This will be the first pictureless post in I don't know how long, and it isn't because I don't have loads to share, cuz I do!! It is because on Wednesday my Canon 40d started reporting and error 99 message and won't shoot anymore, and then on Thursday my desktop with all of my images on it had a massive crash and is now in the shop with an expert trying his best to resuscitate it. Not only that, but it has been a week of massive deadlines and such so to say the least, I am spent!
The good part about being so spent is that I have a lot of good stuff to share though, so if you happen to be lucky enough to get to the Summer CHA tradeshow, please go by the Graphic 45 booth and ogle all of the amazing projects that have been created for the gorgeous new releases. If there is a paper on flower something, I made it, if there is a little puffy star with glitter, I made it, and the holly wreath, hand inked each leaf. The cute little Cat's Eye ink pad is now completely destroyed, but the effect was well worth it! (thanks for your sacrifice to the cause little ink pad, you are so appreciated!) Besides that, Allison Kreft from Hambly overnighted some of the new product release to me that I got on Thursdays, I then made three layouts and sent them off on Friday so she would receive them on Monday, giving her enough time to get them on display. No work for Doodlebug this show, but they have a really great group of releases too, all of it is clever and oh, so cute!!
Another set of deadlines comes in the form of having the opportunity to work with a local store now. I will be a member of their design team, and also teaching classes for them about once a month. The store is called Heartland Paper, and you can find a link to there blog on my sidebar if you are interested in learning more about them. I am really enjoying working with Donna and her team, they are all very nice and so talented! I hope to be sharing more about this as things move along. The two teaching dates that I am scheduled for right now are September 29th, and I will be teaching a class using the Magic of Oz product from Graphic 45 and then October 20th where I will be teaching a class using the Scor-Pal to create cute gift packaging from Doodlebug's Monster Mania Line. (which as I mentioned earlier, is SO adorable!!) The open house to sign up for classes is going to be on August 10th, so mark your calenders if you are local and interested! And of course there are going to be loads of wonderful classes to take, so if what I am sharing isn't appealing, come look at what the other instructors are offering, there is something for everyone!
In non-paper news, the family went to the midnight release showing of Harry Potter and we LOVED it!! What an exciting, bittersweet, beautifully made film! We will be going back to see it again on the big screen, it was incredible in that format, and to only experience it once that way would be a shame.
Well, that is that for now! I hope to have my desktop back soon, and share some of what I have been so excited about with all of you! If you have made it this far you must be a saint, so leave a comment, and I will randomly select someone from the comments to send a goody box to!
Happy Crafting!!
B-
4 comments:
So sorry to hear you had such a trying week. I hope that your computer is able to be revived. I live in Gresham and had no idea there was a store in Ashland. I will have to remember that if we travel down to that area. I hope you are having better weather than us. We have a grey, rainy day. I look forward to seeing all the wonderful samples you made for CHA. Hope next week is much smoother for you.
You've been so busy! I really hope you get your pictures recovered. I can't wait to see all your CHA projects. Have a much better and less stressful next week!
Hi Becky -
Why is it that mechanical and electronic things always stop working just when you need them? I hope you are able to get the camera and the computer working soon. I wish I could get to CHA to see all the wonderful work and new products. I'm sure your pieces are beautiful. Maybe after CHA you can post for us? I am thinking positive thoughts that your PC will be working soon - LOL!
Elaine Allen
P.S. My son saw Harry Potter and he thought is was fantastic. He loved all the special effects.
Sorry to hear about your busy week- it makes us gratful for the things we have. I hated it when my laptop was down - not only did they say it was done - had to send it back for another two weeks !!!(they didn't fix it the first time!!) Can't wait to see your pictures.
Joyce
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