Friday, January 27, 2012

CHA Adventure: Day #1

Hello LBH Friends & Family!!!
We are finally all together (that is all 6 of us) here in sunny, CA!  Susan and I arrived early to attend the "Tim"ster's All Day Education Workshop which of course was ..."Oh SO InSpiRiNg!!!" We can't wait to share some of the wonderful techniques and Ah HaH moments that we experienced!!!

Here is a look at the convention center where we will be spending the majority of our stay here...
 Surrounded by palm trees...it is quite a beautiful place to be!
While Susan and I were having all the ArTsY FuN with Tim....

our dear friends were fighting with flight cancellations, stuck behind CaTs going thru airport securtiy...(I'm not even kidding...actual CaTs...humungous, XXLG CaTs)...I'll let Rhonda tell you about that later :) and let's see what else...oh yay, screaming toddler on the plane, space hoggers, but from what I'm told there was an occasional trip to the bar and some extremely gorgeous Italian guys that kept Elaine distracted from all the downside to non-rev travel....LOL!!!
Here's a special note that we texted to them during the workshop...

 
We were certain it would make them feel all better....

Now back to the ArTsY Fun...Here's a picture of what we arrived to find at our space for the "Tim"ster Workshop...Best part about these goodies?????? We got to keep them ALL!!!!!! Thanks Tim and Ranger for being so generous!!!!


We had so much fun creating and experimenting with NEW techniques...some of which you will be so surprised by?!?!?!  I wish you all could have been there...He is such a great educator!!!

Well, the gals are hollering at me to hurry up....we have to leave soon! Today is all about Vendor Presentations for those of us who are members of Crafter's Home! ...and a Private Vendor Fair tonight called Craft Mania...I promise to post more about it later...
In the meantime, here are a few more pic's from our Workshop...






 
 Oh...and The Little Blue House won a bag filled with the entire line of Stickles for our Studio! Woo Hoo! Hopefully we will WIN lots more KEWL stuff today!
AND...I was given LOADS of SAMPLES yesterday of some of the NEW goodies and I want to share them with YOU!!! So I will be drawing names everyday from our CHA posts and give some lucky commenters these FaBuLouS goodies! So what are you waiting for....Follow our BLOG and POST a comment... I'm super excited about sharing some "HaPpY" "CRafTy" "FuN" with YOU!

Okay...I really gotta go....
More soon....
Miss Tracy :)

61 comments:

  1. Wow I am so jealous. Looks like you guys had so much fun yesterday! Cant wait to see what is in store for you today! :)

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  2. Wow it looks like sooo much fun!!
    Yall enjoy every minute!

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  3. SO fantastic! I love watching vicariously through you!

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  4. How fun! I can't wait to follow along and see all the goodies you bring home!

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  5. I'm so excited for all of you! Can't wait to see all the new goodies in the store. We miss you!

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  6. Hope all of you are having a blast. I can't wait to see what you bring home to share with us!

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  7. So fun! Can't wait to hear about your adventures and learn new stuff!! Miss ya

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  8. Jealous!!!! Hope you guys have a blast. I can't wait to see all the goodies you gather up. And those distress markers look fun! In fact, they may just get me to let go of a few of my BHB!! Natalie will be so proud.

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  9. I can't wait to see all the new goodies headed our way. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

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  10. All those Ranger goodies look amazing! And, how dreamy to take a workshop taught by Tim! Have fun, ladies!

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  11. Wow! Looks like a great class with Tim. I can't wait to see everything you guys get to do!

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  12. Looks like fun, so wish I could take a class from Tim, I bet it was amazing!

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  13. Looks like you already have had so much fun! And my favorite thing about conventions, all the goodies! Good luck and win some more!

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  14. Sounds like fun! Can't want to see what you bring home!

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  15. So glad y'all took Tim's class!! I know y'all will pass all of these good tips on to all of us!!
    Have fun!!

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  16. What an adventure! Can't wait to see those technique tags you made.

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  17. what fun....can't wait to see some of your creations

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  18. I am so excited! Know you guys take fun with you wherever you go but this is so extra special fun. Thanks for letting us go with you via your blog.

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  19. Sounds like major fun. Be safe!

