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Fotos ScrapTastic 2010 and…ScrapTastic 2011

It was so awesome at the ScrapTastic Event 2010 in Belgium. Awesome Organisation, fun and creative students, wonderful location, gorgeous other teachers…I loved it :)

Es war großartig beim ScrapTastic Event 2010 in Belgien. Großartige Organisation, witzige und kreative Teilnehmer, wunderschöne Örtlichkeit und wunderbare weitere Workshopleiter…Ich fands supertoll :)

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After a short night with my gorgeous roomie Birgit Koopsen ;) we headed out to the workshops in the morning and saw this wonderful rainbow first :)

Nach einer kurzen Nacht mit meiner tollen Zimmerkollegin Birgit Koopsen, brachen wir zu den Workshops auf und sahen gleich diesen tollen Regenbogen :)

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We had wonderful students from Belgium, The Netherlands, Israel and Spain. It was really fun to get to know them all and I loved how enthusastic and open they played with all the Tattered Angels Products and other fun Media I had brought along. I was also happy to see some familiar faces from Israel – girls I love you :)

Wir hatten wunderbare Teilnehmer aus Belgien, Holland, Israel und Spanien. Es hat viel Spaß gemacht alle kennenzulernen und ich fand es toll wie enthusiastisch und offen alle mit den Tattered Angels Produkten und anderen Medien spielten, die ich mitgebracht hatte. Ich habe mich besonders über die Mädels aus Israel gefreut- Mädels- ich liebe Euch :)

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Evelien from Hobbyfarm and her Mom Katrine did an amazing job and their store invited everybody…including me …to spent some money…well -this photo shows only a small part of the store….the Glimmer Mist was selling fast ;)

Evelien von Hobbyfarm und ihre Mutti Katrine haben wirklich tollen Arbeit geleistet und ihr Laden hat jeden eingeladen…auch mich…ein wenig Geld auszugeben…nun- dieses Photo zeigt nur einen kleinen Ausschnitt des Ladens…Glimmer Mist verkaufte sich ganz schön schnell ;)

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On sunday before I flew home I finally had some time to snapp photos of the place and the other teachers – I had taught all my workshops in a row on Saturday.

Am Sonntag, bevor ich wieder nach hause flog, hatte ich dann endlich Zeit ein paar Fotos zu knippsen – von der Örtlichkeit und den anderen Workshopleitern – Ich hatte meine Workshops schon alle am Samstag unterrichtet.

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I so can’t wait to get back next September. The next event will be September 23-25, 2011 – and this time it is located in Sint Laureins, Belgium – in the hotel – and old monastery where Birgit and I slept. It is such a beautiful place!!!

Ich kann es kaum erwarten nächsten September wieder zurückzukommen. Das nächste Event findet vom 23-25. September 2011 statt- und zwar diesmal in Saint Laureins, Belgien – in dem Hotel – einem alten Kloster wo Birgit und ich übernachtet haben. Es ist so ein wunderschöner Ort!!!

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Here are the teachers that will be there next year :) You will find more informations on the new blog ScrapTastic 2011

Hier sind die Workshopleiter für nächstes Jahr :) Mehr Informationen gibt es auf dem neuen Blog  ScrapTastic 2011

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Hope to see you there :)

Hoffe Euch dort zu sehen :)

  • Michal

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    Dear Nathalie,
    Thanks for the memorandum you made me from my first sew ever!!!!!!!!!!
    It was great meeting you, and spending some time together. The pics. R beautifull, and full of joy like we had at the weekend.

    Kisses,
    Michal Israel

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  • Natasja

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    great group of teachers next year, wow!
    looks like you had a great time!

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  • Isolde

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    Hi Nathalie, I had an amazing time. Can’t wait to take another workshop with you. See you next year (or maybe sooner, who knows hihi)
    xxx, Isolde

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  • finnabair

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    :)))) oh my..oh my..! awsome!!!
    Oh I wish I could be there too :(

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  • Sue Clarke

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    That RAINBOW shot is incredible (are you sure it’s not photo-shopped)? ha ha
    Sounds like a great event and what a wonderful collection of instructors!
    I just love events that are yearly and when you look forward to them for next year before they are even over.

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  • sylvia

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    looks like GREAT fun. and how cool to see you on that poster for 2011 among all the “celebs”. well, probably you are one too….. no honestly, i’m super happy for you. HUGS!!

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  • Evelien Verschelde

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    Hi Nat, great pics, I will send my pics in a minute.
    Thank you for being with us this weekend and thank you for the great workshops, the people loved it!!!
    Have a nice trip to the USA!
    Evelien:)

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  • marsha.

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    Yes, I hope so too!

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  • Vicki Chrisman

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    How totally AWESOME Nat!!

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Amsterdam and KKD – Photos

What a whirlwind kind of days are laying behind me – so much fun! Last week I flew in to Amsterdam to meet Wendy from Tattered Angels as well as the wonderful Kelly Goree .

Was für ein paar Wirbelsturmtage liegen da hinter mir – so viel Spaß! Letzte Woche flog ich nach Amsterdam um Wendy von Tattered Angels und die wunderbare Kelly Goree zu treffen.
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We had a wonderful day and evening together doing some sightseeing and having good food and laughing a whole lot :)

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Tag und Abend zusammen und sind viel rumgelaufen, hatten gutes Essen und haben uns halb scheckig gelacht :)
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After a great breakfast the three of us went shopping, visited the flower market and then met Sharon and Adam from Prima for Lunch. There were  a lot of fun people in costums running around – here are some that made a fun joke on the Amsterdam Slogan “I AMsterdam”.

