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I got home last night from Scrapstars retreat, and boy was I shattered. I have to say it was the most fun, inspiring, delicious retreat I have ever been on. We never stopped but were never rushed and we were spoilt rotten. I have returned brimming with mojo and ideas, how the fabulous tutors continue to think up these projects is beyond me. We had 8 classes in total, between classes we had tea and coffee breaks and each time were treated to muffins and sweeties and cookies galore. Friday evening the talented Emma led a class that was just so beautiful, we were given valuable tip s on getting out misting right and how to use paint on our projects. I haven't finished most of mine but that's a good retreat to me, when I have to come home and continue. The kits were crammed with great papers and each one had tons left over for more pages.
Here is the first page I finished, it was the seventh class that I did but was the only one I had taken a photograph for. This was taught by Rachel Elliott and features the lovely Glitz papers, dance in the sunshine.
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Rachael Elliott said…
Hi Kathy, it was lovely to meet you over the weekend, your finished page looks great. I love the stitching around your birds, great detail :)
xx
26 September 2011 at 20:28
Julie Kettlewell - Stampin Up UK Independent Demonstrator - Order products 24/7 said…
Kathy, I LOVE this and it looks even more gorgeous in the flesh! Thanks for the link to my blog! Jules x
5 October 2011 at 15:39
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