I've had a few days to think the CHA experience over. A few days to reflect and filter and here's what I'm still thinking about:
1. I found the show (not the experience, but the actual show) less exciting than CHA-Winter 2009.
At first, I thought it was simply because CHA-Winter 2009 was my first show, and so the second time naturally wasn't as cool as the first time. However, upon some reflection I believe that there are other contributing factors:
- The show was smaller. From what I've heard the summer show is always smaller, though not quite *this* small. I'm not necessarily a "bigger is better" person, but I do think that a huge show does lead to the "kid in the candy factory" feeling. A smaller, more manageable show just feels more like reality.
- Everything is becoming megacorp and the personalities of the lines are disappearing as a result. Every booth had paper, stamps, felt, birds, vintage, etc. It was much harder than usual for me to figure out which company had put out what based on style alone.
- Along the same lines, everything is reminiscent of something else. Lots of "new ideas" are actually old ideas from the sewing world or other crafts. Or ideas that are new to one company, have been in place at another company for some time. In this economy, I believe that companies are less willing to take a risk. So, they're seeing what works and making the safe choices.
2. I noticed a lot more really impressive altered items this time around.
"Altered items" started out as a way to use your scrapbooking supplies and skills to create gifts and home decor. But, it's really starting to move in a strongly artistic direction, in my opinion. I started to notice that many more manufacturers were showing amazing "off the page" ways to use their product. Here are a few of my favorites from the show:
3. Mixed media layouts were few and far between. Definitely some stitching on pages, but very little paint and ink.
Mixed Media is defined as:
A technique involving the use of two or more artistic media, such as
ink and pastel or painting and collage, that are combined in a single
composition.
Here are two layouts with stitching:
Here are a few painty and inky layouts:
In going through my pictures, I was really shocked by how difficult it was to find mixed media layouts. I suppose it's the nature of the beast, which leads me to…
4. Layouts need to be clean because they really do sell the product.
At more than one booth, we said, "Where is the (insert name of product) from this layout?" And purchased it because of how it looked on the layout.
After CHA-Winter, I talked a bit about how I finally understood the
difference between my layouts and manufacturer layouts. And I finally
understood why I wasn't getting chosen for any manufacturer design
teams. It was a long ramble, but essentially, manufacturer's want
their products to be seen as is. Sure, cut out or placed in
interesting ways, but definitely front and center. Check out these
layouts from the Making Memories booth:
They are all so adorable! They definitely make me want to buy that
cute, cute product. They feel clean, simple, easy to re-create. They
are totally perfect layouts. The designers have layered and cut things
apart, but for the most part, the product is right out of the package
without a lot of altering. The genius is in the composition,
execution, and choice of products. And your eye goes right to those
adorable smiling children in the photos. There is a little bit of
stitching on some of the layouts (yay!), but mostly they're traditional
papercrafting at its absolute best.
5. On a related note, demos really work too.
For example, one of the things that Ranger does so very well is demos. All their signature artists (Suze, Claudine, and Tim) are really good at taking something that looks complicated and breaking it down so that it's easy. You can't help but walk out with the product.
This is a topic that I've been meditating on for a while. I suppose the reason I like to make little videos for this blog or do step-by-step tutorials is because I enjoy doing that too. Taking something that looks difficult and making it easy.
Everyone wants to be creative. But, so few of us actually feel that we are creative. I don't know how it happens. Too much coloring in the lines, maybe? A demo at a convention, on TV, or on YouTube is an empowering thing. Inspiring too. It's like receiving a key to a puzzle. To quote A Chorus Line: "I can do that!"
