well hey there bloggers! it's good to be back home...still trying to catch up on some much needed rest though. we wrapped up our UK travels last week teaching at the artsy crafts event hosted by the infamous lin and leandra. the event was truly top notch, well organized, and the perfect venue. throughout the 2-days i taught 288 students in four 4 hour workshops where they created amazing configuration boxes. the workshop was all about learning the tips and tricks for creating the large configurations box, working with tissue tape, distressing with inks, paints, and pearls, and of course dimensional assemblage embellishing. i provided everything the students needed including a bag full of vintage treasures and of course a ranger bag of products to take home with them. their creations were outstanding and we had such fun. i began losing my voice half way through the event from a week long teaching schedule but managed to pull through. with the help of my event assistants cheryl and courtney, and of course mario and alain, everything ran perfectly throughout each workshop. my sincere thanks to my students as well for sharing in an amazing creative journey, and for all of the special treats and gifts (more about that later). this was a big workshop to try to coordinate across the pond, but the months of planning, prepping, and kitting were definitely worth it for me and i hope you as well....t!m
Welcome back! Loved the updates. And congrats to the winners.
Posted by: Claire | February 28, 2011 at 08:28 AM
THANK goodness you guys are HOME safe and sound! G'head - take a BREAK already! hee heee Congrats on MERRILY sharing your wonderful mojo with the FREE WORLD! What a WILD AND wonderful journey, indeed! Yee Haw!
Posted by: Elise | February 28, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Congrats to the winners! Especially Susan Tidwell from Texas! Woo hoo! You go, girl! :)
Posted by: Marylee Easter:) | February 28, 2011 at 08:28 AM
It looks like everybody had a blast. And all those goodies. wow....!
Posted by: Nathalie | February 28, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Congratulations to the winners. It looks like you had a fantastic trip. I am still jealous. Enjoy your time off and rest.
Posted by: Winnie Hopkins | February 28, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Congrats to the winners. What a journey.Looking forward to some more photos.
What about a video? TFS
Posted by: Milly Da Silva | February 28, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Glad you're home safe. Congrats to the winners!
Posted by: Tamera | February 28, 2011 at 08:31 AM
It looks like it was fantastic, hopefully I can go next year. Make sure to rest your voice now for a bit and chill out!!
Posted by: Nicole Mullen | February 28, 2011 at 08:31 AM
we came from Belgium, just to have a class with you and gosh... it was dazzling! i had the most perfect time, learning and creating a configuration not knowing where to look first, that's how much stuff you gave us to put in it! i am more than ever a fan (taking a bow while saying this). meeting Mario was just as thrilling as meeting you and i hope the Belgian chocolats were good! :)
Posted by: papillon | February 28, 2011 at 08:32 AM
I just love these boxes! I can't wait to get my hands on one!
Glad you guys made it home safely, enjoy your time home!
Posted by: Victoria H | February 28, 2011 at 08:32 AM