Preparation = happiness.
Tags:Been busy the last couple of days - getting ready for 2006 classes to get underway. This weekend I will be at Scrapbook Attack in Portland. Come by tonight from 6-8pm (RSVP at 503-641-3554) to chat and hang out.
I have been swimming in boxes with product for my classes. I think the UPS man must wonder what in the heck is going on here. I always laugh and think that he must imagine that I am just a stay-at-home spending machine. I bet they see so many crazy things.
Next weekend I will be heading down to Irvine, CA for workshops through A Million Memories - and I get to stay with Tara which is totally going to be so, so happy. Can't wait to connect with some new women as well.
And then it will be time for CHA (Craft & Hobby Association)! I have never been to the BIG winter show so I am so excited. Lots of people to catch up with and new products to see. I am giddy. Hoping to bring some updates to you from the show if I have a chance.
A couple people in the comments have asked about my Christmas Album and Art Journal. I plan to give that some attention here soon. I am going into a busy couple months...but I will get back to it at some point. LOL - that is just how it goes.
And thanks for all the awesome emails that have come through lately - be patient with me - I hope to get back in touch with you soon.

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Had to comment because I've never seen 0 comments on your page before! LOL.
Know you are incredibly busy but when you get a chance I'd like to know how/why you print out your blog (based on comments in past blogs). Do you print just the posts?
Thanks for always being such a great inspiration!
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Woo Hoo! Vegas Baby! See you there. :)
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Have fun with all that amazing traveling. I wanted to come see you in Irvine, but I'll actually be in Vegas vacationing that weekend! Maybe another time!
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OHHHH - Ali - your desk looks almost exactly like my desk right now!!! TOO FUNNY and now I don't feel so bad about NOT cleaning up. Can't stop creativity in process! Linda
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Sounds like some awesome things on the horizon. I just love reading your blog and living vicariously through you!
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can I come live in your scraproom? just your table looks so yummy!
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I love "messes" like this... the creative mess. The best kind!
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Heehee...I think that I really am a "stay at home spending machine" but don't tell my husband :) PS--I'm going to be at the "Today You" class at the scrapbowl in VA--looking forward to the class & meeting you!
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beautiful mess.
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wow...i thought my scrappy room was crazy looking during the creative process...now i know..it's normal!! lol!!
better watch out staying at Tara's house...there might be a post about you sleeping on her couch!! hee-hee!
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Hope to see you in Vegas, Ali! Best of luck with the workshops!
The "stay at home spending machine" comment made me laugh - I know I've gotten more than one funny look from the UPS man lately, poor guy!
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Hey Ali, I will be at CHA end of the month. I work with Terri Gordon who owns and manufactures the Krafters Purse...did you get one as a gift at CKU Orlando??? Her company name is Stonecreek Creations...Stop by our booth if you have a chance to say hi...would love to meet you again since I did meet you when I took your class at cku orlando this past summer. By the way I loved the class. Look forward to seeing you.
Kim Bolyard
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I love the picture of your desk. Happy to say mine is almost the same.
I'm so looking forward to meeting you at your So. Cal classes. Hotel Whitney, indeed. Bring her along- she was fun to have around at Donna's classes. (PLUS, she took a great picture of Donna and me.)
Have the pictures and journaling done for the Today You class, but have yet to do the Perspective ones. Those are hard- thinking of me and actually limiting myself to 4 things.
Woohoo! Countdown to the 21st is on...
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so digging your art journal. really has inspired me and my scrapping style.
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Hi Ali. I'm looking forward to meeting you in Irvine next week in the Favorite Photos class. Encouraged that your workspace looks fun & busy! =D
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Hey Ali...have an awesome time at all your classes and at CHA! I can't wait for August when you come to New Zealand!
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lol your workspace is just as chaotic as mine! lucky you!, for meeting tara she is such an artist, I would love her to photograph my childeren, WHY, OH WHY don't I live in the usa. maybe I can convince DH to move, what ya think, will he buy it?
corinnexxx
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wow. our desks have similar qualities right now! and i love it. i can't stop creating right now, which is great and frustrating -- not enough hours in the day. anyhow. just wanted to say i am also doing 52 figments and saw your post. loved it. hope you achieve it.
marci
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I think a lot of us can relate to how your work area looks - very creative! I must admit I am looking through with fine detail just thinking you may just be working on some upcoming CKU-A stuff. I'm in that class - can't wait!
Have a great time at all these events happening for you in the next while -phew, busy gal!
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Hey beautiful here is to seeing you at CHA again. Hugs Wanda
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