I know, I promised to update my blog yesterday…but a lack of sleep kept me from it. After two nights of less than 4 hours….i could use the extra rest ;)
But, no complaining! Israel was terrific! I had such a great time! The girls who were in my classes were the best, so creative, so sweet and so much fun to hang around with. So prepare for a looonggg post ;)
As you know I flew in on Wednesday. After Netanella picked me up from Tel Aviv airport we went to her house. What a house she has. Everything is still brand new and so tasteful decorated.
After that I was brought to the apartment were I stayed during the whole event. That was great as well!
In the evening it was time for dinner for which we went to downtown Tel Aviv were we met Karen at a great Israelian restaurant. The Lamb kabab was outstanding :D
On the way back I took this picture
After a good night sleep I went to Netanella’s were everything was set up and made ready for the start of the event.
In the early evening the first weekend attendees started to arrive. Of course they all wanted to see Netanella’s brand new store which is at her house. I loved it! Look at all the yummie scrapbook supplies but also that counter and cupboard!
After all 25 ladies arrived they took place at their seats and got their goodie bag…now not just a goodie bag, a GOODIE bag!
That same evening I gave my first two workshops, Pretty Me and Artistique (both Cosmo Cricket)
It was a great day and the trend was set. everybody had fun and I was glad to bring it up to the expectations ;)
So Friday we started with a great lunch and again two workshops that day. Bloom, Smile & Enjoy and Today do.
Ilil is the little one still inside?? ;)
After an other outstanding meal (Netanella’s mom is just such a good cook!!) there was a great evening with a big lottery and fun games.
with lots of Cosmo Cricket prices :D
(now Anat of course I expect to see the results of that Wooden album together with Mr. Campy ;) )
On Saturday we were on for an early start. The last day with this group. Happy Family and Living the everyday were the workshops planned.
Yael the pomegran arrived home save and has now a nice place in my home)
I had so much fun with this group that it was a bit sad to say goodbye. Thanks ladies for all the fun and the nice gifts so many of you brought along! I hope we will see each other again sometimes :)
That night we went for dinner in an Italian restaurant. Limo and Ahuva went along with Netanella and me and we had a blast! Thanks ladies for a great evening!
Because there were so many ladies that wanted to attend the weekend and there were any so many spots Netanella arranged for an other day of workshops. So on Sunday we had 2 times 2 workshops.Again the ladies were great and i had a great time teaching! So here are some pictures from Sunday.
After going to bed at 3.20 AM my alarm went at 7.30 AM (auch!) I stuffed the last thing into my suitcase and than Netanella came to pick me up for a quick tours trough Jerusalem.
craftstore in Jerusalem :)
I was very impressed being at the Western wall. Of course I left a little note while I was there, wrote down some small things and a good health for my sweet friend.
It was a shame I wasn’t able to visit this country longer than these few days…after this short visit Netanella had to bring me to the airport so I could catch my flight on time. After a long check up at the security desk at the airport where all my luggage was checked and I needed to explain them what a heat tool was and where all these stamps and chipboard were meant for, I was on my way home.
Netanella thanks for having me over and for being such a wonderful host! Ladies thank you all for making the workshops to what they were and turning this into one big success! I hope to see you all again in Israel or maybe here in the Netherlands!!
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