Paper Cowgirls was very, very Good! The Bad? Well, my computer fell ill the day I was trying to pack and leave, and was supposedly ready when I got home. But not really. 4 trips later to visit the Geek Squad again and again, it is running again, but- the Ugly part is that ALL of my email contacts are gone and my name is now Karla Natjan. Apparently something odd happened while it was away visiting the Geeks.
But all in all, the Good outweighs the Bad. Mostly, I just liked that title, it seemed very "wild west" and suited for a Texas post.
After my horrid day, where I spent 6 hours trying to get my computer to function before I could pack and leave for Texas, Beth showed up with a gorgeous art journal that my Bird Song peeps created for me! Talk about a cheer up.
I threw it in my bag and as soon as we got all settled in our hotel room, and got jammied up, I pulled it out to admire and examine. Its a masterpiece, thanks Bird Song chicks!
My roomies were the best. Both are extremely talented artists and junkers, so there was lots of interesting piles of stuff to look through in the room. Lisa brought goods from home to sell at vendor night and for a big parking lot sale Friday morning. Beth was vendoring too, and we all got first dibs on all the coolness before the big sale.
There was a huge talent pool at Paper Cowgirls. And each person was as nice as they were talented. Ann Denise created this life size paper dress to welcome everyone.
Lisa Pace gave a helpful talk on our welcome night, but I was having camera issues when I got there, so have very few pics of that night. I was feeling like the Tech Gods were out to get me. First my four month old computer goes all wonky on me, then, my camera refuses to focus.
But all is well and I was rescued by a helpful cowgal that knew some camera tricks. Everyone was soooo nice, about 6 different ladies tried to help me get it to focus, and that many more were suggesting people that could help. It was a quick way to get acquainted to quite a few of them at once!
Welcome night was also swap time, and once again, I was kicking myself for not joining any. There were some beauts, this was from the name tag exchange.
And I was around when Beth made this apron for Ann Denise, so I felt like I was kind of a part of it. I was so excited to see her open the package, you'd have thought it was my swap. I love to watch and see what everyone comes up with, because at Swaptime, no matter what event you are at, all the generosity and skill comes out.
Everyone uses the Good Stuff. Actually, for swaps, they dig even deeper and use the Best Stuff.
I've got a couple billion pictures that I can show you, but for now, I seriously need to get to work. I've been without my lifeline computer, for 8 days and am seriously behind.
If you asked me about joining in on the Bird Song tag book swap and I didn't get back to you, can you please re-email me?
It was soooooo much fun to have you and Beth here, I’m just so sorry we did not have more hang out time. Bummer. But now I have to come your way so that we can. Thanks again for being a part of it all. And yes, I’m in the Bird Song tag book swap and I will email you.
Thanks again for being a part of Paper Cowgirl!
hugs,
c
Didn’t you love Jennie’s Pilot all duded up for PC! Too cute! It was soo good to see you again Karla! Wish we lived closer to each other… you’d be a lot easier to stalk. 😉
Don’t I know about computer troubles! What I was able to do before taking my virus infected lifeline to the shop was print out a list of my email contacts. Some email programs are friendlier than others, but NEXT time, or even occasionally as an emergency test, print out the list. Still, it takes an effort to re-enter. Anyhoo, wanted to make sure you get me added back in your address book. I shipped out my BirdSong tags yesterday; they should get to you in a week. Happy Trails, gal.
Sounds like you had a wonderful time Karla. With lots of fun and great stuff.
Don´t you just hate it when there´s computer trouble – uuggh I do.
I hope everything will get fixed really quick.
Sooooo glad you had so much fun at Paper Cowgirls. HATE it that I couldn’t make it over to see everyone. Hubby had plans for us the whole weekend. DARN! But, sometimes you have to pay your dues to the “Art Event God’s”. Hee Hee. He thinks I’m on Art Event Crack…. Glad you made it home safe & the computers working again! HUGS! TO Beth for me.
