Just when I thought the days of Boutiques had sadly come to end, I found out about this one! Dave will be taking his charms, I'll have collage sheet CD's and my mom will have her ever so famous button bracelets and Molly will be there with her lipgloss company!
UNIQUE shopping again---oh the fun!
Coming Soon to my Studio......A New Adventure!!
Everyone keeps asking me to blog about Journalfest, and I'm not sure why I haven't yet! So here we go... a QUICK overview of an AMAZING experience!
First off here is a view from the side of the road, where Sherrie (Sherrie and I have been "online" friends for 2 years this is the first time we met!) and I were "lost". We were "lost" but not "lost" for about 2 hours taking a tour of downtown, trying to find the entrance to the Ferry. It turned out to be a good thing--as we didn't have a chance to see much of it later even though we planned on it for Sunday!
We did manage to get to Fort Warden in time for the opening night introduction, then we managed to find our UPSTAIRS dorms with NO elevator (That wouldn't have been a problem even with the 150lbs of luggage I had for vendor night, but I guess I didn't mention the "plane" incident...My knee was damaged and CRACKED as loud as you can imagine when I was asked to move so someone ELSE wouldn't have to sit in the middle...long story. Luckily there was an AMAZING lady sitting next to me who took good care of me while sobbed for an hour! And...yep you guessed it she was going to Journalfest too!). The next day when it was light this is what I saw! This place is GORGEOUS sadly my camera skills don't do the place any justice!
The first day I had a class with Ty Schlutz, it was INCREDIBLE! Guess who was in my class? The amazing lady Julie from the plane! We had a great time!
The second day I had Anahata Katkin! It was a FREEING class for me, I really learned that there are no rules and you've got to stop thinking there are! It was truly inspiring for me! Here are the two pages I worked on in her class!
The next day I had Roxanne Padget...again no pictures! AHH! But it was super FUN class, that is really the word for it, we made tons of backgrounds and used all sorts of items to paint with because there were "no brushes allowed!".
Somewhere in all that fun Sherrie and I did our first vendor night at an event. It was a learning experience in a good way, we'll know what to do better next time. But it was a huge success we sold out of our CD's in about 35 minutes! But the best part was being able to teach/talk to people about incorporating "digital" and "mixed media".
One of the amazing things was meeting Teesha and Tracy Moore. They really ARE as generous, fun and talented as everyone says they are who meets them! The event was amazing and I feel SO LUCKY I got to be part of the first ever Journalfest!
After Journalfest Sherrie and I got to spend a few hours at Pike's Place Market. All I can say is W.O.W! It's a wonderland for your senses!
First up.... if your local you won't want to miss Blissfest 2009 which kicks off tonight!
http://blissfest2009.blogspot.com/
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It's also DSD weekend!!! For all you digi fans out there Happy Digital Scrapbooking Day!
PS!!! I started the sale EARLY so it's going on NOW!Come hang out at the best thing to do this weekend!!!!!
Blissfest 2009! I'll be there with a booth--drop by and say hi!
I did my first "ever" swap! It was hosted by Joli Paquet and I must say these could be quite addicting!
Here is what I sent my swap partner Jamie!
And here is a little peek at what Jamie sent me! I'm sorry Jamie the pictures do it no justice! She sent me some amazing treats! (ATC watercolor paper, Vintage Apron, Vintage Dress, Flowers from her Montana Garden, Doilies, Candy, Paper Pumpkins and so much more!)
And a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Samantha!
It's number 12!
Yesterday she had 2 friends over to make "Halloween Graham Cracker Houses" they had a blast!
And this morning she woke up to a yard full of STARS! Turning 12 is a huge deal in our church, it's when you move from being with the younger kids to the "Young Women" so all the 12 year old girls decorated our yard, she was so thrilled!
Give your little ones an extra "squeeze" today! Before you can blink they'll be on the front door step turning 12.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!
Sadly I'm going to be out of town for this but you shouldn't' miss it!!!
IT'S NO TRICK...
