Heading for Albuqurque New Mexico

Hitting the road again this time for Rhonda Creative Craft
Center. My classes are full and I am looking forward to hanging out in a town I have not been to in a long time. Also looking forward to seeing people at the show itself I hope everyone in the area will come out to see Carmen's Veranda!
Packed and ready...OK not completely...still doing laundry, last minute things to take care of like hooking up with a couple of store owners in the LA area Calling Karen & Kimi tomorrow) and cleaning out the car!

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s said…

Hi Mary Jo,
It was great meeting you today.
I am sure looking forward to seeing what all you do in your classes tomorrow.
Sunni

February 21, 2008 at 9:35 PM

Nicole Lund said…

Hi Mary Jo,
I have a question for you, I've been trying to use Judikins Tranz it! transfer medium and I'm having problems getting it to work. i was wondering if you have any tips on drying times, color verses black and white etc. thanks!
Nicole

February 22, 2008 at 2:44 PM

Anonymous said…

Hey MaryJo! Finally dropping by your blog to say hello and to do some reading. Blogging is a wonderful thing, isn't it? Wondering if I can help some way in terms of product for the cruise? I'm also hoping to get the links section up on my website soon; I can add your blog site, can't I? Will you do the same when I get it up and running again? What did you see at CHA that I have to have? More soon. Give me a yell at organza@optonline.net when you get a second. Hope NM was fun!
:) Debbie Littlejohn (Really Reasonable Ribbon)

February 23, 2008 at 5:54 AM

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