At the stamp convention this weekend several people commented to me that with some people time can go by without any contact, but you see each other and it feels as no time has passed. That is just how these big, old conventions go. It was wonderful to see old friends with whom I have been a vendor many times at many conventions over the years.
It is always a wonderful treat to spend time with Chris and Mike Meador of Coffee Break Design and Judi and Rob of Judikins. We enjoyed some good talks and lots of hugs.
Karen Morikawa, Mary Jo McGraw and Elaine Madrid were fun to see again at Elaine's booth, too.
I hadn't seen Jackie (Inky Antics) or Michelle Cutts (Art Gone Wild) for a few years and we had a chance to catch up a little bit.
And, of course, Tim (can't remember his last name, oh yeah...Holtz) is always in a good mood and fun to see again. Also good to see Mario and Ted and so many others that I have not seen in awhile since we have dropped out of the convention circuit.
Connie Williams and I go back a couple of decades. Connie puts on a wonderful convention. It is always well attended, well organized and fun. Thanks Connie, for letting us participate. We had a great time all around. Thanks too, to all the shoppers that came and spent time with us in our booth. It was so much fun to chat and laugh and reminisce with all of you.
We had a good space at the show. Following are a few pics of our booth:
It is good to be home.
Just a couple of reminders:
We are still taking sign ups for the rest of the Small Studio Workshops.
Small Studio Emporium and my Etsy shop will re-open later this week.
I must have missed you at the show!
Posted by: Mike M. | Sunday, 15 August 2010 at 11:21 PM
I am honored to have met you at the show! Thanks for sharing your creativity with me (& my cousin Stephanie). Your booth was great!
Posted by: M Schrock | Monday, 16 August 2010 at 09:22 AM
I missed seeing everyone and am waiting to visit Gaye to see what I bought!
How was the Make 'n Take?
;-}
Posted by: Pat P | Monday, 16 August 2010 at 11:51 AM
Sounds like a good time had by all. But home is always so so good.
Posted by: Maureen | Monday, 16 August 2010 at 01:50 PM
Yeah I am hopin' ya gots some of them thar paper packs left over from yer high falootin' shtampin' thingamagie conventioneee missie! I been droolin' over those in my head since you mentioned them last while ago missie!
Posted by: bkasstle | Tuesday, 17 August 2010 at 06:26 AM
and it was wonderful to see and talk to you after all this time of "reading your life"!!
Allison
lurker from
Dunlap TN
Posted by: Allison | Tuesday, 17 August 2010 at 10:54 AM
Thanks for posting the pictures of your lovely booth. I'm drooling allover my keyboard! That calligraphy banner is to die for! Did you make it? Is it just for display or do you sell them? I can hardly wait for Ingrid's classes. Hope you will be re-stocked by then.
Posted by: Sharon Fraser | Tuesday, 17 August 2010 at 06:45 PM
Your booth looked SO great, Ginny! I'm taking notes for my next art fair booth in October. I know you'll have so much fun in Ingrid's class this weekend... so sad I'm going to miss it. At this point though (sadly too), I'm glad I didn't sign up because I'm slammed with work. :( Who thought a promotion was a good idea anyway?!? I'm headed to Washington (state) on Sunday to wrangle all these people who suddenly report to me. Ack! Ok, enough complaining from me. :) Have a great time this weekend!!! Hugs! -Shelly
Posted by: Shelly Massey | Thursday, 26 August 2010 at 09:53 AM
Oh your booth is gorgeous. Man, aren't you tempted to set it up as a storage/display unit in your home? All those awesome cubbies and shelves, I wish my crafty supplies storage looked like that!
Posted by: Tace | Sunday, 29 August 2010 at 02:22 PM