6. I can't wait to get my hands on…
Sasafras Lass's chipboard letters:
Painter's Tray, ATC and Photo Display, & Printed Masking Tape from 7gypsies:
Martha Stewart's Corner and Border Punches (though, not necessarily the spider web):
Rock Candy clear crackle paint from Ranger:
Large Misting Mat (not pictured) and Marshmallow Glimmer Mist from Tattered Angels:
It would be easier to list what I don't want from Prima, but I'll try to list what I want…Donna Downey's new fabric album, fabric embellishments, ribbon, um…all the flowers, butterflies, stitched papers…and everything else! So, I'll just show a photo of my favorite flowers from this release:
Hambly's La Romantique paper (I stole the photo below from their blog):
The Indian Summer paper collection from Basic Grey:
Okay, I have to stop or I'm going to end up re-posting *all* the photos from the past few days! There's a lot of great stuff and I'm looking forward to some shopping!
7. I thought I'd end on a personal note. This was my very first show with a manufacturer presenting my projects!
I am more grateful than I can express for the opportunity that Prima has given me. I know that I'm a bit of an oddball scrapbooker. I was so nervous about creating projects for the booth. Should I use paint? Can I use ink? Can I recolor the flowers? What are the rules?
Sharon, the design team coordinator, told me to, "do my thing."
Really?
I'm not totally sure that
I really did my thing. I think I tried to be a little more conscious of showing off the product. I was definitely thinking, how can I make people see that this is a cool product and more versatile than they realize?
(I need to go sideways for a moment, so bear with me. I promise I'm getting to a point.)
I started this blog as a way to show the people I ran into in daily life, the kind of crafty stuff I did: "You can see it on my blog." Over time, the blog has become a resume, a way to connect with people all around the world, a showplace, an outlet, a driving force behind creating (gotta' have something to show on the blog!), and so much more. I hate to admit it (because I am *so* bad at leaving comments on other people's blogs – I just never know what to say), but I love the comments most of all. They make me feel connected. And after two years of blogging, I find myself with a kind of "chicken and egg" question. Do I create to feel connected? Or do I feel connected because I create?
There was something about seeing my work in the Prima booth. Something about seeing other people see it and photograph it. Something about knowing that they're taking those photos back home and feeling the same inspiration I feel looking at my photos of the show. It's like a connection on a way bigger level. I seem to have lost my ability to communicate. The best way I can describe it is like a food chain. I feel like I've been fed and now I'm feeding others or something like that.
It just felt like being part of something…bigger. A kind of gift being sent out into the crafty universe.
Thoughts? I'd love to hear them….
Julie! Imagine my suprise when I checked your blog to see what you are up to (shamefully, I am way behind in checking my favorites) and I see my doll case that I did for BasicGrey. I am so flattered that you liked it! You know how much I adore what you do, so seeing you like something of mine is the highest form of flattery. Thank you so very much!
Julie! Imagine my suprise when I checked your blog to see what you are up to (shamefully, I am way behind in checking my favorites) and I see my doll case that I did for BasicGrey. I am so flattered that you liked it! You know how much I adore what you do, so seeing you like something of mine is the highest form of flattery. Thank you so very much!
Julie! Imagine my suprise when I checked your blog to see what you are up to (shamefully, I am way behind in checking my favorites) and I see my doll case that I did for BasicGrey. I am so flattered that you liked it! You know how much I adore what you do, so seeing you like something of mine is the highest form of flattery. Thank you so very much!
Julie! Imagine my suprise when I checked your blog to see what you are up to (shamefully, I am way behind in checking my favorites) and I see my doll case that I did for BasicGrey. I am so flattered that you liked it! You know how much I adore what you do, so seeing you like something of mine is the highest form of flattery. Thank you so very much!
Love to hear your thoughts. Stay you – it makes the best out of the product.
Love to hear your thoughts. Stay you – it makes the best out of the product.
Love to hear your thoughts. Stay you – it makes the best out of the product.
Love to hear your thoughts. Stay you – it makes the best out of the product.
You have a wonderful way with words – I’m so glad I have come across your blog. Your art might be out of this world (in a fabulous way) but you remain firmly planted. I like that.
You have a wonderful way with words – I’m so glad I have come across your blog. Your art might be out of this world (in a fabulous way) but you remain firmly planted. I like that.