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  20. Bring back some really good ideas for using those stickler.

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  21. That was my comment. Dang it! Janice Stanton

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  22. love all the play-by-plays. but i will be at the same place in less than a month for the EXPO. can't wait!!! so excited to see all the goodies you bring into the LBH.

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  23. How fun for you ladies!!!! Soooo jealous! :)Can't wait to hear more for you!

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  24. Can't wait to see what goodies Tim gave you - I'm already in love w/those color-coordinated markers - you know how much I like everything to be just perfect sometimes (ok - all the time)!

    Have fun, absorb everything & look forward to seeing you next week!

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  25. Lucky ladys, The MASTER TIM is in theHouse...
    Betty

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  26. Just like kids in the candy store! But we all get to benefit when you return with all the great ideas and new stuff! Have fun, sounds like you are and I wish I could be there.

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  27. Looks like you are having FUN! I just want to know how to get invited next year!

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  28. Oh those pens look like some fun times... I know you two had a blast crating with Tim.. he is an awesome craft master..... thanks for sharing the fun with us who cannot join.... we live threw you ....:D

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  29. Wish I was there. Looks like loads of fun. Can't wait to see new stuff.

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  30. oh goodness gracious! what a day for all of you...i cannot wait to hear rhonda's story.

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  31. Looks like you are "working" hard!!! Have fun!!

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  32. So excited to hear all about the distress markers and whatever craft inspired ideas he shared.

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  33. Just for the record...I am SO jealous that you are there. Can't wait to see what awesome tips, techniques, and projects you bring back!

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  34. I will need to clear all of my Saturdays for the next few months!! Can't wait to play with all of the new materials!!

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  35. Can't wait to see all the new products and ideas from convention. Have fun!!

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  36. How awesome ALREADY!!! I know that y'all are having a great time! Those tags are gorgeous! What fun! So glad everyone survived getting there. I bet there are some crazy stories in all of that! Have fun! Cannot wait to see more pics and hear more about it! ENJOY!

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  37. Hope y'all find some really goodies in CA.
    Hugs Janice Stanron

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  38. I love, love, love all the goodies!!

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  39. What fun! Can't wait to see all the great products you get at CHA!

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  40. Looks like you girls are having so much fun!!!
    Phyllis

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  41. So envious! Have a blast! I can't wait to learn all of the new tips and tricks!

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  42. I wish I could be there!! Looks super fun. I am intrigued by the distress markers... I love all things Timmie!!! Bring back some good stuff for me to splurge on...

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  43. Hope you have agreat time! I can't wait to see what goodies you bring for us to discover!!!

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  44. Looks like you're all having a GREAT time! Can't wait to see the new products.

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  45. Have a great time - do lots of shopping!

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  46. I am so excited to get my eyes and my hands on these new techniques you will have for us!

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  47. Oh girls....trust me, I have so much to share with you when I return...Goodies, techniques, and a great big ol' hug!!! Love you gals so much...wish you could be here!!!!

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  48. I am so excited for you guys! I totally miss being there so I will vicariously through your postings!

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  49. So jealous about classes with Tim. Can't wait to see what you've learned.

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  50. I can't believe my married daughter would be attracted by handsome Italian men but married or not she is only human. It sounds like the Tim workshop was fabulous. Someday I would love to take one of his classes. You guys have a great time and maybe you better craft some blinders for Elaine.

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  51. I can't wait to see the new craft techniques that you bring back to LBH. ~Shonda

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  52. I want to go with you next time!!! What fabulous goodies.

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  53. I have seen Tim from about 20 feet at the Arlington Scrapbook Convention last year when he came with Stamper's Anonymous but to have him teach you technique (besides via youtube videos) would be so awesome. Loving the markers and all the new stickles. Seeing all this is making me want to go home and make some valentine goodies

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  54. i can't wait to get my hands on the distress markers!!

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  55. Bring on the Distress Markers!! Love all things Tim!

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  56. You got some cool stuff. I am just trying to figure out how you got it all home.

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  57. distress markers?!? how amazing. I met Tim once- double amazing. Lucky ducks!!

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  58. My wife wants prizes. She needs more stuff.

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  59. Love that Graphic 45 Travel paper. I NEED it!

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