Where does the time go!? April has been a blur, no joke… I about fainted when I realized that today was the 27th. Not that I didn’t cram A LOT into this month, but I am feeling like I had a lot more that needed to be crammed in! 3 more days…smile. I am beat.
Friday night eric got home at midnight from traveling back to China, and Sat. morning we were in a 24 foot Budget rental moving van loading all our boxes that have been in storage, and transporting everything back to our home. Man, we have a lot of STUFF (that we don’t need). feels weird. but the desert looks stunningly beautiful this time of year…everything is in bloom, and it’s KILLING ME w/ the allergies, but it does look beautiful. And it’s so quiet out there. The stars are so bright and the view is incredible…I love it. I opened up all my boxes from my studio- all the stuff I left behind. It was so fun to open all my JUNK!!! Junk junk junk… I loved it. and if Capri and connor weren’t ripping through it just as fast as I was, I might have been feeling inspired! You know what is so great? My studio there in my old house, has SO many drawers, nooks and crannys…and I am totally rearranging everything… it’s feeling exciting! (how did I live without it??) … and Scrapbooks ETC right down the road. Great store the number is (480)854-2303… I am actually lucky enough to be teaching there on May 6th and 7th… I am teaching my ‘energy journal’ class… it’s a great project, definitely right in time for getting ready for the end of school, mother’s day-don’t you always feel that need to recharge your battery around mother’s day? … and taking a look at your ENERGY in and out. i am bringing along a SWEET little 'energy' in!! made special for us by Elizabeth Banks... the friendly neighborhood cook! (so many of you bought her cookbook!! she only has a couple left! she was delighted!!) i believe that there are just a few more spots available for that class… so check it out! I will be teaching it this weekend as well in Houston at By Design. if you are in the area, please come say HI on Saturday! (big party!) I am thankful for the chance I have had to revisit the whole concept as I have been preparing my presentation. I need this ENERGY journal now more than ever. Smile. My weekend w/ the girls in Texas is coming at just the right time! I need a ‘girl weekend’!!! now THAT is ENERGY IN! you can never underestimate the power of CREATING! And learning and trying something new. just totally powers the creative!
I am also teaching a full on technique class in Houston. It’s actually the same technique class that I am planning on teaching up north in Edmonton on May 30th! It’s going to be SO full of fresh ideas and possibilities! It’s going to be a fun one to teach. You’ll be amazed what you can do with a blank piece of cardstock…(the 2 top images are from a 12" page that we create starting with a totally WHITE piece of dotted swiss Bazzill Cardstock on sale right now at Scrabook.com!) the class focuses on using my new ‘mega masks’… but combine them with other masks, stamps and my brand new invisibles. And of course, its ink-ilicious! Here is a little peek!! There are still spots available in Edmonton as well…
Last week, I gave away a spot to my weekend in Houston.. and I also would like to give away not ONE but 2 spots to my Edmonton ALL DAY event on May 30!! You can read more about what we’ll be doing that day HERE, and If you leave me a comment (be sure that you can COME on May 30th if you submit a comment!) I will be selecting ONE winner, and you can invite anyone you like to come with yoU! how FUN is that?! totally an ENERGY IN!
here is to finding and focusing on all the positive energy flowing in, and giving you the POWER to do your thing!
Where is Edmonton? What state? How far is it from Shreveport, louisiana? I would love to come but I need to know if I could drive to it. Please advise ms_cheryl_y@yahoo.com.
Posted by: cheryl | April 28, 2009 at 12:11 AM
I still want to make an energy journal for myself. I'm on the southern end of the East Coast (South Carolina), so a trip to Edmonton or Houston is out of the question right now, especially with the new house going up this week. Please, Heidi, would you offer the Energy Journal class online (or if I beg hard enough and long enough, please email me the directions to make my own?)?? PLEEEEAAAASSSSE?
Posted by: Olivia | April 28, 2009 at 03:36 AM
Your font on your blog is so small. Anyone else have that problem?
Posted by: Tanya | April 28, 2009 at 04:15 AM
This sounds like fuN!!! It might be just the excuse I need to fly home for a visit...maybe!!
Posted by: Barb | April 28, 2009 at 04:56 AM
I am excited for you to move back into your home...since you have been away I had a baby girl and am looking forward to the clever "girl stuff" you do...hair bows, painting, pages etc...the peach.orange paper reminds me of a cute maternity top you wore that I emailed you about...did that inspire the design?
