Hello friends,
As promised a few photos (more to follow) of my amazing time at the Spellbinders Retreat in Arizona...
Returning for a second year was an absolute privilege.
Firstly we stayed in a very luxurious hotel, the rooms were about the size of my garden!
My room buddy was Debbie Seyer - a lovely lady,
we became true friends and sat up late most nights chatting away.
Food was heavenly and we were treated to delights such as this cake...isn't it a masterpiece!
This is a cake too but with lots and lots of icing (or 'frosting') if you live over the pond!
We had a workroom and along the wall were flags representing the designer's countries...
Our desks were furnished with a new notebook, name sign and pretty pen...
I am like a little kid when it comes to new pens and notebooks!
One evening we got to go to Old Town Scottsdale,
felt very Western...
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We did a project (photos of that to follow soon) and I chatted away to her
(well, I think I was babbling really!)
(well, I think I was babbling really!)
Donna is a Design Partner with Spellbinders™ and has designed some amazing dies including
Wonderful Wings and Fanciful Flight - gorgeous gorgeous butterflies!!
She is a lovely inspirational lady and I adore her style.
So forgive me for not posting a crafty project today..I promise there will be lots to see very soon.
I'm back tomorrow. Have a wonderful day dear friends.
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Great pics Christine ! it all sounds amazing..l love little notebooks and pens too hehe looking forward to hearing more and seeing more pics !
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susan x
Wonderful post, Christine! I am SO happy that you are on the team :) To another creative year, my talented friend!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos Christine, love the pen and the cakes.
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,
ReplyDeletewell I had stunning cupcakes with frosting galore yesterday for my 50th birthday and thought they were something special and then I saw your pics, wow, that is what I call a cake! Thanks for sharing the pictures, you looked like you really enjoyed every minute. I bet you won't forget that experience in a hurry will you?!
Look forward to seeing lots more from you.
Regards Linda
Love the photo`s ,the cakes look fantastic and I bet they tasted the same .Melanie
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, thanks for sharing the photos..I'm a sucker for notebooks and pens too! The photo of Scottsdale brings back happy memories of a few holidays there whilst visiting my American family...I remember a great Western bar called The Rockin' Horse and lots of line-dancing!! Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful and unforgettable time Christine and I am not jealous at all - yeah right
ReplyDeleteThose cakes look too good to eat
Sue xxx
Hi Christine
ReplyDeleteI am the same about notebooks and pens once i go into a stationery shop i hate leaving, sad isnt it!
You look like you had a wonderful time.
Sue
It sounds like you had a wonderful time Christine, thanks for posting the pics.
ReplyDeleteChris x
Morning Christine.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your blog today great photos.
Look forward to seeing more.
Lydia
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omg I so want a piece of the chocolate cake
ReplyDeleteThe cakes look yummy, the notebook and pen are fab and I can't wait to see the project you did with Donna. I am so glad you had such a brilliant time xx
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos ,you must have really enjoyed yourself. Looking forward to seeing more. x.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting the photographs. I agree with you Donna is very talanted, a great designer. Looking forward to seeing what projects you have made.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday for yesterday Lindyloo.
Anne x
Wow, wonderful photos Christine, I know what you mean about new notebooks and pens! Those cakes...... mmmmm
ReplyDeleteLovely pics. I am so jealous but so glad you are back on the team
ReplyDeleteWould love to see new swirls/flourishes dies
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Sue
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Morning Christine Well that cake is something else isnt it ? seems a shame to cut into it really ,looking forward to more pictures . Elaine H X
ReplyDeleteGood morning Christine, you really do look as though you had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing with us. Look forward to some more pictures soon.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day.
Elizabeth x
What a great photos, Ohhhh I love that cake
ReplyDeletehugs Linda
Sounds wonderful - cakes look so tempting and your photo tells me you were having a super time - well done and delighted for you
ReplyDeletePhil
Yum yum yummy! It all looks delish not just the fabulous cakes!! So looking forward to see what wonderful creations you make for the team xx
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and food! The luggage tags yesterday were beautiful?
ReplyDeleteHi Christine.
ReplyDeleteOh that food looks yum. I too love notepads & pens & yours look lovely. Oh you lucky lady meeting Donna, I am so green with envy. I too lovvvvvvv her designs, I have her Creative Book Pages, Creative Book Pages Two, her Rose Creations & her Carnation Dies. Can't wait to see more pictures & hear ALL about your trip.
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Sandra (craftynan)
Sounds like fun! I enjoyed hearing about the retreat.
ReplyDeleteI remember always buying pencils, pens and notebooks with my pocket money, i'm no different now!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see the photos, you look like you had a great time, Christine, looking forward to seeing more.
Lovely to see some pics from your trip. Those cakes look too good to eat!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to hear you had such a wonderful time, its the little things that make an experience extra special.
ReplyDeleteFeel free to keep bringing us tales of your fabulous retreat!
Huge Hugs
Sandra xx
Hi Christine, glad you hads a great time you deserv it, and thanks for sharing your photos with us
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Ita
Hi Christine - I too love to get a new notebook and pen and it's been a favourite buy with my eldest granddaughter since she could pick up and pencil, she's now 12yrs old. Glad you had a good room mate and the cakes look "delish" although a tad too sweet for me. It's really good to see what you get up to when you go to these conventions.
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Evening Christine, looks like you had a fabulous time, those cakes look too good to eat, but i bet that didnt stop you lol. xx hazel
ReplyDeleteChristine, I am so thankful you were my roommate, too. Just wished we lived closer to each other! LOL
ReplyDeleteChristine, wow, what a cake, I'm a chocoholic, so my ideal, looks too good to eat, yeh right! It wouldn't last a minute in my house! Sounds/looks like you had a wonderful time,what an experience. Congratulations on your second term on the design team. Alison :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fab time in the US Christine, so pleased you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThat choccie cake is one huge delight!
Janice x