May 11-18 2008 ... life doesn't get much better than enjoying a week of leisurerly crafting with Tim Holtz and cruising the beautiful waters of southeast ALASKA!
The view from my balcony in Seattle was fantastic particuliarly since I had never seen the space needle before this trip. The fast pace of the city provided a sharp contrast to what we would see in the days ahead.
Tim is one fantastic organizer of training events! It is difficult to simply explain how fantastic crafting with a master teacher and organizer can be. Tim provided EVERYTHING the 200 participants could possibily need for a spectacular crafting time. If you think of a luxurious crafting time...this is it!
At a reception the first evening we recieved the nametag that you see on the far right. It is also a zippered pounch to carry our room key and any other personal essentials. We wore it to all the classes and quickly learned to identify our classmates by "the look" of the tag and a similar designed zippered totebag.
Tim planned for every possible item we could possibly need for our projects. The first day we received a basic kit complete with a sampling of the newest inks, paints and tools. He even provided rubber gloves and a tea towel to be used as a ink rag as needed.
O-o la-la there were always surprises!!! We received an abundance of additional supplies and embellishments so we could personalize our projects. Hm-m I see I still have lots of grungeboard and a wonderful set of Hero Arts travel cling stamps to enjoy but lots of ribbon must still be stashed in a suitcase pocket.
So I best run along to finish up cleaning out the suitcases...see you soon with pics of my projects.
Ohmygosh Jan you were in SEATTLE??? I can't believe I didn't put two and two together and come up to the city to meet you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW~ What a trip of a life time! So glad it was awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Jan! Sounds like a wonderful time! I still want to come to Alaska one day myself :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Pictures Jan!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Have you visited Tim Holtz blog?? He has some awesome pics from the trip up too!
ReplyDeleteGreat Pictures Jan!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Have you visited Tim Holtz blog?? He has some awesome pics from the trip up too!
ReplyDeleteJan, welcome home. Your travelogue here is fascinating and sounds fabulous. Of course you know I'm gonna need more photos and details.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home. Oooohhhhh it all sounds wonderful!
Jennifer :)
ooooh, ahhhh! What a wonderful sneak peek. He is such an amazing teacher down to the last detail. So happy for you.
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing trip that must have been!!!
ReplyDeletehey, we were on that same ship in april!!! small world!!!
ohmigosh! What a fantastic trip that must have been! you have to share all the details with us--stamping and scenery too! WOW--how fun!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful trip, looking forward to hearing more about it.
ReplyDeleteOh my, what fun Jan!!! Glad to hear that it was fantastic. Where are the photos of you?
ReplyDeleteFound your blog through Hero Arts & now I'm so envious--you not only got to take a cruise I only dream of--to Alaska--but you also got to do a scrapping cruise! Lucky girl!!! Plus you were in Seattle--my only 2 children both live there & I'd love to go back SOON! We moved our daughter there in March, but it was too much work/too little fun/too little time once she was settled! Hope the next trip is just for fun!!! ;')
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