The sun rises over the desert at the Wild Horse Pass Resort... just gorgeous! I love the colors and peace of the desert... but not the heat! It REALLY feels good to be home with cool mornings and just warm enough afternoons. I'm so thankful to live where I do!
This was the last Creative Escape - sad to say goodbye to such a special event and especially to say goodbye to one more place to see friends and be inspired by great teachers!
Rebecca Cross, who owns Pink Paislee, got to play like I did... just fun to sit back and enjoy! I'm so grateful to her for so generously sponsoring my upcoming classes in South Africa!!
I loved making the album in Ali Edward's class... I need to enlarge pictures more. The visual impact is fabulous!
It was fun to play with Kristen and Julie from Whim So Doodle! I had my new class samples with me, so they got a look at them... we are all excited about my weekend at the "Doodle" at the end of October where these classes will make their debut!
My favorite project was the album cover we did in Amy Totty's class. Loved ruching the fabric onto the front of a chipboard album!
I can't believe I'm posting this picture but it's evidence of the fun that Cindy and Jennifer and I had on our adventures (even at JCrew... who looks good in this hat anyway?!!) We did a whole lot of laughing!
I almost deleted this picture because it's not in focus and not perfectly posed but I love it because it captures a moment of joy... good friends, lots of laughter and fun! (Margie, Ali, and Vicki in the background.)
On Sunday it was time for me to "work" and I was off to Scrap Happy Sisters to teach two classes before heading home that night. It was great to meet everyone there! We had so much fun that I'm going to be returning with my three new classes the first weekend in December!
Another great scrapbook store that is doing things right!! Thanks Kit and Kris!
Yesterday I spend a "happy" 3 hours in Driver Improvement class from a speeding ticket that I got back in June. I'm sure they make it extra boring as a deterent! Now I need to get the new class info sent to all the stores and start packing for South Africa... one week from today I'll be on my way!!!
The heat remains as do the inspiring ideas from your class. Phoenix in summer gives new meaning to the concept of imagine and dream.
Posted by: Marti Murphy | August 31, 2011 at 07:13 AM
So sad about CE but I understand the money and time it takes for Bazzill and Heidi. It's time for a rest. Love the picture of Ali, Margie and Vicki even if it is out of focus. Doesn't Amy have some neat ideas? What a great album front.
We really enjoyed our time with you at Scrap Happpy Sisters. Jan had never been to anything like that before and she was really impressed. We can't wait until Dec. It was great seeing you again. Wish you were closer.
Posted by: Deb J | August 31, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Hope you enjoy our beautiful country. I might see you at lunch time in Cape Town cos I opted to buy the Vagabond instead of doing the convention, but said I would come through to meet up with friends....hard choice, but hey, I haven't found the money tree yet!
Travel safe.
Posted by: Belinda Basson | August 31, 2011 at 11:52 AM
I can't wait to see you in Jhb! Loved your class last year.
Posted by: kota | August 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Isn't Julie a hoot! So glad she is involved at another scrapbook store in FL! When you see her again, tell her Gloria says hi!
Posted by: Gloria L. | September 01, 2011 at 09:14 AM