Nach einem wunderbaren Frühstück machten wir drei uns auf den Weg zum Shoppen, besuchten den Blumenmarkt und trafen dann Sharon und Adam von Prima zum Mittagessen. Es gab eine Menge Leute in witzigen Kostümen – hier sind ein paar die eine schöne Anspielung zum Amsterdam Slogan “I AMsterdam”  machten.
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Then the five of us went to Zaandam – a Dutch Heritage site – with lot’s of windmills where we saw…windmills

Dann machten wir fünf uns auf nach Zaandam – einem Ort mit vielen Windmühlen…wo wir folgendes sahen: Windmühlen
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Mr Sparkle who took a photo :)
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and….PIGS!!!! (little Insider- LOL)

Und…SCHWEINE (kleiner Insider- LOL)
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I had so much fun with the three girls and Adam – I laughed so much- it was awesome!

Ich hatte so viel Spaß mit den drei Mädels und Adam – ich habe echt so viel gelacht- es war zu witzig!

We had a great dinner and after a short night sleep we went to KKD – Kars Tradeshow – set up the classroom and table and got going- lot’s of work- very exhausting -but super fun! Two days :)

Wir hatten eine wunderbares Abendessen und nach einer kurzen Nacht ging es zu KKD – Workshopraum aufgebaut und den Produkttisch – und schon gings los mit sehr viel Arbeit- aber es war grandios! Zwei Tage lang :)

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Our little product table
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I so loved meeting so many fun people and see how much fun they had working with the Tattered Angels Products- I have to say…I love working at Trade Shows! I also met some online friends- which was really the coolest!

Ich hatte viel Spaß so viele Leute zu treffen und zu sehen wie viel Spaß diese beim Verwenden von Tattered Angels Produkten hatten – ich muß sagen – Ich liebe es auf Trade Shows zu arbeiten. Ich traf auch ein paar meiner Online Freunde, das war wirklich das coolste!

We had another fun evening in Amsterdam – before we fell into bed dog tired!
Wir hatten noch einen weiteren schönen Abend in Amsterdam – bevor wir todmüde ins Bett fielen!

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Wishing you a wonderful day :)

Wünsche Euch noch einen tollen Tag :)

  • Sue Clarke

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    Wonderful and fun photos. I love to see the world through your camera lens Nat!
    Love that bird with all the red around it on the wall.

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  • christiane

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    hehehe, love one of the last shots!!
    guess wich one!!! ;)
    great you had such a fab time!!

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  • Kim Sonksen

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    Tee hee, das letzte Foto ist witsisch.
    Love the pictures and I think I remember one of those banners *wink*

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  • maja

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    Oh, du warst in Zaandam, der Heimatstadt meiner Mutter ;) Da war ich seit Jahren nicht mehr…früher sind wir da immer hin zum Shoppen, damals als meine Oma noch lebte und in Oostzaan gewohnt hat und wir sie besucht haben. Und A´dam ist klasse, oder? Da muss ich auch mal wieder hin.

    LG, Maja

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Photos: London Trip

We had a wonderful time in London celebrating our anniversary. The only downside is that I got sick the last day and spent the whole day in the hotel room – let me just say the trip home wasn’t too pleasant. But I will only share the fun pix with you :)

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in London und haben unseren Hochzeitstag gefeiert. Das einzige Negative war, dass ich am letzten Tag krank wurde und den ganzen Tag im Hotel verbrachte- nur so viel sei gesagt, der Flug nach hause war kein Spaß. Aber ich werde Euch nur die SpaßFotos zeigen :)

*Beautiful Clouds out of plane window*

*St. Paul’s – our hotel was right there*

*on our way to Tate Modern – St. Paul’s in the background*

*Tate Modern Love*

this installation was called Mixed Media- so fun:

*Brick Lane Market and Spitalfield Market ….ohhhhh yummie*

yummie Bagel – the place is always booming

some people dancing swing on the street- love it

*peek*

* Temple Church – closed this weekend :( *

*Walk on the waterfront*

J. had made a reservation at a very nice restaurant L’Autre Pied – we had a very yummie 7 course dinner and enjoyed a good range of wonderful wines that were part of the tasting session. Thanks hubs for this wonderful weekend :)

Have a good start into your week :)

Euch einen tollen Wochenanfang :)

  • christiane

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    tfs; wish i could travel more!!

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  • Fienchen

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    Deine Bilder sind immer wieder so genial. Toll, dass du sie mit uns hier teilst.
    Schade aber, das du am Sa. schon so zeitig weg musstest. Wollte aber noch mal danke für den kleinen Plausch in der Küche sagen ;o)
    Und alles gute noch zum 7. HZT.
    Knutschi, Pedi

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  • Sue Clarke

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    The mixed media exhibit looks like fun and I love the *peek* picture of you two!

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  • Karen

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    Did you take that picture of Mickey just for me?

    Hope your tummy is better.

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  • sylvia

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    oh, i hope you’re feeling better!! love the photos, you saw some awesome artwork. and the street dancing is cute, would have loved to see that. *sigh*, really want to go to london too….

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  • Scrappi

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    Geniale Fotos! Ich hoffe, Du bist wieder fit!
    Liebe Grüße
    Hélène

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Workshops in Israel – My Punch -Photos Part III

I told you…you have to see more pictures! Continuing from yesterday – we head to Jerusalem.

Ich habe Euch ja vorgewarnt…hier sind noch mehr Photos! Also – nun geht es nach Jerusalem.

We headed to the Old Town – and entered through the Jaffa Gate. It was still Shabbat – so everything was closed besides the Arabian Bazzar.

Wir sind dann zur Altstadt gefahren – und sind durch das Jaffa Tor hineingegangen. Es war noch Sabbat – also war alles bis auf den Arabischen Bazzar geschlossen.

There was almost nobody outside in the Jewish Quarter- the light was difuse – so it was quite magic to walk around this amazing old city.When Shabbat ended everybody came out and it filled up quickly.

Im Jüdischen Viertel der Altstadt war so gut wie niemand draußen – das Licht war difus – und so war es irgendwie magisch durch diese faszinierende alte Stadt zu laufen. Als der Sabbat dann kurz nach dem Sonnenuntergang endete, kamen alle aus den Häusern und Synagogen heraus und so füllte sich die Stadt ganz plötzlich.