You have a wonderful way with words – I’m so glad I have come across your blog. Your art might be out of this world (in a fabulous way) but you remain firmly planted. I like that.
You have a wonderful way with words – I’m so glad I have come across your blog. Your art might be out of this world (in a fabulous way) but you remain firmly planted. I like that.
Thanks for the summary Julie. I love reading your blog everyday and find that it inspires me and often breaks down the steps in a way that I can recreate myself. As far as being a resume, the other thing that it does is make me go out and buy the products that you use. I have gone to so many sites as a result of your creations with them. So you’re doing your “job” for the design teams that you are on and the stores that are connected with them.
Thanks for the summary Julie. I love reading your blog everyday and find that it inspires me and often breaks down the steps in a way that I can recreate myself. As far as being a resume, the other thing that it does is make me go out and buy the products that you use. I have gone to so many sites as a result of your creations with them. So you’re doing your “job” for the design teams that you are on and the stores that are connected with them.
Thanks for the summary Julie. I love reading your blog everyday and find that it inspires me and often breaks down the steps in a way that I can recreate myself. As far as being a resume, the other thing that it does is make me go out and buy the products that you use. I have gone to so many sites as a result of your creations with them. So you’re doing your “job” for the design teams that you are on and the stores that are connected with them.
Thanks for the summary Julie. I love reading your blog everyday and find that it inspires me and often breaks down the steps in a way that I can recreate myself. As far as being a resume, the other thing that it does is make me go out and buy the products that you use. I have gone to so many sites as a result of your creations with them. So you’re doing your “job” for the design teams that you are on and the stores that are connected with them.
Julie,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Blogging is a wonderful way to connect with others who share the same passion and creative addiction…those who TOTALLY get it! As for the “chicken and egg” thought—I believe it goes both ways and creates a bond between many, many wonderful artists, that is, crafters who enjoy sharing what we love. In doing this, we give of ourselves and contribute to the greater good.
…”the journey makes us one.”…
Julie,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Blogging is a wonderful way to connect with others who share the same passion and creative addiction…those who TOTALLY get it! As for the “chicken and egg” thought—I believe it goes both ways and creates a bond between many, many wonderful artists, that is, crafters who enjoy sharing what we love. In doing this, we give of ourselves and contribute to the greater good.
…”the journey makes us one.”…
Julie,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Blogging is a wonderful way to connect with others who share the same passion and creative addiction…those who TOTALLY get it! As for the “chicken and egg” thought—I believe it goes both ways and creates a bond between many, many wonderful artists, that is, crafters who enjoy sharing what we love. In doing this, we give of ourselves and contribute to the greater good.
…”the journey makes us one.”…
Julie,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Blogging is a wonderful way to connect with others who share the same passion and creative addiction…those who TOTALLY get it! As for the “chicken and egg” thought—I believe it goes both ways and creates a bond between many, many wonderful artists, that is, crafters who enjoy sharing what we love. In doing this, we give of ourselves and contribute to the greater good.
…”the journey makes us one.”…
You were so reflecting my thoughts about CHA in this post, Julie! I, too was amazed at the number of altered projects – some really beautiful stuff. I felt a strong artistic, Somerset influence, which is very exciting to see!
I loved your CHA posts – if I had not been there it would have been the closest thing to it! Congrats on the Scrapbooking Memories TV spot!!
And about your work in the Prima booth – (that was one of my faves of course)it was wonderful to see your mixed media style mixed in and working perfectly with the traditional pages – Yay for Prima! 🙂
You were so reflecting my thoughts about CHA in this post, Julie! I, too was amazed at the number of altered projects – some really beautiful stuff. I felt a strong artistic, Somerset influence, which is very exciting to see!
I loved your CHA posts – if I had not been there it would have been the closest thing to it! Congrats on the Scrapbooking Memories TV spot!!
