In January 2009, I went to my very first Craft and Hobby Association show (CHA), and I chronicled the journey on my blog. Read the wrap-up post here. I have continued to chronicle each CHA experience since then. In many ways I use the twice-a-year event as a benchmark for my own progress, in this industry and as an artist. Reflecting on this summer's CHA (my first where product I had designed was being sold) I found myself dwelling less on the actual event and more on the progress I've made in the last two-and-a-half years. And then I started daydreaming and supposing…
…If CHA were my boyfriend, I would say that it was lust at first sight!
For me. Not so much for him. In the beginning I was overwhelmed and impressed with his worldliness, his thousands of friends, his social networks, and the fact that he didn't let everyone hang out with him. It made me feel special to be a part of his life. I realize now that he was dating a lot of other women back then. Like Hugh Hefner and his Playboy Bunnies, there was a definite hierarchy, and I wasn't one of his main girlfriends, but more of a one night thing. Man, that CHA gets around.
I came back six months later ready to wow him with my knowledge and insight and swoon over his charisma and flashy displays.
But as many who try to make it work with a new guy find, the timing was just wrong for us. We were in Orlando. It was hot. I was dealing with a lot of personal drama. And I just had to tell him, "It's not you. It's me. I need some time for myself."
January 2010, rolled around, and I was thrilled when he asked me to do him a favor. He was throwing a party and he wanted me to be an important part of it. Wow! I finally felt I was on the inside track. I knew that only a few girls had been asked, and once again, this made me feel special. As it turns out, the favor was not one I enjoyed doing.
Oh, I liked meeting all his friends and showing them how to use his toys, but I was moored to a single location with only an hour lunch break to get away and experience the rest of the party! At the end of our four days together I promised myself that I'd never get stuck in that position again. I told him I needed a bigger commitment. I didn't want to be one of the many girls whom he had used and then tossed away. In typical male fashion, he simply grunted in my general direction.
It was up to me to take the initiative and move us along to the next rung of our relationship. First, I laid the groundwork. I filled out lots of paperwork and arranged it so that I didn't need anybody else on my arm to gain entry to his circle. I wanted him to see me. Then in July 2010, I headed to Chicago for our semiannual rendezvous. I had bought new clothes and I was ready to show off for him.
Alas, I have to admit that I was disappointed. Perhaps it was too much familiarity, but this time around he seemed really small to me. They say that size doesn't matter, but there wasn't a heck of a lot of motion in that ocean either. On the other hand, I feel that we definitely managed to further our relationship in bits: a stronger connection, more honesty, and the relationship had become more comfortable. I knew what to expect from him and he knew what to expect from me. I started to relax into the relationship. In retrospect, perhaps it was his sudden smallness that allowed me to remove him from his pedestal and begin to really see him. So, a good thing all around.
Parting was harder this time. But we promised that we'd see each other again in six months. And this time we promised to stay in touch through video chats and e-mails. It does make the long distance relationship thing so much easier, you know?
January 2011, rolled around, and I only had eyes for him. I had spent more than a month obsessively preparing for this interaction. I stepped off the plane in Los Angeles with romantic visions of the two of us making sweet sweet love in a technicolor paradise. I had visions of fireworks, angels singing, and perfect harmony.
Reality is always such a pain, isn't it? On the one hand, people had definitely started treating us like a couple. Yay! That sense of belonging was there. On the other hand, he got really distant and started pulling away every time I came near. I felt lost. I felt angry with myself for investing so much time and energy and money into this wastrel! I felt sad that I wasn't enough for him. I felt a general sense of malaise and failure. I crept away from our time together wondering if we'd ever see each other again. There was no big fight, no scarlet moment, but I had hurt feelings.
I went home and talked to my girlfriends about him. We discussed his actions and mine. And a good friend reminded me that I couldn't expect a man to make me happy. Waiting for him magically to pluck me from the thousands and take me to wife was unrealistic. But I could use him, as he was using me, and together we could both get what we wanted out of the relationship.
Well, I wiped off my tears and I took a long hard look at myself. When July 2011, rolled around, I was ready. I breezed into Chicago with a new attitude. He could love me or hate me, but this time around I was going to be irrepressibly me: irreverent, silly, artsy, Julie. He could take it or leave it. This time I came with confidence.
