Talking In Circles

On the Road Again

I LOVE TRAVELING!

I know it sounds crazy (as I have three kiddos at home - and who loves to live out of a suitcase?!) ... but I love meeting new people who share my passion of scrapbooking.  Enthusiasm is contagious - and I definitely have a lot of it to share :)

We started out over a week ago, cargo van loaded, for the 1,600 mile trek across country. (Look at all those orders we dropped off at the post office on the way!  THANK YOU!) Starting point: Indianapolis, Indiana... Goal: The Scrapbook USA Expo in Sandy, Utah. We allowed three days travel each way.  Things went pretty smooth on the way out, until we reached....

WYOMING!  Of all days to drop 18 inches of snow, we picked that one to drive through the vast desolate state.  And when they close roads, there are no alternate routes... you just sit and wait.  I've never seen anything like it!

But it was all worth it when we pulled into Sandy (near Salt Lake City).  What a beautiful area!  Breathtaking!  Check out this Starbucks.  Who wouldn't love to wake up to that every morning?!

The consumer show lasted two days.  I met so many wonderful people!  I'd love to go back and teach at some of the many scrapbook stores (hint, hint - Utah!). Here are some pics of the convention center and the booth: (Aren't you lovin' those hand-painted canvas frames?!)

 

 

I also taught four classes (ya'all know that's what I love the most!). I'm pleased to say we actually completed the projects... as ya'all also know how much I love to talk!  lol

 

Here are just a few of the comments from class:

• "Loved Andrea!"
• "She was the best teacher of  all Expo classes I've done over the past 5 years!"
• "This class was wonderful! The project was adorable and surprisingly easy!"
• "(She) explains well and is fun!"
• "Lovely!!!!"
• "Great info! Fun class!"

A HUGE thanks to my right-hands Tasha and David! Tasha flew to Utah from Ohio - which ended up being as "fun" as driving there! She helped work the booth - and was a godsend when it came to tearing down and packing up!  And to my hubby David ... who single-handedly, with a bad back ... drove the entire trip.  I'm blessed with a strong support system!

It was so fun making new friends in Utah!  Thanks for a great adventure!  Hope to see you again this year!

Wonderful Weekend in the Buckeye State!

I'm back from Ohio - and what a great trip it was!  Even though I only lived in Ohio a few years, I still feel "at home" when I go back for a visit.

Celina, OH

I taught "2010: Flutter Butter New Year" on Thursday night in Celina, OH at My Scrapbook Paradise.  What a fabulous store!  It really was a "scrapbooking oasis" ... complete with a tiki hut as the classroom! They made me feel welcome from the second I walked in the door.  If you're in a few hours radius - you must visit!

 

Findlay, OH

On Saturday, I spent the entire day in Findlay, OH at The Scrapper's Place.  It was such a fun day - and we completed six 12 x 12 pages in the three different classes!  I'm back to Findlay on September 20 and October 1... and they'll be at their new location, just down the road from their current one. 

There are a few extra class kits available: Celebrate Spring and I Can't Live Without...

 

Thanks to everyone for making my trip so wonderful!