A Toy, a Turtle and a Treat!!!!**RAK CLOSED**
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!
Glad you had such a great time at Destination Create - sounds like fun! My husband has the D300 and loves it! When I told him, he said, "Well, at least the good scrapbookers know the good gear to use!" He's definitely a Nikon lover! Have fun with your new toy, it does have some entertaining bells and whistles! Still a bit chilly here in NL so I'm a little jealous of your FL trip - enjoy the heat! :)
Posted by:Sara | May 06, 2008 at 06:25 AM
That camera is just incredible! I would love to go DSLR, but the cost is too high. Your pictures are always beyond gorgeous already!! I hope you really enjoy your new toy!
Posted by:Jing-Jing | May 06, 2008 at 06:29 AM
You are gonna love that camera. It really is one of the best investments for preserving your memories.
Enjoy your trip. I am SO jealous.
Posted by:Danielle Gaudet | May 06, 2008 at 06:41 AM
Your pictures look great. I hope you have fun with your new camera.
Have a good time in FLA!
Posted by:Sylvie | May 06, 2008 at 06:41 AM
LOVE the new Nikon!!! I have been a Nikon user for years and i look forward to getting a new one later this year!!! Enjoy there are so many things to do with a good camera!!
Posted by:Heather O | May 06, 2008 at 06:43 AM
nice camera!! let us know how you like it. I'm in the market for a new also and not sure what to buy.
Posted by:kim harter | May 06, 2008 at 06:45 AM
your pictures look GREAT! I just bought myself last week a Canon Rebel XT and am overwhelmed with all the options on it!
Have a fun trip!!
Posted by:Lynnsey | May 06, 2008 at 06:48 AM
Enjoy your new camera! It's always fun to have a new toy to play with, and so much better when it is saving the memories of your life.
Posted by:Cass | May 06, 2008 at 06:49 AM
I have the Nikon D50 and love it. Have fun with your new camera!
Posted by:Carrie | May 06, 2008 at 07:18 AM
I love give a ways!
Pick me Riley!
Trish :o)
Posted by:trishster | May 06, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Congrats on your new purchase! I actually attended those two classes at Bizzy B's a few months back & both the mini book & the layouts are amazing...and you're a lot of fun!!
Posted by:Agnes | May 06, 2008 at 07:21 AM
TOTALLY jealous of your new camera & lens. Have fun with it!
Enjoy Florida - it's my favorite place to get away!
Posted by:Dana | May 06, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Enjoy your new camera, I can't wait to see the georgous pictures that you will take with it!
Take care!
Posted by:Stéphanie Pouliot | May 06, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Nice camera! I would love to take both those classes, any chance you might be teaching in KY anytime soon? As always your layouts are great!
Posted by:jenny | May 06, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Congratulations on your new camera! Your pictures are awesome. I hope you share some of the photos you take at Disney World. Can I say that I am so jealous of your Disney trip?! I love Disney World.
Posted by:Andi M | May 06, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Looks like you were having fun playing with your new toy! Enjoy it.
Posted by:Lisa T. | May 06, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Great pictures! The Friendship Mini class looks like fun! Wish I could go!
Veronica
Posted by:Veronica | May 06, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Hi Vicki ... I guess the Florida weather will be better than the weather was here in newfoundland when you visited! I finished adding pics to two of the layouts we made in your class and they look awesome! And I've just started sanding in a new layout ... so thanks for the inspiration. Hope we cross paths again.
Colleen
Posted by:Colleen | May 06, 2008 at 07:59 AM
Just recently found your blog, but I know your work. So wish I was close enought to take a cleass!!!
Wendy in Ohio
Posted by:Wendy Lust | May 06, 2008 at 08:22 AM
beautiful nikon! i know you'll have fun with it!! i am looking to purchase a 2x conversion lens for mine.
Posted by:lisa | May 06, 2008 at 08:28 AM
It was great seeing you again this weekend! Have fun in Florida - hopefully we will see each other soon!
Lori
Posted by:Lori | May 06, 2008 at 08:29 AM
I will see you at the Turtle as I believe I was the first to register! LOVE your work, mini books and Scenic Route... I wouldn't miss it!
Deanna
Posted by:Deanna | May 06, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Ooh wish I lived closer! I would love to take one of those classes! Love the photos from the new camera! How fun!
-Katherine
Posted by:Katherine McKamey | May 06, 2008 at 08:37 AM
That friendship mini looks adorable! Thanks for the chance to win something--exciting!
Susanne
Posted by:Susanne | May 06, 2008 at 08:48 AM
I think you are really going to love your camera. Have fun and take lots of pics.
Posted by:maria cloud | May 06, 2008 at 08:52 AM