(this image from Julie McGufee's blog)
And you know what?
This time I think he finally knew my name. This time I think I got his attention. This time I think we made it work for both of us.
Thanks for stopping by!
Ha! This was a great post. Thanks for painting the perfect picture for us. I think “he” totally knows that “he” needs to treat you with respect. =) Glad that you are you!
Ha! This was a great post. Thanks for painting the perfect picture for us. I think “he” totally knows that “he” needs to treat you with respect. =) Glad that you are you!
Ha! This was a great post. Thanks for painting the perfect picture for us. I think “he” totally knows that “he” needs to treat you with respect. =) Glad that you are you!
Ha! This was a great post. Thanks for painting the perfect picture for us. I think “he” totally knows that “he” needs to treat you with respect. =) Glad that you are you!
You’re funny, Julie! Great blog post today, as always!
Hey, can you post your “Week in the Life” project from last year? Seeing your work again will inspire many of us.
I navigated through your blog archives, trying to find your “Week in the Life” from last year, but I can’t find it.
Can you post it sometime this week for us to see? Pretty, please!!!! Love ya!!!!
You’re funny, Julie! Great blog post today, as always!
Hey, can you post your “Week in the Life” project from last year? Seeing your work again will inspire many of us.
I navigated through your blog archives, trying to find your “Week in the Life” from last year, but I can’t find it.
Can you post it sometime this week for us to see? Pretty, please!!!! Love ya!!!!
You’re funny, Julie! Great blog post today, as always!
Hey, can you post your “Week in the Life” project from last year? Seeing your work again will inspire many of us.
I navigated through your blog archives, trying to find your “Week in the Life” from last year, but I can’t find it.
Can you post it sometime this week for us to see? Pretty, please!!!! Love ya!!!!
You’re funny, Julie! Great blog post today, as always!
Hey, can you post your “Week in the Life” project from last year? Seeing your work again will inspire many of us.
I navigated through your blog archives, trying to find your “Week in the Life” from last year, but I can’t find it.
Can you post it sometime this week for us to see? Pretty, please!!!! Love ya!!!!
Awesome Julie!! Your boyfriend is a lucky guy!
Awesome Julie!! Your boyfriend is a lucky guy!
Awesome Julie!! Your boyfriend is a lucky guy!
Awesome Julie!! Your boyfriend is a lucky guy!
Ah, you made me laugh first thing in the morning! Your post is so funny and so clever! I hope you’ll live happily forever with your boyfriend.
Ah, you made me laugh first thing in the morning! Your post is so funny and so clever! I hope you’ll live happily forever with your boyfriend.
Ah, you made me laugh first thing in the morning! Your post is so funny and so clever! I hope you’ll live happily forever with your boyfriend.
Ah, you made me laugh first thing in the morning! Your post is so funny and so clever! I hope you’ll live happily forever with your boyfriend.
Your boyfriend sounds pretty high maintenance. 🙂 I’m so glad that you finally found the right fit with CHAboyfriend.
Your boyfriend sounds pretty high maintenance. 🙂 I’m so glad that you finally found the right fit with CHAboyfriend.
Your boyfriend sounds pretty high maintenance. 🙂 I’m so glad that you finally found the right fit with CHAboyfriend.
Your boyfriend sounds pretty high maintenance. 🙂 I’m so glad that you finally found the right fit with CHAboyfriend.
This is a convoluted love story indeed. Loved it! So well written and funny. Seriously funny. Great start to my day, Julie, thanks 🙂
Mandy McK
This is a convoluted love story indeed. Loved it! So well written and funny. Seriously funny. Great start to my day, Julie, thanks 🙂
Mandy McK
This is a convoluted love story indeed. Loved it! So well written and funny. Seriously funny. Great start to my day, Julie, thanks 🙂
Mandy McK
This is a convoluted love story indeed. Loved it! So well written and funny. Seriously funny. Great start to my day, Julie, thanks 🙂
Mandy McK
I love happy endings!
I love happy endings!
I love happy endings!
I love happy endings!
I love this post!!! thank you for sharing…and even though we never met and I live in Greece I felt like I was there with you!
