I didn't win, but...

After checking email, Facebook, their blog & websites all morning long,  I come to find out that I was not picked to receive 2 free passes to The Creative Connection Event.

BUT, my hubby said we could swing the cost for me to go!!! 

{{Doing a little jig right now!!}}

I am sooooo thrilled to be attending this amazing conference! I just registered for my panels & classes minutes ago! (Sad to say one of the one's I wanted was already closed! That's what happens when you wait too long to register!) My hotel reservations are made & now I just have to figure out how to use my miles to get my flight booked!!

Here's a look at the classes I'm going to take:

Dream Big Art Journal

• The Dream Big Art Journal with Traci Bautista.

This just looks like an amazing intro into art journalling, with a twist - it's all about business & goals! I am hoping this process will take me in new directions!

http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/class/tcc-handmade-classes-2/dream-big-art-journal/ (the 1st part of this class is the one I missed out on, but she said we can take them separately.)  

Photography for Knitters & Craft Bloggers

• Photography for Knitters & Craft Bloggers with Gale Zucker.

I am always struggling with the best way to shoot our completed work for Scrap-a-Teeny Girls, so I am hoping this will give me some insight & allow me to be faster at posting stuff!

http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/class/tcc-handmade-classes-2/photography-for-knitters-craft-bloggers/

Romancing the Wristlet

• Romancing the Wristlet with Debbie Murray & Shea Fragoso.

This looks like an amazing little jewelry adventure!! I love the vintage vibe!

http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/class/tcc-handmade-classes-2/romancing-the-wristlet/

Studio Alchemy w/Laurie Meseroll

• Studio Alchemy with Laurie Meseroll.

Not entirely my style, but I am super excited to learn her techniques!!

http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/class/tcc-handmade-classes-2/studio-alchemy-handmade-studio-art/

In addition to all the classes, the first day is full of informational panels about social networking, marketing & more!

I just can't wait & wish so much that my mom & sis could go with me!! But I promise to share all my new crafty-business knowledge with them & hopefully a few trinkets too!!

I hope that I'll have the chance to take pix & blog about it along the journey!!