And about your work in the Prima booth – (that was one of my faves of course)it was wonderful to see your mixed media style mixed in and working perfectly with the traditional pages – Yay for Prima! 🙂
You were so reflecting my thoughts about CHA in this post, Julie! I, too was amazed at the number of altered projects – some really beautiful stuff. I felt a strong artistic, Somerset influence, which is very exciting to see!
I loved your CHA posts – if I had not been there it would have been the closest thing to it! Congrats on the Scrapbooking Memories TV spot!!
And about your work in the Prima booth – (that was one of my faves of course)it was wonderful to see your mixed media style mixed in and working perfectly with the traditional pages – Yay for Prima! 🙂
You were so reflecting my thoughts about CHA in this post, Julie! I, too was amazed at the number of altered projects – some really beautiful stuff. I felt a strong artistic, Somerset influence, which is very exciting to see!
I loved your CHA posts – if I had not been there it would have been the closest thing to it! Congrats on the Scrapbooking Memories TV spot!!
And about your work in the Prima booth – (that was one of my faves of course)it was wonderful to see your mixed media style mixed in and working perfectly with the traditional pages – Yay for Prima! 🙂
hey!
I really, really love the way you write!
I have to thank you for doing an actually “report” about CHA! sometimes I felt like being ther (or craving for being there).
I love to read you impressions about CHA and, for what I was able to see on line (not being really there) I agree with most of that!
what you said about the demos was really impressive and I actually feel the same way!
sometimes you see the thing done and it seems so hard, complicated. but when you show people how its done, well, “how I havent done that yet”??
so, i have to thank you for your tutoriasl as well! Love all of them!
big comment, but your post inspired me a lot!
thanks for everything!
and yes! i think what you feel is right! you are part of something bigger now! enjoy that feeling because you deserved it!
hey!
I really, really love the way you write!
I have to thank you for doing an actually “report” about CHA! sometimes I felt like being ther (or craving for being there).
I love to read you impressions about CHA and, for what I was able to see on line (not being really there) I agree with most of that!
what you said about the demos was really impressive and I actually feel the same way!
sometimes you see the thing done and it seems so hard, complicated. but when you show people how its done, well, “how I havent done that yet”??
so, i have to thank you for your tutoriasl as well! Love all of them!
big comment, but your post inspired me a lot!
thanks for everything!
and yes! i think what you feel is right! you are part of something bigger now! enjoy that feeling because you deserved it!
hey!
I really, really love the way you write!
I have to thank you for doing an actually “report” about CHA! sometimes I felt like being ther (or craving for being there).
I love to read you impressions about CHA and, for what I was able to see on line (not being really there) I agree with most of that!
what you said about the demos was really impressive and I actually feel the same way!
sometimes you see the thing done and it seems so hard, complicated. but when you show people how its done, well, “how I havent done that yet”??
so, i have to thank you for your tutoriasl as well! Love all of them!
big comment, but your post inspired me a lot!
thanks for everything!
and yes! i think what you feel is right! you are part of something bigger now! enjoy that feeling because you deserved it!
hey!
I really, really love the way you write!
I have to thank you for doing an actually “report” about CHA! sometimes I felt like being ther (or craving for being there).
I love to read you impressions about CHA and, for what I was able to see on line (not being really there) I agree with most of that!
what you said about the demos was really impressive and I actually feel the same way!
sometimes you see the thing done and it seems so hard, complicated. but when you show people how its done, well, “how I havent done that yet”??
so, i have to thank you for your tutoriasl as well! Love all of them!
big comment, but your post inspired me a lot!
thanks for everything!
and yes! i think what you feel is right! you are part of something bigger now! enjoy that feeling because you deserved it!
i really look forward to your “coverage” of each day of the show. you not only share the products and manufacturer’s booths, but you share your opinions and thoughts. it really feels like i have been tagging along with you, and since i don’t have plans to attend, i appreciate that.
your blog is such a breath of fresh air because you do your own thing and it is so cool. (like i tell my daughter, you gotta love a girl with a mind of her own!) i have learned a lot from your tutorials, and they help me explore and play with my stuff.
