: Susan | July 24, 2006 at 08:57 PM
UUUGGGGHHH! We don't have Costco. Where else will it be?!
Posted by: Chappyswife | July 24, 2006 at 09:03 PM
Just picked up mine this weekend ... love it!! :)
Posted by: Jen | July 24, 2006 at 09:06 PM
I just have say that these kits rock! I was lucky enough to have a Costco in my area get these back in March. I was shocked with how much fun stuff you get inside. It's incredible!
Posted by: Suzanne | July 24, 2006 at 09:10 PM
Oh my god I love it... It is shipping to canada??? Cause I just happen to work for Costco and I would love to get my ink-stained fingers on that puppy... Wow that is soo coool Congrats... Costco is a huge way to let your products be known... Great job --- Andrea
Posted by: andrea clark | July 24, 2006 at 09:16 PM
No fair - I so wish we could get them down here in Australia. How cool!!! I'd love some of those boxes for storage too :)
Posted by: Jasmine | July 24, 2006 at 10:27 PM