previews

i am being a really lame blogger...
but i had to get that freaking newsletter thing off the ground... and maybe some of you got it!
it went out today. i am so excited... i was having fomat issues, and now, it's all good! so if you didn't get it... be sure you go to the website (my site ) and sign up for the newsletter... i am on a roll now!

had a really (really) fun exciting day today!
we met in an undisclosed, top-secret location with our official creative escape volunteer team to present the first set of classes in preparation of the big event!! we'll round out the rest of the classes tomorrow... it's like a little mini-creative escape preview!
it was so FUN!
it was so fun to see and hear people's reactions to the kits, the projects and the plans!! i know, i know, it's still THREE months away!!!! but we are creating a full on idea and inspiration book for creative escape... the book will have all the instructions, how-to's, tips, techniques, sponsor info and all kinds of cool, fun inspiring stuff!! so we have to get a jump on that! we were photographing step outs and stages of the projects... and evaluating better ways to kit, present, teach and deliver the goods to all those who will be attending!  man, it was awesome to get such specific, in-the-moment feedback and thoughts on how things were running. it's going to help us run a really smooth event!  that is exciting!  everyone was loving the projects. no surprise... they are fabulous...
so, i thought i'd share some little tidbits from today! 

here is THE amy totty! i am of course, so LOVING her scenic route project... here is a little glimpse!!!

my main regret for the day was not getting a photo of the cute tena sprenger... she had on the most "blinged" out outfit ever... in honor of her bling project.. here is a little peek...
we had this FABULOUS, yummy vintage glass glitter from here to next week! and i was LOVING IT...
so cute.
a little mess... but SO totally worth it!

here's carol... her project just is a DELIGHT! it's so clever... it's got a twist i never would have thought of!! and i LOVE it!
we're keeping it top secret until the event...
(we kept all the projects that were completed today, and the volunteers signed a full on confidentiality agreement!!)
such good stuff coming from 7 gypsies and bazzill!!
dang cute.

here is such a cute shot of mrs bazzill!
she was on hand to actually scrap!!
and she was even having FUN!
we had such a great group today.. it was really fuN!
i never take enough  photos... maybe i will do better tomorrow!

thanks to all of you who came, those who kitted... those who donated etc etc!! Franni, Mona, Lisa, Em... you guys get gold stars!
we are updating the CE website next week... complete with more sneak peeks and student requirements!
if you aren't signed up... what are you waiting for?!

wow, i am so tired!
good night.

Comments

[Nola]

Im so thrilled! I cant wait three months left. It is sound like it is lots of fun and amazing projects. Im looking forward to it.

[Renee']

What a thrill..... I haven't had time to pop in as of late, and boy am I glad that i did today!!! What a thrill to catch glimpses of the sneaks for CE. It's about all I can think about (not really, but the half of my brain that isnt preoccupied with my allergies can only focus on CE). Looking foreward to seeing you again!! Please take a moment to breathe or this baby will be running by the time it comes....

[lisa]

thanks for the sneak peaks! didn't get the newsletter but it sounds amazing...always LoVe your ideas and inspiration...if anyone has the the newsletter i'd love it if you could forward it to me. :) thanks!!

[Breanne]

okay. im seriously going to have to sell my soul to come to this event because i REALLY want to go!!!!

[LenaS]

I got your newsletter--you did an awesome job!! Thanks for all the great ideas and the calendar...now I can stalk you (ha, joking!). Tena's my age but I don't look like her :( love her style and she's so kind. Amy is just plain fun--her books are fantastic. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait...Question: How does one get into that secret volunteer group?? Do we have to be at your church or be one of your relatives? Own our own company?? Be 20-something? I am sooo ready to move from the student side of the table to the servant/helper side and I would sweep your floors and empty your garbage for a year or more if that's what it takes to move forward in this industry. I know you're full for this year...wondering how to get considered in the future?

[ngaire Bartlam]

I got the newsletter too! YAY.. LOVE the photos of my sweet Carol.. the thought of the two fo you there together.. makes me wanna jump on the next plane...

HOW fun does this convention sound????????

Awesome.
NGAI
XXX

[Ania]

Sounds like great fun - you so remind me of a girl I once met, from the US..lol...there's so many of you there I know (haha :P), but you really do remind me of her...you ever happened to play a MUD in the past? :P

Btw, your own link in that post is missing www., my browser wasn't able to enter the HS website until I added the www's myself :P

[laura]

loved the newsletter! wish you would come down to florida to scrap!

[Mary Ellen]

heidi---YOU are a ROCKIN' MAMA! HOW do you get all this done? Plus being PG? I'd be just passed out on the couch asleep--
LOVE the newsletter (and your pink pedicure!my favorite polish is OPI Strawberry Margarita!)I just would SO love to go to the Creative Retreat...it will be the blast of a lifetime!
Have a great day heidi...get some REST! :)
Mary Ellen

[Lana]

heidi... saw this on ebay and thought of you. didn't have your email.
have a great day!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ZNE-Vintage-Soda-Label-She-Fairy-Blank-2-Altered-Art_W0QQitemZ7235170863QQihZ015QQcategoryZ1526QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[LenaS]

Morning, sun's comin' up...it's going to be a glorious day. Can't you feel it? I cannot believe your Phx Convention class "in the box" already has "no seats available". Will you let us know when and if you add seats? Please. Thx. It's nice of you to let Emily teach.

[kristin]

sounds like TONS of fun!! :) i'd love to go to creative escape but its just a bad time of year for me (DD's birthday, etc). maybe next year! its going to be gorgeous and SOOO fun!

[julie]

would you happen to have a blog url for amy totty or becky higgins