keep being you, and thanks:)
i really look forward to your “coverage” of each day of the show. you not only share the products and manufacturer’s booths, but you share your opinions and thoughts. it really feels like i have been tagging along with you, and since i don’t have plans to attend, i appreciate that.
your blog is such a breath of fresh air because you do your own thing and it is so cool. (like i tell my daughter, you gotta love a girl with a mind of her own!) i have learned a lot from your tutorials, and they help me explore and play with my stuff.
keep being you, and thanks:)
i really look forward to your “coverage” of each day of the show. you not only share the products and manufacturer’s booths, but you share your opinions and thoughts. it really feels like i have been tagging along with you, and since i don’t have plans to attend, i appreciate that.
your blog is such a breath of fresh air because you do your own thing and it is so cool. (like i tell my daughter, you gotta love a girl with a mind of her own!) i have learned a lot from your tutorials, and they help me explore and play with my stuff.
keep being you, and thanks:)
i really look forward to your “coverage” of each day of the show. you not only share the products and manufacturer’s booths, but you share your opinions and thoughts. it really feels like i have been tagging along with you, and since i don’t have plans to attend, i appreciate that.
your blog is such a breath of fresh air because you do your own thing and it is so cool. (like i tell my daughter, you gotta love a girl with a mind of her own!) i have learned a lot from your tutorials, and they help me explore and play with my stuff.
keep being you, and thanks:)
Thank you for taking time not only to share your beautiful photos with us, but your insightful thoughts. I really enjoy hearing your perspective on the show. I’ve been to two winter shows and for weeks after I’m in my head with all these thoughts that I don’t really share with anyone. I’m so glad you shared yours because you validate some of mine! Beautiful.
Thank you for taking time not only to share your beautiful photos with us, but your insightful thoughts. I really enjoy hearing your perspective on the show. I’ve been to two winter shows and for weeks after I’m in my head with all these thoughts that I don’t really share with anyone. I’m so glad you shared yours because you validate some of mine! Beautiful.
Thank you for taking time not only to share your beautiful photos with us, but your insightful thoughts. I really enjoy hearing your perspective on the show. I’ve been to two winter shows and for weeks after I’m in my head with all these thoughts that I don’t really share with anyone. I’m so glad you shared yours because you validate some of mine! Beautiful.
Thank you for taking time not only to share your beautiful photos with us, but your insightful thoughts. I really enjoy hearing your perspective on the show. I’ve been to two winter shows and for weeks after I’m in my head with all these thoughts that I don’t really share with anyone. I’m so glad you shared yours because you validate some of mine! Beautiful.
i love your CHA reports becuase you are honest and see the little details 🙂
anyways – as promised i finally did up that post about my light/studio/macro photo taking box… http://anamstubbington.typepad.com/a_little_of_my_life/2009/08/my-studio-photo-box.html
let me know if you want more details.
i love your CHA reports becuase you are honest and see the little details 🙂
anyways – as promised i finally did up that post about my light/studio/macro photo taking box… http://anamstubbington.typepad.com/a_little_of_my_life/2009/08/my-studio-photo-box.html
let me know if you want more details.
i love your CHA reports becuase you are honest and see the little details 🙂
anyways – as promised i finally did up that post about my light/studio/macro photo taking box… http://anamstubbington.typepad.com/a_little_of_my_life/2009/08/my-studio-photo-box.html
let me know if you want more details.
i love your CHA reports becuase you are honest and see the little details 🙂
anyways – as promised i finally did up that post about my light/studio/macro photo taking box… http://anamstubbington.typepad.com/a_little_of_my_life/2009/08/my-studio-photo-box.html
let me know if you want more details.
It must have been a very proud moment for you to have your work shown at Prima. I found your blog months ago from your youtube videos. I really like the demos because I learn so much and know that I definitely can do it. Keep up the great work. I don’t care which came first – just keep creating!