I love this post!!! thank you for sharing…and even though we never met and I live in Greece I felt like I was there with you!
I love this post!!! thank you for sharing…and even though we never met and I live in Greece I felt like I was there with you!
I love this post!!! thank you for sharing…and even though we never met and I live in Greece I felt like I was there with you!
I am reading this on the go and had to stop to comment… great post, I am laughing and smiling… !!!! Thank you for sharing your feelings,Julie!!This is a true love story, and with beautiful babies on their way!! Have a great day!
I am reading this on the go and had to stop to comment… great post, I am laughing and smiling… !!!! Thank you for sharing your feelings,Julie!!This is a true love story, and with beautiful babies on their way!! Have a great day!
I am reading this on the go and had to stop to comment… great post, I am laughing and smiling… !!!! Thank you for sharing your feelings,Julie!!This is a true love story, and with beautiful babies on their way!! Have a great day!
I am reading this on the go and had to stop to comment… great post, I am laughing and smiling… !!!! Thank you for sharing your feelings,Julie!!This is a true love story, and with beautiful babies on their way!! Have a great day!
Julie, dump the boyfriend!!! You deserve better. Love your DVD and can’t wait to find your stencils. do you know when they will be available. I have just recently subscribed to your blog & love it. Oh, are you soing to show more photos of your dress from CHA? So glad you won & girl that ROCKED!!!
Julie, dump the boyfriend!!! You deserve better. Love your DVD and can’t wait to find your stencils. do you know when they will be available. I have just recently subscribed to your blog & love it. Oh, are you soing to show more photos of your dress from CHA? So glad you won & girl that ROCKED!!!
Julie, dump the boyfriend!!! You deserve better. Love your DVD and can’t wait to find your stencils. do you know when they will be available. I have just recently subscribed to your blog & love it. Oh, are you soing to show more photos of your dress from CHA? So glad you won & girl that ROCKED!!!
Julie, dump the boyfriend!!! You deserve better. Love your DVD and can’t wait to find your stencils. do you know when they will be available. I have just recently subscribed to your blog & love it. Oh, are you soing to show more photos of your dress from CHA? So glad you won & girl that ROCKED!!!
Julie – You are QUITE the storyteller!! I enjoyed reading the “story” of your progress through the years at CHA. You rock!
Nancy Sapp
Julie – You are QUITE the storyteller!! I enjoyed reading the “story” of your progress through the years at CHA. You rock!
Nancy Sapp
Julie – You are QUITE the storyteller!! I enjoyed reading the “story” of your progress through the years at CHA. You rock!
Nancy Sapp
Julie – You are QUITE the storyteller!! I enjoyed reading the “story” of your progress through the years at CHA. You rock!
Nancy Sapp
You made me smile.
You made me smile.
You made me smile.
You made me smile.
Well, if nothing else, you know men. I told all my favorite vendors to get your stencils at CHA – hope it worked!
Well, if nothing else, you know men. I told all my favorite vendors to get your stencils at CHA – hope it worked!
Well, if nothing else, you know men. I told all my favorite vendors to get your stencils at CHA – hope it worked!
Well, if nothing else, you know men. I told all my favorite vendors to get your stencils at CHA – hope it worked!
Wonderfully creative & fun post:)
Wonderfully creative & fun post:)
Wonderfully creative & fun post:)
Wonderfully creative & fun post:)
Love this analogy 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
Love this analogy 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
Love this analogy 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
Love this analogy 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
I love love stories with happy endings!
Awesome, creative and funny post.
I love love stories with happy endings!
Awesome, creative and funny post.
I love love stories with happy endings!
Awesome, creative and funny post.
I love love stories with happy endings!
Awesome, creative and funny post.
enjoyed this sweet story – absolutely a well written piece! want to share it on my blog
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enjoyed this sweet story – absolutely a well written piece! want to share it on my blog
Feelthelovedivadivineart.blogspot.com with your permission of course
enjoyed this sweet story – absolutely a well written piece! want to share it on my blog
Feelthelovedivadivineart.blogspot.com with your permission of course
enjoyed this sweet story – absolutely a well written piece! want to share it on my blog
Feelthelovedivadivineart.blogspot.com with your permission of course
I love this post! So funny and sweet! I’m cracking up! SERIOUSLY. Now i have to go find my dictionary and look up “wastrel”.