WE HAVE THE TREATS!
Domestic Bliss Fall Open House
Thursday, October 22nd from 6-9pm.
One of the activities this week was to answer the question...
If you had five other lives to lead, what would you do in each of them?
Teacher
Some sort of uber geeky computer genius.
A motivational or training facilitator/speaker.
Vintage-Chic-Trendy Successful Shop Owner.
Photographer.
What would yours be?
I very rarely do large sales like this!
Check out the the deals in my Studio!
(coupons will be disabled during sale)
My daughter and I found this delightful little soul at Ross this past week. How could I leave him to fend for himself in such a place? Plus they gave me 10% off as an adoption bonus because his poor little pumpkin is looking a bit wilty. My dd is quite honestly a bit creeped out by him.
Poor misunderstood little soul that he is, I love him.
I thought I'd post some pictures over the next few days of what Halloween looks like at our house this year.
Somerset Studios that is.
I've had enough of the Arizona heat and I'm so grateful it's cooling down! Time to sit in the studio with some warm apple cider or hot chocolate and curl up with my favorite reading. (Okay it's still 90 here but a girl can dream).
Look at all the deliciousness just waiting to be devoured.
*happy sigh*
true "somer" lovin indeed.
Just realized I blogged two days in a row about Somerset! Must be in my creative brain!
Somerset Studio is having some fabulous calls right now!
BOTH ARE DUE OCTOBER 15th 2009
We must receive your artwork by October 15, 2009.
Somerset Digital Studio Digital artwork is HOT right now and we’re
super excited about this great publication that features all digital
designs. Somerset Digital Studio focuses on all things digital —
scrapbook pages, ATCs, collages, cards, invitations, calendars,
clothing, heritage pieces — anything that is unique, distinctive,
artistic and created digitally. In order to be considered for
publication in Somerset Digital Studio, please send via e-mail the
following for each submission: a high-res image (300 dpi, at least 6 x
6 inches), a brief paragraph describing the artwork (who's who in any
photos or why you were inspired to create it), instructions on how you
created your digital artwork including the specifics as to what tools,
programs, etc. you used. Please include your name, e-mail and mailing
address with every submission. E-mailed submissions should be directed
to the managing editor, Jana Holstein, at somersetdigital@stampington.com.
Please put “Somerset Digital Studio” in the subject line. Somerset
Digital Studio is published semi-annually in March and September. The
deadline for artwork to be received: every October 15th and April 15th.
As always if you get published using any of my products including my Alice in Wonderland Kit I will give you a card to my Studio! Let me know so I can feature you here!
I bought this book almost two years ago and it has sat, gathering the all too common dust that collects on the shelves of my bookcases.
But inspired by an online group of friends I have decided to do the right and proper thing and exert the energy to dust it off and try it (my apologies Master Yoda... DO it!). Although the official start date isn't until tomorrow, I began it last week while I was excited, motivated and looking for some change in my life.
And so I began the "morning pages" and whilst the book strictly prohibits sharing of the morning pages (you yourself aren't allowed to read them again for at least 8 weeks) I can tell you that I'm amazed by them already. The insight into your very own soul...not to mention the fact that I think I'd almost forgotten how to write for long periods of time with an actual pen.
I can also share with you about my "artist dates". Every week I must take myself out and spend 2 quality hours with myself delving into the world of creativity and all things that inspire me as a creative being.
The "preliminary" date we'll call it was last week (I'll start with #1 this week to stay at the same pace as the class) was spent with my creative soul at our local antique store. Two whole hours sitting on the floor searching through baskets of old ephemera, printers blocks and linen. heaven. Here are some of the treasures that came home with my creative soul and I.
That Dinah Shore album holder is going to make the most fabulous altered art book, that metal flower is going in her hair on the cover and some other bits and pieces I couldn't resist (look at those ballerinas they are divine)! The book is from 1912 and for $1 I just couldn't leave it behind.
I'm excited to begin this journey and so tomorrow starts week #1.
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