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Whoopsey Daisy! Just had another unscheduled blog break! I can't believe it's been almost a month since I've blogged! All is well; however, my heart and energy have all been going towards getting ready for the fabulous event that is Silver Bella! I leave next Wednesday and I'm SOOOOOO excited!

I'm vending this year again and am also a sponsor. I was really hoping to time it so I would be a sponsor and have things added to the Hold Dear website but that plan hasn't panned out yet. :-) I'm taking a ton of stuff for vendor night. I had in mind a lot more to take but alas, I only have one table so I have to remember I can't bring everything! I did manage to put together some fun goody bags full of vintage Christmasy treats...

Sweet husband took a picture of me as I was packing up the sponsor packs...

In addition to vending and sponsoring, I'm also hosting a Souvenir Journal swap. I don't want to give too much away but here are a few sneak peeks of the journal in it's bound and beautiful state...

 These journals turned out SO fabulous! I can't wait to see everyone's faces when they get theirs!
  A couple pics of my pages...this is a little pocket...

 

 I've even started writing in mine!

The weirdness quote is something Miranda found on Stumble. I love it!

I also want to share with you some pictures of the treasure that my very kind and generous Bella sisters sent to me as their thank you. I've hosted a few swaps before and I can tell you, the goodies I received for this swap were some of THE BEST! Take a look...

 

 

It's all just so wonderful and so thoughtful! Thank you thank you to all!

Also, I wanted to mention that my fabulous and talented friends, Kari and Hope, are offering an online eCourse...Winter Stories! Oh boy! Lots of journal prompts and lots of fun is in store! So awesome the course is hosting by both Kari and Hope...they each have their own unique style so it's going to be fun to get both their perspective on the prompts and projects!

 

 I'll be there! Hope you will be too!!!

Okay...off to Silver Bella!!! Take care and I hope when I get back to get back to blogging!

 

 

 

Comments

[Suzanne Duda]

OMG!!! I can't wait to see these in person! I am sooo lucky to be in this swap! THANK YOU for all your hard work! xo suzanne

[Terri]

I'm not in this journal swap but I'm hoping to see them in all their glory. They look amazing!

[denise hahn]

omg that wallpaper is to die for! Have fun. Your journal swap looks amazing cant wait to see more pics after its done.

[Katsui Jewelry]

Michelle, They look just incredible. And I love the quote your lovely daughter found for you. Someday I hope she and Kat can come to SB!
See you very soon!
Suz

[Simone]

Such a lovely picture of my beautiful sister in this blog post. I loved looking at all the goodies too. But my favorite picture is the one of you...your face just absolutely sparkles. Love you!

[Jana]

What a bunch of lovely eye candy! Can't wait to hear how fun Silver Bella was!! xo

[natalea]

Have a wonderful time Michelle!! everything looks wonderful.xoxo natalea

[Robin Thomas]

I had to come back and look at this again. I keep thinking about those dang journals!

Deelish...