Aha! Look, same initials as me! My go-to dictionary online or in real life is Merriam Webster. Their website is fun to visit for lots of reasons. Recently they posted some of the new official word entries….did you see? They have a section on the site, the Open Dictionary, to submit words you think you should be added…. one was fangirl, but as a verb. I can see that, but shouldn't it also be a noun?
EDIT: oops, forgot to include this……
Join Lynne and I in Connecticut in May for the Far Away Places three-day workshop! We have booked two weekends at a great place – within driving distance for locals. I love that! You can pack supplies with reckless abandon, not worrying about what will fit in your suitcase. The two options: May 3 – 5, OR May 10 – 12. Hey! May 12th is Mother's Day – why not treat yourself to a getaway, or hint around that you've found the perfect gift *wink*. Lynne and I have collaborated together for years, but this will be our very first workshop co-teaching. A three day event is such a different experience than your typical class. It means really being able to immerse yourself - you get to spread out at your own table, and leave your stuff there! No rushing to pack and move on to another class. Settle in, shed your cares, and be a full time artist all day long…for three days! I can't wait!!
Registration begins NOW! Email Lynne at LKPerrella@aol.com to reserve a spot, and to get more details. She has an information document covering all the particulars that she'll send you. Any questions, send either of us a note. Hope to see you there! EDIT: the first weekend, May 3-5, is now full.
Join Lynne and I in Connecticut in May for the Far Away Places three-day workshop! We have booked two weekends at a great place – within driving distance for locals. I love that! You can pack supplies with reckless abandon, not worrying about what will fit in your suitcase. The two options: May 3 – 5, OR May 10 – 12. Hey! May 12th is Mother's Day – why not treat yourself to a getaway, or hint around that you've found the perfect gift *wink*. Lynne and I have collaborated together for years, but this will be our very first workshop co-teaching. A three day event is such a different experience than your typical class. It means really being able to immerse yourself - you get to spread out at your own table, and leave your stuff there! No rushing to pack and move on to another class. Settle in, shed your cares, and be a full time artist all day long…for three days! I can't wait!!
Registration begins NOW! Email Lynne at LKPerrella@aol.com to reserve a spot, and to get more details. She has an information document covering all the particulars that she'll send you. Any questions, send either of us a note. Hope to see you there! EDIT: the first weekend, May 3-5, is now full.
It's been one of those weeks! After returning home from vacation I had to get back on the deadline treadmill to prepare and propose workshops for Create NJ 2013, and wrap up some details on a new corporate identity assignment. Next I will be completing my class samples for an upcoming event with Lynne Perrella. We are both so excited to be offering this in our neck of the woods. What could be more fun than co-teaching a special friend, who is also an amazing talent??!! It's sure to be an excellent experience. This is definitely one of the occasions that fits "Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life". Stay tuned as we will reveal the announcement and registration information next week.
It's been one of those weeks! After returning home from vacation I had to get back on the deadline treadmill to prepare and propose workshops for Create NJ 2013, and wrap up some details on a new corporate identity assignment. Next I will be completing my class samples for an upcoming event with Lynne Perrella. We are both so excited to be offering this in our neck of the woods. What could be more fun than co-teaching a special friend, who is also an amazing talent??!! It's sure to be an excellent experience. This is definitely one of the occasions that fits "Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life". Stay tuned as we will reveal the announcement and registration information next week.
We're back from a nice long road trip to and from Minnesota. We had an action packed time – visiting with family and friends, time with Grandma, my parents, my brother and his family, my brother-in-law, some cousins, days by the lake at the cabin, a few views of the Olympics, and a 30th class reunion. Lots of memories made in the sun. Love the time with Graham and the kids on the drive. We listen to comedy, our playlists, and the radio. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye has become a fave, heard often during the 20-something hours it takes to get to the midwest. Just learned about this video – amazingly clever. Take a look:
And I'm sure you've become addicted like me to the darling Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe". How can you sit still when this one comes on? Some great youtube finds with that track….this is my fave, with Jimmy Fallon:
It was great to be away, but great to be home too. I'm getting back in the groove – lots to catch up on, like laundry and emails! Workshop proposals for next year's CREATE are due Friday, yikes! Thanks for all the comments on the post below which I had scheduled while I was away. It means alot to hear your words of friendship.
