Bittersweet for so many ways. The downfall of Memory Makers Magazine was the start. Then the realisation that the Autumn Escape really was over for another year. Post event crash, isn't that someone clever told me? I couldn't find a cure for post event crash online so I invented one and it comprised of purchasing American Crafts Thickers online and watching Grey's Anatomy after 4 rums. I'm not sure I'll enter my cure for post event crash in Wikipedia though. I woke up Monday morning with a bigger credit card bill than the night before and a nagging headache that screamed "You should have drunk more water and less alcohol". One can only but try.
Talking of Autumn Escape - here are a few pics...
I have heard * rumours * that the 2010 Autumn Escape is booked tentaively for the 16th, 17th, 18th of April 2010. It's rumours of course, but time will tell... registrations should be open in the next week or so. And we listened to all those feedback forms. We are hitting for a full day on the Friday and more optional classes spread over 2 days. Price will go up a little to account for the full day conference charges etc but not too much, we've been working hard to keep them down! Watch the Autumn Escape Blog.!
In the mean-time, take a look at this video. Ahhhh memories :o)
Thanks SO MUCH fabulous teacher, photographer and all round awesome lady, Kim Archer for preparing the video!
Leaving you with some images of Collections boxes from the latest Tarisota collection. I made 2 of the smaller boxes into shaker boxes with beads and butterflies (again from Collections). Then I used them as a front and back for a little book! It's for Abby and has pics of her favourite treasures. All tied with a pretty bow. Fun to do, although it took me a few days trial and error before I worked out what I was actually doing.
Thanks for the lovely comments on the previous post. Onwards and upwards...
Darn they won't calculate flights that far out! 331 days out we can! he he
Love the wee book - so cute!
Posted by: Rachel | May 12, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Loved the box. You do inspire me so much.
Posted by: Nancy | May 12, 2009 at 08:59 PM
Bring on Ae 2010. Yeeha.
Love that litttle book its just beaauuutiful.
Kate
Is Greys better after 4 rums I have some vodka that nmight work...
Posted by: Kate Mills | May 12, 2009 at 10:03 PM
such a lovely little book, lucky abby. Nic you really are inspirational. Is there any chance that you will be coming to OZ to teach in the near future??
Posted by: sandra | May 12, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Love that little box book. It's so sweet.
Ooh, and I'll be there with bells on if you come to Sydney. Would love it! Trying to work out how I can get to NZ.
Posted by: Diane | May 13, 2009 at 05:39 PM
And those dates are at the end of the April School holidays - very convenient!
Posted by: Jenny E | May 13, 2009 at 10:19 PM
how adorable, what a fab idea Nic, you are so clever!
Posted by: Lisa | May 15, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Maybe I will have to consider shouting myself a girls weekend away for the next Autumn escape, it sounds soooo good.
Posted by: Andrea Ford | May 15, 2009 at 09:26 PM
Love your photos from your fab weekend. Love that little project... so cute and such amazing details.
Posted by: Barb | May 18, 2009 at 02:43 AM
I've never posted on your blog before, but I was prompted I think by the mention of MM, its such sad news.
Love your little book! Adorable!
Helen
Posted by: HelenM | May 18, 2009 at 01:35 PM
hi girl ... i know all about the post event crash! it sux!
hope you are coming out of it! its times like this you need some cadbury creme eggs! wink!
luv chanel
Posted by: chanel | May 18, 2009 at 11:38 PM