Sunday, June 20

Still Living the Dream!

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Ok people … Don’t expect much in the way of witty repartee tonight … it has been a very very long day! But in a really good way :0)

My day started with Scrambled eggs for breakfast with Anneliese … oh yeah and THE Wendy Vecchi … again … that’s like two days running and we are getting on sooooo well I am thinking of moving to the U.S so I can be her neighbour and we can have coffee mornings and crafty play dates … I have n’t actually mentioned this to Wendy yet … so if you could keep it to yourself for now … well that would be cool :0) 100_3622(1)

At 9am it is straight out the hotel door and straight into the inky paradise that is Ranger U. I did n’t get chance to introduce you to Heidi yesterday … Heidi one of the nicest and funniest people ever! She was so kind about 100_3621(1)my 10 sleeps tags and even feigned real drool when looking at them … I sure got lucky with my table buddies! See I have even started to talk American … I am soooo gonna fit in here :0)

This morning was all Claudine and her Ranger product line … boy is that lady fun and such a great teacher … her knowledge is amazing and I discovered Sticky Backed Canvas comes in 12 X 12 … that is like … just the best news ever … even though every100_3618(1)body in the entire class knew this apart from me!!!!

This afternoon was all about Distress … with Lord Tim of Holtz … you know Tim … the  man that can make dreams come true while rescuing fluffy kittens from certain death with just a manilla tag  and a pokey tool! Talking of which … did you know that the  different notches on the side of Tim’s pokey to100_3619(1)ol gives different sized hole … depending on what you want the hole for??? … I did n’t … and yes … I have spent most of the day up the corner with a big ‘D’ on my hat!

This evening the wonderful Celine transported us all to the mall for shopping and Strawberry Margaritas in Chillis … and I have to show you this other picture of Heidi … that girl sure can make art with Gesso!!!

Ok … well it is nearly midnight here and I really need to turn in … I hope you all have a fab Sunday … I will be back with another update tomorrow … rumour has it we are making 30 tags!!! Cool!!!

Laters

27 comments:

Glennis F said...

Looks like I am first in here - sounds like you are having such a great time - I am so envious

Claireabelle said...

Wow Linda, sounds like you are having a BRILLIANT time!!! you lucky gal you
xx

Sid said...

Sound very good to me Linda !! Slightly jealous? No not me !! :-)

Nicks said...

I'm loving following your adventure!

Daniele said...

sounds like you won't be coming home.....you had better though, so you can teach us all the new techniques from inky land.
you'll probably sleep for a week when you get back
hugs

Helen said...

I agree, don't emigrate too soon, we need to see all you learnt first! Sounds like really hard - but fun - work - enjoy your last day... oh, last day, how sad!!

Anonymous said...

Well I AM jealous, just a little! Have an brilliant day!!
Jeanette :)

PaperArtsy said...

you could just make your own oompa loompa outfit so you'll fit right in at Ranger and maybe they won't notice you haven't actually left at all.

PaperArtsy said...

you could just make your own oompa loompa outfit so you'll fit right in at Ranger and maybe they won't notice you haven't actually left at all.

PaperArtsy said...

Soz hiccups

Burnice said...

It sure sounds like y'all havin' a fine time there, Linda (said with texan drawl!). Can't wait to see your 30 tags! Hopefully I'll get to see them in person (still working on it!).
Love Burn x

Hels Sheridan said...

PMSL hun... now, did you snaffle me any Trad Tan paint out... AND... did you find out... WHO names the Distress Inks??? Won't let you back in the country til you have found out ROFL... as for moving next to Wendy, get a place with two bedrooms and I can be your flatmate :O)) Hugs... still missing ya even if I am a little green around the gills now xxx

Claire said...

Linda looks like you are having a whale of a time, I'm loving following your journey & can't wait to see what you've made when you get back :)
xx

Effie said...

Sounds like you're having a fab time.......like the sound of the Margaritas!

Unknown said...

Sounds like a dream come true so much so that I can't even come up with any witty comments about stalking (although slightly concerned for poor Wendy - at least Tim is safe for the rest of us!!)

Andrea said...

Linda I am enjoying your daily reports and know you must be feeling shattered but you are still finding time to tell us all about your day, thanks for that and I also think you would fit in a treat out there BUT we would MISS YOU. glad to see you took your tags with you and enjoy your day xx

shaz earl said...

Looks and sounds like you had a really good time you lucky person you xxx

Kathy said...

Great to hear you're still enjoying it all and meeting fab and inspiring people.

Loving catching up with you in these reports, Linda

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

Hi Linda, ooh your excitment is coming through. It may be work work work but it's fun fun fun!
:-)
Anne xx

Nancy said...

Love all the pics - I'm as envious as everyone else of your time at Ranger U & with everyone! ;-) Isn't Heidi just such fun? She's a sweetie, for sure!
Have a wonderfully creative Sunday - can't wait to see what you share next.

G Peplow said...

Hi there, all this inspiration and shopping with strawberry margaritas, you must have died and gone to heaven. You lucky 'ol thing you,xx

Unknown said...

30 tags with Tim. Sounds horrific - NOT!!!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you are having an awesome time!! Love seeing all the pictures. Keep enjoying it!!!

Ali H said...

Oh all sounds brilliant fun - looking forward to seeing your future Craft Stamper projects with evrything you have learnt on your trip !! Enjoy every moment !

craftimamma said...

Thanks for taking the time in your busy schedule to keep us in the know but you can't emmigrate - we won't let you!

30 Tags - IN ONE DAY!!!! That would take me more than a week!

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Angela Toucan said...

glad you are learning lots

Unknown said...

So your having the best time learning lots making clever new friends (and I am not there sniff) but what fun and I see yr keepng shtum about the goodies you have made
can't wait to see what you have made!

Love Dawn xx

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