It must have been a very proud moment for you to have your work shown at Prima. I found your blog months ago from your youtube videos. I really like the demos because I learn so much and know that I definitely can do it. Keep up the great work. I don’t care which came first – just keep creating!
It must have been a very proud moment for you to have your work shown at Prima. I found your blog months ago from your youtube videos. I really like the demos because I learn so much and know that I definitely can do it. Keep up the great work. I don’t care which came first – just keep creating!
It must have been a very proud moment for you to have your work shown at Prima. I found your blog months ago from your youtube videos. I really like the demos because I learn so much and know that I definitely can do it. Keep up the great work. I don’t care which came first – just keep creating!
First of all, I’m really happy for you! second, I really hope you’ll stay true to yourself and what you love doing and don’t try to hard to please the companies. 🙂
First of all, I’m really happy for you! second, I really hope you’ll stay true to yourself and what you love doing and don’t try to hard to please the companies. 🙂
First of all, I’m really happy for you! second, I really hope you’ll stay true to yourself and what you love doing and don’t try to hard to please the companies. 🙂
First of all, I’m really happy for you! second, I really hope you’ll stay true to yourself and what you love doing and don’t try to hard to please the companies. 🙂
Thanks for CHA reports! Living on the other side of the globe I don’t have a chance to go there but it sure is fun to read about your experiences!
Thanks for CHA reports! Living on the other side of the globe I don’t have a chance to go there but it sure is fun to read about your experiences!
Thanks for CHA reports! Living on the other side of the globe I don’t have a chance to go there but it sure is fun to read about your experiences!
Thanks for CHA reports! Living on the other side of the globe I don’t have a chance to go there but it sure is fun to read about your experiences!
I really enjoy reading your post, Julie!
Your analysis about the CHA show is very interesting!! Thanks for sharing!
I really enjoy reading your post, Julie!
Your analysis about the CHA show is very interesting!! Thanks for sharing!
I really enjoy reading your post, Julie!
Your analysis about the CHA show is very interesting!! Thanks for sharing!
I really enjoy reading your post, Julie!
Your analysis about the CHA show is very interesting!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for all the wonderful CHA news – you made it real for those of us who couldn’t go! Love all the photos of the new products. I can hardly wait to shop!! (My husband isn’t quite as excited – lol!)
Thanks for all the wonderful CHA news – you made it real for those of us who couldn’t go! Love all the photos of the new products. I can hardly wait to shop!! (My husband isn’t quite as excited – lol!)
Thanks for all the wonderful CHA news – you made it real for those of us who couldn’t go! Love all the photos of the new products. I can hardly wait to shop!! (My husband isn’t quite as excited – lol!)
Thanks for all the wonderful CHA news – you made it real for those of us who couldn’t go! Love all the photos of the new products. I can hardly wait to shop!! (My husband isn’t quite as excited – lol!)
Great summary of the show!!! I have to agree with the industry and companies not willing to take risks. After looking through all the lines the paper seems to be a repeat from last year releases, with just a few tweaks…
The products you have photo’d and shown are fabulous!!!
Thanks for being the eyes for some of us who can not be there.
Great summary of the show!!! I have to agree with the industry and companies not willing to take risks. After looking through all the lines the paper seems to be a repeat from last year releases, with just a few tweaks…
The products you have photo’d and shown are fabulous!!!
Thanks for being the eyes for some of us who can not be there.
Great summary of the show!!! I have to agree with the industry and companies not willing to take risks. After looking through all the lines the paper seems to be a repeat from last year releases, with just a few tweaks…
The products you have photo’d and shown are fabulous!!!
Thanks for being the eyes for some of us who can not be there.
Great summary of the show!!! I have to agree with the industry and companies not willing to take risks. After looking through all the lines the paper seems to be a repeat from last year releases, with just a few tweaks…
The products you have photo’d and shown are fabulous!!!
Thanks for being the eyes for some of us who can not be there.
