Seriously!
The Silver Bella weekend was a huge success and I thank every student, instructor, photographer, Country Living Editor, sponsor, friend and my family for being a part of the biggest bestest paper arts weekend the midwest has ever seen! Thank you everyone for being a part of Silver Bella!
See you next year!
(adorable box by Julie Baxley)
Wow, can't EVEN believe in 2 more days people will be arriving for the big Event! Time flew by!
Just a little reminder that KIM HAYNES is the official photographer for Silver Bella and she will be taking souvenir photos and doing mini photo shoots. With the help of one of our generous Sponsors, Hewlett Packard, Kim can provide on the spot souvenir photos for a great price.
She is truly a gifted photographer, one of the best! She comes to us from Oklahoma City and is delighted to soak up Bella goodness and capture it all on film for us. Her work has been featured on the covers of some of your favorite magazines and I am sure those of you in the OKC area love her work as much as I do.
I'm just glad she is taking the photos, not me. I don't have to worry about getting great shots or proofing them or lugging my camera around. She will do it, and she'll do it much better than I ever could!
For those Bella's who are in town early, don't forget to stop over to Second Chance Antiques for a special night of Junkin'! Use the hotel shuttle service and motor on over! Don't forget to bring your entry pass which will be inside your Welcome Folder. This special night is just for you! They've been saving up and pulling out all sorts of special treats and treasures just for Bellas!
Patsy, grab your petticoats...the Bella Message Board polls are in! Last year gals wore jammies to Friday Night's Vendor Faire, and this year it's time to get SouTH eR n FriE D!
Scour your closets for the trashy good and somewhat scandalous and wear it Vendor Night. Need some ideas? Think cowboy boots, vintage glam sandals, tarnished tiaras, pools of pearls and rhinestones, your old Levis or Wrangler's, big honkin' belt buckles (bonus points if your X's name is on the belt), that Gunne Sax prairie skirt your mean sister never let you borrow, an old jean jacket, your momma's prom dress, ranch maiden's aprons, or even that turquoise crinoline from your square dancing days! Hey Patsy, one more thing...
(darling photo from www.gypsyville.com--great place to get country glam'd)
Why is this little Miss knocking her head against the tree? Maybe because she meant to get a ticket to 
Vendor night and then she put it off, and now she's ever so sad. Here's a reminder that even if you didn't get a chance to register for Silver Bella, the public can enjoy the Vendor Night which is Friday, November 9 from 6:30-9:00. The last day to buy a ticket to Vendor Night is Friday, October 19. We wouldn't want you to miss out!
Tickets to the public are $30 and include gathering inspiration and shopping for your handcrafted holiday gifts from some of the greatest Artists and Vendors, enjoying the tempting appetizer and dessert buffet, partaking in a few Make and Takes, and meeting the Instructors!
If you are interested in getting yourself a ticket and doing the best shopping in the midwest, you need not beat your pretty head against the tree. Ouch. Just email your ticket request to: tmcfayden@cox.net before Fri., October 19.
Here is a Who's Who List of the Vendors and Artisans:
With a Vendor Roster like that, it's surely going to be great evening!
Here is a recap of the weekend schedule! You will need to pick up your Welcome Packet which contains your Workshop tickets prior to attending Workshops, on Friday morning.
Your tickets to your workshops will be in your packet and needed to get into each of your Workshops. Initially, this packet was going to be sent to all registrants, but there were so many people who registered in multiples and addresses were not included, so this way just seemed to be the easiest.
As The Big Event approaches, we thought it was time to post a reminder of the tools needed for Workshops. Be sure to check the workshops you are enrolled in as there are a few add-ons.
Basic Tool Kit (Everyone needs to bring to every Workshop)
*Write these down or print this page!*
Winter in the Forest (Lyons) Materials needed: basic tool kit, needle and white thread, several 1/2-3/4" favorite buttons (optional) and scissors suitable for cutting fabric.
Peace on Earth Collage (Lyons) Materials needed: basic tool kit, needle and white thread, and any sentimental white lace trim you would like to use (optional).
Snow & Sparkle Cardholder (Lyons) Materials needed: basic tool kit, needle and white thread, a flattened empty cereal box 7x12x3 or smaller (16 oz. size), pinking shears or decorative edged scissors, a sparkly button or earring (optional).
Wish Journal (Kwan) Materials needed: basic tool kit, Crop-O-Dile or Japanese Hole Punch. Optional: Fabric pinking shears, a smallish (appx 1") piece of special/vintage jewelry you may wish to use to embellish your book, embroidery needle and a few feet of festive colored embroidery floss. If you wish to make your Wish Journal into an art journal, you may wish to bring several sheets of watercolor paper (or other heavy paper)that we can cut to size and use instead of the standard thin white paper that comes with the kit.
Twinkle Twinkle (Kwan) Materials needed: basic tool kit and a couple of disposable foam brushes. This class will get messy, so you may also wish to wear an apron or smock so you can create with abandon without fear of messing up your pretty clothes!
Bella's Bracelet (McFayden) Materials needed: basic tool kit, needle nosed pliers (if you have them), sewing needle and ivory thread, and a worn and weathered piece of jewelry for the focal point/center. I will have a few jewelry pieces for purchase if you would like to select from my jewelry box.
A Miracle Under Glass (McFayden) Materials needed: basic tool kit, 1/2" or so old paintbrush you don't mind tossing out when we're finished. Some soldering guns available in class but you can work more quickly if you bring one (3/8" tip and 700 degree capacity), And caffeine. Please bring the Instructor caffeine.