When you are there and realize how close all those significant religious important sights are located you realize how complicated the whole situation is. Here you can see the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock.

Wenn man dort ist und sieht wie nahe all die signifikanten und wichtigen religiösen Sehenswürdigkeiten liegen, realisiert man noch viel mehr, wie kompliziert die gesamte Situation ist. Auf dem folgenden Photo sieht man die Klagemauer und direkt daneben den Felsendom.

We went down to the Western Wall  and I sat down to write a prayer down and contained it into the wall.

Wie sind dann hinuntergegangen zur Klagemauer und ich habe eine Fürbitte niedergeschrieben und diese dem Brauch entsprechend in die Mauer in eine Ritze gesteckt.

The emotions sourrounding me really touched me!

Die Emotionen um mich herum, haben mich doch sehr berührt!

Well – the pictures are not the best as it was dark…but in my memory  ;)

Nun – die Photos sind nicht die besten, da es dunkel war…aber in meiner Erinnerung sind die besten Bilder ;)

We drove back to TelAviv and I packed. The next morning we walked a bit around in the beautiful neighborhood of the Suzanne Dellal Center (where the Workshops took place) and then went to Jaffa to a fleamarket.

Dann fuhren wir zurück nach TelAviv und ich packte. Am nächsten Morgen sind wir noch ein wenig im Viertel rund um das Suzanne Dellal Center und dann in Jaffa auf dem Flohmarkt rumgelaufen.

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Das einzige Photo, das mich und Alice zusammen zeigt.

And then I had to go back to the airport- so sad to leave :( The security was pretty tight and a very long procedure long. Here is my last picture from the airport a Kosher Mc Donalds.

Tja und dann ging es schon wieder zum Flughafen. So traurig wieder wegzufliegen :( Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen am Flughafen waren recht umfangreich und zeitintensiv. Hier ist mein letztes Photo – vom Koscheren Mc Donalds am Flughafen.

After pushing some first class passengers out of the way, running upstairs and downstairs like a maniac, being stopped at security while breathing whistling and almost dying, I missed my flight in Munich – they just closed the gate in front of me- while with a theatrical gesture I sank down at the counter and looked at the Stewardess in a very miserable status- LOL. She put me on the last flight to Hamburg that day although the waitinglist was super long already ,) Dear Stewardess-  you rock, I love you and I wish you the most awesome week of your life!

Nachdem ich einige der Passagiere der ersten Klasse aus dem Weg geräumt hatte – LOL – rannte ich treppauf, treppab wie ne Bekloppte, wurde dann natürlich an der Passkontrolle und Security keuchend und fast sterbend gestoppt, so dass ich meinen Anschlußflug in München verpasste – Boarding wurde mehr oder weniger vor meiner Nase beendet. Ich sank theatralisch darnieder- LOL – und hatte dann wohl Mitleidspunkte verdient (ich sah aber auch abgekämpft aus- LOL) und trotz langer Warteliste wurde ich sicher auf den letzten Flug des Tages nach Hamburg gebucht ,)

So that is it…no more pictures of Israel  – It was really amazing and I hope I will be back someday to see and learn even more.

Sodele das wars mit den Bildern von Israel – es war wirklich genial und ich hoffe, dass ich irgendwann wieder zurückkehre.

  • christiane

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    amazing pictures. it must be a wonderful country!! :D

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  • Karen

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    That market looks amazing! What cool things did you get?

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  • Birgit

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    wow Nat, diese Bilder sind grandios!!! Richtig beneidenswert!!!

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  • Cat

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    It looks amazing – so glad the stewardess took good care of you, LOL!

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  • sylvia

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    Oh man Nat, I have to say I envy you a little – Israel: it has always been a dream! glad you had such a great time. and yay for the stewardess to put you on the last flight to HH!!

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  • Sandie McCarthy-Roberts

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    Awesome pictures! Thanks so much! I spent some time in Israel, and it’s great to see the sites again.

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  • Pamela Young

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    Wow! Great photos! I want to go to Israel some day!

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  • Scrappi

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    Hallo Nathalie, es sind faszinierende Bilder! Danke fürs Zeigen. LG Hélène

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Beautiful pics and let’s hope that those prayers get answered!

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Workshops in Israel – My Punch -Photos Part II

you really thought I would let you go with just a couple of photos of my workshops in Israel, didn’t you? Nahhhh – LOL – this is my blog and that means my creative diary…you you have to see more pictures- LOL ;)

The day after the workshops I went to the Sea in the morning- located right at the hotel I stayed in – and I had my feed in the Mediterranean Sea !

Then Alice picked me up and we drove to the Caesarea National Park – here during the Persian Rule (about 500 – 300 BCE) was a settlement built. The Romans built a large port here and the history of this place is amazing. Remaining are some amazing ruins.

Love this photo of Alice

And doesn’t your heart just open when you ride on street seamed by palm trees.

We went to a wonderful park Ramat HaNadiv

We went to Zikhron Ya’akov- beautifuly located in the mountains – and had a nice long rest – chatting and eating :)

And then we went to Jerusalem…and that…I will show you tomorrow ….;) Sorry more photos- LOL

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Today over on the Tattered Angels Educators blog, Karan Gerber is featuring an awesome project for Tattered Angels  National Scrapbook MONTH celebration! Click on over to her blog and to the Tattered Angels blog to see what she is up to!

Educators blog: http://mytatteredangels.com/educators/

Karan Gerber’s blog: http://karangerber.blogspot.com/

  • Cat

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    the water is so clear and pretty and it looks WARM!!

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  • Kim Sonksen

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    OMG how amazing!!!! Whata stunning place and superb photos

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  • Gaëlle Fauglas

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    that’s beautiful, you might had a lot of fun, I’m happy for you !

