THIS is ADORABLE... JODI SANFORD

I love each year of the event. It is important to me to ask teachers who will come and inspire those of you going. THIS year, my dear friend JODI has just blown me away. I will tell you this girl is the NICEST, sweetest, KINDEST... okay, she is the REAL DEAL. She's a good mother and has always put her family first and this is something I feel is so important. Jodi and Jared are the owners of FANCY PANTS DESIGNS. I can tell you that Jodi truly is a industry leader. You may not realize the influence they have on the industry. Jodi's company often are the first ones who present a design. You will see their influence in future designs, and may not even realize who actually started the "trend." Jodi is a asset and inspiration to me.  I simply ADORE her and am truly grateful that I was able to teach in South Africa with her.  

This is the little peek of her project inside the frames that you will get to do at the event. I love her colors. I love her style!

Jodi I love you and am honored you are coming to teach
at the event!!!!!

THIS IS THE PLACE- GREEN VALLEY RESORT & SPA

I was overwhelmed with the hits that this new blog

received last night. WOW!

If you need information on how to get on the wait list

make sure you email:

events@teresacollinsstudio.com

You will get a response from someone and

Ginger can add you to the list.

This is the most beautiful event location.

Yes, you will truly feel like you are visiting a beautiful

European country. The amenities are pure luxury.

4 Diamond Luxury Hotel Rooms

Green Valley Ranch features the finest hotel rooms and suites off the strip, just minutes away from Las Vegas. Our accommodations range from affordably comfortable to lavishly and luxuriously indulgent. Due to our prime location in nearby Henderson, some of our rooms feature the best views of the Las Vegas strip available at any price. Speaking of which, no matter how much you’re looking to spend, you won't be able to find a more idyllic retreat. Whether you're here for pleasure, business, action or relaxation, be sure to think of GVR first when it comes time to book your next room.

Here are some photos of the hotel and rooms.

Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson boasts 80 luxury suites, ranging in size from the 700 square foot Executive Suite to the 4,000 square foot Penthouse Suite. Our top-rated hotel suites range in design from affordably comfortable to lavishly luxurious.  

Our Superior and Deluxe Double Queen hotel rooms feature the absolute ideal combination of luxurious amenities and outstanding value. These are the nicest, most affordably priced deluxe hotel rooms in Henderson, which is why they’re always in such high-demand. If you want a finely appointed room featuring a full suite of modern amenities, but you don’t want to spend too much money, then look no further. 

The hotel has the most amazing SPA. Many of the attendees
come  to the event on Wednesday or Thursday to enjoy the spa and the treatments offered. Also, remember we do offer a la carte workshops at the PRE- IU event all day on Thursday.

The spa offers massages, skin treatments, pedicures and so much more. I have heard from attendees that they have loved every moment of pure relaxation. HOURS: Spa & Fitness Center: 6am to 7pm daily, Salon: 9am to 7pm daily.
For reservations, please call: (702) 617-7570

If you fly into the Las Vegas airport for the event, the hotel does offer a shuttle service: Need a ride to the Strip or to and from the airport? Green Valley Ranch's complimentary shuttle service will get you there quickly, and on time. You’ll never have to feel too far from the action with our complimentary shuttle service.

Are you a fan of working out?

Thanks to our state-of-the-art Fitness Center, there’s really no excuse not to stay in shape during your stay at Green Valley Ranch. Featuring all of the exercise machines and equipment you could ever want, you won’t have to sacrifice a single workout. So come on in – pump some iron, try a class and feel the burn!

It is my hope that you will truly come to the event 
and feel that you have been able to relax
and enjoy your time at the event

and at the hotel. I appreciate the time and effort and the 
cost incurred for you to come. I want this time to be
YOUR time to "reenergize" and
enjoy this girls weekend.

WELCOME 2014- ENJOY EVERY DAY

I am thrilled to share the official blog and place for my Henderson, NV event- Inspiration Unlimited. Yesterday, I had a meeting with my friends at American Crafts and I got the most amazing donation for the FRIDAY night festivities. Yes, you are going to be spoiled this year!!!! This year the line up of teachers that I have invited and are teaching workshops are: 

Teresa Collins, Jodi Sanford, Heidi Swapp, Paula Cheney, and Kelli Collins

There is also amazing pre-IU workshops that ANYONE can come and attend. YOU are all invited!!!!!!