Naughty or Nice? (Ayers) Materials needed: basic tool kit and standard office supply hole punch, and japanese screw punch, Cropodile or hand drill.
Let Them Eat Cake! (Heid & Neiradka) Materials needed: basic tool kit, and 1/2'-1" flat paintbrush.
Dreaming of a White Christmas (Heid & Neiradka) Materials needed: basic tool kit and 1/2"-1" flat paintbrush.
Life is Lovely Collage (Sower) Everything for the class is included in your class kit, but you will be able to work more quickly if you bring your own brayer. 1/8" hole punch, craft pliers, X-Acto knife, cutting mat, and basic tool kit.
Vintage Christmas Vignettes (Sower) If you'd like to work at a quicker pace, you may want to bring your own brayer, 1/8" hole punch, scallop paper edgers, X-Acto knife with mat and craft pliers. And of course, don't forget your basic tool kit.
A Message of Hope (Paganelli) Materials needed: basic tool kit.
Sweet Schultuten (Paganelli) Materials needed: basic tool kit.
Bella's Banner (Garrison)-Both Color Variations Materials needed: basic tool kit, 2 disposable foam brushes, and to add a personal touch, you may want to bring some small (1x1") photos, special jewelry remnants or other collected embellishments that will forever lend your own artistic statement to your banner.
Jack On The Box (Garrison) Materials needed: basic tool kit and 2 disposable foam brushes.
Look at Frosty Go! (Peeler) Materials needed: basic tool kit, sewing needle, and white or creme thread, fabric cutting scissors and pink shears (if you have them).
Turn Up The Twinkle (Peeler) Materials needed: basic tool kit, a narrow paintbrush to add details to photos, scissors suitable for cutting fabric, needle and white/cream thread, your favorite deco scissors (I used wide scallop scissors, but any deco shape will work!), An x-acto knife and small cutting mat, a 1/8th circular hole punch, a paper piercer, pop dots, your favorite brown ink.
Well, this is pretty exciting! We are pleased to be able to open Vendor Night up to the public, allowing folks that couldn't come for the entire weekend a chance take part in this portion of our Event. Many people have been asking if they could come see, shop, meet and get inspired. The answer is yes, yes my darlinks!
Get in the Christmas spirit just in time while you peruse the tables and booths of 40 artists and crafters from all over the country! This is select shopping at it's finest. You'll find handmade jewelry of all shapes, sizes and flavors, fantastic paper arts kits, woodcuts, colorful aprons, handmade purses, handcrafted holiday dolls and theatres, cutting edge scrapbooking kits, urban chic t-shirts, vintage ephemera and supplies, get an autographed 2008 Ledger Calendar(the one we lov'd last year), simple sewing kits and patterns, kitschiest of kitsch Christmas items, home decor curiosities and treasures, and instructors handmade keepsakes!
Participate in a couple Make and Takes, enjoy mouth watering appetizers and tasties, cash bar, and meet the every gracious and talented Prima Bellas: Charlotte Lyons, Jennifer Paganelli, Rebecca Sower, Pam Garrison, Kimberly Kwan, Jenny Heid and Aaron Neiradka, Corrine Ayers, Carolyn Peeler, and myself.
I know I am forgetting something but as you can see,it promises to be an evening to remember!Join us at:
The Hilton Hotel
1001 Cass St. (next to The QWest Center)
Friday, November 9, from 6:30-9:00pm.
Tickets to Friday Night Vendor's Event event are $30.
Deadline to get your tickets: October 19.
No tickets will be sold at the door.
Please email me directly at: tmcfayden@cox.net to obtain a ticket for you and a friend or two!
In order to commemorate the upcoming Silver Bella weekend extravaganza in high style, Cori and Kim have designed some absolutely fabu white hoodie sweatshirts! They're taking pre-orders between now and 10/6/07 and if you're attending the event, yours will be delivered at the event, packaged delightfully as is only fit for a blingy Bella! (Click on the image below for more detail.)
Each 50/50 zip-front hoodie is generously embellished with the Silver Bella 2007 logo crown (front AND back) and be-jeweled with large, luxe Swarovski crystals! No cheap immitations here, girls...only the best for our Bella girlfriends! These crystals will be hand applied by the lulubellas themselves, and yes, they will wash and wear perfectly fine (but they will toss in a couple of extra stones just in case!). In case you can't see it, here is the sizing chart again:
| Jacket Body Width in Inches | |
| Small | 19.5 |
| Medium | 21.5 |
| Large | 23.5 |
| X-Large | 25.5 |
| 2X-Large | 27.5 |
| Jacket Body Length in Inches | 27 |
| Small | 28 |
| Medium | 29 |
| Large | 30 |
| X-Large | 31 |
| 2X-Large | |
| Sleeve Length in Inches | |
| Small | 33 |
| Medium | 34 |
| Large | 35 |
| X-Large | 36 |
| 2X-Large | 37 |
If you're NOT attending Silver Bella (so sad!) you can still order yours, but it won't ship until after the event and there will be an additional $8 shipping & handling fee tacked onto domestic orders. Canadian and European orders may be slightly higher...please let the girls know and they can quote you a price! All orders will be pre-paid using PayPal.
You KNOW YOU WANT IT...so give those nutty girls a shout out and they'll hook you up in true Bella Style! (Can you IMAGINE the group photos we'll get with these on?!?!)
Look what landed on my door step this week! Country Living has a new book (2007) just released that is not only beautiful on the outside, but the inside is filled with page after page of Christmas images done their way. Oh, it's definitely eye candy!
I got it through Amazon.
Love this book!
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