Catching Up

It has been a crazy busy 2 weeks. Colleen flew in on the 10th for our class with Carol. I picked her up at the airport with Jan's help and off we went to Starbuck's of course. After dropping Jan back at home Colleen and I drove to Scottsdale to Frenzy Scrapper for a class with Sharon as a pre Carol event. Saturday was Carol's event and we learned many new techniques were wowed with our kit and treated to the yummiest meals. It was a very busy but fun weekend.

This week was the Baby shower for my Dietician Amanda. I will do another post with those photos and again a fun day

Below are photos of the weekend. Let's hope I can get it together to blog more frequently than once a month:)

My cover of my album not quite done at this point but is now completed just waiting for pics to be put in it

I purchased this galvanized mail center at Carol's flea. The mesh door opens and has hooks for keys. Not sure if I will leave it this way or alter it. I guess time will tell

Our kit in the metal tubs. This kit is packed to the brim with all kinds of goodies

The tables all set and ready to go

We learned to make porcelain roses These are mine drying Not too bad for the first time

Breakfast is served!!!! Note Colleen's hot pink cast:)

Dessert How these photos loaded backwards have no clue

More dessert

Lunch

A very special Birthday gift from Colleen. I was so so excited when I received these. 100 hundred year old French Paper Dolls. I am having them framed after I have them copied so I can use the copies

Friday class with Sharon. We constructed and embellished a cute mini album. Learned a new construction technique as well as using the metal tape

Sprinkles Yes!!! Now I can say I have had a Sprinkles Cup cake they were yummy

Our little mini album. Poor Colleen was challenged over the weekend with her arm in the cast but she managed to hang in there and finish her mini album and actually had a lot done in Carol's class

Next up will be Amanda's shower

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Kim Caldwell said…
Love all your pretties Sherry!

xo

K
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