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  • Sandra

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    Haaachz… wie schön! Du hattest die Füße im Meer *neid*

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  • TraceyT

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    What a beautiful place!!

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  • Vicki Chrisman

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    OH.. I love love love your photos! Gorgeous!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Don’t ever apologize for posting your delightful photos Nat. I love the ruins, park trees, ocean and palm trees especially! Can’t wait to see more.

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  • Elinor

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    I think you are missing me in the pictures…

    It seems as you had wonderful time!!!

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  • rachel gazit

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    I’m very glad you enjoyed your visiy in our country.
    Yourworkshops were wonderful and teaching method was excellent.
    I had just post about it in my blog and linked it to your blog. The post have pictures of my canvas (I finished at home). You are welcome to see wht i did thanks to you.
    love,
    Rachel

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Workshops in Israel – My Punch -Photos Part I

What a great time I had in Israel teaching for MyPunch! I had so much fun, learned so much, met amazing people and enjoyed every minute!

Was für eine großartige Zeit ich in Israel mit meinen Workshops für MyPunch hatte! Ich hatte so viel Spaß, habe sehr viel gelernt, habe unglaublich wunderbare Menschen getroffen und habe jede einzelne Minute genossen!

I arrived Thursday after a bit of a hazzle- who could have known that the entire city of Hamburg would be out of taxis due to the Europan Soccer League which took place here. 25000 fans had to get back to Spain and England …it was CRAZY!!! (look at the picture here…that is what I saw from the plane too – and you get what I mean ;) ) Anyway I made it after calling four taxi companies and fighting my way through drunk and sad and happy soccer fans and a delayed flight to Munich.

Alice picked me up at the workshop and I was so happy to see her.

*All Street Signs in 3 Languages*

We drove to Tel Aviv to her place and prepared the rest of the Kits for the classes.Then we went to the Suzanne Dellal Center to set up the Classroom.

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After a delicious dinner sitting outside we went to the hotel where I slept like a stone :) The next morning I walked to the workshop place – as all the streets were close off because of the Tel Aviv Marathon. I loved the walk. Just looking around and finding some interesting things…like Graffiti (you know me- I love graffiti!) :)

The Workshops were amazing – I was welcomed in such a warm and heartful way. I loved teaching with the groups – everybody was so amazingly creative!!! Thank you all girls for coming and making it so special! and….next time…LOL …when I say BANOT…I really mean….lischkOt – LOL

I managed to not get any paint on my clothes during demonstrating-I’m so proud of me- LOL.

The Youngest :)

But lest not forget THE BRAVEST :)

Thank you all for the great time :)

In the evening I was invited to join the Shabbat Dinner at Alice’s Parents house. I was so honored and touched to be invited. I loved meeting Alice’s family and I wish I would have been able to communicate how much I loved it to her parents in Hebrew.  Alice got me really crying when she gave me a wonderful selfmade minialbum (I will show you later – have to take picture of it) and a gorgeous beautiful necklace with a Hamsa Hand. The Hamsa Hand facing down as in my neclace protects against the evil eye.

More photos from Jerusalem etc. following soon :)

Wishing you a good day!

  • anat - crafty fairy

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    Nat,
    thanks for great inspirig classes.
    love your technics.
    hope to see you soon again

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  • mimms

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    Nat, it was so amazing taking part in all your classes. i learned so much especially with the canvas (for me it was stepping out of the box :o)) !)
    hop to see you agin in our small israel

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  • Elinor - The bravest...

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    Nat!! I loved watching you working with the massy paints… loved to be inspired by you and mostly- ebjoyed every single minute learning from you!!!
    You are awsome!!!

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  • Daniela

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    Klasse, wie du rumkommst! Klingt nach ‘ner gelungenen Veranstaltung :-)

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  • Cat

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    It looks beautiful there, can’t wait to see some more pictures!

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  • Fienchen

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    So coole Bilder ! Und es sieht so schön warm aus *neid*. Ich habe hier die Heizung wieder an *heul*.
    Toll, das du eine so gute Zeit hattest. Es sieht nach einer Menge Spaß aus.

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  • Natasja

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    Isn’t it great in Israel?! So fun to see so many familiar faces on your pictures!
    hugs

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  • sylvia

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    I’m soo happy for you! What a fantastic experience!!!

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  • Kim Sonksen

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    Looks like you had an amazing time! Wonderful pictures and I can’t wait to see more

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  • Einat Kessler

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    Hi Nat. It was great meeting you. your workshops were so much fun! Thank you.

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  • birgit koopsen

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    Hi Sweets! I told you it would be great!! So glad you enjoyed it. Fun to see so many familiar faces in your pictures! Happy to know you’re back home safe!!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    What a wonderful experience for you Nat. I especially love the graffiti of the woman with the green “hair”. You see that your art is shared with the whole world! What a gift.

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  • Debby

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    I’ve always loved your take with photos when you visit other places. My daughter had part of her bridal shots in front of graffiti that is pretty awesome. I thought of you when she was having her photos done with the graffiti!

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  • christiane

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    tolle fotos!! und warm war es da!! haste büschen sonne mitgebracht??? ;)

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  • Tina

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    Wow, das sieht toll aus, meine Globetrotterin! :D
    Irgendwann schaffe ich es auch nochmal zu einem WS mit dir! ;)

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  • AlexM

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    how cool is that! You really seem to have a blast there. Fun:)

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  • Kerstin

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    Bei den Einblicken in die schmaddernde Meute kommt bei mir Laune auf. :) Und die Stadtansichten sind klasse wie immer bei Dir!

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  • Sandra

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    Das sieht nach ner Menge Spaß aus :-))

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  • Sarah

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    I’m on your blog! almost a celebrity… LOL :)

    It was great! Thank you!

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  • katja

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    wow! das glaub ich, dass es dir da gefallen hat :-)

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  • yael yaniv

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    it was such fun to meet you…
    and play with paints….

