outta here...

...but just for a few days. Tomorrow morning, bright and early, I will be heading to Ashland for the FAB Art in Ashland retreat. I can't wait!!!

Getting away and playing with some of the best gals around will be a nice reward...yesterday I got the spacers put on my back molars in preparation for getting braces next week and let me tell you, it is no picnic! I am feeling HIGHLY AGITATED today. It doesn't really hurt but there's constant pressure and it feels like there is a pound of meat stuck in my teeth. Yuck!! I'm feeling very postal today! Good thing I got a LARGE bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream to take on the trip to make nightcaps for the gang!!

I am going to miss Glen terribly...he got home from a business trip late Wednesday night and then when I return from my trip next Wednesday, he'll be leaving for another two weeks (again!) the following Monday! Stinks. But it does keep our almost 25 year marriage exciting and keeps us looking forward to being with each. :-)

So before I roll on outta here, I wanted to share a few pictures with you...

Here is a picture of my goodies I'm taking for Pam Garrison's class.

I read on Julie Collings' blog that she chose a color scheme for a project BEFORE she left her house. I grabbed on to that concept because this way, I didn't feel compelled to bring everything I own!!! LOL!

Below is ONE of the cigar boxes I'm bringing full of treats for Amy Hanna's class.

And then lastly, my trades...if you're going to Art in Ashland and want to be surprised...AVERT your eyeballs! :-)

Little packs of a few paper goodies...

...and then I made charms for everyone, of course!

Each charm will arrive on a little card. The image is a reduction of a vintage map I bought in Ashland last year and then it's embedded in between a piece of mica. He he he...these little things just tickle me with how cute they turned out!!!

Okay, that's it for now, my friends. I'll be sure to take lots of pictures and share with you all the details when I return next week!

Comments

[Jana]

Have a fabulous escape!! Wave as you go by Hwy. 34 :)!

[Leslie M]

You are going to have such a great time! I love those charms. How clever of you!

[Denise Mares]

Have a wonderful time, Michelle. I'm sure you'll create some beautiful art with all those fun goodies you're bringing along.

[Melissa Lobdell]

Oh Michelle,

Your supply boxes are dreamy-and those charms? Have a great time! I can't wait to hear all about it!

xo-Mel

[Dede Warren]

Can't wait to see what you create, and read all about the fun. enjoy!

[Sandy]

How exciting! Have a great time! Hug your pillow when you miss your man:)Hope your teeth don't annoy you while you're there too!

Sandy XOX

[Gina]

Helt Fantastik! I should be at your house sitting in the craft roon to make sure everything is ok while you are gone...you cannot leave all of that fabulosity alone for a week! I love the boxes and pre-planning you did and the charms are sick! hugs and have a great time with Cassondra, Kari and Bailey! :)

[Gina Smith]

ooh! I am so jealous. I hope you are having a great trip! And I hope your goodies and swaps are just as fun for PDX! What can I say? I am greedy. Just read about Poppy & Ivy, Portland at vintageindie.com. Is that on our list? Hmm? Please? (insert whiny kid sounds here).

[Julie B.]

Michelle - Hope you're having a great time! I just love your supplie boxes stashed with treasures for the making! Oh, and those mica charms; to die for!

[Liesel]

Hi Michelle!!!!!!!!

Thank you for your wonderful sweet comment! It was great to see you in Ashland. I really enjoyed talking with you. I love your blog! Take care and April will be here before we know it!! I look forward to seeing you there! ; )