Loved reading this Christy; I am hopeful that someday I can share what I create - but I know I need lots of practice. I loved seeing how all the "real" artists that I follow have to "practice" too - and I definitely how see the art has changed over the years. It gives me hope that I practice for a reason. Thanks for sharing from the heart.

Wow - What an awesome opportunity to learn so much in one venue; I would hope to learn such a wide variety of techniques, styles, and materials that nothing could stop me from creating!! The added bonus? Getting to know the artists :))

ok Heidi, I'm holding my favorite Christmas bell and making my wish that I will win your charm....it's "charming" for sure!

I love Lime Twist! and I would lOvE the class, since I missed out on the first one!

Can't wait to use the page protectors; i have been looking for the versatility for awhile. Thanks for sharing!

How darling- Can't wait to check her site and blog. Someone will sure be lUcKy Monday!

How about a New Jersey Housewife...complete with accent and attitude??

Want to win! Thank you for the opportunity! What great Christmas gifts for special women in your lives!

I get a little emotional about this: I always thought it was ridiculous that people obsessed about scrapbooking. I said I would not even think about it until I retired someday - too many other more important things to do. I lived and breathed my job - teaching. And then my boys grew up and I realized I had to have a creative outlet or I would go crazy because I was feeling so burned out. It made sense to invest my creative juices in the important task of harnessing the lives of my children as they were growing. It has helped me to overcome the difficult transition of the empty nest, and allowed my to develop a different relaxed side of myself.

Love something new to check out. I always do what Simon Says!

I am so wanting a break from routine! I want to get in the car and head west on 1-20 to ....anywhere.

Love the album-and so ready to win some goods! Have a fun trip!

Also...I have been told to read Tyranny of the Urgent. Haven't done it yet, but it does sound like a useful read. (If your into "useful" reads - haha!)

One of my faves: Galveston by Suzanne Morris. Local library should have it...I have read it about 6 times over the past 25 years. A GREAT read, it covers the intriguing lives of three women at the turn of the century at the time of the Galveston Hurricane. LoVe...lOvE...LOVE it!!!

Can't beat the voice of the Carpenters!! Tell the folks G'Day...

Ok...ready for this? Some of my best traveling music is....John Denver! Can you tell I grew up in the 70's? And to throw in a little inspirational - I LOVE Selah. Now, pack your IPOD and have fun!

Geez...I thought I had a busy week!! Looking forward to traveling vicariously with you to Australia....

For me, it would be too late....so I could only do the recorded version - shucks!!! So many people to consider though, so hopefully, whatever works for the majority...

love it - thanks for sharing! I'm looking forward to this assignment- never have done anything online before!