Monday, July 12, 2010

The Convention Experience of a Lifetime...

Back from the best CTMH convention ever! I truly enjoyed my week in D.C. starting out sight seeing with good friends, Olivia my GPS was a bad, bad girl and got us lost without a road and under a bridge but left us with some of the funniest memories that we will never forget!
Then convention started with a bang and I got to share my love of teaching with others at Extravaganza! I have the best roommates in the whole world who cheered me on and keep me sane when I won the highest honor that CTMH awarded on Friday night, The Grand Prize Winner of  "The 2010 Convention Album Contest". Not only did I get one of every new item in the Autumn Winter Idea Book, valued around $1200! (The basket was so big I almost fainted) but I was recognized as an artist of worth which is just the best compliment you can get from a multi million dollar company specializing in Scrapbooking, Stamping & Celebrating Relationships. I am deeply honored, humbled and grateful to be chosen and I so appreciate all the kind words of encouragement and outpouring of love that I am still speechless! Those of you who know me, know this is no easy task! ha-ha.

This week long experience has left me feeling renewed personally and professionaly and I highly encourage everyone out there to strive for it and believe that you can make it happen! Love to all my friends & family waiting at home with the huge steak dinner & dessert celebration.
I am truly blessed and thankful for each one of you,
Tracey

Ps. photos coming!

21 comments:

Sally Lynn MacDonald said...

A well-deserved recognition of your amazing talents. Hats off to Tracey!!!

Vicki Wizniuk said...

Wow, how exciting! Congrats! Can't wait to see all your fab creations with the new stuff! :)

Pam said...

Congratulations! Can't wait to see pix. You are very inspiring to us all♥

Anonymous said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! CONGRATULATIONS!! Yes - well deserved. You are sooo talented. I've been stalking the convention on line - lots of new stuff. Can't wait to see what you create with your prize basket. I'm so proud - I have a famous ctmh consultant.
Jeanie Burch

Shanna Barton said...

The Future Belongs to YOU For Believing in your Dreams. I am So PROUD of Y0UR Success. Your Couage and Deterination Has Made YOU THE BEST !!!! Your Elementry School Best Friend..

jackiegay said...

Your Album was Beautiful!! You are so talented and your creativity just blows me away!! Congratulations!!!

Nancy Ball said...

CONGRATULATIONS, Tracey! You're my hero.....I'm looking forward to seeing your artwork. I'm also wanting to see a certain blue flowery dress on a black dress form you made!

Unknown said...

What an honor for you!!! I know your so excited. And what an honor for me, to know you and call you my friend. Congrats!

Karen Day said...

Congrats, Tracey! I always follow your work, so I'm looking forward to seeing your album. Get those pics posted!

ScrappinCntryGrl said...

That is great! Congratulations on the winning the big prize! Looking forward to the pics.

Amy Moore said...

Congrats Tracey, can't wait to see all the pictures! I did happen to see a peek of a board you made at convention and it was my favorite!

Julie Wasson said...

I can't wait to see the pictures of your album. I would love for you to take a look at my entry. By the way, thanks for the paper rose. I have been trying to perfect them since your presentation this weekend.

http://tidbitsnscraps.blogspot.com/2010/05/2010-convention-album-contest-entry.html

Jessica said...

Congratulations, you so deserved this your artwork is fantastic!

Haley D. said...

Congrats, Tracey! Your album was amazing. I enjoyed your class at Extravaganza also.

Amy Ulen said...

Your album was amazing! I didn't get a chance to take photos, so I'm glad you are going to post some.

Sandra said...

You go girl!!! So proud of you!
Sandra T.
CTMH sister

Gloria said...

Congratulations Tracey! You deserve it. You're an amazing artist. I wasn't at convention this time, but did see a few pics of your art from my upline. I can't wait to see your posts here with all the details on your projects.

I think that I saw some sort of 3-D hanging ornament item on one of your boards that I just have to know how to make....pretty please?!

Katy said...

CONCRATULATIONS, gf!!! Your album was AMAZING and I'm so glad that you were recognized for your AMAZING talent!

Amy Pitts said...

your book was amazing! I wish I had a chance to meet you at convention...next year. I cannot wait to see what you come up with using your new goodies...

Mary said...

I just heard about your win - congratulations! You definitely deserve it (and I can say that without even seeing the project!!) You're an inspiration -

Roz Bianchi said...

Tracey,
I wanted to say Thank You again for letting me have your book for the classes. That was very sweet of you. The whole convention was somewhat overwhelming but I can't wait till next year. Looking forward to following your blog. Take care, Roz Bianchi

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