Creative Escape 2010

Here are some more pictures from the event.  I'll have more later.  The event took place at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Arizona.  We arrived Wednesday afternoon and was able to rest and relax.  We had dinner at the restaraunt in the resort since there wasn't any other places that were nearby.  Food was excellent I must say.  So, the next day we woke up early to register and to check out the on site store... Scrapbook Etc.  We also registered that day and we all received a cute plastic tote that was pretty sturdy considering how much stuff I had to lug around by the end of the day.

The opening ceremony presented the teachers of Creative Escape and they all received those cute blingy aprons by Mr. Bazzill.  These were all created with Michael Miller fabrics.  So cute!

left to right:   Heidi Swapp (yay!), Claudine Hellmuth, Teresa Collins, Pam Black, Maggie Holmes, Trisha Ladouceur, Jessica Sprague and Margie Romney-Aslett.

More pictures of the Trunk show where the teachers showcase their work and we get a chance to chat with them.  But first I leave you with some more pix from the event.

HOUSE OF 3 girls.  Yay!!

Heidi Swapp's mirror to be auctioned off at the closing ceremonies.

Back from Creative Escape!

Wheww!  Wow!  What an experience!  It was definitely an inspiration to be a part of.  Not only do I get to see Heidi Swapp and the House of 3 girls- Rhonna and Janet but all the other teachers as well.  Such as Teresa Collins, Margie Romney Aslett, Maggie Holmes, Trisha Ladouceur, Pam Black, Claudine Hellmuth and Jessica Sprague.  You have a chance to meet many women from all over who share your love and passion for scrapbooking.  We're in class all day and I must say it was tiring.  It was also in Arizona so it was definitely hot!  Although, we were inside for the most part.  Here's a link to the LIVE HOUSE OF 3 webshow.   Look for me and Jenn!  Heehee!  More pictures to follow.

Creative Escape

7 days until Creative Escape!! I'm sooooo excited to be going.  I need some serious inspiration and a mini getaway.  Check out the previous Creative Escape events in the past.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/29331331@N05/

Summer CHA 2010 has come and gone. Lots of new stuff.

There's so many new inspiring products out there.  I love Heidi Swapp's new products with Tattered Angels.  Also, HOF 3's new line with Pink Paislee.  So fun!  I want all of them.  Here's a video by Paperlife with Tattered Angels.

My daughter featured on the front cover of Bay Are Parent Magazine

We're so excited to see my girl on the front cover of the Bay Area Parent Magazine  http://eastbay.parenthood.com/ .    She had a blast during this photo shoot and was wanting to do more gigs like that.  We're proud of you, honey.

Teresa Collins new make your own stamp machine

OMG!! I so want this.  This is just awesome.  Just look at all those images- frames, crowns!  Can't wait to get one.  Check out Teresa Collins blog.  She'll be demonstrating this new machine on Good Things Utah.

Here's Teresa demoing her new stamp maker.  I sooo want one!

StoryBox Art photo shoot

Here's just some pictures from our photo shoot with StoryBox Art.  Alpana is such an amazing photographer.  Check out her work.

Discover

Just playing around with Photoshop and having fun.

Art Inspired Studios kickoff....

Well...after one week of hard work the store opened.  In celebration they had a kickoff event filled with free crops, prizes, demos, make and takes, friends,laughs and most of all SHOPPING!  It's nice to hear a scrapbook store opening in our neighborhood.  Yeah!! I can crop and shop now with friends.  Patti and Diana have such enthusiasm,passion and love for what they do and for the people that they share it with it's contagious.   Suzy West along with Daniela Costa, Sara De Guzman and many more were there to crop and socialize.   Suzy West did some make and takes and demos.  She's one of the project designers for Punky Sprouts along with many other companies.  (ps.  having problems with the site in linking websites to the names)  They also had a Canon rep there and had printers where we can print pictures for FREE.

Their front windows are adorned with Hambly's wall decal.  Aren't they cool?

Their embellishment bar.

Here's a mini book I created using Dear Lizzy products, Hambly and American Crafts.

Many layouts that are hung and adorned throughout the store. 

Diana and Patti sporting those CUTE Donna Downey aprons using Prima products.  Aren't they fabulous?!!

Me and Suzy.  She's such a fun and crazy lady.

Suzy and Sarah De Guzman strike a pose.

Long time good friend, Patti.  I cherish her friendship. 

Heartfelt speech by Suzy, Patti and Diana that got people all choked up.

This is where they do their demo bar.

Awww....I love this picture.  Friendship.

Crop area.

Prizes.

Suzy's make n take.

Suzy's mini books using Punky Sprouts mini books.

Art Inspired have so much to offer where no scrapbook store in the east bay offers such as a technique bar, make n takes and product demos throughout the week.  Lots of inpirational samples that'll get your creative juices flowing.  Passionate,helpful and friendly owners that will help you find what you're looking for.  Crop nights, events and not to mention classes for many different skill levels.  I am so excited that Patti and Diana pursued their dreams.  Congratulations!  Art Inspired Studios is Fabulous!!

New Scrapbook store in town...

My friends' formerly Scrap for a Cure, an online kit club that gives back recently changed their name to

Art Inspired Studios.  Their dream to inspire many women and share their passion for the art of scrapbooking finally came true.  A new scrapbook store...called Art Inspired Studios.

Patti and Diana along with friends and family worked hard to open the store in a week...A WEEK!!

That's AMAZING!!  Here's some photos I took 2 days before the store's kickoff day on June 12, 2010.

  

Here's a peek of what I'm working on for the store.