Hey! Had a great weekend at Destination Create! Taught three classes and hung out with friends. It was a super weekend! The event was so well done, I bet the ladies who were there will be planning for the next one! Thanks to Patti, Elia and their team for a great time! Thanks to Deanna as well for all of the camera/photography tips!
Camera tips...that brings me to something else I did this weekend. I bought a new camera!!!!
I am now a Nikon user! I think I have a ton to learn with this baby! I am going to order a book that is specific to the D300 so I can learn just what this camera is capable of. I bought a new lense, too.
It is 17-55mm F 2.8. I have been playing around a bit. Here are a few pics I took on the weekend...
I have a lot to learn! Watched a video about the focus points so hopefully I will be able to get some good pics when we go to Disney next week!!!
Do you live near St. Jacobs, ON or do you feel up to a road trip??? I will be teaching these two classes...
at the Scrapping Turtle on Saturday, May 24th!!!!! It is not the long weekend, if you were worried about the date. I will be bring a bunch of prizes and good times with me that day!!! I love the Turtle and St Jacobs is such a quaint little village! If you want to come an play call the store to reserve your spot!
Because I have been a bad blogger lately....how about a GIVE AWAY!!!!!!! You know the drill! Just post on this thread and I will have Riley choose a name on Thursday afternoon!! I will post a pic of the loot later today. I have some good stuff to give to one of my blog friends!!!!
Off to buy some shorts! It is going to be in the 90's next week in FLA!!!! Yikes!
I'm back!!! And , man did I have a GREAT time in NFLD! The people were awesome, the classes went well and the "Rock" is a beautiful place...rain, mist, fog and all!!!
I took a few pictures but kicked myself for not bringing my good camera! Want to know why??!!!! I could have got better pictures of these...
Yes, folks those are icebergs!!!!! ICEBERGS!!! It was so cool to see them and beautiful too!!! Do you know that polar bears sometimes make there way down on the icebergs??? Well, I thought that was super interesting!
The ladies who own the Paperie- Chris and Janna- were so hospitable and down right wonderful ladies!! They drove me around and answered all of my questions...even the ridiculous ones! Hee hee! Like, for instance, when we were talking about the seal hunt. I asked Chris if it was a sport because I couldn't see it being all that much of a challenge because seals don't move that fast. After she was done laughing, she informed me that it isn't a sport (silly girl) it is a livelihood for a lot of islanders. The seals are used for their meat and seal oil is used in vitamins and such. I also learned that Seal Flipper is a huge treat this time of year! Cod Tongue soup was also a crowd favourite!!! :) Interesting, eh?
Another thing that I want to share about my visit to NFLD is that I often needed a translator!! LOL!! I discovered that people were indeed speaking English but using all of the letter in a word is optional and speaking rather quickly is very common! Here are a few examples...
"Whatta ya at?" translation "How are you?"
"Yes by'!" translation "Wow!" or "Really?!?!?"
"G'way by'!" translation "Get out of here!!!!"
And my favourite from dinner at Ches's fish and chips place on Sunday night...
"Lu, lu!!" translation "Look, look!"
Fun times my friends, fun times!!!! On Saturday night we had a delicious dinner at The Gypsy Tea Room and then went to George Street for a drink. If you ever visit St. John's then you must go and check out the wall to wall pubs, clubs and bars on George Street!!!! What an experience!
I do have to talk about the classes I taught and the ladies I met! Both groups on Saturday and Sunday were so eager to play with the Scenic Route goodies, Gel-a-tins stamps, Prism Cardstock and the Stix 2 foils, glues and things! They were friendly, funny and they made me feel right at home! In fact, I hope I can go back again next year!
In all, I had a most memorable time! Chris and Janna were superb hosts! Janet and Meghan, who work at the Paperie were super friendly and helped me out with kitting my classes- thanks for that!!! The ladies who attended my classes made me so happy to be there teaching and talking about all of the things I love about scrapbooking. Thanks to you all! The past weekend is right up there on the best places to visit and share my love of paper crafting! And to the ladies who were thinking about coming down here in November fro the One of a Kind and a class...email me!!!!
I have lots to talk about this week...I have a few upcoming class events to share with you...more pictures from NFLD(please send me a few from the classes if any of the ladies with cameras are reading this)...and a giveaway later this week! Hey! Do you remember the bracelet that my friend made?!?!?! Her etsy shop is almost ready!!! So that means I will be giving away a bracelet next week to kick off the Etsy shop! Watch for that!!!!
Off to bed now, my sweets! Talk at ya soon!
Getting ready to leave bright and early tomorrow morning for St. Johns, NFLD! Can't wait to see all my new friends at The Paperie! I have to check the weather so I pack appropriately! It has been warm here but it will be a lot cooler this weekend.
I was doing a little blog surfing this morning and I went to check out Layle's blog and noticed that she has a little contest going! That book she made looks soooooo cute!!! I can't wait to see a little more of it! Maybe I can take the class if I am free at Scrap-A-Ganza! She is so flippin' talented! And funny! I also noticed this post on her blog. Do you remember "Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific"??!?!?! I loved that shampoo too! I was born in the 70's (tomorrow is actually my B-Day) and I love all the things that remind me of how great being a kid in the 70's and 80's was!! That shampoo falls in to the great cildhood memories categories!! Thanks, Layle!
Ok! I need to get my act in gear!!! Have a good weekend and think of me tomorrw when I have to get up at 4am, wash my hair with some "Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific!" and try not to dwell on the fact that April 25, 2008 is bringing me another year closer to the big 4-0!!! :) But then again, being young is really a state of mind, right!
