This is my first post in a while. I've been posting all my cards and scrapbooking news at www.carolinehickton.com. And my NEW goal is to keep this blog for ideas and comments on scrapbooking, cardmaking and any other fun stuff.

What inspired me to write this blog is that I went to a CKC convention in Bellvue today. It was like being a kid in a candy store. The vendor fair was a lot to take in. Every company and product I could think of was there - except for one product. I was hoping to pick up one of those drink & garbage holders that attach to the table. Would you believe I couldn't find one? But I did see some neat things I haven't seen before.

The other part of the convention was the classes. I didn't participate in any, but I did get to peek in on a CK class with the instructor Brittany Beattie (associate editor of Creaking Keepsakes Magazine). She was so nice! I quietly sat at the back of the room and as she was instructing, she was walking around checking on everyone. She came to the back of the class and introduced herself to me. She made me feel very welcomed.

One of the volunteer Teaching Assistants chatted with me (quietly since the class was still in session). She told me a few tips for CKCs. She said classes can be tons of fun and the trick is to jump right in! If I were to go to another CKC, that's exactly what I plan to do - jump in and take some classes.

Here's one of my favourite things I saw today, it's a t-shirt that says "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eyelet."


And for the devoted scrappers who may be wondering what I picked up, I got a book called "Scrapbooking Your Family History: The Ultimate Workbook". I think this is exactly what I need to get going on my own personal childhood book. It's another one of my goals (next to keeping this blog going with fun stuff on a regular basis). I want to work with my parents and scrapbook an "All About Me" album. Wish me luck!