HOME FROM CHA....

The show went by in so fast. I can't believe how we prepare for months for a show and then it has come and gone so quickly. I am happy to report that the show was great and my lines were well received. So what is next?  I will be teaching and promoting the lines. I have so many things on my agenda in the next few months. Plus...it's time to start or finalize new products and collections. The cycle starts again. I will be doing several more episodes for the CRAFT CHANNEL network.

I want to show you a project that I did with the WORLD TRAVELER KITS. This line was so fun for me to design. The kits were a big hit! It comes with the kraft binder and all the papers are prepunched and designed for you. *note: added blingage to the book spine!

 

Booth tear down is always a mad rush. It's crazy how fast the booth is torn down compared to how long it takes to put it up. I had to leave a little early to go teach a class. It sounds like my girls, Nick and the MME boys (they were in the booth beside us) got into a little "fun time" as they waited the couple of hours for the crate to arrive. Trade shows can be so much work but a lot of fun too!!!!!

I want to thank my design team for all the beautiful projects that they created with the new lines. They inspire me with their creativity. I hope you feel the same way. 

I got to teach a workout on Thursday night at:

Creative Cuts and Crafts
486 S. Spring Road
Elmhurst, IL
630-279-4444
www.creativecutsandcrafts.com

The women were so KIND! I even had 

girls who flew in to 

take the workshop. I am so 

fortunate

 to get to do this!

The store is so friendly and has

 great products. The 

owners served cold beverages 

and brownies to the guests.

They really were so friendly 

to the customers. I really

enjoyed my time with them! 

I will go back....

A few more photos from 

the last day at CHA-

 

My friend Bridget from Imaginese.

I always love to see these girls. I can't wait to get to finally get to visit their store and teach!!!!

Teaching the workshop was just what I needed. LOVED seeing the reaction to my new lines for the first time by consumers.

This was at Crafter's Home. I have no idea this photo was taken. Looks like Nick and I were deep in thought/conversation. Gotta love candid photos! Love being a part of Crafter's Home.

I had a wonderful day yesterday- my birthday- with my family. We went to lunch ( I had my favorite Lettuce Wraps), and went to go see LARRY CROWNE the movie with Tom Hanks and Julia Robert's. I really enjoyed it! Still a little jet lagged and went to bed at 10:30pm. It was a really great day!!!! I love birthdays. I am thankful for every day that I have on this earth with my family and friends.

I am really missing boot camp.

 My bruises from flipping 

the tire has faded and my body is needing 

to be pushed again. 

It's a mental thing too. It feels

 good to move and sweat!!!!!

I am really proud of those of you 

who are joining me 

on your own journey to MOVE more,

 and challenge yourself 

to just do it!   Susan in GA... way to 

step it up and walk 3 miles every day. 

You have made me realize that

 sharing my journey was worthwhile. 

This is what it's about

in life. 

Tomorrow morning, I will be 

back at the gym. I know I will be sore

and it will be hard after a week off.  

Here are the winners picked randomly-

Ally White said...

I have been a serious fan of yours since day 1!! Love all the new lines! What a generous giveaway.

ReplyJuly 24, 2011 at 03:51 PM

Jessica P. said...

Love all those collections...thanks for the chance to win :)

ReplyJuly 20, 2011 at 03:12 PM

Maria said...

So happy to hear how great you are doing at CHA...of course everyone loves your new lines! They are gorgeous!

I would love to win them! Thanks for the chance!

ReplyJuly 21, 2011 at 10:44 PM