This weather we have been having is outstanding!!! It has been in the 70's which is warmer than usual for April and I love it!!!! I have been going for a walk every morning after I drop the kids off at the bus and I have to say that the fresh air really lifts the spirits!!! Today I am opting not to go for my walk as Ri was up all night coughing which means I was up all night, too. Dragging a bit this morning and I think I am getting his cold! Darn monkeys coughing in my face! It happens every time! I have totally turned in to the nagging mother..."cover your mouth when you cough!"..."wash your hands!"..."how many times do I have to tell you...." yada, yada, yada. Now I get it, Mom. You knew more than I did when I was growing up and I am getting my payback! :)
Wanted to share a little chance to win something I have been coveting. My friends at Creative Crafts and Stickers blog are planning some fun stuff for National Scrapbook Day!!!! Here is the info:
Join the Creative Crafts and Stickers Blog team for a fun filled National Scrapbooking Day Contest.
I have been quiet this past week...the weather was so nice that I found myself outside quite a bit! Sorry that I didn't check in. Had to take Devyn to the dentist for a little work today and she was such a trouper! Now she is resting in her bed. Good thing for that because she fell asleep in the car on the way home and when she woke up she was a little cranky.
I am off to St. John's, NFLD on Friday to teach at The Paperie!! I leave bright and early Friday morning and have a full day of classes on Saturday and Sunday. It should be a great time! I will let you know how it goes later next week!
Here are a few random things. Took a few pics at the park...
I love my kids! I love to watch them play, I love to listen to them talk and I especially love to watch them sleep!!!! hee hee! They are busy all day long and by the end of the day I am happy for bedtime!
Here are a few from a book by Memory Makers called Show it Off!
The quality of the image isn't the best but that is Riley on the cover in the orange swimsuit! Here are a few other projects I did for the book:
I had fun creating these projects! So nice that the book is out and now I can share them here.
I'm back from Scrapfest and what a weekend it was!!! Friday, I went to the airport to pick up my friend Jen Starr who was also teaching at the event and after a quick stop at the house to pick up my class kits and goodies we were on the road to Kitchener!!
Once we arrived at the Aud we unpacked the mini van and set up our classes for Friday night. I had a chance to go and check out the Vendor Mall and visit with some of my friends before they opened up the doors to all of the eager scrappers who were there for the VIP Crop. The booths were jam packed with awesome stuff to buy! I have no doubt that everyone went home with a lot of great, scrappy finds!
I taught three classes over the two days and had a ton of fun! There were some wonderful ladies who came out, some old friends and some new. We had a good time playing around with stamps (Gel-A-Tins, Sassafras Lass and Hero Arts), Stix 2 foils & glitter, Rangers stuff, Prism cardstock and Scenic Route of course! On Saturday I had a special guest, too! Kelly Panacci and her charming husband Mario dropped in to give away prizes and lend a helping hand! Thanks for the visit guys!!! I must also thank the great TA's(and a few friends) for all of their help! The rooms were big and I could not have done it without them. In all, the classes were good and the people I got to spend some time with were even better! Thanks to everyone who came and took one of my classes and thank you for having patience with me while I tried to navigate that huge room!
Scrapfest Kitchener was a huge success and Lisa and her team out did themselves this year! I am so happy I was able to be a small part of this fabulous event! Thanks, Lisa!
Now I am off to bed! I had a fun weekend but I am exhausted! Catch ya all tomorrow!
Today was a productive day! I finished up two new classes and took pictures of the layouts. They still need photos and journaling but here they are...
This is a layout workshop using some of the yummy Sassafras Lass product from the Life is Beautiful- Pocket Full of Rosies line. I loved making these pages!
This is another layout class featuring the Providence line by Scenic Route. I'm sure it is pretty evident how I feel about my Scenic Route...total infatuation.
I will be teaching at least part of the "It's a Hoot" class in France and the Providence class will be offered at Destination Create in St.Catharines on May 2nd & 3rd. Now I just need to write out my class instructions!! The best part!!! ;)
Other news...Riley had a dentist appt today and he was such a trooper! The Dr gave him a little Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) and he started to giggle! It was funny even though I got a little teary when the kid started to cry...needle and all. I love that little guy so much...I never want to see him in pain. In the end all was well.
Getting ready for Scrapfest Kitchener which is this weekend! My Mom and I kitted up the classes tonight and I am almost ready to go! It should be a good time...lots of fun teaching...a great place to shop...and friends new and old! What more could a girl ask for!!!
Ok, it is 1 am so I should get to bed! Talk soon!
Good morning!!! Any big plans for today?? It is going to be 55 degrees here...I can't wait to get outside. I have to say that the spring thaw is such a welcome thing around here! My kids are going batty being stuck in the house all the time and I find that I have been a little blue. I need to get outside and have some "contact" with people. I hope the warmer weather will brighten my soul today.
So, I was lucky enough to be asked by Christy Tomlinson to work on the Scarlet Lime kit for April! I have been a huge fan of Christy's work for a long time and worked with her on a few projects with BHG
Scrapbooks, Etc. She is one of the sweetest people ever and she has an awesome kit club!!! When the box arrived and I opened up, I was soooooo excited to get to work on my projects!!! The colors for the April kit were right up my alley and the embellies and such were super cool! I only wish I had more time to create a few more projects with it!!! Here is what I did get done...
Thanks to Christy for letting me play with all of these fabulous goodies!!!!
Ok! Now I am off to enjoy my day with my family! If you are checking in this weekend and I haven't heard from you in awhile...post here or send me an email! I will be happy to hear from you!
First of all let's get the winner of the Scenic Route prize pack done!!! Thanks for all of the posts!!! Devyn picked the winner tonight and it is....
oh I wish I could go to those classes!! They look like so much fun! Beautiful layouts as always!
Erika
Summerville, SC
Great pictures. Beautiful children!
Enjoy Disney!