I say the same thing every year...

IT WAS THE BEST CHA EVER!!!

But it is the truth. I only get to see some people two times a year if I am lucky.

Then there are people that you meet in between those times and you finally get to meet them face to face.

I had a blast.

Did I tell you that I met Carol Duvall!!!  Yes, I did I met Carol Duvall!!!

I made a blithering fool of myself. But you have to understand, I grew up on PBS. We had Julia Child, The Galloping Gourmet and The Carol Duvall Show.

Then I was asked to do an infomercial for the Slice. They had a make-up artist. I have not had a make up artist since I was married. She walks away to get something, I open my eyes and there in front of me is Terri O.

You could have blown me over with a feather. Terri O. is the face of CHA. She has a regular show in the Phoenix Area. She is the face of CHA.

Yes, I am still easily star struck. I have only been here crafting for four years, so it just amazes me when people that I see on TV are walking down the aisles at CHA.

Can you tell that I am still giddy?

So I had a blast doing the infomercial. I have to be honest and say that I never held a slice until that moment. The first thing that went through my mind was what if I don't like it. They told me that they wanted me to tell the truth. Oh my!!  Didn't someone give them the rule book about me.

I decided to play it safe and at least go over and see what I was getting into.

====Begin Infomercial====

Can I say that for what it is suppose to do, it does it well.

After I sat with it I realized that it was perfect for my kids. The blade is not exposed, they have to interact with the machine from beginning to end. They get instant results. Oh and I do love not having to deal with the awkward cards that you need to insert.

Now if you want multiple copies for a class, then this is not for you. But for the general crafter and a personal cutting device that is kid friendly and easy to use, I like it.

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Oh my and then I read my blog with some of the funniest women crafters that I know. Crafty Chica, Margot Potter, Sarah Hodson and Sarah Moore all read blog entries.

Yes, I read the day that I split my pants in the gym and the one where I am all out of sorts.

It was fun we laughed. I had so much fun at the Supershow. It was a bit overwhelming with all of the people and the kids. It made me miss home and my kids.

So I did not stay very long after. I drove back home and realized how blessed I am to have so many wonderful, crafty women in my life.

I could have never planned this life for myself. I am loving it. I have found that when you do what you love you love to do it all the time.

So now off to clean my house that has gone unattending for a week. I only have about three loads of laundry and a sanp the whip on the kids to get their rooms cleaned.

School starts in less than a week. Chi-Chi is riding the bus to first grade. Oh my they grow up so quickly.

Where did the summer go? It was just a few days ago, they had just gotten out of school.

until we meet again,

Comments

[Kathy Cano-Murillo]

YOU ROCK, thank you so much for being there!! Love your energy and positive vibes all around!

[lauren ferguson]

Thanks sweetie! I was so honored and excited to be a part of the that amazing group of women.

I can't wait for next year!

[Carol (ScrapMomOf2)]

I came to visit after seeing a link to your site on the Craft Critique site. Anyway, I'm off to read the story about splitting your pants, but first, I wanted to tell you that if I met Carol Duvall, I would have been a blubbering idiot! Oh my goodness, she's a craft GODDESS!! Cool photo! If I had a photo with her, I would send it out at my Christmas card!! Hee hee!!

[Gina]

I could really learn to love CHA and all of the nice things I read about it. I remember looking at PBS and Julia, The Galloping Gourmet ( my mom would cringe when he would stop and taste something) and I also remember Carol's show! Gosh how old am I?

[Lisa]

How lucky and blessed you are to be able to follow your passion. And to have the courage to follow you heart is truly the best. I read your bio and hope to be as courageous as you when it comes to following my dreams. I love your blog.