Yesterday I asked who you would like to meet if you went to CHA. It actually started a huge list for me that I have had in my head, and thought I should share. MAybe you would want to know what makes me click. And I realized that my list isn't the "big celebrities" you would expect. Actually some of the BIG ones have been huge disappointments for me. So here is my list of who I would LOVE to meet someday:
Becky Higgins- One of my first scrapbookers that really truly inspired me. I am a doodler from way back. So her handwriting books were fantastic! But now, i love that she has reinvented herself with Project Life kits. I got one this year and am loving the simplicity of documenting everyday. And let me tell you, no holds barred in this book. And it is GREAT!!!!
Elsie Flannigan- she's quirky, fun, colourful, she took scrapbooking out of it's {{BOX}}. so yes I LOVE her. I do wish we'd see more of her scrapbooking, but she has started a business, totally get it. A fun weird site to check out especially if you are a thrift store person. they recreate thrift.
Erin Terrell Clarkson- so simple, I loved following her life about Daisy. It is so weird, you think you know people just by reading the magazines. I felt so sad when she divorced, then happy again when she remarried. Little Daisy getting so big. She is a classic style. beautiful.
Tammy Tutterow- I think she is outstanding as an artist, and one of those people you "talk" with on email and facebook. but IRL would be cool.
Karola Witczak - she is from Poland and totally rocks!
Jennifer Johner- now this one may surprise people, since I knew her all elementary, and we had excursions where we swam in Eagle Creek and got covered in Leeches. She rocked. but I have NOT reunited with her since we both got older and married, with kids and developed our scrapbooking. I'd love to just hang again now that our lives are so different. I think she is EXCEPTIONAL as an artist, a home designer and a photographer.
Rhonda Palazzari- her stuff is neat, and I really respect Jessi Lute and she adores her bestie. so of course it is curiosity to meet her knowing she must be fantastic.
Nic Howard- I wish I knew more about scrapbooking before I got married. I only dabbled in it, not too seriously though. Because I went to New Zealand twice and to her hometown, how cool would it have been if a local store had her teaching. She takes such amazing photographs too.
Gabrielle Pollacco- well my love affair with her designs is unbelievable. Years ago I actually tried to commission her to do a layout for me. She giggled and said she wouldn't take my money. However, I do believe her stuff is so elegant it is an artwork for the walls.
Laura Solomon- a great mom with lot's of kids and a unique design style. (I don't know if Laura has a blog, I totally creep on her on scrapbook.com. definitely go there to check her out.
Madscrapertoo (Gabriella)- I LOVE her work, it is avant garde, bright and exciting. (same as Laura, check her out on Scrapbook.com)
Jill Sarginson- I think her work is also mmmm yummy. Seriously we have Canadians that ROCK! and she is one of them.
hmm, I think i could do an entire blog post about who I would LOVE to meet.
I also have a list of who I really wanted to meet, and I have met and some have become excellent friends with:
Kelly Goree - this Southern gal was everything I thought she would be in person. The accent, the perfect hair, the smile, the delightfulness. her clean and classic layouts always yummy, her photography is rockin. And her personality is FUN! She makes me smile everytime our paths cross. I can remember the first time she emailed me a little note of kindness. I almost DIED. To see Kelly's email on my screen was a wow factor for me. She never disappoints.
Becky Fleck - I met Becky years ago and she gave me heck for being a rebel. However, she never forgot me, and thankfully so, I always thank god our paths crossed. We've seen each other and taught together many times over the years, and I've been her assistant in her classes. But I have found that our conversations have been so inspirational. She's REAL, she's hard, she's honest. I adore her, and seeing her at CHA last week, she gave me such a beautiful breath of fresh air for this industry again. It's nice to hear things from her perspective. And I will always cherish both copies of her books. If you haven't got them, you simply must. They ROCK! I LOVE them. And her site is fantastic for sketch ideas. I vow that this year I am going to play with more sketches. They are awesome!
Vicki Boutin- well you read my blog, you've come to Sask Scraps. you know how awesome she is. My only regret is that we lived closer to each other, cause man we have fun together!
Stacy Julian - I consider meeting her the best thing that ever happened to me. I've met her a few times, but the first time was about 5 1/2 yrs ago, I think,after I had Riley but pregnant with Jag, I think... I sat down at a desk after the day of classes was through, seriously exhausted. She came and sat with me, and said the kindest things about my name tag. Ice was broken and we just talked and talked. I had went to the event by myself so it was cool to visit. After her explaining the way she scrapbooked, I went home and felt reinvented. I had ONLY scrapbooked for occasion or chronologically. That ended that weekend. I have never looked back. I scrapbook whatever, whenever, sometimes depending on tasks. BUt I DO still file in chrono date. Over the years I have met her a few more times, sat in on inspiring lectures. SHE IS A.MAZ.ING. worth every cent. and funny, quirky, mismatched socks. adorable.