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  • alice

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    it was great having you here!
    all the weekend was one big fun and i miss you already!

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  • Hagit

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    Your pictures are great! It was nice meeting you! :-))

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  • Vicki Chrisman

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    What fun! That is the cutest photo of you Natster! I love all the photos of your classes!

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Photos: Warsaw – or the cab trip of my life :)

What a trip :) It was adventureous, fun, sad, touching and uplifting – all at the same time. A weird mixture for sure! When my husband was invited to come to the Polish IA Summit in Warsaw a couple months ago -we didn’t think long and decided that I would come along, since we both never had been too Poland. We couldn’t possibly know by then that a terrible tragic President’s Plane Crash and a Volcano Ash Cloud would overshadow our journey.

Was für ein Trip – es war abenteuerlich, witzig, traurig, berührend und erbaulich – alles zu gleichen Zeit. Eine komische Mischung, das ist sicher! Als mein Mann vor einigen Monaten zur Polnischen IA Konferenz in Warschau eingeladen wurde, haben wir nicht lange überlegt und entschieden, dass ich mitkommen würde, da wir beide noch nie in Polen waren. Wir konnten ja nicht ahnen, dass der Flugzeugabsturz der Polnischen Präsidentenmaschine und eine Vulkan-Asche-Wolke unsere Reise überschatten würde.

It started of course that I got sick the night before the flight- I say of course- because my followers know that I kind of get sick everytime before I get on vacation – don’t ask me why. So the flight was not very pleasant for me. We arrived then in our amazing Hotel right at the Pilsudski Square/Victory Square, where the streets sourrounding the hotel were already closed off. The crowd we saw on the first day was nothing in comparison of the following days we were there.

Es fing natürlich damit an, dass ich die Nacht vor dem Flug krank wurde- und ich sage natürlich, weil meine regelmäßigen Leser wissen, dass ich es schaffe immer vor einem Urlaub krank zu werden – fragt nicht warum. Der Flug war also schon nicht so angenehm. Wir kamen dann in unserem grandiosem Hotel direkt am Pilsudski Platz an, wo die Straßen rund um das Hotel bereits abgespeert waren. Die Menschenmenge am ersten Tag war noch nichts zu dem was wir in den folgenden Tagen zu sehen bekamen.

 The people were coming to pay their tribute to the plance crash victims at the Present’s Palace – lit candles and lay down flowers. The waiting line the day we arrived was 2 hours – the following days 7-9 hours. The Palace was open to the public day and night.

Die Menschen kamen um den Opfern im Präsidenten Palast die letzte Ehre zu erweisen – sie entzündeten Kerzen und legten Blumen nieder. Die Wartezeit am Tag unserer Ankunft betrug 2 Stunden – die nächsten Tage 7-9 Stunden. Der Palast war tag und nacht geöffnet.

 I loved the Old and the New Town of Warsaw. It is unbelievable that all of this was distroyed to 90 percent by NaziGermany and I was touched when I walked through the streets and realizing how much the people of Warsaw have suffered and how amazing it was that they rebuild the city the way it looked like before WWII.

Besonders die alte und die neue Stadt Warschaus haben mir gefallen. Es ist nahezu kaum unvorstellbar, dass 90 % der Stadt von Nazideutschland zerstört wurde und ich war wirklich ergriffen als ich durch die Straßen lief und realisierte, wie sehr die Menschen in Warschau gelitten haben und wie großartig es ist, dass die Bürger die Stadt teilweise wieder so aufgebaut haben, wie sie vor dem 2.Weltkrieg ausgesehen hat.

Loved the hidden backyards

At a Pirogi Bar- yummie!!!

Library

The Monument of the Heroes of the Warsaw Uprising

E.Wedel – where you got the best and thickest Chocolate ever!

Holy Cross Church where also Frederic Chopin’s heart is burried

The next day I was on my own and had the absolute pleasure to meet Alejandra again- who was in my Workshops in New York City last year and moved to Warsaw – and Anna for the first time- who is an amazing stunning scrapbooker! We had so much fun that day – chatting, drinking coffee and tea, eating Pazki (a polish kind of donut :) ) and exploring the city.

Am nächsten Tag war ich “alleine” unterwegs und hatte das wunderbare Vergnügen Alejandra wiederzutreffen, die letztes Jahr noch an meinem Workshop in New York  teilnahm und nun nach Warschau gezogen ist -und ich traf Anna das erste Mal – die eine absolut grandiose Scrapbookerin ist! Wir hatten so viel Spaß an diesem Tag – quatschen, Tee- und Kaffeetrinken und Pazki – so ne Art polnische Berliner essen – und natürlich auch die Stadt erkunden.

Here are Alejandra and Anna fighting with the yummie Pazki :)

Thank you Sweethearts- it was so much fun with you two- miss you already!!!!

And here is all three of us in front of the Palace of Culture and Science

I think it looks like something out of Gotham City (Batman)

I learned about the Volcano Ash Cloud that afternoon and we already tried to see how we would get home. In the evening we were at this really cool bar – called “Brave New World” or “Nowy Wspanialy Swiat”

So beautiful at night

 The next morning Andrea and Eric – our friends- who were supposed to fly home had to book another night at the hotel – what fortunatley worked out- since the whole city was full with people for the funeral and ceremony! Throughout the day our hosts tried to find a way to get us home. I met Anna in the morning again- which was awesome- I hope we see soon again! And then I met Alejandra again too and we went to the Warsaw Uprising Museum. It was really touching!

Am nächsten Morgen mußten schon Andrea und Eric – unsere Freunde, die eigentlich nach hause fliegen sollten, eine weitere Nacht im Hotel buchen, was glücklicherweise klappte, da ja die ganze Stadt voll mit angereisten Menschen zur Beerdigung und Zermonie war! Während des ganzen Tages versuchten unsere Gastgeber herauszufinden, wie wir nach hause kommen könnten. Ich traf wieder Anna am frühen Morgen und dann später Alejandra. Wir schauten uns das Museum des Warschauer Wiederstandes an. Es war wirklich berührend!

