A Creative Escape...

I am back from the Creative Escape in Arizona. What a trip! Me and my friend, Amy went together and driving there and back was a total joke. I think we will never forget it - we got lost, had car issues, gas issues, got a ticket....it took us sooo much longer than it should of. But, oh well! We were happy to get there and to get home at that point.

I had a great weekend! It's funny going to these things because there are people there from all over....on all different scrapbooking levels and all coming to learn different things. Amy and I enjoyed going to the classes but we found ourselves kinda doing our own thing. The teachers were fabulous.....the projects were great. But, we just wanted to play, play, play. I seriously have the 'creativity bug' and just wanted to create. You should of seen all that I packed up and brought to do while we were there. We had plans to stay up late and scrap - we did some things but not much! I'm so silly!  Heidi's class was really fun with the altered clock - I've almost got mine done and will post a picture of that too.

I have to say how much Allison Tyler-Jones photography class inspired me! That girl is incredible! Seriously....incredible! I left there so inspired to be a better photographer, to look at things differently, to be a better mom, to be inspired in different areas of my life. It was just so fabulous! I still can't stop thinking about her class. On Friday night, you had a secret class and I actually got a class with her. It was great! Talked all about lighting, a studio and more. Totally loved her! :)

Another person who totally inspired me.....Stacy Julian! Wow! She spoke at the closing dinner Saturday night and I was just in awe of her. I've heard her before at CKU - but for some reason - that night she just hit me. Her words...the songs....they way she spoke - she was so inspiring. If you EVER get the chance to hear her speak, take it! You will never be the same. The whole way home (the whole 9 hr. drive) that's all we talked about. Her talk touched every aspect of our lives....I am inspired in so many ways. Thank you Stacy! :)

It was so fun to see Margie and to get to chat with her. Loved seeing Donna and talking with her and Wendy Smedley (soooo nice to meet you!!!) Loved getting to meet Erin Trimble (writer for Autumn Leaves books) - she was just the cutest thing. Missed meeting you Ann!!!! Hopefully next time!!! So great to meet Jenn Bertsch, Lori Scroggins.....you girls are so fun! :) Met lots of fun other people!

We had a great time! Cute little things on our beds at night from Heidi and crew - it was cute! We had some great talks - it was so neat to re-connect with my friend, Amy Yingling. We met when I had just started scrapbooking - and yet we still keep in touch although we haven't seen eachother for such a long time. Oh, before I left, I was checking out blogs and saw that one of her layouts was up at the Scrapbooks, etc. blog. (Scroll down to Sept. 5th post - Heart your Heart - that's her page!!) So cool! Love that layout girl!! And I love you too! :) :) :)

So, I'm back to life! Monday was a crazy, crazy day! Had tons of emails to reply to, things to do, layouts to mail and so much more! It was insane! :) Plus, my thoughts were with all of those that lost their lives, those that lost a loved one or a friend, those heros of 9/11. We watched a show on 9/11 Sunday night and last night - it just broke our hearts. I didn't want to post yesterday - just wasn't sure what to say on such a sober day. My thoughts are with all those families!

I'm downloading all my pictures - I'll post more asap. I got some really neat things shopping - can't wait to share!! I've already got things up in my room - so so cute! Totally wishin' I lived in AZ! LOL! It was great to come home though - after all those inspiring talks I just wanted to hug my hubby and kids. They truly are all that matters! :) Hope you all have a great day! I'll get to those questions this week too! Thanks!

Comments

[wendysmedley]

It was fun meeting you-
Love the cool stamps-
Wendy

[Wendy Sue]

Sounds like you had a fabulous time! Can't wait to see pics from your get away! :)

[ruth akers]

Oh yeah! Sounds like you had a blast! So I need to get in touch with you about SU. If you could email me again that'd be GREAT. Thanks...;)

[Kirsten]

Yay! Sounds like so much fun - a perfect time - and I love living vicariously. Once upon a time, ages ago, I was lucky enough to take a class from Stacy at a little old LSS. Loved every word she said. She certainly has a way. I hope you realize how lucky you are - what am I saying, I know you do!

[Jenny Ress]

Sounds like you had a great time Robyn. If it hadn't been so soon after school started, my friend & I would have liked to have gone. Maybe next year!

[Amy]

i missed ya! :) glad you had an awesome time!!!

[Rhonda :)]

wow...it really sounds like you had an awesome time. can't wait to see you photos and all the items you picked up :)

[Vee]

so glad you had a great time!
looks like a very special event :)

[ScrappingMommyof3]

Sounds like you had a blast! Hoping they repeat this next year...because I am SO there!

Hugs~
Christyne

[Kim Loewen]

Ya, it was great meeting you Robyn (if you don't remember me I was with Talia and her adorable baby!). Wasn't that an amazing experience? I agree that I left so inspired! I am loving your blog! So fun!

[Talia]

It was so fun meeting you, Robyn! I agree, the weekend was amazing and inspiring. I'm having so much fun browsing thru your blog...you are big-time talented!!

[amy yingling]

Hey Girl, Miss you already!! Love all your comments about the "GREAT ESCAPE" . Wish we could do some more shopping!! Please post what you've done with all that fun stuff we bought! Thanks for the sweet comments about my page. I'll email you later.
Luv ya tons!!

Ams

[lauravegas]

sounds like you had an awesome time! just looking at that picture and the cute name badge and flower pin ... it all looks so cute and fun! can't wait to see more pics!