We're back from a nice long road trip to and from Minnesota. We had an action packed time – visiting with family and friends, time with Grandma, my parents, my brother and his family, my brother-in-law, some cousins, days by the lake at the cabin, a few views of the Olympics, and a 30th class reunion. Lots of memories made in the sun. Love the time with Graham and the kids on the drive. We listen to comedy, our playlists, and the radio. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye has become a fave, heard often during the 20-something hours it takes to get to the midwest. Just learned about this video – amazingly clever. Take a look:
And I'm sure you've become addicted like me to the darling Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe". How can you sit still when this one comes on? Some great youtube finds with that track….this is my fave, with Jimmy Fallon:
It was great to be away, but great to be home too. I'm getting back in the groove – lots to catch up on, like laundry and emails! Workshop proposals for next year's CREATE are due Friday, yikes! Thanks for all the comments on the post below which I had scheduled while I was away. It means alot to hear your words of friendship.
What a fabulous event! The nervous anticipation quickly melted away as I walked into the classroom and started meeting the enthusiastic artists who came ready to learn, make connections, and crank out some really cool work. It was a joy to embrace old friends, to be introduced to faces with familiar names, and to meet so many new creatives at this venue. It was a great location, was so well run, and was just pure fun. I love the energy that fills a room when open minds and open hearts are on full display. I wish I would have taken more photos as evidence because I loved what I saw on the tables – each artist bringing their own flair to the process. It was a beautiful thing to witness. I am glowing.
Special thanks to Maggie, Rebecca, Bev, and Jenn, for having me and hosting CREATE NJ. I look forward to next year! Same time, same place. Thanks to all the shoppers who stopped by my table on vendor night. Fallon was my assistant, and felt like a rock star :) The biggest thanks goes to my students, especially the repeat offenders who came for both classes. YOU ALL ROCKED. While I hope you will continue working in your journals and keep trying some of the things we did, the most important thing I hope you take away from the weekend is the enthusiasm for creativity. *blows kisses*
What a fabulous event! The nervous anticipation quickly melted away as I walked into the classroom and started meeting the enthusiastic artists who came ready to learn, make connections, and crank out some really cool work. It was a joy to embrace old friends, to be introduced to faces with familiar names, and to meet so many new creatives at this venue. It was a great location, was so well run, and was just pure fun. I love the energy that fills a room when open minds and open hearts are on full display. I wish I would have taken more photos as evidence because I loved what I saw on the tables – each artist bringing their own flair to the process. It was a beautiful thing to witness. I am glowing.
Special thanks to Maggie, Rebecca, Bev, and Jenn, for having me and hosting CREATE NJ. I look forward to next year! Same time, same place. Thanks to all the shoppers who stopped by my table on vendor night. Fallon was my assistant, and felt like a rock star :) The biggest thanks goes to my students, especially the repeat offenders who came for both classes. YOU ALL ROCKED. While I hope you will continue working in your journals and keep trying some of the things we did, the most important thing I hope you take away from the weekend is the enthusiasm for creativity. *blows kisses*
Just today I discovered that this post is my 700th! So as I was playing out in the yard with my just-arrived-new-stencils I thought it would be the perfect thing to share for a giveaway. Leave a comment at the bottom of the post and you'll be entered in the drawing to win all three of these 6" x 6" lovelies. You don't have to say anything fancy, just *wave* or type: Count Me In.
EDIT: entries for drawing will be accepted until midnight Wednesday. I will announce winner on Thursday.