Finally... my Creative Escape Project...

Thanks for your patience ladies:) I have been having computer issues and it took me longer than anticipated to upload these pictures. BUT I managed to get 'er done so without further adieu... here is my Creative Escape Project. These are the pics as it should be finished as er my instructions at the event. Remember these are the ACTUAL photos to complete it as designed(the ones in the book are slightly different).

ANYWAYS:

Here is the Memory Box I created using the Tattered Angels Glimmer Kit as my foundation. This was designed to hold many of your trinkets and treasures that were collected on your Creative Escape journey. You could, of course, change the title if you so wish as you were given an entire package of Framed Font Alphas. We covered it with BEAUTIFUL My Mind's Eye papers from the LUSH Collection. We embellished with lovely Prima flowers, pearls, swirls and lace. We finished the box top off with a lovely Vintaj Arte Metal Butterfly and a graphic 45 tag:)

Here you will see that the Tattered Angels Framed Font alphas have been inked to show off that beautiful embossed pattern. Note that they extend about 1/2" off the bottom of the Chip Tile.

The Chipboard Butterfly has been backed with the My Mind;s Eye Flocked Paper Damask remnant. It has been mounted to the left edge of the tile (part of it is hanging off the edge).

"CREATIVE" has been reinforced with some Crackle Accents to make sure it really sticks as it will be manhandled quite a bit. I highly recommend adding a thick coat of Crackle Accents to the top of the "CREATIVE" letters and allowing to dry overnight to add a beautiful bit of dimension.
Note that the flocked damask has been secured over the lace border.

The Vintaj Butterfly has had the wings bent up and then it was secured to the large Prima flower using FabriTak or Tombow Metal Glue.

Secure papers from "Outer Box" bag to edges of box. Double check length of papers prior to securing... make any adjustments if necessary.

You will be cutting down the My Mind's Eye paper (flocked Polka Dot) according to the instructions in your Creative Escape Idea book. You will have a few inches left to use as you wish in your BONUS project (mini book- I will post those pics tomorrow).
Now, you will attach the many papers from the "Inner Box" Bag. PLEASE be sure to lay out ALL papers in place prior to attaching. You MAY need to rearrange or make slight adjustments on paper dimensions to make all pieces fit and cover all internal cardboard components.Notice that the semi circle at the front of the box was covered with a straight strip of paper. I also did NOT attach the cardboard at the one end inside to allow for the lid of the box to close.

Be sure to round 2 corners on the piece that goes on the flap. The same will be done for the paper that covers the paper on the other side of the flap.

Going back to the top of the box, you want to remove the tag from the Graphic 45 Tag Sheet (2nd in from top and left). Turn it so the hole is on the left side, tie tulle through the hole and mount "Savor the Journey". Attach to border strip.
Layer Prima Flower Clusters (NOTE: your flowers MAY differ from the ones shown). Use FabriTak to secure them together and on the box. Attach Say it in Pearl Center Kisses to the centers of the flowers.

Cut apart Prima Crystal Swirl into smaller segments and adhere to the top of box as desired. Tuck the My Mind's Eye Flocked Finch into the flower clusters as desired and secure with adhesive.

That should pretty much cover all that may have been left with your boxes from my Creative Escape classes. Now, for those of you that did NOT make it to Creative Escape but want to create the project, I am pretty certain they have kits available for sale as well as the AMAZING Idea Books. They were beautifully done and showcase all projects by the various teachers.

I should also mention that there is a co-ordinating Mini Book that fits perfectly inside the box. ALL products needed for it are in your kits so please do take the time to finish it up. You won't be sorry... I promise! You will also have an assortment of of leftovers that will allow you to create a couple of personal pages for it as well... I would LOVE to see pics of your finished project:) Send me photos at trisha.lado@gmail.com. Maybe I will post a couple of finished ones that have been customized to provide further inspiration!

Tomorrow, I will post pics of MY book (that you have the instructions for in your Idea Book) just so you all can see what my entire project consisted of.

Ladies... I am soooooooo sorry you had homework!!! LOL! You all know that I am NOT very good at 90 minute classes... I tried. I REALLY REALLY tried but alas, I failed. I hope you can forgive me and enjoy the project anyways!

I know I enjoyed having the opportunity to share it with you and hope you enjoyed it as much as I!

Happy Scrappin' and enjoy the process of finishing this up!

(((HUGS)))

Trisha

Creative Escape 2010 Wrap Up!