Jill Hildebrand- It all started while waiting in line one day many many years ago for Camp Croppin. possibly 6-7 yrs ago? I can't remember Jill, can you? We started yapping to each other and the rest is history. I adore her, and definitely wished we lived closer. The hours we waited in line felt like seconds. Her style is unique, and funky, she is sooooo much fun. :))
Layle Koncar- I just plain ole liked her, the hair, the style. I admired her scrapbooking, now it has been fun to still keep up with her, even though she has returned to the corporate world. She still rocks out amazing layouts, and it is fun to read about her running journey.
Janet Hopkins - we just clicked in Edmonton one time years ago. She liked how I named Jager, she was pregnant, and named her little dude. Jake. We laughed at our similarities. She is really neat. I like her style. Her classes are fun. And yes, she may have called me a rebel in a couple of classes. Seriously, it;s a trend. I can't follow directions well, I get inspired and start going in different directions. That is why you will ALWAYS see me encourage you to run with it if you feel something happening. I get it.
Rhonna Farrer whimsical, creative digital goddess! enough said. I've only met her a few times, briefly. But her smile is really enchanting and you just want to see more of her art. It is beautiful!
Trisha Ladouceur- well this chicka and I can sure have fun.we've had some fun, and then more fun. Let's leave it at that. :)) but she is the queen of lumpy bumpy textures and more. Probably the most loaded class you will ever take!
hmm, how unfair, I start a list, but it could go on forever and ever. There is sooooo many inspiring women out there. for real. Maybe one day, I will do this again. And actually, I really need to update my sidebar links. I pulled all of them off cause so many were out of date, or lack of blogging. My mom gave me the gears cause that was how she always found Sasha's blog. Sorry momma. but we were able to hook her up with Saucy goodness again, so mom is happy. :)) and in my household, when mom is happy, we all are happy. Just kidding, my mom is way too awesome to joke like that.
Speaking of Saucy though, when you look around in Saskatoon, I really am surrounded by gems. I should one day do a whole post on Saskatchewan babes. We are plentiful in the talent. and I am mentioning her because you know that Monday is when the Cheerios are doing their cupcake sale again. You can preorder too. I highly recommend it because they always sell out. uh no brainer. Of course I preordered mine weeks ago. I asked the kids tonight what they wanted for vday. No surprise, Jager said Sasha's cupcakes. I didn't wreck the surprise cause I love the look on his face when he realizes he gets cupcakes. But not just any cupcakes, his "wish she was my wife" cupcakes. (you all remember when he asked if he could marry Sasha, cause then he'd have cupcakes everyday. He was so sad when I said she was married.
There are so many wonderful people in this industry, and then a few ???, no surprise. But the ones that I respect the most are the ones that always give credit where credit is due, and who can appreciate other artists. My favourite moments at CHA are at night when you sit around some table in some restaurant, filled with talented artist's, designers, store owners. just talking about creating. It is magical. Of course sometimes, it does get rowdy, or we might get locked out on the hotel patios, but there is always laughter, and usually lot's of it.
Okay, back to sharing pics.
Basic Grey. I am excited for these 2 lines., well I like sweet threads and life of the party too. hmm this was a good release.
Hello Cosmo Cricket. you are always so fun!
I borrowed the following ad off of their site. Glubers are a wicked new circle adhesive sticker that you can create your own flowers with.How fun!
For those of you that have followed my blog over the years, you know I LOVE Cosmo Cricket. Especially the Early Bird line. I think I used that line for everything!!!! Anyone need another recipe album or box. hahaha. so perfect for it.
But their latest lines I think will be fun to play with too. I can see such potential for pics of my kids.
What's funny is to me no brainers are Prima, Tim Holtz & Kaisercraft. They always have the hits that keep coming. So because they always have soooo any new releases, I am just going to show you my fave from their lines.
Tim Holtz-
These are my favourite stamps I am looking forward to playing with.
Prima
known for their elegant flourishes & flowers, the hits still keep coming. I really fell in love with all the altered stuff and Donna Downey's stamps. they are yummy, cause they are huge!
Then I love the mistable stuff, the new masks...
I thought these prints were fun.
I love these funky new flowers. how playful! great colours.
Of course I would be here forever to show all their new flowers, you already know you love em. we all do. I just wish my bank account loved them too. :0
Last for today.... my sure win every time. Kaisercraft. Now these peeps are GOOD to me. I love them lot's.
And I can see that my little pixie is going to adore this line. Can you say Princess?
I am so going to create one of these for Ireland's bday, so watch for it...
I love this little school line too. Fun for the kids!
Last but not least, Margie's line: The Girls Paperie.
So something I would love to know from everyone, what is your favourite part of a class. What makes you happy when you leave?
For me, it is a finished project I am so happy about and can't wait to fill with pictures. I almost always LOVE LOVE an altered class the best. They take me out of my box. But finished layouts, is always {{Sweet}}. It means one more step closer to documenting our life.
