Spark no. 3 has come and gone.
it was beyond what i had hoped for.
it's hard to even put into words.
we planned for it for months.
we worked on it for-EVER.
it came together.
just as we had planned.
hoped for.
dreamt it would be.
what an amazing group of women who came.
so many new friendships.
so many old ones re-kindled.
i absolutely love seeing friendships created at Spark...
this year so many original Spark Sisters came back.
and of course a whole new group of girls came too.
for me it is amazing to just watch it all un-fold.
see the inspiration shared with one another.
this year i was able to do that.
i didn't teach.
so i was able to just float around Spark.
i loved every second.
i am so so grateful to my family & friends who supported me.
{my dad and mom}
got me through.
held me up.
supported along the way.
there is NO way i can thank them enough.
April, Rhonna, Chrissy, Lorie, Lesli, Christy, Maggie...
thank you.
to the awesome teachers who provided so much inspiration & shared their talents with us at Spark.
April Meeker, Cathe Holden, Christy Tomlinson, Amy Tan, Donna Downey, Emily Falconbridge and Jen Jensen.
i am so grateful to call you all friends.
i am in awe of your talents, gifts and willingness to share.
thank you...
Meg and Brooke.
amazing.
without my daughters by my side i just couldn't do it.
my creative partner April Meeker.
i have no words.
i couldn't have done Spark no. 3 without your help, love and attention to the details.
i love you.
i can't thank everyone involved enough.
all of the aritisans from our beautiful Handmade Artisan Market...
the manufacutres who came and supported us in our Mini Mini Make & Take Market.
to all of the creative partnerships who donated prizes, goodies for our swag bags and class supplies...
wow.
thank you.
i love Spark.
it is a ton of work.
hundreds of hours went into handmade details.
and i loved every single second.
there will be a Spark no. 4.
Spark is in me.
i can't even imagine my life without it.
it's become part of who i am, who i want to be, and what i want to share.
it is my labor of creative love.
a way for me to share the creative life i live.
i believe with all of my heart.
if you don't share the Spark, your fire will go out.
i feel blessed beyond words.
i have taken this week to just bask in it's afterglow.
rest.
gear-up for what's next in my life.
there is always something.
what i hope for you is that you share your Spark.
light creative fires.
until next year...
kiss kiss
m.
ps. a special thanks to Maggie Holmes who was my official "Spark photographer" and dear dear friend. We will have disks available soon with all of the magic.
yes, I can tell those are Maggie's pics, she's amazing with that camera! I have never been to Spark, but I am hoping to someday because it just looks like heaven on earth to me! you are amazing to put it all together, you really get it this creative thing,this need that we have to make beautiful things, it's like food for our souls, thanks Margie for existing, for putting Spark in so many lives, we all love you for it!!
Posted by: Laurie | October 28, 2011 at 08:57 AM
oh Margie ....
I LOVE all these amazing photos .... all the incredible details ....handmade goodness ... so much love.
i am hoping to SPARK it on up next year .... to be a part of this magic.
love you so!
oxoxo
k
Posted by: kolleen | October 28, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Beautiful post on what looks like a beautiful weekend!
Posted by: Elaine/TinkerVerve | October 28, 2011 at 09:19 AM
I loved coming to Spark {even for a bit} to check out the Artisan Market & just feeling all the creative energy. But the real treat was running into you & Rhonna while shopping around the Market. So fun! I'll be back next year for sure. Love, your "neighbor from the other side of the mountain" Great job, enjoy & rest for a bit- you deserve it! :)
Posted by: Melissa | October 28, 2011 at 09:26 AM
thank you for creating this event which changes all our lives so that we can pass the creativity forward. Just knowing there is another Spark next year gives me comfort, and happiness. The event itself was mind blowing but just as beautiful as all the decor were the women: the talent, the commorodity and the energy made spark the powerhouse it was...you being the leader Margie sparked it all...
Posted by: carrie clayden | October 28, 2011 at 09:38 AM
Love you, you beautiful lady! Jenn - Still Living The Dream.
Posted by: Jennifer Patrick | October 28, 2011 at 09:59 AM
Margie -- this was my first time at spark and I can't thank you enough for a wonderful, magical, soul-filling, inspirational weekend! I left feeling so so blessed and lucky that I got to be a part of this. Thank you for all of your hard work, creativity, and humor. We love you!!!!
Posted by: shannon b | October 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Thank you.
I think we're all still basking in the afterglow of all your hard work.
Spark #4!! You can do it!
Posted by: Cheryl | October 28, 2011 at 10:33 AM
It looked fabulous and I really hope I can make it next year!
Posted by: Kip | October 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM
what a fabulous re-counting of it all.
you are such a special lady.
may the spark live in you forever and ever and ever and ever....
so glad to have met you too!
~jamie
Posted by: jamie | October 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Margie, Your hard work and planning and attention resulted in a truly special event. Many, many, many thanks to you and your team!!
Posted by: Keely | October 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM
It was so amazing Margie, I feel so blessed to have been able to attend and sell in the market. I came not really knowing anyone and left with new friends. And the classes were so much fun! Really every little detail made it amazing.
Posted by: Amy (vintagefern) | October 28, 2011 at 02:10 PM
LOVE :)
Posted by: em | October 28, 2011 at 04:25 PM
This was my first year at Spark and it was wonderful. I loved all the teachers and the lovely projects that we made. Can't wait until next year!
Posted by: Melanie | October 28, 2011 at 05:23 PM
My living room is still a mess with all my treasures.
Thanks Margie, it was a blast.
Posted by: Jackie Banyai | October 28, 2011 at 07:06 PM
Margie, thank you for sharing the amazing time you had at SPARK! It looks so beautiful!!
I love looking at the pictures and the beautiful real-life story that you told.
I hope that I can attend SPARK, too!! Thank you for igniting the SPARK that is in all of us!
Hugs,
Renee
Posted by: Renee J. | October 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Yay! It looks beautiful! I so hope I can join you one day at Spark! It looks amazing!
Posted by: Tina | October 29, 2011 at 08:27 PM
What an amazing adventure! Everything looked perfect, spectacular and inspiring. Can you do a Spark even in Canada next year???? !!! wink! It would be sold out in minutes I can guarantee!!!
Posted by: Jody | October 29, 2011 at 10:09 PM
I've heard so much about SPARK. How do I sign up for the next one?
Posted by: Lyndee | October 30, 2011 at 01:50 PM
aww...sweets. LOVE YOU!
maggie rocked these pix...LOVE them all!
& yea for another successful Spark! mm*wah!
xox
Posted by: Rhonna | October 31, 2011 at 05:35 PM
holy moly what a gorgeous bit of fun.
Posted by: kelly barton | November 09, 2011 at 05:20 PM