Here’s my thoughts:
I ran into your blog this morning by chance…
– first, I love your insight and how you easily ‘break it down’ (shows)
– next, very well written blog.. even though you said “i’m getting to the point” I ususally don’t read ALL THE words to this big of a post! I did yours! Very informative and valuable info shared.
– i haven’t even looked at your ‘creations’ you’ve made.. but looking forward to them.
– i enjoy the fresh thoughts (haa i know – weird way to say it) – meaning I can tell they are thought out and real.
– ok thats enough for now…
I am on the opposite side of you as far as ‘where’ I fall on the scrapbooking world! ME+Scrapping= NEWBIE, Learning, discovering, enjoying, getting excited easily, bewilder “how did she DO THAT!!” kinda world right now 😉
so.. i’m happy to hear you love reading comments .. so do i but don’t expect them..but excited when they come my way!! heee
THANKS FOR YOU BLOG!
with a grin,
steffogal1
http://withagrin.blogspot.com
Here’s my thoughts:
I ran into your blog this morning by chance…
– first, I love your insight and how you easily ‘break it down’ (shows)
– next, very well written blog.. even though you said “i’m getting to the point” I ususally don’t read ALL THE words to this big of a post! I did yours! Very informative and valuable info shared.
– i haven’t even looked at your ‘creations’ you’ve made.. but looking forward to them.
– i enjoy the fresh thoughts (haa i know – weird way to say it) – meaning I can tell they are thought out and real.
– ok thats enough for now…
I am on the opposite side of you as far as ‘where’ I fall on the scrapbooking world! ME+Scrapping= NEWBIE, Learning, discovering, enjoying, getting excited easily, bewilder “how did she DO THAT!!” kinda world right now 😉
so.. i’m happy to hear you love reading comments .. so do i but don’t expect them..but excited when they come my way!! heee
THANKS FOR YOU BLOG!
with a grin,
steffogal1
http://withagrin.blogspot.com
Here’s my thoughts:
I ran into your blog this morning by chance…
– first, I love your insight and how you easily ‘break it down’ (shows)
– next, very well written blog.. even though you said “i’m getting to the point” I ususally don’t read ALL THE words to this big of a post! I did yours! Very informative and valuable info shared.
– i haven’t even looked at your ‘creations’ you’ve made.. but looking forward to them.
– i enjoy the fresh thoughts (haa i know – weird way to say it) – meaning I can tell they are thought out and real.
– ok thats enough for now…
I am on the opposite side of you as far as ‘where’ I fall on the scrapbooking world! ME+Scrapping= NEWBIE, Learning, discovering, enjoying, getting excited easily, bewilder “how did she DO THAT!!” kinda world right now 😉
so.. i’m happy to hear you love reading comments .. so do i but don’t expect them..but excited when they come my way!! heee
THANKS FOR YOU BLOG!
with a grin,
steffogal1
http://withagrin.blogspot.com
Here’s my thoughts:
I ran into your blog this morning by chance…
– first, I love your insight and how you easily ‘break it down’ (shows)
– next, very well written blog.. even though you said “i’m getting to the point” I ususally don’t read ALL THE words to this big of a post! I did yours! Very informative and valuable info shared.
– i haven’t even looked at your ‘creations’ you’ve made.. but looking forward to them.
– i enjoy the fresh thoughts (haa i know – weird way to say it) – meaning I can tell they are thought out and real.
– ok thats enough for now…
I am on the opposite side of you as far as ‘where’ I fall on the scrapbooking world! ME+Scrapping= NEWBIE, Learning, discovering, enjoying, getting excited easily, bewilder “how did she DO THAT!!” kinda world right now 😉
so.. i’m happy to hear you love reading comments .. so do i but don’t expect them..but excited when they come my way!! heee
THANKS FOR YOU BLOG!
with a grin,
steffogal1
http://withagrin.blogspot.com
Love, love, love your review
Love, love, love your review
Love, love, love your review
Love, love, love your review