In October of 2009, I purchased my first Cricut Expression. Being in I.T. for over 20 years, I immediately went to the manufacturer's website to find the community blog and start learning about this machine I had just purchased. What I found on the Cricut Message Board was so much more -- the Sistas Scrap Too! group and a wealth of marvelous women who I can truly call "sister", as well as a great gentleman who I am honored to call "brother"...
I've spent all weekend with this fantastic bunch of ladies and one of the group's gent - Curt. Yes -- we love to have everyone who is in love of paper craftin' be you male or female... During the weekend, I was also able to complete the altered cigar box which I am working on for a swap at the Village.
During the weekend, we laughed and shopped -- hey, there's an Archiver's here and the closet one to the Baltimore area is in North Carolina. It was a blessing to be in GA where there was one locally! The Sistas didn't play when it was time for food -- they fed you WELL! The entire weekend was just one great scrap happy weekend full of sharing, craftin' and fun.
This is our first get together as the Sistas Scrap Too! group. Many of us have cropped together in the past, but not in this large scale fashion as a group. We rented a beautiful craft cottage in Jasper, GA where there was ample space for craftin':
This weekend was a wonderful experience. To be in a group of 12 or 13 and there's nothing but sharing and helping one another with projects, classes on the Yudu, using vinyl, and more could not have been a more rewarding and enriching experience. One that will be a treasured memory forever...
Here's looking forward to the second Sistas' Scrap Too! Scrapbooking Retreat, tentatively scheduled for July 2013 in Florida...
Mayiah, first let me say I am very honored to be amongst this great group of ladies. I can honestly feel your joy, fun and happiness through this message. The pictures are lovely and your project is AWESOME!!!! I am so looking forward to attending nexy year retreat. Continue to have fun and safe traveling back home.
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Thanks for the love Netta and for being one of my very special sistas!!! Muah!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time you all must have had. I love the t-shirts! The house/cottage is absolutely gorgeous and looks to be plenty of room for you all - that is fabulous fun to be had, I'm sure. I love the cigar box - it is magnificent! I know your partner will be thrilled - it is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I am so glad this finally came to fruition. What a great group of crafters. Now I will go photoshop myself in so I can dream of being part of such a great group.
ReplyDeleteWow....the house looks amazing...what fun to scrap with good friends...I have never had a chance to do this...your cigar box is beautiful...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, looks like a lot of fun. Nice to see a man there too!
ReplyDeleteMs_Dee said......Looks like a great weekend and loads of fun....Safe travels home everyone and TFS....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cigar box, you did a fantastic job on it.
ReplyDeleteSmiles Sher