This is my final re-cap and then I am back to blogging.  Lots to catch up on but first some photos and fun from my trip last week…….


Last week Helmar had the pleasure of having a booth at the CHA Trade Show.  Years ago I used to fly in, teach a couple of classes and fly home.  This year the show had a different feel for me and after all the hard prep work, make ‘n takes packed, and pallets shipped it paid off. 


And I love CHA.  It is a gathering of some of the most amazing artists and a convention center full of innovative new products. From the moment I see that big sign welcoming us I get all happy…..


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Mark and I had the daunting task of taking all those preparations to set up the booth…….and it all came together.


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This year I had the pleasure of working with one of our Design Team Members, Shelly Hein-Simmons who also happens to be a great friend of mine.  She shared her artwork, backed me up in every class and was great to work with.  So thankful to share this experience with her!


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I got to give stuff away!  Oh I love to hear the hoots and hollers for free stuff….


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And do what I love to do best……..share my passion.  I feel lucky to have people come back to take my class year after year, laugh with old (not in age) friends, and meet tons of new ones. 


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All this while working together to make it all happen…….


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So much more to share from CHA Winter 2010.  Enjoy this photo re-cap……. 



That is a wrap folks…………..Stay tuned for CHA Summer 2010 in Chicago, Illinois!