I'm renewed and happy! (can you tell?!!) I have returned from my amazing trip to The Angel Company Winter Retreat in The Elms Resort & Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. I was invited to teach rubberstamping and coloring techniques for two days. Not only I was able to hang out with lots of wonderful & creative friends but I also had the chance to enjoy a Serenity Bath with moisturizing milk, oils and lavender with lots of bubbles and an awesome pedicure! What a treat! (Thank you so much TAC!)
About 100 ladies around USA, Alaska & Hawaii attended this refreshing stamping retreat and we spent 4 days stamping, scrapbooking, giggling and not sleeping that much...a blast! Each time I get together with this girls it's like a big family reunion.
Besides all of the great projects and techniques learned I was also introduced to a new type of journals...made of paper bags. This gorgeous book was made by the super creative Stephany Hedgepeth. I'm so in love with the artistry of this book!
I'm so thrilled to announced I was able to deliver (in person) all the new rubberstamp designs for the new The Angel Company catalog 05-06 this past weekend! It was so exciting to see the faces of Mischelle (TAC president) and Lori (TAC creative director)...they loved my new line of designs! Awesome! I can't wait for the unveling of the new catalog this summer!
Update: I have updated part of my website and I have added two new sections on this blog: Portfolio and the Stamped Card Gallery. Whoohoo! Also, thank you to my friend Jeremy Deal for adding animation to my new header on my main website, check the eyes of the girl!
Mabelle, sounds like you had a most fantastic time! Yay! I've got to add you to my bloglist; it's been way too long since I've visited!!
Posted by: Giao | March 03, 2005 at 05:01 PM
I love that book! :D
Posted by: joleen | March 03, 2005 at 02:32 PM
Congrats on the new launch! And so glad you had fun at your retreat! Sounds divine!
Posted by: Leslieh | February 27, 2005 at 11:22 PM
Sounds like you had a brilliant time! Welcome back!
Posted by: roz | February 27, 2005 at 12:08 AM
You do look radiant! :)
I love this ribbon book, it's adorable.
Posted by: Kathleen | February 25, 2005 at 01:21 PM
Oh la la, you're looking good girl - you're so beautiful :o) Welcome back! I looooooove the journal and your new portfolio.
Posted by: Yvonne | February 24, 2005 at 04:20 PM
Welcome back! Glad you had such a wonderful time!!
Posted by: thesoulofhope | February 24, 2005 at 12:16 PM
Mabelle, I am so delighted for you! Congratulations on a successful trip and getting some pampering too!
That little book is adorable and I love the idea of the ribbon "tabs" -- paper bags! Who would have thought!
Posted by: Janet | February 24, 2005 at 07:29 AM