Charlene
I sure do wish I could have been able to go to Paper Cowgirls. I need to learn so much about multi-media art. I’m really lacking in that area. Looks like you all had a great time.
Sorry your computer went on the fritz, we’ve all become so dependant on our lifelines it really can put a kink in your life. Hope you can get everything back that you lost.
I look forward to seeing more of your pictures.
Sandy
Oh — I’m so sorry about all the technical difficulties!! I’m glad you’re back, I hope everything’s fixed very very soon, and I can’t wait to hear more about Paper Cowgirls! ‘So glad you loved your journal, whee!!
I’m looking forward to more pictures. Thanks so much for sharing them all and taking the time to think of us who could not be there at Paper Cowgirls!!!
Bummer about the tech problems… I feel yore pain…
from Arizona,
Kate
How wonderful and look at all that talent too.
Oh Karla ~ isn’t Ann Denise just the *sweetest* person! I’ve been lucky enough to take a class with her at The Paper Crown in Oklahoma City and I’m bummed that she is coming back this weekend and I’m going to miss her!
So happy you liked your Birdsong Journal and “Thanks!” to Beth for putting it all together.
Hope all your tech issues are cleared up and looking forward to more pictures once you get caught back up. 🙂
Dear Ms Natjan,
Ohhhh I miss everyone! Thanks for letting me squat in your room. What a whirlwind of a weekend. Cindy puts on a great show, I’m glad you & Beth were a part of it. Lisa
Oh Ms. Natjan, I hear that you were in MY neck of the woods and I didn’t even know it! Waaaah, I’m crying! I could have met you and Beth in McK!! I knew you were going to be in Waxahachie, but I didn’t know you planned a trip here, too. Where all did you go?!?!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Karla I am so glad I got to spend time with you at PC! Enjoyed meeting you in real life (not that blogland is not real life!!) Thank you for taking my class, I loved seeing how you took it to a whole new level on the vintage tin…and your roses were bee-u-tiful!!! I felt very lucky to get to visit with you over dinner on friday too! Hope to see again soon either in Texas or in Kansas!!! ~Sandra
Hello, my friend,
Thank you so much for taking us all along. What a pleasure! I love seeing the swaps. It is so true…people do get out the good stuff and do their very best work.
Hugs,
Suz
There seems to be a lot of techy issues/problems out in blogland. Mercury must be in retrograde. And no, I haven’t a clue what that means. Hope things get better. Loved Beth’s pictures of you guys, though. Fun stuff. – Kathy
Looks like a great time, and I love the pictures of all of you that I know. Even saw the “Cowgirl Bag” you made in one of your pictures.
I will send you my info again via email. I don’t want to be left out of anything!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Karla, I loved your class at Paper Cowgirl! I had a great time and can’t wait to see more pics. Sorry to hear about your computer troubles. After I came home, I got strep throat…but getting better now!
Karla, dear, I saw you over at Beth`s post- so fun and sweet looking- I`m happy you could actually relax, and enjoy, even your head was filled with computer problems–I know how HARD that is-lol
And I love the photo of the 3 of you- Lisa,Beth and you–sweet women.
Also love your box ,you showes in the last post,- what a wonderful art piece, Karla- it looks fantastic.
Hugs,Dorthe
Natjan…I like it……:)
I making my way around and can I just say it was a pleasure meeting you Karla! All my Texas gurlies spoke the nicest of you and they were right on! Glad you became a Paper Cowgirl~Hope to see you again and thank you for my crepe paper cup you gave me…I love it!
Say hello to Beth for me….BTW I am having a Raffle come on by if you’re feeling lucky!!
XOXO,Ann-Denise
Sounds like you had a wonderful time Karla. With lots of fun and great stuff. Looks like a great time, and I love the pictures of all of you that I know. Even saw the “Cowgirl Bag” you made in one of your pictures.