I must have said that like a thousand times last weekend...
i am not bi-lingual...
not even sure if that's how you spell it?
LOL
to say the least...
but it means Good...
right?
ha ha.
Last weekend I had the utmost pleasure to attend one of the most FUN scrapbooking events ever.
last year was just as fun.
so when Yamille asked me back my answer was Que Bueno...
What a weekend.
Great classes...
8 back to back 9 including the VIP event on Friday.
650 amazing women.
Tim, the Glitz Girls, Ginger & Laura and I taught a VIP class to 150 lucky girls on Friday...
it was a ball...
there was scrapping...
and there was dancing...
at this event you have to dance if you want to win a prize...
love this.
Love Yamille and her amazing, hard working, tireless team.
HUGE shout out to my darling helper Amanda who worked her little booty off for me!
thank you sweets.
i love getting to go to events like this...
the girls are so excited to learn fun new techniques and they are so grateful to have us come.
the girls in Puerto Rico are so kind and loving.
love this.
this year Yamille came up with the brilliant idea of the Iron Scrapbooking Challenge...
you know, like the Iron Chef...
well, luckily for me Tim was my partner...
we donned war paint and ink and had a ball...
{i mostly laughed, danced and did whatever Tim said}
the Glitz Girls partnered with Donna Downey...
it was hellarious...
Tim and I think we won...
i mean really?
he's Tim Holtz...
we did put our heart into it and it was a ton of fun...
Brilliant Yamille...
It was fun hanging with Ginger and Laura...
love me some Glitz Girl goodness...
and of course Donna and i always can muster up a little trouble...
Tim & Mario kept us in line...
well sorta...
Monday we said our goodbyes...
headed to the airport...
and to my total stupidity i miss-read my itinerary and had totally missed my flight.
really?
first time ever.
Yamille took me to Old San Juan...
we took photos...
we ate lunch...
did a little shopping...
{new coach bag for me, sale, coupon practically free}
brilliant.
i guess the universe was telling me i needed a day to chill...
it was the perfect day.
luckily the Glitz Girls stayed an extra day to sight see so they let me bunk with them...
love.
we ordered room service and talked...
laughed.
and even cried.
love them.
it was a great weekend.
see you next year.
{i hope}
I've been waiting for some sort of announcement since Ali kinda spilled the beans on her blog a couple of weeks ago. Totally loving the papers. Congrats!
Posted by: nerdgrl | June 17, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Margie..thanks for letting me live vicariously through you! It looks like you had an amazing time in Puerto Rico. And, once again, you have created a beautiful product line...I wish I still had my store...I would DEFINATELY be carrying that!! Hopefully the lss will have it in so I can play with it! :) hugs to you!
Posted by: Johanna Edwards | June 17, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Love, love, love! Found you by way of May Flaum, and am so happy to be here. Congratulations on your marvelous new endeavor. Love all of what I can see of the new papers. Beat of luck and joy.
Posted by: BARB T | June 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM
be still my scrapping heart!! I love the yellow and gray tones!! yay!!!!
Posted by: Amy | June 17, 2011 at 12:04 PM
looks like PR was a great time, jealous. Your new lines look beautiful and I would love a chance to win them and have them here, in my hot little hands!
Posted by: samantha | June 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Congrats on the new --- Authentique. Just sounds lovely!
I sure hope some local stores carry this goodness.
Posted by: Sherry Cartwright | June 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Best of luck with your newest product lines and company. I have loved your previous work.
Posted by: Laura | June 17, 2011 at 12:27 PM
So excited for you, Margie! Cant wait to see the new lines IRL! :)
Posted by: Jan | June 17, 2011 at 12:28 PM
I love pretty paper!
Posted by: debbie k | June 17, 2011 at 12:30 PM
I am so happy for you- and I am loving this new stuff- cannot wait to play with it!
Posted by: Gail C | June 17, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Congrats on your new adventure!
Posted by: holly p | June 17, 2011 at 12:31 PM
It all looks yummy - but I love [love] [[LOVE]] that yellow - just so wonderful!!! I cannot wait to use it!!!
Posted by: Judy in huntsville -al | June 17, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Oh I am so excited about your new endeavors! LOVE the name and just love the lines! The sneaks on the FB page are great! Gonna make sure my LSS gets these lines in! :)
Posted by: Audrey Yeager | June 17, 2011 at 12:40 PM
I love all three collections. Congrats... I knew you had it in you and I was checking in everyday waiting for the announcement. I'm so excited because I'll get to meet you again after many many many years because I'm heading to CHA and I'll be able to see this deliciousness in real life...
Posted by: ady abreu | June 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM
the sneaks are absolutely gorgeous! cant wait to see it IRL!
Posted by: rebecca keppel | June 17, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Wow, beautiful stuff!!! TFS and Congrats on your new venture!
Posted by: Sherry C | June 17, 2011 at 01:08 PM
absolutely...AWESOME !
cheers! here's to success!
Posted by: Wendy vecchi | June 17, 2011 at 01:09 PM
Margie, as a told you before I loved the past weekend I learn a lot and was a fabulous marathon! You are such a sweet and lovable girl! The new product for Authentique is beautiful! I was so jealous because I didn't won any :( But I can't wait for Yamille to have the new collections on her store!!!!
Hugs!
Posted by: Karin | June 17, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Love all of the alpha choices and the lovely ruler paper in blissful!! Can't wait to see it in person!! Here's hoping!! :)
Posted by: christy a | June 17, 2011 at 01:35 PM
I have been waiting for the big reveal as to what you are doing now! So glad to see a few more men in the paper game! Loving your new line and the colors are just great.
Posted by: Belinda Basson | June 17, 2011 at 01:49 PM
So excited for and your new adventure but really excited for us commoners! These lines are beautiful and I can't wait to use them!
Posted by: rhonda nickol | June 17, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Love them all! You are Fabulous! Love your trip photos too :) Congrats friend! xoxo From Conroe, TX! Consider the new lines pinned!
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | June 17, 2011 at 01:53 PM
OMG, the colors in uncommon = love!
Posted by: Sandi James | June 17, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Even more excited now that I've seen the sneak peak than when you hinted yesterday. How is that possible!!!
Posted by: Cassaundra Lala | June 17, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Looks like a fun team! And great first release~
Posted by: Joyce | June 17, 2011 at 02:35 PM