Post SIA....or not??

Hey there readers...if there are STILL any out there! (lol)

I know its been a long time. Ive made a pact to make sure that I at least update my blog once a week.Its on the "to do" list. We'll see how we go. Not making any promises at this stage though!

Well lots to tell. Guess that happens when you dont blog in a few months!

Just returned from SIA. Scrapbooking Industry Australia's inagural event. I am a Committee Member alongside the fabulously talented, and very proud of these awesome, inspiring women in our Industry...Sally Wilson (Delish Designs), Joanna Baxter (Bella) and Cheryl Durey (Aussie Scrap Source). These women continue to inspire and amaze me at every angle. They work tirelessly in their businesses every day and then give hours upon hours of their time and effort to an event that we weren't even sure we could pull off. I have to give them all extra special credit, hugs and lots of love as they did an awesome job. I learn't so much along the way and am very proud to be a part of this event. There were a few slight hiccups but nothing that couldn't be ironed out. Congratulations team. Fantastic effort. Louisa Heywood (our event manager) was fantastic and we could'nt have dont it without her. She even decided to go and have her first baby just two weeks before opening day. Who said women cant do it all!!

The hours put in were long and tiring but I couldnt of gotten through it without the wonderful efforts made by the fantastic men and women who helped me get my booth ready, conduct classes, put up with my stress attacks etc. My wonderful husband Walter and Grandfather Mario. Thankyou from the bottom of my heart. I couldnt do any of this without you. The gorgeous Ngai....she is so many things to me. The inspiration behind Blueyedezines, a fantastic friend and confidant, an absolute blast to be with (especially in a quiet Japanese bookstore..lol!!!) and the most talented teacher put on the Scrapbooking Planet. This woman is a pleasure to be in the company of. I only wish we lived closer to enable us to spend more time together...but the time we spend is a treasure. If you ever have the chance to attend one of Ngai's classes....dont miss it. You will be sorry you did. She is a rare sparkling gem that one.

Cindy, my dear friend. I couldnt have gotten through the two days without you. Thankyou for your consistent efforts to make Blueye a success.

My darling Mel. Where would I be without you. You know me too well and thank god you do. You kept me sane in the days leading up to SIA and helped in so many ways...from packing kits to handing over all your asian wares!!! lol. Even Si was searching for all things Asian..god love him! Friends like you and Si, are always held in the highest regard. We would do anything for you both!! xx

The other fantastic women that I have had the pleasure to know...the wonderful girls from Collections that stayed alongside us..Julie, Audrey and Jen. Beautiful women, with such heart. We all gelled right from the word go. TALENTED...Oh Lord. I was upset because I didnt get to do the Collections Make and Take. These women are just too talented. Check out Collections beautiful chipboard and papers. You will just go ga ga with excitement. I am so very glad we had a few days to share with these gorgeous women. It was lovely to discover friendships that felt like we had known each other for years. I will miss you girls. Hopefully we will be able to visit in WA in the not so distant future...We can share our "movie title" with the rest of the world!lol. The stylish...patented polka dotted Tamar...what a hoot. It was wonderful spending time with you. Such a beautiful woman, with such sharp business sense and style. Now I know why your website looks the way it does, its a beautiful as you are!

For any of you that are still with me, I know this is long, but I have much to say and many thankyou's.

If Ive forgotten anyone please be kind to me. I have the dreaded bug thats going around at the moment. I will post pics in the next entry. I needed to get all the words out first.

One last word. To my dearest roomate, and you know who you are. You are truly a gift to this world. Your beauty, your style, your sharp business savvy, the woman you are...I am truly always in awe of you and your talent. Our friendship is such a special thing and I will be forever grateful you came into my life. I would do anything for you and your man. Truly such beautiful people.

Next post, lots of pics, update on the NEW collections - which were a hit at SIA and just released.

Also news on Asia and a new little venture I have with some wonderful women.

Talk soon

Inspire....Connect....Create...... and Have a FANTASTIC time doing it!

XMindy

Comments

[Audrey]

Hello Beautiful Lady
It was a pleasure to meet you and spend time with you. Thank you for all your efforts, which made mine and the girls time in Sydney run so smoothly. Thank you for sharing your creativity and beautiful products with us all. I think the show was a hit and any hiccups didn't show on the surface (well done to the rest of the committee too). Looking forward to seeing SIA grow bigger and better in the years to come.
xx

[Jen Crossley]

Hi Mindy
It was so wonderful to meet you and get to spend some time with you,You were such a treasure.I too felt we had all been friends for years.The show was wonderful.Hope to see you next SIA
(Or Not! LOL)
Take care
Jen
PS thanks for all the running around you did for us all it was much appreciated