I love this happy streetsigns with the girl and the pin wheel – I guess it means schoolkids crossing?

We went to the Musuem of Posters – Muzeum Plakatu afterwards- very interesting

The Museum is located at the Wilanow Palace which is also called Polish Versailles

 

Meanwhile it turned out that the waiting line for tickets at the trainstation was 5 hours…and that there were no tickets anymore from Warsaw to Hamburg or Copenhagen. Then we tried to get a rental car for the four of us (me, my husband and our two friends) and that was an immediate NOOOO because they wanted to charge us 2000 EUR which is an equivalent of 2700 Dollars nowadays. When we got the word that we could get a taxi cab – driving us all the way to Hamburg- Germany – and then the remaining two from there to Copenhagen-Denmark for 600 EUR -we decided to do this – rather than staying more nights at an 5Star hotel (the only one possible at that time) and not knowing when the flight ban would ever  be lift up again. Crazy- huh?

Währenddessen stellte sich heraus, dass die Warteschlange am Ticketschalter des Bahnhofes 5Stunden ausharren mußte …und, dass es gar keine Tickets mehr von Warschau nach Hamburg oder aber Kopenhagen gab. Als versuchten wir einen Mietwagen für uns vier zu organisieren- was wir relativ schnell aufgaben, nachdem man von uns hierfür 2000 EUR haben wollte. Als wir dann hörten, dass wir ein Taxi bekommen könnten, das uns den ganzen Weg nach Hamburg und sodann unsere beiden anderen Freunde nach Kopenhagen führe- für 600 EUR – haben wir beschlossen, diesen Weg zu nehmen. Die andere Alternative wäre in dem 5Sterne Hotel zu bleiben, weil alle anderen ausgebucht waren – dort Unmengen zu zahlen und zu hoffen, dass der Flugverkehr bald wieder aufgenommen werden würde. Verrückt oder?

 So we got up at 5am the next morning – here is the view out of the hotel lobby- you can see the place where the cermony took place a couple hours later.

Also sind wir um 5 Uhr am nächsten Morgen aufgestanden -hier ist der Blick aus dem Lobbyfenster des Hotels -man kann den Platz sehen, wo die Trauerzeremonie später am Tag standfand.

We had to walk 20 minutes through closed down streets till we arrived at our HAPPY CAB – how fun is this ? We had to so much fun!!!!

We mußten 20 minuten durch abgesperrte Straßen laufen, bis wir dann bei unserem Taxi HAPPY CAB ankamen – wie witzig ist das? Wir hatten so viel Spaß!!!

We were tweeting at #iahappycab – LOL – well- Andrea tweeted on his newspaper ;)

Wir twitterten (schönes Verb) unter #iahappycab – LOL – und Andrea twitterte auf seiner Zeitung ;)

Captain Jim was showing us the Inflight-Map all once in a while

Kapitän Jim zeigte uns die Inflight-Karte immer mal wieder

This would be my album cover for a road trip music cd

Dies wäre mein Album Cover für eine Roadtrip Musik-CD

After 11 hours we arrived in Germany, Eric arrived in Kopenhagen after 15 hours and Andrea made to Sweden in 20 hours- not bad :)

Nach 11 Stunden kamen wir in Deutschland an, Eric in Kopenhagen nach 15 Stunden und Andrea schaffte es nach Schweden in 20 Stunden – nicht sooo schlecht :)

It was a great journey :)

Es war ne witzige Reise :)

  • christiane

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    oh my, what a trip!! but thank you so much for all the pics!!
    glad you arrived safe at home!! :D

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  • Kim Sonksen

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    Holy cow…what a journey! Love that over all you had a brilliant time though and the pictures are fabulous as always. Thank you for linking me to those incredibly talented scrappers as well

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  • Alice

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    it is good to be home, isn’t it?
    glad you are safe at home.

    see you soon!

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  • sylvia

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    oh man, great story! hope we”re not stuck here. we’re planning to leave on thursday… we’ll see :)

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  • finnabair

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    !!! I’m so happy to know you are safe at home – so you finally decided to go by taxi – good choice!
    Tnank you so much for the meeting and a great time together – an d the possibility to meet alejandra too!
    I’m waiting impatiently to see you again :)))
    hugs and kisses to you :*

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  • Alejandra

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    Nice polish happy cab!!! LOL, i’m glad you made it safe… we have to do this again ;)

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  • johanna

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    … wenn einer eine Reise tut, dann kann er was erzählen… wow… 600 Euro ist zwar viel Geld, aber das Hotel wäre wahrscheinlich teurer geworden…
    lg
    Johanna

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  • Yvonne

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    Mensch, das war ja ein ereignisreicher Trip! Manchmal erlebt man ja was! Daran wirst du sicher noch lange zurück denken! Gut, dass ihr wieder wohlbehalten in Deutschland “gelandet” seid. LG Yvonne

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  • rachel carlson

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    WOW. i’m simply enthralled by all that you experienced during your travels. it truly is something of magnitude, beauty and power. i’m also relieved that you are home safe and sound. what a great journey travel album this would make. i know you will do it great justice. xoxo, rachel

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  • Jamie Dougherty

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    Wow what a trip!!! So glad you all made it home safely :) And you have some beautiful photos!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos Nat. I’m glad that you got home safely and what a time to be in Poland. Can’t wait to see what LO’s you make from this adventure. I see that you gave some of your colorful paper to a scrappy friend:-)

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  • Kerstin

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    Du lieber Himmel, da habt Ihr so einiges abgefasst. Aber so hast Du wenigstens viel zu erzählen. *gg Ich war als Schulkind in Warschau – im Jahr bevor die DDR die Grenze zu Polen quasi schloss. Damals war ich sehr beeindruckt – von den großen breiten Straßen aus den 50ern vor allem, aber auch von der Armut, die man vor allem in den Wohngebieten außerhalb der Innenstadt sah. Wo ich doch gedacht hatte im Sozialismus gibt es sowas nich … :-) Sehr beeindruckend jedenfalls Dein Bericht.

