Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Some Pictures from CHA

The biggest thrill for me about going to CHA was getting to share the experience with friends I've met through sharing our creativity on these blogs. It was so fantastic to meet Priscilla in person for the first time! Sue, Denise and I shared a hotel room which was a lot of fun. It was also so nice to meet Lorelie and Milu, as well as Laura from Layers of Color. Who would ever have thought a passion for paper could bring so many of us together from all over the country! So much nonstop talking and laughter! I loved it! Let's do that again!!!
Our hotel was right across the street from the Convention Center and the weather was perfect for walking. That was SO nice because it was snowing as we flew out of Albuquerque on Saturday morning. :)
Here is Denise looking over Tim's shoulder, soaking up his creative mojo. :)
One of my favorite samples from the Tim Holtz booth. I love all the textures in this one.
Update: I just found out that Irene made this layout and having just browsed her blog, I want to be sure everyone else gets a chance to see more or her GORGEOUS art! I'm definitely a fan Irene! :) Thanks for the inspiration!

We had to take a quick drive over to Huntington Beach ~ My favorite place to be with my hubby on the weekends before we had our children. Once the babies started coming, we needed to be close to our family, so we moved back to Albuquerque. Oh how I miss the ocean! :)

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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nice photos!

Great time was had by all! :)

Lovely Linda said...

Hi Michelle - thanks for showing us these photos - look at you girls - you are gorgeous! What a lot of fun you had - how I would love to have been in that hotel room - not much sleep was had I am sure! Love it that you met Laura, she is lovely! Thansk michelle for sharing! {{{hugs}}}

Kreativmonster said...

Thanks or sharing memories and excitement with us! How I wish to be there, too!

Carol Hurlock said...

What a wonderful opportunity for you to meet and hook up with friends. It's comfort food for the soul. Glad you had a fantastic time. You deserve it!!!

Bear Hugs,
Carol :o}

Cheryl said...

Oh Michelle, gorgeous pictures hun...so glad you all had a fantastic time meeting up!

Sue McMahon said...

Your pictures turned out so much better than mine! We did have fun didn't we? Thanks for helping make it so enjoyable!

(((HUGS)))
Sue

Jane, at Thepaperaffair said...

How lucky you are - what a wonderful trip - you so deserve time away and *giggles*. Thanks for sharing. Jane

Lorelie Kim said...

It was so wonderful to finally meet you all in person!! Maybe we'll get more time to hang out next year?? :)

Priscilla said...

What a fun post..It was so much fun meeting you three ladies..and yes, we will HAVE to do it again..Can you say "crafting retreat??" LOL
thanks for the comment on my painting :)
PRiscilla