Thanks for posting!!!!
I love this post! So funny and sweet! I’m cracking up! SERIOUSLY. Now i have to go find my dictionary and look up “wastrel”.
Thanks for posting!!!!
I love this post! So funny and sweet! I’m cracking up! SERIOUSLY. Now i have to go find my dictionary and look up “wastrel”.
Thanks for posting!!!!
I love this post! So funny and sweet! I’m cracking up! SERIOUSLY. Now i have to go find my dictionary and look up “wastrel”.
Thanks for posting!!!!
What a fun story you’ve written, chronicling your CHA journey. It’s exciting to observe your success. Wishing you much more and lots of happiness to come. 🙂
What a fun story you’ve written, chronicling your CHA journey. It’s exciting to observe your success. Wishing you much more and lots of happiness to come. 🙂
What a fun story you’ve written, chronicling your CHA journey. It’s exciting to observe your success. Wishing you much more and lots of happiness to come. 🙂
What a fun story you’ve written, chronicling your CHA journey. It’s exciting to observe your success. Wishing you much more and lots of happiness to come. 🙂
Julie, this post is so perfect! I could actually “feel” what you were going through each step of the way. You have described any new venture in life. May I copy this post for my personal art journal? Such disappointment, challenges and success, all in one post! You’re a genius my friend 🙂 Hugs, Maggie
Julie, this post is so perfect! I could actually “feel” what you were going through each step of the way. You have described any new venture in life. May I copy this post for my personal art journal? Such disappointment, challenges and success, all in one post! You’re a genius my friend 🙂 Hugs, Maggie
Julie, this post is so perfect! I could actually “feel” what you were going through each step of the way. You have described any new venture in life. May I copy this post for my personal art journal? Such disappointment, challenges and success, all in one post! You’re a genius my friend 🙂 Hugs, Maggie
Julie, this post is so perfect! I could actually “feel” what you were going through each step of the way. You have described any new venture in life. May I copy this post for my personal art journal? Such disappointment, challenges and success, all in one post! You’re a genius my friend 🙂 Hugs, Maggie
I love the metaphor! Is that Karen Ellis in the photo from Julie’s Blog?? Love her!
I love the metaphor! Is that Karen Ellis in the photo from Julie’s Blog?? Love her!
I love the metaphor! Is that Karen Ellis in the photo from Julie’s Blog?? Love her!
I love the metaphor! Is that Karen Ellis in the photo from Julie’s Blog?? Love her!
Glad you stuck around.
Glad you stuck around.
Glad you stuck around.
Glad you stuck around.
Renee, you are welcome to share it on your blog with a link back.  Thanks!  🙂
Renee, you are welcome to share it on your blog with a link back.  Thanks!  🙂
Renee, you are welcome to share it on your blog with a link back.  Thanks!  🙂
Renee, you are welcome to share it on your blog with a link back.  Thanks!  🙂
Yes, Maggie! Â Thats fine! Â Glad you enjoyed the post!
Yes, Maggie! Â Thats fine! Â Glad you enjoyed the post!
Yes, Maggie! Â Thats fine! Â Glad you enjoyed the post!
Yes, Maggie! Â Thats fine! Â Glad you enjoyed the post!
Is this terrible or what, but I have to confess that I cannot remember the name of anybody in that photo. Â Chalk it up to old age, I guess….
Is this terrible or what, but I have to confess that I cannot remember the name of anybody in that photo. Â Chalk it up to old age, I guess….
Is this terrible or what, but I have to confess that I cannot remember the name of anybody in that photo. Â Chalk it up to old age, I guess….
Is this terrible or what, but I have to confess that I cannot remember the name of anybody in that photo. Â Chalk it up to old age, I guess….
Wonderful! You are such a writer! Funny, funny, funny!
Wonderful! You are such a writer! Funny, funny, funny!
Wonderful! You are such a writer! Funny, funny, funny!
Wonderful! You are such a writer! Funny, funny, funny!
