Hello friends. Last weekend I went on the trip of a lifetime! Not to Hawaii, Greece, or Italy, but to Newton, Kansas where the Craft House is located! It was the trip of a lifetime for me because I got to finally meet 5 friends who have become so dear to me over the course of blogging these past few years! We all wondered if we would even recognize each other without signs at the airport, but I should have known better...it was instant recognition and immediate hugs and even a few leaking eyes! And what followed was truly a weekend to remember with lots of talking, laughing, sharing, and of course stamping!! It was like we'd all been best friends since we were young girls!
Birgit Norton is from Maine,
Nancy Penir is from California,
Linda Snodgrass is from Washington,
Colleen Foelker is from Oregon,
Kara Progreba is from Wisconsin, and I'm from Michigan. Quite a distance for all of us to meet in Kansas, but SO worth it!!
This is an extremely heavy photo post, and I'm not going to bother with all the details, so if you have any questions concerning who's in any of the photos, or what supplies were used on the projects we made, just comment and I'll get back to you! Enjoy!
And this wasn't even all the projects we worked on...I still have more to finish!! It was in the 70's last weekend in Kansas and coming from cold Michigan, you'd think I would have wanted to be outside, but we were so busy stamping and crafting away (and talking and talking and laughing!!!) that we never got outside to enjoy the warmer temps! Truly a magical weekend and one I will remember for a lifetime! Friends...one of God's sweetest gifts! :0)
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
Look at all the projects you've finished! Guess I need to get crackin'. Every one is so beautiful my friend! So glad to see you've found time to settle in and get crafty again. I will cherish you all in my heart forever. <3
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine what a wonderful time you all had! The cards are totally inspiring, Marcia--just what I need today!
ReplyDeleteOh now my eyes are leaking! I am so happy for you all! what a blessing to be able to meet up with so many wonderful people and that you got ANYTHING done is amazing and yet you accomplished so much! WOW!! each project is over the top great!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you!
Patti
Friends are definitely one of God's greatest gifts, Marica! How special to spend the time with these wonderful ladies! Great projects and wonderful memories for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special time you all had together, Marcia! Your projects are all beautiful! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, Marcia! Your projects are all wonderful! I hope to post mine soon. I'm so thankful I was given the chance to be a part of this great weekend and to meet everyone in person. You are so dear to me!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fantastic time with your crafty friends in Kansas, Marcia! Everyone looks so happy together. And look at all the wonderful projects you made with different techniques! Looking forward to seeing more! Hideko xx
ReplyDeleteWhat terrific creations... I so enjoyed seeing your photos and hearing that you had a fun girly time... What a talented bunch of ladies... Wish I could have been there too!
ReplyDeleteYour joy is contagious and the projects reflect the fun and good times making them! I met a card-blogging friend who lives 90 miles away for the first time this week and it was a delight!
ReplyDeleteOh Marcia, these photos of you all have me green with envy! I'll bet you and these ladies had a marvelous time crafting in Kansas together.
ReplyDeletePS: I am so far behind in my commenting, but I do hope you know what a fan I am of your beautiful cards and projects ~ each one of these showcased is amaZing!!