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Scrapbooking Convention in Denmark

It was fun – Seriously. Birgit picked me up on Friday afternoon (thank you sweets- you rock) and we headed out to Denmark. We laughed a lot on the trip :)

Es war echt toll. Birgit holte mich am Freitag nachmittag ab und wir machten uns auf dem Weg nach Dänemark (Du bist die Beste, Süße!) . Wir haben auf dem Weg nur gelacht :)

*The very far away border  – LOL*

We had a great evening with the Danish girls in our house – and even had a little party. We learned some essential new words “FarvellerDeller” and consumed quite a lot Danish chips called Osterpops. I also loved that the bathroom in our house explained how the WC works – you know it is always interesting in different countries- LOL

Wir hatten einen tollen Abend mit den Dänischen Mädels in unserem Haus- und hatten sogar eine kleine Party. Wir haben ein  paar wichtige Worte gelernt “FarvellerDeller” und verspeisten Unmengen von Dänischen Chips die Osterpops genannt wurden. Ich fand auch die Bedienungsanlietung in unserem Badezimmer für die Toilette ganz interessant – es gibt halt schon Unterschiede- LOL

Saturday morning started with my Tattered Angels’ Make and Takes and it was so much fun to see how people loved the new and old Tattered Angels’ Products! Especially the Glimmer Glam was a huge hit.

Samstag morgen fing mit den Tattered Angels Make und Takes an und es hat Spaß gemacht, wie sehr die Leute die neuen und alten Tattered Angels Produkte mochten! Vor allem das Glimmer Glam war ein großer Hit.

(thanks Jane for translating- that was wonderful!)

Waving my FarvellerDeller:

MayBritt- such a Sweetheart- sorry for the blurry photo – but it is the only one I have :)

MayBritt- so ‘ne Süße – sorry für das verschwommene Photo- aber das ist das einzige was ich habe :)

After Lunch Charlotte and Christiane surprised me with their new “Wear your Adhesive on the Outside” Idea – they insisted to be featured on the Blog- so here you go- LOL

Nach dem Mittagessen überraschten mich Charlotte und Christiane mit ihrer neuen “Trag Deinen Klebstoff nach Außen” Idee und sie bestanden natürlich auch darauf auf dem Blog verewigt zu werden – nun denn – LOL

Then I had my “Love is…” Class. I had prepared a little spraying and stamping station and I think everybody had fun to spray a lot :)

Und dann gab ich meinen “Love is…” Workshop. Ich hatte eine kleine Sprüh-und Stempel Station aufgebaut und ich denke jeder hatte Spaß mal so richtig rumzusprühen :)

I loved the atmosphere and how the German and Dänish students were working together and sharing- it always amazes me and makes me happy about this hobby!

Ich mochte die Atmosphäre sehr und auch wie die Deutschen und Dänischen Teilnehmer zusammenarbeiteten und Dinge teilten – das fasziniert mich immer und macht mich auch immer ganz glücklich :)

And here is my sweet Travel-buddy Birgit :)

Afterwards I went back down into the convention hall- to do the same as all the other 300 Scrappers that were not at their table : SHOPPING :)

Und danach wieder in der Messehalle tat ich das gleiche wie all die anderen 300 Scrapper die man in diesem Moment nicht an ihrem Tisch sitzen sieht: EINKAUFEN :)

And this is how I saw Heidi (the wonderful organizor) the whole time- running and blurry :) LOL

Und so sah ich Heidi die Organisatorin die ganze Zeit – rennend und nur verschwommen – LOL

And then we went home – and I slept LOOOONNNNG – LOL

Und dann sind wir nach hause gefahren und ich habe LAAAANGE geschlafen – LOL

Thanks for everything- I hope to come back to Denmark some day :)

Danke für alles- ich hoffe ich komme bald wieder nach Dänemark :)

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  • Fienchen

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    Ich kann mir gut vorstellen, das du mit Bigi viel Spaß im Auto hattest *gg*.
    Schaut wieder nach jeder Menge Spaß aus *neidischbin*. Aber man kann nicht überall dabei sein ;o)
    Nächstes Mal vielleicht wieder.

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  • Charlotte Ravn

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    Haha we are so cute Christiane and I!!
    It was grat seeing you again sweetie, always so much fun around you. Loved your make&take. Hugs

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  • Birgit Koopsen

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    Sounds like you had a lot of fun, and wow, such a big convention! Looks great!!

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  • sylvia

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    looks like fun!!!

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  • ToujoursMoi

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    Man, das sieht nach jeder Menge Spaß aus! Klasse! Und so ein bisschen neidisch bin ich schon…

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  • Schmidt Maria

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    Oh wie genial ist das denn!!! Da wär ich auch gern dabei gewesen um mit all den schönen TA Sachen spielen zu können und wieder neues zu lernen! Das sieht ja nach einem Paradies aus!
    Lg, Maria

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  • Sandra

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    Ihr scheint wirklich ne Menge Spaß gehabt zu haben :-) nächstes Mal will ich miiiiiiit!!!! :-)

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Great tags and what a fun bathroom sign! Looks like so much fun and I so hope to take one of your classes one of these days Nat!

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  • Erin in Germany

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    What a great weekend, Nat! I loved your ws and am excited to complete the album! Tak tak!