Oh wow.. What a great post!! TFS! ~tina
Oh wow.. What a great post!! TFS! ~tina
Oh wow.. What a great post!! TFS! ~tina
Oh wow.. What a great post!! TFS! ~tina
love love your posts .. so glad to be back blog hopping regularly again .. you sure keep me motivated girl.
love love your posts .. so glad to be back blog hopping regularly again .. you sure keep me motivated girl.
love love your posts .. so glad to be back blog hopping regularly again .. you sure keep me motivated girl.
love love your posts .. so glad to be back blog hopping regularly again .. you sure keep me motivated girl.
I’m so glad I got to to meet the irreverent, silly, artsy, Julie! It looked like you were having a ball and it sounded like everyone had fun playing art with you. I did!
I’m so glad I got to to meet the irreverent, silly, artsy, Julie! It looked like you were having a ball and it sounded like everyone had fun playing art with you. I did!
I’m so glad I got to to meet the irreverent, silly, artsy, Julie! It looked like you were having a ball and it sounded like everyone had fun playing art with you. I did!
I’m so glad I got to to meet the irreverent, silly, artsy, Julie! It looked like you were having a ball and it sounded like everyone had fun playing art with you. I did!
LOVE this post! You are multi-talented, super smart and yet vulnerable and friendly…now for my confession: Julie, I have a Girl Crush on you!
LOVE this post! You are multi-talented, super smart and yet vulnerable and friendly…now for my confession: Julie, I have a Girl Crush on you!
LOVE this post! You are multi-talented, super smart and yet vulnerable and friendly…now for my confession: Julie, I have a Girl Crush on you!
LOVE this post! You are multi-talented, super smart and yet vulnerable and friendly…now for my confession: Julie, I have a Girl Crush on you!
What a brilliant post!! Rock on Julie-girl!
What a brilliant post!! Rock on Julie-girl!
What a brilliant post!! Rock on Julie-girl!
What a brilliant post!! Rock on Julie-girl!
Ok, so I admit it. It took me a while to pick you out amongst his many, many girlfriends, but now I see with clear eyes how truly one-of-a-kind you are. I’m a fan, Julie Fei-Fan Balazer. Forget about him. Be my new BFF. We can laugh and cry together over his silly antics and his drama-filled life.
Ok, so I admit it. It took me a while to pick you out amongst his many, many girlfriends, but now I see with clear eyes how truly one-of-a-kind you are. I’m a fan, Julie Fei-Fan Balazer. Forget about him. Be my new BFF. We can laugh and cry together over his silly antics and his drama-filled life.
Ok, so I admit it. It took me a while to pick you out amongst his many, many girlfriends, but now I see with clear eyes how truly one-of-a-kind you are. I’m a fan, Julie Fei-Fan Balazer. Forget about him. Be my new BFF. We can laugh and cry together over his silly antics and his drama-filled life.
Ok, so I admit it. It took me a while to pick you out amongst his many, many girlfriends, but now I see with clear eyes how truly one-of-a-kind you are. I’m a fan, Julie Fei-Fan Balazer. Forget about him. Be my new BFF. We can laugh and cry together over his silly antics and his drama-filled life.
Umm, duh. I should at least spell your name correctly if I’m professing my undying affection, eh? Yes, I know its spelled Balzer. my bad.
Umm, duh. I should at least spell your name correctly if I’m professing my undying affection, eh? Yes, I know its spelled Balzer. my bad.
Umm, duh. I should at least spell your name correctly if I’m professing my undying affection, eh? Yes, I know its spelled Balzer. my bad.
Umm, duh. I should at least spell your name correctly if I’m professing my undying affection, eh? Yes, I know its spelled Balzer. my bad.
This is funny! 😀
This is funny! 😀
This is funny! 😀
This is funny! 😀
What a great post, Julie! You have a beautiful, clever mind! I love your writing style, as well as your art work!
What a great post, Julie! You have a beautiful, clever mind! I love your writing style, as well as your art work!
What a great post, Julie! You have a beautiful, clever mind! I love your writing style, as well as your art work!
What a great post, Julie! You have a beautiful, clever mind! I love your writing style, as well as your art work!
What an awesome, creative, educational piece of writing, Julie! Great way to share your CHA experiences with us, thank you! I so enjoyed it.
