In all things CREATIVE

Well, have you ever had to really force yourself to be creative???? I have been working on CHA Summer stuff, and finishing up some projects that are IMPORTANT...you know the type that you can't share, but it's something you want to "knock out of the park." I am sick with the flu and being creative...well the combination is not really helping me to get much done.

Anyway, I can show you a sneak peak of my class at Melrose Vintage. Don't worry if you are interested in the class or as a kit- the class sold out in Phoenix, but I will be teaching this class AGAIN in 2008.

I really mixed this book up, there is paper from THREE of my new lines. Bella girl, Damask and Journal-it!!!! Plus, I used some of my FAVE Technique Tuesdays STAMPS....

My distributor reports that hundreds of stores have been shipped their paper orders. They are working overtime to get all the CHA show orders shipped ASAP and expect shipping to be completed in about a week. Please check your LSS to see if their order has arrived yet. I was told today that 5 stores in Japan ordered my papers this past week. I think this is very cool. Again…thankful!!!! Can I tell you how much I have been BLESSED by having Product Performers in my corner. Ty and I continually talk about how wonderful they are to work with. They are honest, hard working, and just wonderful to work with. I fell in love with Ken’s (PP owner) family and staff at the trade show. They are an amazing family!!!!!

I can finally share some exciting news!!!!!

I will be teaching at TWO fantastic locations this summer.

I will be at SCRAPBOOK TERRITORY on Friday August 8^th, in Berkeley California. Then on Saturday August 9^th, I will be at SCRAPBOOK ISLAND in San Jose, California.  I have been promising a lot of people that I would make to N. Cal and I am (beyond thrilled) to be asked to come teach at these amazing stores. Thanks Laurie and Diane.

I wanted to mention THE ULTIMATE SCRAPBOOK CRUISE again. It will be Jan. 11-17^th, 2009. I have heard that they have a few more spots available. If you are thinking about a way to MAJORLY spoil yourself…this is it! I don’t want anyone to miss out on this one in a lifetime vacation/scrapbook dream. I can’t tell you how honored  I am to be teaching with this lineup of artists and friends: Donna Downey, Heidi Swapp, Margie A. Romney, Karen Russell, Michelle V. and Nicole Gunter. There is SO much going on, and the CLASSES are going to be over the top AMAZING!!! Plus, the Caribbean in January- sweet!!!! Jim West with Scrap Map knows how to do events right. You can call them at 877-887-1188 or check out all the details at www.scrapmap.com.

My nine year old son, Ty is letting his grow out. He wants it in a shag. I just took these photos tonight…. (yes, he asked me to post them…he wants to hear what YOU think!) Should he cut it or keep growing it out????

Happy Saturday….back to bed for this sick girl!!!

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