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  • Rosalie

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    Das sieht so aus als hättet ihr jede Menge Spaß gehabt. Und die fertigen Make and Takes sehen super aus.
    Ich habe mich noch nicht ans Embossen ran getraut, aber jetzt muss ich wohl. Der goldene Rand ist doch embossed, oder?
    LG
    Rosalie

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  • monique

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    Hallo,

    dein Workshop hat soviel Spass gebracht…und leider bin ich jetzt auch der “Sucht” verfallen… :-)

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  • Henriette

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    Hi Nat.
    It was so nice to see you and try out the new products from TA. I llooovveee the chalkboard colors, must find it somewhere ;o)

    I’m looking forward to hear more about your paper-collection, I’ll keep my eyes open for info here.

    Hugs,
    Henriette

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  • christiane

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    really, it was so much fun!! thanks for the company and the photos!! :D

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  • Katja

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    sieht nach sehr viel spass und vor allem viel PLATZ ;-) aus

    gemütlichen sonntag für euch, katja

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  • Godtesen

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    Thanks for great inspiration both at the make-and-take and the workshop. Easiest job I have ever had when it comes to translations, everyone understood you just fine :-

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USA Vacation – some pix and stories Part II

Alrighty…want to come with me for the rest of our roadtrip? Here we go- LOL.

We went from the Grand Canyon through Monument Valley to Moab. Quite a long drive- but …I tell you the landscape was amazing. Lot’s of photos out of the car while driving.

We arrived late at the Redcliff Lodge in Moab and the next morning after a nice and hearty breakfast we went horseback riding. So fun!

Here is Buttercup my sweet horse- she liked to be photographed :)

Here is my peeps :)

Here is me – LOL – well – of course I thought the whole time I look really cool – kind of like John Wayne…but this one…not so cool ;)

He …looked really cool!!!!

Close by is Arches Nationalpark – so we went there later ….Roadrunner and Koyote Land! Or how we called it ACME Land- LOL

See this bug?  We had seen it in Sequoia too and wondered what it might be. Somebody came along and called it a Potatoe Bug and I finally found some info on the Internet. Actually it is a Cricket. Very interesting!

The Landscape Arch which might be falling down in the next couple years

And the Delicate Arch

And one of our many Album Covers…naaaaa –get what it says???

The next day we had a short stopover at Bryce Canyon – I want to come back and spent more time there

and then we continued to Zion where we stayed down in the Canyon in the Lodge. We went for the Angels Landing Hike the next morning. Never a good sign…if it starts with a sign like this:

It started all easy peasy :)

little zigzag upwards

It was warm…

until we came to the part which is called the Refridgerator Canyon…

And then we had a lunch picnic break and there it was….the Oh-Shoot-Indicator! Chains – nothing on the sides…but I decided I try

And I was scared and realized how much I like my life …

So Karen and I decided to stay right there …Bill came back five minutes later…taking care of us girls ;)

While my crazy hubby was going to the end – and I was scared with for him. After over an hour I was a wrack.

When it came to climbing down while holding on to the chain and looking over the edge I really freaked. I almost cried and I cursed…the whole time. sorry about that…but I couldn’t help myself. And …I wasn’t the only one. I saw 20 year old guys going down on their behind and freaking. I know it doesn’t look bad…but it was.

but see- here she smiles again ;)

So that was a lot of Zion- but I had to tell you- LOL. And then the next day we had to drive to Las Vegas where our friend’s flight left and we drove till late night till California where we stayed in a Motel near Gilroy.  We woke up and spent a wonderful morning in Santa Cruz.

Loved the Pelican just starting to fly

and those Babes just hanging out

We went up the Coast along Highway 1 and stopped here and there

It was like a mini vacation during vacation- LOL

We went to the airport, flew to NJ where we stayed another three days with family and friends, filled with great times and laughter and then went back to Germany. It was amazing! I have seen and learned so many things during this trip. What a beautiful world we live in!!! So that was it… next time crafty stuff again – promised! Have a good one!

  • Michelle

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    I really enjoyed seeing all of your photos. Can you believe I haven’t been to any of those places? Shame on me! They are on my to do list. Better get on that…

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  • milkcan

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    WOW! What an amazing looking trip! I’m so jealous!

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  • Daphne

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    Cursing is TOTALLY allowed in situations like that…. Actually I think it is obligatory ;-)
    As well as crying and wanting to shit your pants haha…

    AMAZING…this kind of pictures remind me always of the one reason I would like to visit the states… their amazing landscape!

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  • Melli

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    wow was für geniale Bilder … ich beneide Dich !!! :)
    Das sieht alles so toll aus, da würde ich auch gerne mal hin. Einfach toll. Danke dass Du uns daran teilhaben lässt, ich hätte noch stundenlang lesen und Bilder gucken können ;)

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  • Maj-Britt

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    WOW … und nochmal WOW … danke für die tollen Eindrücke … und jetzt will ich erst recht dahin ;-)
    Süsse, du siehtst soooo glücklich aus auf dem letzten Foto … herrlich !!!!!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    WOW! Your photos are good enough to be in a special photography book for sale. I especially like the photo with the yellow flowers in the bottom right. The warning sign may have stopped me from hiking but the chains definitely would have. I’m glad that you stayed safe. As always, thanks for sharing your pics and stories.

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  • Sasha Farina

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    *shivers* i freaked out when i saw the chains! yikes!!

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  • Thomas

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    oh ja, da kann ich oft sagen : da waan wir, da waan wir ! Den Rest sehen wir uns später einmal an und trinken in Napa valley den Wein aus……

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  • Daniela

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    Ja, die amerikanischen Landschaften sind schon was absolut Besonderes! Das sieht nach einem fabelhaften Urlaub aus, danke fürs zeigen.

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  • Michelle Rydell

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    YMCA!!!!! HA HA I LOVE IT!!! Your hiking skills are amazing to me – I would never be able to do that! Awesome photos – it’s like I took a vacation with you!

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  • Jen Davis

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    These pictures are just beautiful Nat! So happy to hear that you had such a lovely time!

    Jen

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  • Cat

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    Looks like you had a wonderful vacation….does the shadow picture say VACA?? LOL. Thanks for sharing with us! You look like you’re having a great time!

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