Left to Right: Heidi Swapp, Claudine Hellmuth, Teresa Collins, Pam Black, Maggie Holmes, ME, Jessica Sprague, Margie Romney- Aslett.

WOW! As I sit here in my cluttered kitchen (I still have a tonne of unpacking to do) and begin to think about all the amazing happenings of this past weekend, I am blown away. Absolutely each and every detail was taken care of for each and every facet of the amazing event we all know as CREATIVE ESCAPE. I knew going into it that it would be unlike any other event in the industry but in no way was I prepared for the magnitude of perfection we encountered. A HUGE thank you to Doug Jones (Mr. Bazzill) for having the faith in me as a teacher/designer to bring me on board for this event. To stand alongside of the most talented ladies (my own personal idols;) was indeed an honour. Their talent is outstanding and even more so are their sweet personalities that shone through with all they did to welcome me to their team.

The Bazzill team (Lisa, Mona and Franni... along with all of the other fabulous people involved) are like a well oiled machine. It was amazing to see the fruits of their labour. I know we have all been planning this event for at least the past 9 months (i referred to it as being similar to having a baby or getting married). Very few "glitches" occurred (if you can even call it that) and they were rectified almost immediately! With an even of this magnitude, that was VERY impressive! I am so thankful for their hard work and I know all attendees feel the same.

The volunteers were AMAZING! I am not sure what I would have done without my two lovely gals... they were lifesavers in my extremely large classes. They knew their stuff and were absolutely BRILLIANT TA's! Thanks girls:)

OH! And I have to mention Shye and her amazing sugar cookies and cupcakes in a jar. Simply amazing girl and your sweets were such a heavenly treat! THANKS!

The attendee's were just as amazing. Their excitement truly made this event spectacular! I loved being able to meet so many new friends and I look forward to hopefully meeting them all again one day soon in my travels. Hook me up on Facebook ladies (search: Trisha Green- Ladouceur).

And the sponsors. WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Now I need to take a minute and talk about their amazing participation. I knew going into this event that it would mean asking A LOT of the people that I work with in the industry to support my classes. The numbers of kits that would be needed was not a small number (it was MASSIVE). Their financial investment was substantial. I knew that going into it. Yet, these amazing companies still felt they could trust me to represent their companies and products to the attendees. I had no idea though really just how large of an investment it was until I saw the pallets of boxes that were labeled for my classes (the above pic is only one of a few). I actually got a bit emotional when I saw it firsthand and was happy that I had a few minutes alone in my classroom to soak it all in. To say THANK YOU just does not seem like enough but from the bottom of my heart, I appreciate all that each and everyone of you did! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I mentioned to my students in class that if you would please take a minute to show your appreciation for their generosity, I KNOW they would love it! Feel free to email me at trisha.lado@gmail.com and I will forward it to the powers that be at each company OR visit their websites and blogs and I am sure you could leave a comment for them there! So without further adieu here are their websites (Just click on their name).

Tattered Angels: (They provided the Glimmer Kits for all attendees. Wendy and Rachel came to handle the misting components of my project)

Prima: Flowers, Crystal Swirls, Lace, Say it in Pearl Center Kisses

My Mind's Eye: LUSH papers

Graphic 45: On the Boardwalk papers and die cut tags

Riff Raff Designs: Laser Cut Chipboard Elements

Hambly: Screenprint Overlays

Bazzill: Cardstock, tulle

Stix 2: Double Sided Tape, ATS 50 guns and adhesives, Foam Mounting Squares

Ranger: Crackle Accents, Black Paint Daubbers

Westcott: Scissors

Vintaj: Arte Metal Butterfly

Tombow: Metal Glue

Thanks again to each and everyone of the companies listed above. Please know that I truly appreciate your support as always and could not have had such an amazing experience with you:) Love you all not only as business associates but dear friends:) (((HUGS)))!

OKAY! Now how about some of the fun stuff???? Now that we have the "business" out of the way, let's get to more of the fun details!

First... the Wild Horse Pass Resort.

For being in the middle of the Arizona, it truly was a little piece of paradise!

The only downside, with the temperature hovering around the 105-110 mark, it was just too darn hot to enjoy too many activities outdoors, but I did try to take a few minutes at a time to absorb some of the peaceful surroundings. If you ever get a chance to visit this resort... DO IT! You will not regret it! Everything about it was wonderful:)

Getting to hang out with some wonderful ladies whom I proudly call my friends was priceless! Teresa (as well as the others) were absolute gems and I will cherish their new friendships always!

