I got up early this morning. I am headed to San Diego, Califonia. I guess I brought alot of stuff. One bag was 71 lbs. Can you believe they did not charge me extra? It was full of Bazzill cardstock in my defense. I hope I have everything that I need. The hotel is so beautiful where I am headed. I always worry about all the details. I have been working nonstop for the last few weeks and sometimes these work trips actually help me to recharge a bit. I love getting to see the result of the months of product design and development. It's very rewarding to see crafters using the products. This weekend we are working on a 8x8 travel book. CKU has some great things planned for the event so this is a treat to go there. I always come home inspired. This year one of the keynote speakers is my friend Lisa Bearnson. She is truly the founder (in my opinion) of scrapbooking. I have greatly admired her for years. She started her own company with Creating Keepsakes magazine. It grew it into a huge success and helped scrapbooking become world wide and what it is today.
This is where the event will take place-
I have been thinking A LOT lately about some things that concern me. It's somewhat specific so I'm just going to be totally open and honest here. I hope that someone will KNOW or maybe has had this experience. As many of you know, I suffered a stroke with my last baby ( I was 7 months pregnant). Of course, it changes you. I have my loss of vision that reminds me of what occured. However, something recently came up that has made me question a few things. I was informed that my graduating class was doing a REUNION. They created a facebook group and about 150 of my high school friends joined. The reunion actually was LAST weekend and I was already going to Texas and could not attend. However, as I went on the facebook page for my High School group I simply do not remember 95% of them.
I know I should when I read the name (the name I will recognize somewhat but I draw a HUGE blank) and I don't remember even what they look like. Is it my age???? or could this be a result of having a brain injury? It makes me feel uncomfortable in that I have forgotten so many of them. I remember the girls I cheered with, and a few girls that I was closer with...but the rest...I can't. I would love to know if anyone else has had this happen to them or someone they know. I do not see anyone from High School since I live in Utah now. I went to college at 17 and never have lived in my home town since. That is one of the reasons why I doubt I would have went to the reunion if I had not been busy- I could not remember who many of them are now. Imagine going there and not really knowing who I was talking to...but should know. MEMORY LOSS is a scary thing... I know my stroke affected me in this area. That is one of the reasons why I journal and write so much.
FINALLY- it's time to announce my NEXT visit to EVER AFTER Scrapbook store. This has become a tradition. I go to the store every December. I look forward to seeing the girls and being with my friends. I always strive to design projects with meaning. This year I felt really inspired to offer these brand new (never taught) before projects that offer just that.
FRIDAY December 9th 2011
CAROLINA BREEZE
chipboard album
Join Teresa Collins as she teaches with her newest release Carolina Breeze- a beautiful collection of yellow, gray, black and white. This beautiful collection is perfect to scrapbook any occasion. Teresa will teach you how to make your own chipboard albums. You can use this technique over and over to create your own customized projects. Learn how to create flaps and embellishments that you can create over and over! You will be getting the entire Carolina Breeze collection with your class kit. Please bring 7-8 4x6 and/or wallet sized photos to place in your album (optional).
Saturday December 10th 2011- ALL DAY workshop with Teresa Collins
Create TWO large albums
Time: 9:00am- 5:30 pm *lunch break (last year a group of us went to In n Out and enjoyed lunch together- it's across from the store)
DECEMBER
daily countdown binder album
Each year I create a December Daily Countdown album. I have a page for each day of the month. Each page is 1-25 and has the options of making it a full 31 day album. At this busy time of the year, having an album ready helps me feel more prepared. We will be using a 8.25 x 9.25"h binder album that we will be altering and painting RED in class. We will be adding a beautiful FRAME to the cover and sparkly jingle bell ornaments to the binder spine. We will do all the interior pages and the binder album will allow you to later punch holes in photos, cards and add anything to my book. Each day of the month starting in December take photos and take notes to represent our holiday season and thoughts. Please bring these to the workshop with you- yes, a little homework. Journaling is an important part of the process. In this day long workshop, we will be hands on painting, stamping and SEWING! Note: Sewing will be completely OPTIONAL. Things to think about including in your December binder album: your children’s “WISH LIST” in their own handwriting, the food you are creating, photos of your home, holiday plans, who you visited, the service you provided, etc. It is a way to truly capture your holiday month and how you celebrate those special times!
Album is 8.25 x 9.25"- binder album
*ornate frame on the cover of binder album. Please note- there will be a selection of beautiful ornate frames to choose from for your album cover.
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SOME OF THE PAGES of the BINDER ALBUM- this workshop will be all day so that you can completely finish both projects!
Did I mention we are SEWING????? I hope you won't be scared away. It's so fun!
The second project we will create on Saturday is a canvas travel journal. This is going to be the book that I journal and document ALL my travels in 2012 in.
TRAVEL JOURNAL 2012
During our all day workshop will will be creating a TRAVEL JOURNAL to document EVERY WHERE you travel to in 2012 (or you could do any year!). This brand new workshop has never been taught and you will love it's size and texture. Create a large CANVAS 8x10 trip journal to document all the places you go to... near or far- for the next year. We will paint on canvas and have a completed album ready to document your upcoming travels.
I hope you can join me for a creative fun filled weekend with friends!!!!
EVER AFTER SCRAPBOOKS
1954 Hacienda Blvd, Vista CA 92081
(760)-630-2767
*there is already a waiting list going (not sure which classes) so PLEASE call if your interested. We are going to try to fit as many as we can and still maintain nice cropping space. You can call the store directly if you would like a kit only. For those of you who may not get into the class or simply cannot travel to the store location, the kit can be mailed to you. You will be provided with a CD with page by page color visuals of the projects along with your kit.
Time to catch my flight. Have a wonderful day!!!!!