What an awesome, creative, educational piece of writing, Julie! Great way to share your CHA experiences with us, thank you! I so enjoyed it.
What an awesome, creative, educational piece of writing, Julie! Great way to share your CHA experiences with us, thank you! I so enjoyed it.
What an awesome, creative, educational piece of writing, Julie! Great way to share your CHA experiences with us, thank you! I so enjoyed it.
I read every word – stories are so much fun. Please tell us another soon!
I read every word – stories are so much fun. Please tell us another soon!
I read every word – stories are so much fun. Please tell us another soon!
I read every word – stories are so much fun. Please tell us another soon!
seriously…this could not have been a better post! you are hilarious and honest and downright funny! thank you for the smile:)
seriously…this could not have been a better post! you are hilarious and honest and downright funny! thank you for the smile:)
seriously…this could not have been a better post! you are hilarious and honest and downright funny! thank you for the smile:)
seriously…this could not have been a better post! you are hilarious and honest and downright funny! thank you for the smile:)
Oh sweet Julie, this story of a yo-yo in this wonderful industry is so touching. It sounds so familiar and gives me hope. Thank you so much for documenting it all.
Oh sweet Julie, this story of a yo-yo in this wonderful industry is so touching. It sounds so familiar and gives me hope. Thank you so much for documenting it all.
Oh sweet Julie, this story of a yo-yo in this wonderful industry is so touching. It sounds so familiar and gives me hope. Thank you so much for documenting it all.
Oh sweet Julie, this story of a yo-yo in this wonderful industry is so touching. It sounds so familiar and gives me hope. Thank you so much for documenting it all.
Wonderful story and catchy title Julie. I am glad that you and CHA have come to respect/know each other more.
Wonderful story and catchy title Julie. I am glad that you and CHA have come to respect/know each other more.
Wonderful story and catchy title Julie. I am glad that you and CHA have come to respect/know each other more.
Wonderful story and catchy title Julie. I am glad that you and CHA have come to respect/know each other more.
This is last years Week in the Life project:Â http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2010/06/week-in-the-life-album-done.html
This is last years Week in the Life project:Â http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2010/06/week-in-the-life-album-done.html
This is last years Week in the Life project:Â http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2010/06/week-in-the-life-album-done.html
This is last years Week in the Life project:Â http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2010/06/week-in-the-life-album-done.html
Julie,
I first met you watching SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES and have followed you ever since. I believe you did a segment on design technique and I thought “Wow, she’s a real artist.” Opposed to me, being just a scrapbooker. I have learned a lot since then. I have also seen your confidence grow! You are amazing!
A Proud Fan!
Julie,
I first met you watching SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES and have followed you ever since. I believe you did a segment on design technique and I thought “Wow, she’s a real artist.” Opposed to me, being just a scrapbooker. I have learned a lot since then. I have also seen your confidence grow! You are amazing!
A Proud Fan!
Julie,
I first met you watching SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES and have followed you ever since. I believe you did a segment on design technique and I thought “Wow, she’s a real artist.” Opposed to me, being just a scrapbooker. I have learned a lot since then. I have also seen your confidence grow! You are amazing!
A Proud Fan!
Julie,
I first met you watching SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES and have followed you ever since. I believe you did a segment on design technique and I thought “Wow, she’s a real artist.” Opposed to me, being just a scrapbooker. I have learned a lot since then. I have also seen your confidence grow! You are amazing!
A Proud Fan!
Fantastic post – thanks so much for sharing. Also appreciated your ‘rejection’ admission on the purse album post. Loads of hard work and creativity are no doubt taking you right where you want to go. Congrats!
Fantastic post – thanks so much for sharing. Also appreciated your ‘rejection’ admission on the purse album post. Loads of hard work and creativity are no doubt taking you right where you want to go. Congrats!
Fantastic post – thanks so much for sharing. Also appreciated your ‘rejection’ admission on the purse album post. Loads of hard work and creativity are no doubt taking you right where you want to go. Congrats!
Fantastic post – thanks so much for sharing. Also appreciated your ‘rejection’ admission on the purse album post. Loads of hard work and creativity are no doubt taking you right where you want to go. Congrats!