So onto the actual event. Thursday was Trunk Show day for us teachers. This was an opportunity for attendees to come and check out some of our work and to meet us. It was such an honour to meet these lovely ladies! They were so sweet and kind. I was blown away by their kindness and sweet words. Here is a pic of my display:)

I also made new friends! Isn't this the cutest cricket EVER?! I loved getting to play with the Provo Craft Cricut Cricket:)

For now, I am going to bed and I am going to try to catch up on some much needed sleep tonite! I know I promised many of you ladies pics of my class project. I will get it up Tuesday, I promise. I am not finding the pics on my computer so I will retake them in the morning and post them as soon as possible! I know you all have a few finishing touches to put on your Trinkets and Treasures Box and I want you to be able to do it my project was intended! Plus... it means you will have to come back and visit me here again... heheheheh! Just kidding! I just can't seem to find the right file... aaaaaaargh!

Anyways, I would LOVE to hear your feedback! What dod you think of the event? What did you enjoy best? What are some of your favourite memories? I'd LOVE to hear some good stories:)

Have a great night and remember to be creative everyday:)

where has the summer gone?

It has flown by so quickly and I have been horrible as I have not updated this blog in more than a month! That must be a sign that it has been a fun and busy one, right? Well, I think so! I have been away more than I have been home (or so it seems) and with all we have had going on it just did not leave a lot of time for blogging. SO now I will give you a quick update!

July started with a trip to Orlando for the ultimate mama date with my boys, Logan and Carter. Daddy stayed home (couldn't get the time off) but I made sure it was a vacation but boys would not forget. They truly were in heaven and had a great time! All except for Carter who on the day we were at Universal Studios' Island of Adventure wound up with heat stroke. That brought the day to a screeching halt but he was better by the next day to enjoy more of the trip!
As soon as I returned, I headed into CHA prep mode. Tonnes of samples were created for My Mind's Eye, Graphic 45 and Prima. I love the excitement that surrounds this event and feel so very blessed to be able to be a part of the uber fabulous Prima Show Team. We always ahve such a great time and I think that this was one of the better shows. I had a GREAT time with all and look forward to CHA-W in Los Angeles in January.

After the show, I went with my sweet friend Carla and her friend (Both from the Netherlands) into Chicago and met up with my Crazy Canuck friends, the amazing Vicki Boutin and Leica Forrest! You just gotta know we had a rocking time and saw some great sights, had some yummy food and even did an architectural boat tour... AMAZING! I really LOVE Chicago... it truly is a beautiful city. It's just too bad I didn't have more time to explore. I can't wait to return again someday!

A few days after I got back, my hubby Drew and I headed out for our first vacation ever without the kids. YUP!!!! We so needed it and before I knew it we were on a plane to NEW YORK CITY!

This is my favourite place on earth! And I was so happy to be able to go with my husband. We had 5 great days of seeing the sights, shopping, eating and going to a couple of amazing broadway shows. We went to see Promises, Promises (totally FUN!) and Billy Elliot. WOW! What a production Billy Elliot was, it literally brought me to tears several times and I was bawling like a baby! Those kids are so flipping talented and the story was beautiful. If you ever get the chance to see it.. do NOT let it pass you by! It was worth every single penny and I would see it over and over again!

That brings me up to now. I have been working since I got back on my fall classes and I am getting close to having them all finished up. You know what else is coming up? CREATIVE ESCAPE!!!!!! Yup! Tomorrow I leave for the desert and the beautiful Wild Pass Resort for what is sure to be an experience unlike anything I have ever been a part of! These folks have it together big time! I feel so very blessed to be a part of something so amazing:) And teaching alongside of superstars like Heidi Swapp, Teresa Collins, Margie Romney- Aslett, Jessica Sprague, Claudine Hellmuth, Maggie Holmes and Pam Black... wow! I am still in awe!!! I am like a giddy little school girl and look forward to an amazing weekend with gals from all over the globe! I even know of a couple girls I met while teaching in Norway who are making the jaunt across the big pond to attend. I think there are a few last minute spaces available so be sure to check it out if you are looking for a last minute getaway! Well worth it, I promise!

So there you have it. I will really try to be more on the ball with this blogging thing. I think it'll be so much easier once life returns to normal in the fall.

Also, just a heads up that there are still a few spots left in my "Weekend to Unwind" events with Scrapbook Parade in Langord BC (Sept 17-19) and The Scrap Shack in Riverview, NB. Both have several uber fun classes that will knock your socks off as they are jampacked with products, techniques and I have tonnes of prizes to share... come on out and play with us! You will be glad you did:)