Posted by: Jill | April 28, 2009 at 05:56 AM
I would be able to come to your class because I live in Edmonton! It would be SO much fun!
Posted by: Veronica | April 28, 2009 at 06:06 AM
I would love to be able to come! I live in Northern Alberta and going to Edmonton is a fun ritual for me! I can actually go into a costco or a scrapbooking store!!
Posted by: Rebecca H. | April 28, 2009 at 06:09 AM
I'm in! I'm totally up for a road trip to Edmonton if I were to win. That would be awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Brit S. | April 28, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Heidi, I have a friend going thru a rough time right now, we are scrapbook buddies, I would love to win so I could take her away from it all!!! thanks for the chance, good luck with your to do list!!
Posted by: cheryl | April 28, 2009 at 06:11 AM
OH MY GOODNESS!! I am totally within driving distance of Edmonton and would love to win a spot. I have a friend that needs 'energy in' and would love to be able to gift her with that. Thanks for the chance to do just that!
Posted by: Anita | April 28, 2009 at 06:28 AM
I would LOVE to take your class in Edmonton! Learning new techniques is exactly what I need right now to kick start my creativity! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Nicole | April 28, 2009 at 06:40 AM
Hi Heidi,
I would be so honoured to meet you if you were to choose me for those spots for your Edmonton workshop.
I actually took the April 28th date off from work as a retreat day for myself, but could not afford to register for your class as my car was broken into, and I had to get the door handle and lock fixed...(which cost a lot of money!). I was temped to leave the lock wrecked, but it had to be done...sigh...
I would so there for May 30 and would love to invite my dear friend to come with me for the day...we both could use some positive energy...a best friends retreat day!
Thanks for reading,
~ Diana
Posted by: Diana | April 28, 2009 at 06:40 AM
I would enjoy a trip (short for me) to Edmonton and would be THRILLED to take your all day class!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | April 28, 2009 at 06:59 AM
heidi...what a great giveaway! i am already registered for your edmonton all day, but i have a few friends that I would LOVE to share this opportunity with. I don't know if I still count in the draw, but I thought I would try anyway! Can't wait for May 30th!!!!
Posted by: Lindsay Bateman | April 28, 2009 at 07:07 AM
I would LOVE to attend your workshop in Edmonton. The fact that May 30 is my birthday (no joke) would make it the icing on the cake!
Posted by: Doreen McKort | April 28, 2009 at 07:07 AM
I would absolutely, positively LOVE to be able to attend the Edmonton workshop!!! I will cross my fingers that I win!!
Thanks Heidi!!!
Posted by: Crystal | April 28, 2009 at 07:16 AM
Well I am lucky to be in your class this weekend here in Houston with both of my daughters...How fun will this be. Can not wait to meet you. We are big fans!!
Safe trip and see you friday!
Laura
Posted by: Laura Burke | April 28, 2009 at 07:22 AM
I can so make it to Edmonton on May 30. I missed out on the draw held at a local scrapbook store, so this would be a second chance. I would be bringing one of my sisters, now which one to choose. Thanks :)
Posted by: Kelly R | April 28, 2009 at 07:39 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the new blog background. You, Janet and Rhonna are amazing!!!
Have a wonderful time in Houston and have a happy Mother's day!
Posted by: Sandy M | April 28, 2009 at 07:42 AM
I would love to come to your Edmonton Event. I have had 3 kids, who under the age of 3 and none are twins. I hope you choose me. Thank you.
Posted by: Alison P | April 28, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Wow, this is an amazing opportunity you are providing...thanks! I would love to be considered for this fantastic give-away as I live a short distance from Edmonton.
Posted by: Shauna | April 28, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Hmmmm, don't think I can renew my passport in time!! Don't tell my husband he was right when he told me to go do it... "you never know when you will need it." I hate when he is right... I so wanna go... and need it!! :)
Posted by: Candi Ladwig | April 28, 2009 at 08:13 AM
ooh- so fun! I would love to come and learn from you!
Posted by: Kristi | April 28, 2009 at 08:25 AM
That's so generous of you. I'd love a chance to win. Thanks.
Posted by: Andrea | April 28, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Oh Heidi please, please pick me...I am Canadian in live in Arizona and my sister lives in Alberta...we have not seen each other for 2 years...would be so cool to see her and take a class from you at the same time!!! michelle
Posted by: michelle | April 28, 2009 at 08:35 AM