Amazing! Love your post and you are just too funny! Congrats on all that you have accomplished!
Amazing! Love your post and you are just too funny! Congrats on all that you have accomplished!
Amazing! Love your post and you are just too funny! Congrats on all that you have accomplished!
Amazing! Love your post and you are just too funny! Congrats on all that you have accomplished!
You really need to take that backdrop at CHA and create your own fabric line!!!!!! I would buy that up in a heartbeat!!
You really need to take that backdrop at CHA and create your own fabric line!!!!!! I would buy that up in a heartbeat!!
You really need to take that backdrop at CHA and create your own fabric line!!!!!! I would buy that up in a heartbeat!!
You really need to take that backdrop at CHA and create your own fabric line!!!!!! I would buy that up in a heartbeat!!
You are an artist with paint brushes, inks, papers, glue, fabric and scissors…I’ve known that for a LONG time…you can take ANYTHING and make art with it….so I should have known that you would be an artist with WORDS as well. Love this post – the allusions, the honest reflection, the humor – but most of all….just the gift of words woven together into a great piece of written art. You Rock my friend!
You are an artist with paint brushes, inks, papers, glue, fabric and scissors…I’ve known that for a LONG time…you can take ANYTHING and make art with it….so I should have known that you would be an artist with WORDS as well. Love this post – the allusions, the honest reflection, the humor – but most of all….just the gift of words woven together into a great piece of written art. You Rock my friend!
You are an artist with paint brushes, inks, papers, glue, fabric and scissors…I’ve known that for a LONG time…you can take ANYTHING and make art with it….so I should have known that you would be an artist with WORDS as well. Love this post – the allusions, the honest reflection, the humor – but most of all….just the gift of words woven together into a great piece of written art. You Rock my friend!
You are an artist with paint brushes, inks, papers, glue, fabric and scissors…I’ve known that for a LONG time…you can take ANYTHING and make art with it….so I should have known that you would be an artist with WORDS as well. Love this post – the allusions, the honest reflection, the humor – but most of all….just the gift of words woven together into a great piece of written art. You Rock my friend!
Awesome post! Made me smile. : )
Awesome post! Made me smile. : )
Awesome post! Made me smile. : )
Awesome post! Made me smile. : )
Yes, that’s me Ida 🙂 hehehehe…..
Now who’s forgetting names, Julie! LOL
Yes, that’s me Ida 🙂 hehehehe…..
Now who’s forgetting names, Julie! LOL
Yes, that’s me Ida 🙂 hehehehe…..
Now who’s forgetting names, Julie! LOL
Yes, that’s me Ida 🙂 hehehehe…..
Now who’s forgetting names, Julie! LOL
This made me smile too, Julie!!! 🙂 Love it! And great meeting you at the show.
This made me smile too, Julie!!! 🙂 Love it! And great meeting you at the show.
This made me smile too, Julie!!! 🙂 Love it! And great meeting you at the show.
This made me smile too, Julie!!! 🙂 Love it! And great meeting you at the show.
You too, Karen!
You too, Karen!
You too, Karen!
You too, Karen!
Love the post…CHA is a weird but wonderful place…the art and amazing products get tied up in commerce and it loses something somehow…that combined with the groupie mentality reminded me a bit of a high school but your comparison to Playboy Bunnies was hysterical and right on the money…your blog is one of my favorites…Thanks for sharing your process.
Love the post…CHA is a weird but wonderful place…the art and amazing products get tied up in commerce and it loses something somehow…that combined with the groupie mentality reminded me a bit of a high school but your comparison to Playboy Bunnies was hysterical and right on the money…your blog is one of my favorites…Thanks for sharing your process.
Love the post…CHA is a weird but wonderful place…the art and amazing products get tied up in commerce and it loses something somehow…that combined with the groupie mentality reminded me a bit of a high school but your comparison to Playboy Bunnies was hysterical and right on the money…your blog is one of my favorites…Thanks for sharing your process.
Love the post…CHA is a weird but wonderful place…the art and amazing products get tied up in commerce and it loses something somehow…that combined with the groupie mentality reminded me a bit of a high school but your comparison to Playboy Bunnies was hysterical and right on the money…your blog is one of my favorites…Thanks for sharing your process.
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