Please excuse the break in the #PaperTrail blog posts. After I arrived home, I had to quickly finish up the next Sizzix collection that will be debuting at the CHA 2015 Megashow which is now finished- hooray! I think you are really going to like this new collection!
So back to the trip… last time I wrote, I was at the home of my high school friends., Kathy and Bill. I said a fond farewell and got on the road bright and early, thinking that my first class was at 10:30 AM. However, when I checked, saw that I had some extra time and didn’t have to be at The Doodlebug until 2 PM. That actually was a good thing, even though I would have loved some extra time with my friends and more sleep.
I pulled into a McDonald’s and cleaned out the camper. I also went in and used the free wi-fi to catch up on some email. After getting myself organized, I got back in Scotty and continued on my way…
I arrived in Jasper in time to get my hotel room before heading over to the store. You will be happy to know I splurged and checked into a Hampton Inn- quite fancy.
Check out the bathroom!
I pulled up to The Doodlebug and was impressed to see my visit was scrolling on their marquee! movie
Scotty was quickly unloaded, the display and demo area was set up and and we were off and running with a demo of the Mini-Album and Artist Trading Blocks. There was a great crowd and the dies were flying off the shelf!
After the demo, I set up for the evening class, the Chunky Book. This was one of the most popular classes and it was interesting seeing how different each book came out even though we all used the same techniques and supplies. There was one little glitch. For class we use dictionary pages to cover our book pages. I looked through Scotty about 10 times and just could not find that dictionary! We finally wound up substituting tissue paper which worked out great because it is almost transparent and people got some really nice effects with it. Of course two days later I found the dictionary… it had slipped off the bench seat and behind some suitcases…
A few people were not able to make class- here’s Hanna holding the kit they got.
Everyone finished their books- whew… they were beautiful!
By the time I left the store, I was hungry. There was nothing I wanted more than a Subway Tuna on wheat. I got there right as it was closing but they made one and I went back to the hotel, turned on NCIS and ate my sandwich.
Heaven!
More soon…
YAY! Let the posting begin again. Love reading of your adventures, Eileen. Great job on the successful finished classes and especially smiled when I read about the end to your day. Subway, NCIS and a nice bed. You are a girl after my own heart, for sure.
Thanks for reading Kimmie! I have been enjoying watching Jeff’s pics of the trip so far. Beautiful. Also loved the card Gavin made 🙂
I have loved reading your adventures too Eileen. I cannot believe that someone actually puts those little stickers on the toilet rolls, how fabulous is that – very decadent! I think the words on the hotel sign are lovely too.
Thank you so much for the mention on Sizzix, I missed that one, not sure how, but thanks you again! Anne xx
Sounds like a great time Eileen, the Hampton huh? Nice!! I’m so glad you are having such a great tour!! Drive safely!