I wanted to share this photo. Yes, I am wearing my LUCKY green Essie nail polish. Just know that those of you going to IU will soon find out WHY I took this photo and WHY I feel so LUCKY. Let's just say 2014 has been a ENORMOUSLY great year of growth for my design business. IU is going to be a BIG party and celebration for this. 

Thank you Fiskars, Craftwell, Canon, We R Memory Keepers,  American Crafts and so many more for going above and beyond in their donations and sponsorship!!!!!!

I invited MANY sponsors to come and well, WATCH this blog for updates. I hope you will stay with us on Friday night for some MAJOR fun and surprises!!!!!!

YOU will all get to take this workshop with me...
I am teaching my 8.5 x 11 TC Clear Cabana Stripe album with gold foil album with pocket pages with my Studio Gold card set.

I think for me- an event is only an event unless it is full
of heart and meaning. I have thought about this year's event for an entire year. I wanted to share my HEART and celebrate the HAPPY times as well as the reality of my husbands cancer in my
 LIFE IS GOLDEN workshop. My heart is really
heavy right now. My honest thoughts are hoping YOU will feel inspired by this workshop to cherish EVERY single moment...
TAKE MORE PHOTOS and LIVE the LIFE you want DAILY.
Don't put off being HAPPY today no matter
WHAT is happening in your life.

I will be posting often now about the event. Please come back often, and if you did not get into the event- just know I am
doing MORE events so if you want to be on the list for IU
or get emails for upcoming events please email:
events@teresacollinsstudio.com and 
you will be added to any event notification that you are interested in. The event coordinator for this event is 
Ginger Nelson.

INSPIRATION UNLIMITED 2014

Well, this is the place. If you are going to the event or want to go to the event... this is the place to watch for information and to get the latest news. Hopefully, you will come and be inspired.

LIFE IS A PARTY SNEAK PEEK

LIFE IS A PARTY sneak peak from Teresa Collins workshop!!!!!!!!!

ARTFUL COLLAGE SNEAK PEEK BY PAULA CHENEY

Create a beautiful "vintage" look 6 x 8" mixed media panel.  In the class, we will learn tips and tricks to layer a background, incorporate die cuts seamlessly into your work and create a grungy background using Distress Markers, stamps and the new Spritzer tool.  The use of Remnant Rubs will allow you to choose your own words to create a personalized panel just for you or someone you love.

Photo: A "Found Relative" will be provided in the kit however, you are welcome to bring your own photo as a replacement.  Photo MUST be 3 x 5" with vertical orientation. 

MINI ALBUM IN A JAR SNEAK PEEK BY JODI SANFORD

 I’m so excited to be teaching at Inspiration Unlimited this year…it’s such an honor to be invited by Teresa!  Because you are all experience scrapbookers, I wanted to create something unique and fun that would really highlight your memories in a different way!  We’ll be creating a mini album…in a jar!  Yes, in a jar!  It’s a fun little concept that really hits on the new trends in scrapbooking like home decor, table decor and mini albums on display!  The product we’ll be using is a fun,  BRAND NEW collection called True Friend it’s filled with a pretty patterns and a gorgeous, on-trend color pallet! {Browns, black, yellows, oranges and mint.)  This line can suit boy or girl—check it out on our website for a better idea of the colors we’ll be using!  Also to note, we will be using smaller sized photographs for our album, wallet sized (2x3 and 3x4 photos will work best—anything larger won’t fit our album.  You can also use the index prints or your own sized prints that are smaller than 3x4).  I love smaller/mini photos because it’s easy to incorporate loads of them into on album!  We’ll also be working on journaling and sharing your story, so be prepared with your photos and your refresh your memory so you don’t miss a thing!

Supplies needed: 

Decorative edge scissors and/or border punch(es)

Needle and ivory thread (mostly for button stitching and simple stitches)

Dimensional Adhesive (foam squares, etc.)

Heavy Duty Adhesive

Tape Runner/Photo Adhesive

12x12 or 8.5 x 11 paper trimmer

Scissors

Plenty of photo options sized 3x4 or smaller

Black or Brown Journaling Pen

Ink pad for distressing (optional)

Jodi Sanford
Owner. Creative Director.
Fancy Pants Designs, Inc.
jodi@fancypantsdesigns.com