The Blingin' B*tches are Back

Blingin' B*tches SPQ 2010

We are back from our Sweet Potato Queen weekend! OMG, I had the time of my life. Sister, if this event is not on your bucket list.....it should be. TIP: Just start planning early! Go to Jill Conner Brown's site at www.sweetpotatoqueen.com and check it all out. OK-I'm going to give you a little (very small) snap shot of our trip.

Arrived in Style-Jackson, MS Airport

Attended Meet and Greet at Hilton

Went to Big Hat Luncheon

Met Lots of Women from all over the country

Attended the Ball in Fine Attire

Marched in the St Paddy's Day Parade on Saturday

Seriously, that was the funnest thing I think I have ever done as a grown up. I loved the crowd, the children we gave beads to, the little old men who wanted kisses, the young men who wanted pics with us, the women who clapped for us-all of it. I wanted to do it again right when we finished. Right then and there I knew it......I was so meant to be a queen. LOL

We attended a pajama party that night and danced our butts off! There was a live band that played all the great Motown oldies! I don't have pics of that night yet but here is Bubbles and Cheri at the Bathrobe brunch the next morning.

Heard Jill speak, she inspired us, moved us to tears....not a dry eye in the room!

There is not enough room or time to tell you about all the fun we had. I'm already gearing up for next year! You better believe it!

Comments

Poetic Artist said…

You guys look like you had a blast.
Friends and laughter..What more could you ask for.

8:58 AM

Paper Flowers and Fabric Flowers

Well, I'm kind of in a creative funk again. I hate it when this happens! I'm so glad that next weekend I am going to Fredricksberg, TX again to the trade days. I know it will inspire me in all kinds of directions. Meanwhile, while I am trying to get my groove back........I have been making a lot of little short term projects in the paper department. I made this little posey pin from faux vintage post/letters etc papers from the scrapbooking department. I actually wore it yesterday on my jacket. Then I spotted this book on Fabric Flowers by Elizabeth Helene Searle at the fabric store and I had to get it. I used her instructions to make this first fabric flower. I want to try several of her other flowers instructions. Now, what will I do with them? Who knows? Does it really matter if I am enjoying myself? Probably everyone will get fabric or paper flowers for Christmas! Heehee Have a great day.

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Found Object Jewelry

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