The Creative Connection Event

The bags are unpacked, laundry is in the wash and now I am starting to think about all the wonderful friends I have made along the way.  As I mentioned in the quick post Monday, it was amazing.  Honestly, I am not sure how to even begin writing about everything.  There is just so much to process. So, I think I am going to break it down into a few posts, hit the high points and share some fun photos.

From the minute I arrived at the airport Wednesday I could feel the energy build, this was going to be a fun trip.  Waiting for the plane to board, I overheard a few ladies talking about something crafty and I could not help myself, I needed to ask if they were attending. Sure enough, they were.

At the hotel, it was time to check in, pick up my registration packet and explore before dinner.  I wanted to find out where all the classes would be held and get my name on the Etsy Shop Review list!

Then off to dinner to meet up with a few creative ladies!

Thursday am I was up at the crack of dawn! {actually, 4:30ish to be more specific- now, understand I am an early bird but this was just too early!}  I was off to breakfast and a fast round of “speed dating”.  To be honest, speed dating is not my cup of tea and completely put me in a tail spin.  Lucky for me, my “first date” Wendy was a complete doll about it!

Then my day was jam packed with Breakout Sessions, Keynote Speakers and so much more. Here is  the quick hit list for the day-

Content & Community Building Around Craft- With some amazing speakers… Corinne Leigh, Marie LeBaron, Mena Trott

Keynote Luncheon- Nora Abousteit, Becky Higgins & Stacy Jilian

Growing Your Reach- Amy Turn-Sharp, Becky Jorgensen, Crissie Herron

Introduction for Creative Bloggers- Wendy Piersall (that’s right, my 1st date!) Gina Luker, Amanda Rettke, Traci Bautista

Intersection of Craft, Passion and Sustainability- Karen Walrond, Kathy Cano- Murillo, Mena Trott

Welcome Dinner- Cristina Ferrare, Holly Becker

After dinner it was more connecting and off to the market to drop off (aka- sneak in) my little ladies at the Enchanted Make Overs booth. While there, I got a sneak peak at some of the most talented crafters setting up their space.

Check out a few other incredibly talented ladies…

Anna & Caitlyn from Frank About Women– Marketing Service

Lisa from Wallflower Art Boutique – Artwork & Prints perfect for Home Decor & Children

Erin from 123 Cute As Can Be– Embroidery (just love her “Gotcha Day” to celebrate that special day for adoptive families!)

Karen from The Graphics Fairy– Vintage Images & Crafty Projects, you so need to check this out!

Laurie from Vine & Branches–  Jewelry

Carol from Carol Van Zandt– Textile Surface & Pattern Design (keep a close watch on this one- new line of prints happening later this year!)

Erin Sipes from My Very Educated Mother– crafting, blogging,

Shellie from Stone Water Productions– Event Planning

Wow, that was one long, crazy fun day.

Stay tuned for more TCC adventures!

~Heather